Review: Julep Essential Cuticle Oil

Giveaway winner announced! Continue reading.....

I feel bad that I brushed off this cuticle oil yesterday. When I put it on, I thought "meh." but as the day went on, I noticed that my cuticles are dry and actually they looked pretty good. I was using Qtica before but there were still cracks, and looked pretty nasty. But with just one time use of Julep Essential Cuticle Oil, they are looking back to normal. I moved from a dry state to a even drier state. Like I said last post, I really liked the roller ball. I don't know how to describe the scent but it's not like any of other oils I've used. It's not bad or strong. If you put on hand lotions afterwards, you can't tell at all.

The major downside to this cuticle oil is the price, $18 for .28 oz! I am not sure how long it will last me, I am putting it on 2-3 a day. You don't have to, I just love putting on lotions and creme.

Now on to the announcement, this is strictly a facebook giveaway, you have to be a fan of my facebook page to win. If you are not a fan yet, head on over! 

The winner is.....

* I am wearing Julep Marisa

If you would like to try Julep, click here :)

Zoya Yasmeen

There is no better way to kick off a nail blog than with a purple nail polish! I love purple, A LOT. So you will be seeing different shades of purple through out the year. I am starting with one of my favorite brands, Zoya. Zoya is a 4 free brand (toluene, formaldehyde, DBP (phthalates) and camphor free). Zoya is very customer friendly and they have free promos all the time. They are currently running a promo right now that I will tell you more about it later. But first.....




Zoya Yasmeen!

** natural light**

Yasmeen is described on Zoya's website as "Dark blue-toned purple base with very strong red-toned medium purple shimmer and hints of gold duochrome. The ultimate complex purple for maximum drama." I don't really see the gold duochrome, but it's lovely nonetheless. 

It applied easy, very opaque. I applied 2 coats for the pictures along with base and top coat. 

** bounced flash **

** bounced flash **

I am more into vampy colors so Yasmeen is right up my ally. Now about that promotion:

Zoya is starting the new year by letting everyone try 2 Zoya polishes for free! All you have to pay is the shipping ($6.95). If you spend $25 dollars, then shipping is free! You can't beat that. It is very hard to find Zoya in stores, I know Ulta sells them but not all the colors. You can read about the promo HERE.

I will be posting my own giveaway tomorrow.... so stay tune!