topic Re: JULEP VS PERFECT FORMULA in Beauty

JULEP VS PERFECT FORMULA

Shanus — Mon, 14 Aug 2017 13:18:43 GMT

I have used both nail products to strength my nails. It's time to re-order and would like some feedback about which you prefer.

I keep my nails quite short (just a little beyond ends of fingers). I never use color polish so this clear nail product also gives my nails a finished, manicured look as well as protection from breaking, peeling and fills in ridges.

Which one has performed better for you?

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Janey2 — Mon, 14 Aug 2017 13:28:49 GMT

I hate to knock anyone's product, but Julep did nothing for me. I have been using Perfect Formula for about a year and my nails are great. I have to say that I have very strong nails even if I use nothing, but I have a major peeling problem. No more peeling.

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Lipstickdiva — Mon, 14 Aug 2017 14:18:07 GMT

The only Julep product I've ever used was a nail polish. It was in a Shawn's favorite kit that I bought and it's a gold color.

The polish was horrible to try and remove.

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Kachina624 — Mon, 14 Aug 2017 14:49:36 GMT

None of the QVC products have ever done a thing for me. I've gotten the best results with Nailtiques 2 from the drugstore plus a good cuticle cream to keep my nails moisturized.

@Shanus Considering the work you do, I'm amazed you'd have any fingernails at all.

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Shanus — Mon, 14 Aug 2017 15:04:05 GMT

@Kachina624 wrote:
None of the QVC products have ever done a thing for me. I've gotten the best results with Nailtiques 2 from the drugstore plus a good cuticle cream to keep my nails moisturized.

@Shanus Considering the work you do, I'm amazed you'd have any fingernails at all.

@Kachina624. Lol. I wear gloves (surgical type) and if I remember, use my copper tongs to retrieve the metal pieces out of the acid.

The only time I need to actuallly "feel" the metal is when I file it during the finishing process. With gloves on, I can't feel any shards or file marks that need to be buffed out. I save all pieces that are in that stage to finish at one time (maybe every 2 weeks) and to he-l w/ nails! In between, I like to keep a coat of strenthener on them.

Thanks for your input!! To the drugstore later today.....

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StraytoStay — Mon, 14 Aug 2017 16:43:15 GMT

I've only tried Julep of two ( unless the other brand was the sheer pink gel coat that isn't really a gel) but the Julep Oxygen wasn't good. I didn't finish my bottle. Not much shine, went on patchy, didn't wear well. I'm wondering why so many like it.

However, love Julep's nail lacquer, full coverage in one coat in some cases. It lays so smooth it almost dries out any imperfections itself. I don't buy it anymore, just too tiny of a bottle. I bought mine direct from the company when they had $4 sales.

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Shelbelle — Mon, 14 Aug 2017 20:21:56 GMT

For me it would be neither of these. I get the best results ever with Sally Hansen Miracle Growth, gold top, gold bottle, use it as my base coat, and my nails are long and strong all the time.

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Daysdee — Mon, 14 Aug 2017 21:25:39 GMT

Perfect Formula did nothing for me.

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gabstoomuch — Tue, 15 Aug 2017 04:24:39 GMT

The best nail poduct I ever used was a bottle called "Pink Armor" nail gel, and it was on the "as seen on TV" shelf in the drugstore for $9.99.

Best stuff ever!

It is now gone off every "as seen on TV" shelf in any drugstore. If I had known it was a one and done, I would have bought 5 bottles and stocked up.

It made my nails so hard, and left a hint of pink on them. Not like nail polish pink, just a hint of pink.

I am so bummed. There was one hawker selling it for $29.99 on Amamzon but I will not pay that when I know it was in stores for $9.99.

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cuddlesmama — Tue, 15 Aug 2017 09:16:16 GMT

@Kachina624 wrote:
None of the QVC products have ever done a thing for me. I've gotten the best results with Nailtiques 2 from the drugstore plus a good cuticle cream to keep my nails moisturized.

@Shanus Considering the work you do, I'm amazed you'd have any fingernails at all.

I so agree with you Kachina624 I have tried every product the Q offers and none have worked. Nailtiques have worked wonders on my nails. I have struggled with peeling weak breaking nails for years and after watching you tubers eith great nails one of them mentioned nailtiques and I was hooked. I use the regular 2 with beautiful results I now have pretty nails.I buy mine from ebay and save a lot of money 4 bottles for $16.00 compared to the drugstore.

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jackthebear — Tue, 15 Aug 2017 12:07:22 GMT

@gabstoomuch wrote:
The best nail poduct I ever used was a bottle called "Pink Armor" nail gel, and it was on the "as seen on TV" shelf in the drugstore for $9.99.

Best stuff ever!

It is now gone off every "as seen on TV" shelf in any drugstore. If I had known it was a one and done, I would have bought 5 bottles and stocked up.

It made my nails so hard, and left a hint of pink on them. Not like nail polish pink, just a hint of pink.

I am so bummed. There was one hawker selling it for $29.99 on Amamzon but I will not pay that when I know it was in stores for $9.99.

I saw this at Harmon Discount yesterday, they are a part of BBBeyond, if there is a BBB store near you with an HBA section take a look there, or in their as seen on TV area

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Sheilaray — Tue, 15 Aug 2017 15:51:48 GMT

Both were horrible for me. Neither would last more than 2 days without chipping. The Perfect Formual Pink color looked okay indoors ( a natural nail look), but outdoors it looked awful.

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JeanLouiseFinch — Tue, 15 Aug 2017 16:49:44 GMT

Don't overlook Isomers Nail & Cuticle Renewal Formula. It's highly rated. It works when I remember to use it. I just need to get more on the ball and use it faithfully.

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Shelbelle — Tue, 15 Aug 2017 20:09:55 GMT

I think the Perfect Formula contains formaldehyde or a derivative of it.

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gacat123 — Tue, 15 Aug 2017 21:41:05 GMT

@Shanus

I have had very good results using OPI Natural Nail Base that is a sheer pink tint.

Nail hardeners make my nails hard and dry and then they break at the base/quick.

Hard As Hoof is a good nail cream to massage into nails up to the first knuckle.

I read some folks not happy with JULEP reviews over at MakeUpAlley.

Have you tried the Hair,Nail,Skin vitamin therapy?

Good Luck!

Keep Calm and Do Your Nails,

CAT

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Shanus — Wed, 16 Aug 2017 02:04:13 GMT

@gacat123 wrote:
@Shanus

I have had very good results using OPI Natural Nail Base that is a sheer pink tint.

Nail hardeners make my nails hard and dry and then they break at the base/quick.

Hard As Hoof is a good nail cream to massage into nails up to the first knuckle.

I read some folks not happy with JULEP reviews over at MakeUpAlley.

Have you tried the Hair,Nail,Skin vitamin therapy?

Good Luck!

Keep Calm and Do Your Nails,
CAT

@gacat123 Thanks so much. Will be sure to try it out.