I didn’t really need to buy more makeup [inner voice: “blasphemy!!”], but Wantable’s Cyber Monday deal was too good to pass up. I decided to subscribe for another month of Makeup box and try out Accessories box with my extra credits.
HOW IT WORKS
Wantable is a unique new subscription service, that offers 4-5 full-sized products from brands like Japonesque, Color Club, Lise Watier, Besame and more and they are ALL makeup! You can choose to subscribe for $36/month or buy as often as you like for $40/box without any obligations. And for those of you that don’t want a box every month there’s an easy button to skip your next shipment right in your account dashboard.
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The shipping was lightning fast, as usual, and my box arrived at my doorstep within 3 business days. Unlike my November box, this time I didn’t get any products that I marked “dislike”, and the products themselves seemed higher quality. Do you think I just got lucky or did they really improve their service? Here’s what I got!
Color Club Baldwin Blues – This deep blue color is gorgeous! The only reason I decided not to swatch it is because I already have a polish in pretty much identical color – OPI in Ski Teal We Drop. I’ll put this one in my sister’s stocking, because she was swooning over my OPI 🙂 Baldwin Blues came out as part of Harlem Lights Winter 2013 Collection.
Billion Dollar Brows BDB Brow Powder in Light Brown – I was Skyping with Mom when my Wantable box came, so I unboxed it in front of her, and she apparently really wanted this brow powder. I could never say “no” to those puppy eyes 🙂 That’s like the second product out of four that I’m giving away, but oddly enough I feel happy to do so. The reviews are overwhelmingly positive, so I’m sure she will love it.
Face Stockholm Concealer Stick in Light – I actually have a hard time finding concealers that look good on me. I almost ran out of my HG from It Cosmetics, and wasn’t sure if I should just purchase more or maybe try something else. Face Stockholm Concealer Stick [that can be mistaken for a lipstick] provides a nice full matte coverage, doesn’t crease and stays all day.
I didn’t sleep well the night before I took these pictures, which is actually perfect, because you can see an instant transformation. The color is a tad bit too light on me, but if I layer it with my foundation/BB cream it looks great and gives me a fresh, well-rested look.
Michael Marcus Prime Brush – I’m not a huge fan of Michael Marcus cosmetics, but this brush is actually pretty good. It has medium-firm Taklon bristles that hold well together and immediately bounce back when I’m done using it. However, as much as I like it, I would still never pay the full retail price for it.
SKIIN Soothing & Smoothing Eye Cream – I had an allergic reaction to this cream – the skin around my eye area started stinging and burning the moment I put it on. I decided to google some reviews, and seems like there were many people who experienced the same thing I did. I guess I’m just sensitive to one or more active ingredients, because my skin normally doesn’t go crazy like that when I try new products.
THE VERDICT
I must admit, I’m very pleased with my December Wantable Makeup box. Even though the first two items were snatched away by my family, I still scored a great concealer that will be used on a daily basis, and a very good makeup brush [a girl can never have too many brushes!]. My first ever Accessories box is scheduled to arrive later this week, and I can’t wait to see what’s in it 🙂
Are you a Wantable box subscriber? What did you receive in your box this month?
| Product | Retail value |
|---|---|
| Color Club Baldwin Blues | $8.00 |
| Billion Dollar Brows BDB Brow Powder in Light Brown | $18.00 |
| Face Stockholm Concealer Stick in Light | $19.00 |
| Michael Marcus Prime Brush | $36.00 |
| SKIIN Soothing & Smoothing Eye Cream | $3.99 |
| Box Retail Value | $84.99 |
That’s a great value on the box, but I dont see anything that appeals to me. Oh poo 🙁
That’s actually great! It means you already have your favorites that you are happy with 🙂
I love that concealer. I’m pale as all get out and that coverage would be awesome! I think it’s so nice you’re giving a couple of the items as gifts, that’s so sweet!!!! This looks like a great box service for the price. Thanks for sharing!!!
That concealer is seriously amazing, one of the best I tried so far.
Wow, you got an awesome box!! I love FACE Stockhom, I actually discovered them through Wantable 🙂
You too? Seriously, every time I saw a FACE Stockholm review, the person is raving about it. I’m glad I scored this concealer, makes me want to try their whole range 🙂
You got some ah-mazing products. Great pictures, by the way! (Sheila, Painted Ladies)
Thank you for the compliment, Sheila :3
Not bad, a brush alone with the price of the box. Concealer looks good, tho yes oddly lipstick-esque. Love Color Club! Hey you got some Xmas shopping done just unboxing this! 😀
Yeah, that brush is crazy expensive, but the highlight of the box for me personally is the concealer 🙂
I really like how wantable always has great stuff in their boxes
They sure do, don’t they? 🙂
I’m such a fan of Billion Dollar Brows… they really do a great line of products!
Good to know! I never tried their products, but looks like my Mom scored something awesome 😉
That nail polish looks great. Nice box 🙂
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Thanks! Deep blue is among my most favorite nail polish colors :3
It’s my absolute favorite subscription box. I always get brands I love or ones I’ve craved. I would be thrilled with that Face Stockholm concealer. I think this box is excellent!
I’m starting to love it a lot, too! Sometimes I have box envy when I see other people get products I really wanted, but there was always something new and exciting in each of the boxes I got so far 🙂
can you do the swatches for the polish ? 😀
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Ahh sorry, I can’t, because I’m going to give it as a gift :))
I love this box! As usual, it comes with great products. Love the blue nailpolish 🙂
I’m also a huge fan of blue nail polish 🙂
Wow, that Face Stockholm Concealer Stick gives impressive coverage! And it’s a great box overall!
Pretty awesome, isn’t it? This was definitely my favorite Wantable makeup box out of all I have gotten so far.