Wantable Makeup Subscription Box Review – April 2015

I don’t like Wantable because of the brands they choose. It’s almost always that “subscruption box, intermediate, internet brand”… inflated prices, always can find it discounted, more expensive than lots of well known brands at Sephora.

I absolutely love Wantable Makeup. This month I feel like they hit the nail on the head. I lucked out and got the extension mascara with fibers. I received an interest neon peach eyeshadow that I’m actually excited about trying. I like that I won’t get any nail polish with this sub.

I love Wantable Makeup. It’s one of my favorite subs.

Last month, I got two lip glosses, so I went to the end of my preferences quiz and made a note that I didn’t want two of any one product type in a box. There was a personal reply from my stylist on my order detail sheet this month. She wrote, “Hi Ashley! I made sure there weren’t two of any product in this order for you. Enjoy :)” They really pay attention to your notes, preferences and reviews.

This month, my total value was $116.50, and I’m super happy with my collection! I received:

Chella Beautiful Eyebrow Tool Kit. I have been obsessed with all things eyebrows lately. The kit comes with scissors, an eyebrow razor with brush and comb, tweezers and an eyebrow shaping guide, and the case is adorable!
Bodyography Nail Lacquer in Airy Fairy. Turquoise is my favorite color!
Mirabella Brilliant Mineral Highlighter in Glowing Coral
Vincent Longo PearlX Eyeshadow in Etherea

Man Wantable was a miss for me in March and April, returned both boxes for full refunds and canceled this month. The eyeshadow they sent this month was dark and arrived beyond shattered. The “red” lipstick they sent was a nude pink, the blush was a bright fuchsia, I’m super pale. It’s like they never read my likes and dislikes at all. 5 months with them and I never received a powder which I really wanted or a foundation, or even a pretty lipgloss or red lipstick which I wanted the most. It’s nice in theory but I never managed to get what I really wanted and I felt the value went down in March and April too.

Why oh why can’t companies put their ingredient lists on their websites???

Hi Liz, I was just wondering if you could share how you organize your makeup?

Love Wantable makeup. It is my favorite sub (next to Birchbox). The items are very high quality. The quiz really helps to get items that fit me. I learned that you can request things you want in the comments and they will accommodate your request, if they can. If you want some red lipstick or purple eyeshadow, for example. I love lipstick and I hate lipgloss. I love knowing I won’t get any more lipgloss. It is more expensive than other subs, however the ability to return items so easily makes it really worth it.

Liz, I’ve seen you comment on the lack of plumping effects of lip-plumping products before. I just thought I’d mention one the I tried a few years ago, Victoria’s Secret lip-plumping gloss. I always had a hard time noticing it myself (aside from the mild stinging that comes with a lot of plumbers), but one day out of the blue a girl looked at me and said “this is weird, but your lips look bigger.” Of course it made my day, and I thought I’d mention it in case you ever actually did want something that made your lips look a little pouty-er!