Wantable October Makeup Box

Hellloo new Wantable October Makeup box. Stuart from Wantable was nice enough to send me out a complimentary box for review and oh my god, my mouth is watering. But, before I get ahead of myself, if you haven't seen my previous post on Wantable, basically they are a high-end subscription box, where you can choose to receive a Makeup box, an Intimates box or an Accessories box (and if you're quick enough, you may be able to snag the special Halloween box for October, before the month is up!) for either US$36 per month, or US$40 for a one off. In the Makeup box, you receive 4 - 5 full-size, high-end makeup products, and generally a freebie sample is included in the box too. The great thing about Wantable, besides their return policy (if you happen to get some items that you don't like you can send the box back for a refund) is they have a really in-depth quiz about what your preferences are so you are more likely to get products that you selected as "love" or "like" and never to get products you marked in the quiz as "dislike". 

Ah, humble and sleek logo

Oh ho ho ho, they called me beautiful!

Okay. Contain yourself. Try.

I received my box about 17 days after placing my order, a little longer than last time, but I think the wait is worth it (plus it still made the October cut-off line to be called an "October box"). In this month's box is four full size products and a cute sample too; the packaging for the box itself is simple (no box within a box like other subscriptions), but really chockas with the foam so your products are much less likely to be damaged. Either way, as I slowly started unboxing, my excitement was increasing, good lord, I even had to call my boyfriend into the room to show off what I had received . 

The line up.

The line up of the actual products.

Cailyn Cosmetics Red Tint

First in the line up, we have a nifty red tint - how cute is the packaging? It looks like a vial of blood (and, strangely enough, the brand name is not anywhere on the actual product itself). This retails for US$13 according to the invoice sheet and, my, would this ever be intriguing to carry around in your handbag. Pretty simple to figure out what it is - a red tint, as the name implies. It has a doe-foot applicator to it, smells a tad like beetroot (or could be my imagination), and is quite plummy and muted in tone, although the vial is of course darker than the actual tint, as like many other stains. I would like to wear this for everyday makeup, good for going to work because I do like that muted feel to it.

Red Tint

Lise Watier Ombre Souffle Supreme in Tartan Magique

Well, we have a fancy name here. I received a sample of two shades of this Ombre Souffle Supreme in the previous box, but haven't gotten around to testing them out for myself (have to find a way for the colour to work), so I didn't really know what to expect of the full size I received this month. It comes with a double-ended sponge tip applicator, one side being pointed and the other is more of a paddle shape; the product itself is housed in a sturdy glass packaging, similar to that of the old Benefit Creaseless Cream Eyeshadows. The colour is a nice shimmery cold blue, and appears to have a bit of green reflect, ridiculous pretty is what I'm trying to get at; and the texture is absolutely fantastic! It really is like a souffle, it bounces and it feels lighter than a mousse when applying. Retails for US$24.

Tartan Magique

Besame Cosmetics Classic Color Lipstick in Cherry Red

Damn, oh damn, this is the brand I was hoping to get a product from! I saw some Besame products in other people's boxes, and are they not the most luxurious looking products ever? Firstly, the secondary packaging is a super pretty red box with a slight vintage-feel yellow flower design. The lipstick itself, which is inside a red velvet bag, is a gorgeous gold with red flower decal, in a rounded lipstick tube which opens and closes with a click. Ugh, can't get enough of the packaging, but besides that, the lipstick is to die for too. The "cherry red" colour seems a bit deeper than I would expect, but I guess we're talking real cherries here, not the stain you get from eating cherries. The texture is so ridiculously creamy when applying, and it dries down to a semi-matte finish, but beware, it packs quite a punch with pigment, and might stain wherever else this applies. Retails for US$22, which is not too bad at all, if only I could get my hands on some more Besame.

Cherry Red

Be a Bombshell Blush in Blind Date

To top off this month's box, I got a nice bright blush by Be a Bombshell. Housed in packaging that is similar to MAC with the circularity and the large clear window to display the colour, I was quite pleased to receive this (yes, Wantable really do listen to your preferences!), even said "ooh a bright blush" when I saw it. I'm lame, I know. It is quite a soft blush, but it swatches really evenly, no chalkiness that I noticed either. A bright corally pink, it'll be goo to use for the current spring season, it's a lot less brighter than in the pan though. It looks really like you're blushing too, with a tad bit of shimmer for a bit of glow. Retails for US$16.

Blind Date

I quite liked 4/4 of what I received, so damn, this was a good month. I can see myself getting some use out of all the products, although the Lise Watier one maybe a bit less at the moment, due my complexion gradually getting tanner as it's starting to heat up. Definitely love the Besame lipstick though, super creamy, the Cailyn Red Tint is pretty nifty for a "no-makeup makeup" look too. The blush is quite nice too, could always use more blushes, considering the portion of my collection that is blush could do with a revamp, and I do loved that flushed look that this one gives.

left to right, without flash: red tint, tartan magique, cherry red, blind date

With Flash

For my (what would have been) US$49 (the box plus the shipping), I received US$75 worth of product, and really, much more worth it than most other subscription boxes, because, again, Wantable  sends out full-size products. I mean, I could even see that I would like the sample of the Instant Skin Tightener and Line Filler by Skiin that they included, so that's another bonus. I know that there are some people that have had trouble with their boxes (say, receiving an item that they had marked as "dislike" on their preferences), but the customer service is fantastic. Just shoot them off an email and you're sure to get it sorted (at least from what I've heard, no personal experience here to relate, second box here and all). 

Overall, I am really quite pleased with the box. Very pleased. The Wantable subscription box gives you a nice introduction to some brands too, and I have to comment again on how well the quiz is made. It's really quite in-depth so you can manipulate your preferences a bit better. I should note that for those ladies in Aussie, like I am, this is a pretty good deal considering how mark-up is over here, too. I'm really lucky that they sent me a complimentary box, I personally have no bad words to say at all at this point, and it doesn't look like there would be any in the future. In fact, it may be a bit early to say (I like to not get my hopes too high up), but they may have easily made a subscriber out of me right here. Either way, I'll definitely be purchasing another box in the future, but, for now, I think I've pretty much said all that there is to say. 

Stay tuned for my FoTD/Tutorial post using these products, up by the end of the week!

The Wantable makeup box is available here for US$36 for a subscription, or US$40 for a one-off, shipping to Australia is US$9, or to Canada for US$5.

I was sent this box complimentary for review purposes.