Wantable - new quarterly subscription

[barbyechick]

i was gifted a box for my birthday and after using the products for a couple of days I've got to say I love it! I previously got a beauty box and a jewelery box in December/January and had a totally different experience (only one product out of all that I use) so I was pretty happy to see them improving.

Last time, both my boxes took almost two weeks to arrive. This time it was ordered Friday afternoon, shipped Friday, and arrived Monday morning! 

Lise Watier Ombré Soufflé Supreme in Magie Blanche [packaging was absolutely gorgeous]

29 cosmetics D'vine Mascara in Black Brown

Cailyn Red Tint [awesome tube, looks like a vial of blood lol]

MiA BelleZZa Summer Love Eye Crayons in Lucina

Manna Kadar Trans-Fix 

Apothederm Firming Serum sample

I absolutely loved the D'vine mascara, I'm pretty sure this beats out Diorshow and GreatLash - it's dramatic without being clumpy, I actually like the scent, and the packaging feels so pretty and sturdy. I am absolutely reordering this when I'm out.

I've been wanting a lip tint forever and this one looks dark in the tube but on application gives a super natural color (just be fast or it can be uneven!) and I'm sure it's totally buildable...perfect since I'm trying to get used to color on my lips.

The eye crayon is such a pretty color and so smooth, I think it blends into my skin too easily but I love it anyway. Haven't tried the trans-fix yet but I love the idea since I've been on the lookout for a liquid eyeliner.

My only problem was the Souffle eyeshadow..the packaging was my favorite and the texture is really cool (kinda reminds me of the jelly eyeshadows Jill Stuart carries in Japan) but I can't pull off silver/white with my skintone and I think there may be too much glitter...we'll see. I want to make it work somehow and will try layering it.
I am so glad I got to try them again, totally different experience.

 

[AtomicBunny]

I'm really hoping July's jewelry box will be in my budget. I had to skip June cuz of that and I'm dying for some new baubles!

 

[MissTrix]

My first makeup box... 



I want so much to love you, Wantable. Why do you hate me? 

• Lise Watier Eyebrow Essentials
• FACE Stockholm Lipstick in Raspberry Veil
• 29 Cosmetics D'Vine Mascara in Devine Brown
• Three Custom Color Wet/Dry Eyeshadow in Cool Sage
• Apothederm Firming Serum sample

I seriously could not be more disappointed. All I wanted was that damn Knock Out nail polish that I saw a gazillion people get, but no. Nevermind that the only 2 things I "loved" were nail polish and eyeshadow. 

 To add insult to injury, they sent me the most unflattering shade of eyeshadow I think I have ever laid my eyes on. That color on pale cool toned skin with blue eyes is just a big fat NO. I "liked"  mascara in my quiz and "loved" color and dramatic under preferences. Brown is hardly "dramatic" and I don't even consider it a "color" as far as mascara goes. Regardless, I don't wear brown mascara and I won't be starting now. When I said I liked "color", I meant blue (like the picture) or purple or teal or... you know, bright beautiful COLOR! The eyebrow kit is nice and I genuinely like the lipstick color but not enough to justify keeping the box. This will be my second return this month. June Wantable boxes just sucked for me all around. So, so disappointed. 

 

[JenniferV]

I got my July box today!  Loved it!

 

[MissTrix]

Originally Posted by JenniferV /img/forum/go_quote.gif

I got my July box today!  Loved it!

Nice! 

Love that Rainbow Honey polish! And I'm very intrigued by that powder blush. I may have to tweak my preferences. 

 

[yousoldtheworld]

Originally Posted by JenniferV /img/forum/go_quote.gif

I got my July box today!  Loved it!

Ooh, the products for July look pretty great!!

 

[smiletorismile]

Originally Posted by JenniferV /img/forum/go_quote.gif

I got my July box today!  Loved it!

That looks awesome! I think I might have to sub.

 

[have2haveit]

I got my first jewelry box today and I was so disappointed! I know I can send it back but it didn't come with a return postage. Can you ladies please explain the return process and how it works?

 

[MissTrix]

Originally Posted by have2haveit /img/forum/go_quote.gif
I got my first jewelry box today and I was so disappointed! I know I can send it back but it didn't come with a return postage. Can you ladies please explain the return process and how it works?

Weird. My jewelry box from June came with a prepaid return label but I just looked and my June makeup box did not include one. Let me look into the process & get back to you.

 

[MissTrix]

Originally Posted by have2haveit /img/forum/go_quote.gif
I got my first jewelry box today and I was so disappointed! I know I can send it back but it didn't come with a return postage. Can you ladies please explain the return process and how it works?

If the "delivered" box is blue, you should see the "return items" link. Once you click the link it will take you through the returns process, including a printable shipping label. If your status is stuck on "complete" or "shipped", the link won't show up & you will need to contact them. One of their representatives is a MUT member. If you go back a page in this thread, you will find her at post #294. Her name is JaclynO. You can message her through here for help or send an email to [email protected].  

Once they receive your box, they are very quick about refunding. I love Wantable's customer service! Despite getting two disappointing boxes in June, the CS is so great that I'll stick around and try again in July. 

 

[Dayo Steph]

I'm giving wantable one more month. I keep getting encouraged because I see other people getting products I like, but the stuff I get is all wrong, but not wrong enough to go through the effort of returning it.  This month I got a lip gloss I liked, violet setting powder which is horrendously perfumed, a dark brown coppery eyeshadow (boring), and a transformer eye liner.  I'm kinda meh.  It was less junky than the horrible corals I received in last months box, but it's frustrating when I see others getting gorgeous eye shadows. I wish there was a way to rank things or provide color preferences aside from bright. Bright to me could be bright red or purple or blue, but not orange, yellow, or coral.

 

[Kristine Walker]

The 29 Cosmetics mascara in Brown is one of my holy grail products. Brown mascaras are  scarce in my local stores (not brownish black but a true straight up brown) and much more flattering on my NC15 skin than black which can look very harsh.(IMHO) It's an excellent product and I hope all you ladies will enjoy it!

 

[meaganola]

One thing that had kept me from trying a month of this: Can you put the banhammer on specific products, like mascara, liquid liner, or bronzer? Those are pretty much my three no-way-no-how products that make me reluctant to try this one given the price. It is somehow easier for me to accept getting those in Starlooks but not in this one.

 

[ohdahlia]

Originally Posted by meaganola /img/forum/go_quote.gif
One thing that had kept me from trying a month of this: Can you put the banhammer on specific products, like mascara, liquid liner, or bronzer? Those are pretty much my three no-way-no-how products that make me reluctant to try this one given the price. It is somehow easier for me to accept getting those in Starlooks but not in this one.

Yes. You can simply select "dislike" for entire categories, or for specific types (e.g., I have colored mascara set to "dislike," but mascara in general set to "like").

 

[MissTrix]

Originally Posted by Dayo Steph /img/forum/go_quote.gif

I'm giving wantable one more month. I keep getting encouraged because I see other people getting products I like, but the stuff I get is all wrong, but not wrong enough to go through the effort of returning it.  This month I got a lip gloss I liked, violet setting powder which is horrendously perfumed, a dark brown coppery eyeshadow (boring), and a transformer eye liner.  I'm kinda meh.  It was less junky than the horrible corals I received in last months box, but it's frustrating when I see others getting gorgeous eye shadows. I wish there was a way to rank things or provide color preferences aside from bright. Bright to me could be bright red or purple or blue, but not orange, yellow, or coral.

I know exactly how you feel. I subbed for the makeup box because I kept seeing all of these amazing boxes full of products I really like then I get a box with stuff that is useless to me. Not just because I don't like the colors but also because the colors are totally unflattering on me and not in line with my quiz choices. "Cool Sage" eyeshadow and brown mascara do not seem like good choices for a fair skinned, blue eyed woman that consistently "hated" neutrals and "loved" everything having to do with bright color. And to not send nail polish when that was one of only two items I "loved", in a month when the nail polish was heavily featured even, just makes no sense to me. Even though I actually love the lipstick they sent me, I will be returning my entire box because $36 is too much money to waste on products that I will never use. 

Originally Posted by meaganola /img/forum/go_quote.gif
One thing that had kept me from trying a month of this: Can you put the banhammer on specific products, like mascara, liquid liner, or bronzer? Those are pretty much my three no-way-no-how products that make me reluctant to try this one given the price. It is somehow easier for me to accept getting those in Starlooks but not in this one.

Wantable's quiz is the most specific one I have come across. You can totally opt out of receiving products and fine tune other options. For example, you can "love" eyeliner then "hate" liquid eyeliner, "love" eye liner pencils,and "like" gel liner. 

 

[smiletorismile]

Originally Posted by Kristine Walker /img/forum/go_quote.gif

The 29 Cosmetics mascara in Brown is one of my holy grail products. Brown mascaras are  scarce in my local stores (not brownish black but a true straight up brown) and much more flattering on my NC15 skin than black which can look very harsh.(IMHO) It's an excellent product and I hope all you ladies will enjoy it!

Same here! It is one of my favorites. I got it in a Lip Factory box awhile back, and it worked so well!

 

[SOSRedAlertSOS]

So, can you order this box anytime and it ships or do you have to wait for new quarters. Or is it monthly? I'm so confused!

 

[MissTrix]

Originally Posted by Kristine Walker /img/forum/go_quote.gif

The 29 Cosmetics mascara in Brown is one of my holy grail products. Brown mascaras are  scarce in my local stores (not brownish black but a true straight up brown) and much more flattering on my NC15 skin than black which can look very harsh.(IMHO) It's an excellent product and I hope all you ladies will enjoy it!

I'm glad it works for you! I would love to try 29 Cosmetics mascara, but in black. I have heard nothing but great things about the product. I'm super pale (no idea what Mac color since I don't wear foundation) but my lashes are naturally black. Most brown mascaras are lighter than my natural lashes and end up looking unnatural on me. I also wear glasses, so my eyes need a bit more emphasis than those who do not. I generally wear "blackest black" mascara. It does not look at all harsh on me but the right formula and application is key. 

 

[smiletorismile]

Originally Posted by KellyKaye /img/forum/go_quote.gif
So, can you order this box anytime and it ships or do you have to wait for new quarters. Or is it monthly? I'm so confused!

I emailed them and they said that you can order anytime for the July box until July 23rd. Also it's monthly from what I've seen!

 

[MissTrix]

Originally Posted by KellyKaye /img/forum/go_quote.gif
So, can you order this box anytime and it ships or do you have to wait for new quarters. Or is it monthly? I'm so confused!

It used to be quarterly, but now it is monthly. They ship throughout the month using your join date. So if you were to join today, your box would ship next week some time then subsequent boxes would ship on or around the same date each month. You also have the option of changing your shipment dates when you edit your quiz. So, say someone joined at the end of a month and wanted to receive their boxes earlier in the month. They could edit their quiz the following month then choose the option to "ship now" and their future shipments would shift to reflect the new date. Hope this helps!