December Wantable Accessories Review

I've reviewed the Wantable Makeup Box in the past (read my review), and I've always wanted to try one of their other offerings (they have Accessories, Intimates, and Fitness boxes).  I decided to give the Accessories box a try when they offered 50% off of your first box.

Wantable costs $36 a month, or you can do a one-time purchase for $40.  The Fitness box works a little bit differently, and you can read about that here if you so choose.  I picked the Accessories box to try because I don't really need intimates, but I love getting scarves and other fun things to dress up my outfits so I figured this would be fun to try.

When the box arrived I was surprised at how small it was, it's much smaller than what I remember the makeup box being.  I could also just be completely making that up, since it's been a while since I reviewed the makeup box.  I was afraid that there wouldn't be a scarf inside, but my worry ended up being in vain!

This gorgeous Lisa Scarf in Red/White is so perfect for Rochester winters!  It's an infinity scarf that's super thick and soft, and I love the red and white pattern.  I posted a picture of what it looks like on on my Instagram account, which you can view here.  The only slight complaint I have is that it's not as long as I'm used to when it comes to infinity scarves, so when you loop it around twice it's very snug to the neck.  I suppose that's good for winter, though, since it will definitely keep you warm.

I also received two pairs of earrings and a watch.  I wish I had put necklaces under my "love" category on my profile since I prefer them over earrings, but I can always do that for my next box.

• Kylee Earrings in Silver - These are the red and crystal earrings in the top left of the photo.  I normally don't wear earrings that are this style--I like studs, but usually I pick things that are much more simple.  Even though these have more bling factor than what I would normally wear I still like them quite a bit.  I think they're really pretty and the red is great for Christmas!
• Christy Earrings - At first glance I didn't care for these earrings and I considered posting them for swap, but today on a whim I decided to wear them and I ended up liking them a lot more than I originally thought I would.  The shape is a bit odd to me, but I liked that they were bold enough to stand out but that they weren't too gaudy or obnoxious.
• Miranda Watch in Gold - I currently don't have a watch and have been considering buying one, so this came at a good time!  It's definitely more of a "fashion" style, but I like it a lot.  The gold hardware against the black is my style, and I like that it's something I could wear everyday without looking to flashy.

Here's what my profile selection looked like:

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Bottom Line: I was very happy with my first Wantable Accessories box, especially considering it only cost me $18 for four items.  The scarf is my favorite, and I'll get good use out of the watch and the earrings.  Next time I think I'll shuffle around the items in my "Love" category and hopefully get some necklaces.

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Cyber Monday Deal: Free Wantable Box!

Now through Tuesday, 12/3 at 6pm CST, new subscribers to Wantable will get their second box free!  Your account will automatically be credited with $36 after you subscribe, so no coupon code is necessary.  The credit may take up to three business days to appear, so don't panic if you don't see it right away.

This offer is valid on Wantable's makeup, intimates, accessories, and holiday boxes.  If you purchase the specialty holiday box, your free box (and all boxes thereafter) will be a makeup box.  I think this is a great deal, as I was very impressed with the Wantable Makeup Box I received in October (click here for the review).

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Wantable Makeup Box Review

When I was offered the chance to review the Wantable Makeup Box I jumped at it because it's been on my list of boxes to try.  I'm so glad I said yes, because this box turned out to be one of the most well-curated ones I've ever tried, and I found that four out of the five brands featured are cruelty-free (I could not find a definitive answer for JAPONESQUE).

Wantable offers a variety of different boxes; currently their offerings include Makeup, Accessories, Intimates, and a limited edition Halloween box.  The Makeup box costs $36 a month, or $40 for a one-time purchase.  They promise 4 to 5 full-sized products that are hand-picked to match your needs and interests.  I didn't realize that Wantable subscriptions were based off of a user profile, but I was glad to learn that they are because I like having some sort of input on what types of products I'm going to receive.

The best part about filling out my Wantable profile is that I could choose which products I definitely did not want to receive (brows, eyeliner, highlighter, and bronzer), but would have the option to go back and change this if I ever changed my mind.

The first products in my box were by Lise Watier.  I received an Ombre Souffle Supreme eyeshadow in "Tartan Magique", along with a bonus sample of Sunrise Peach and Verte Enchante.  At first I was worried that the Tartan Magique shade would be too pigmented for me, but it comes off as a light, silvery-blue with buildable color.  When I first went to use it I was expecting a harder surface, but was surprised to see that it really is souffle-like in texture.

I was most excited to receive this Michael Marcus Nail Polish in "Paint the Town Red" for two reasons.  First, I love nail polish.  Second, the Michael Marcus brand is commonly found on Little Black Bag, but I hadn't chosen to try any of their polishes because I couldn't find a decent amount of reviews for it.  Turns out that their polishes have a fantastic formula!  This one was opaque in two coats and went on very smoothly.  I wish I had received a shade other than red, but at least now I know that other shades are well worth the purchase.

Another aspect of the Wantable Makeup Box that I liked was that I could opt to receive tools as well as cosmetics.  They sent me a JAPONESQUE Travel Smudger Brush, which is perfect for me because I don't currently have one (I know, I keep meaning to round out my brush collection, but I just haven't).  This stubby little brush is perfect for smudging.

The Cailyn Cosmetics Eye Primer was another perfect pick for me because I'm almost out of my current eyeshadow primer.  I was just about to buy a replacement, so I'm glad that I didn't!  This one glides on smoothly and kept my eyeshadow in place all day on my oily lids.  It's a good sized pot, so I think this will last me quite a while.

The final product I received in my box was the Manna Kadar Glossware in the shade "Lip Candy."  When I opened this up I was really happy with the shade because it looked like the perfect pink for my warm skin tones.  Upon application I wish it was just a bit less frosty, but it's still flattering and has a smooth texture.  It doesn't feel sticky, which is really important to me when it comes to lip glosses.

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Bottom Line: I think this Wantable Makeup Box was perfectly suited for me, and I love their thorough user profile options.  The box is a bit pricier than some other options out there, but I think it's worth it because you receive all full-sized products instead of just samples and foil packets.  Plus, the total retail value of my box was $87.50, which is much more than the box's price tag!