Wantable Beauty Box Review – July 2014

Price of the Box is $50.00 approx £30.00 including shipping and taxes
No of Products in the Box – 4 items
Total value of contents in the box – £51.00
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The July Wantable Beauty Box has finally made it all the way from the USA and was kindly gifted to me by Wantable. I can confirm that I did not incur any custom charges on this box.

This was the last beauty box on my wishlist and it certainly was worth waiting for. This box truly has a special place in my beauty box collection and you will see why once you read on.

Wantable provide their customers with hand picked, curated and boutique makeup in a monthly subscription box at  $50 a month which works out to be around £30.00 this includes shipping and taxes. All their products  are full sized too. You can cancel, return, or skip at anytime!

There’s something very special about Wantable – They create unique customer profiles by asking customers a series of product and personality questions. They then use this data to introduce customers to assortments of products perfectly suited to their personal taste. If’s there’s a certain make up item or shade you don’t like they simply won’t send it to you.

As well as beauty boxes they also do an intimates box and an accessories box.

Judging by their previous boxes I have seen fab products in this box and all of them have been full-sized. The appeal factor for me was the fact that it’s mainly make up related items only. I also love discovering products from other countries it makes me feel that I am not missing out on anything!

July’s box included 4 full sized products and I can confirm that the items I received was spot on in conjunction with the beauty profile which I completed this includes the products to the colours I received and that in itself is impressive.

1.    Ofra Pressed Powder Blush in Cameleon – Full Size RRP £10.00

I was recently introduced to this brand in July’s Love Me Beauty Box and was pleasantly surprised with their eyeshadow.

This is a pressed powder blush which came in the shade Cameleon and is a pretty peach shade and has a great pigmented colour when applied. This can be applied wet or dry and can be used subtly during the day and more vibrantly at night.

This also has a secret mirror underneath the actual blush which is great for on the go touch-ups.

I love the shade of this blush. Certainly a product I will be keeping in my make up bag.

2.   Mirabella Lipstick in shade Fever  – Full Size RRP £14.00

A brand I’m not familiar with but I have seen Mirabella feature in a few American beauty boxes.

This came in the shade Fever which is a dashing and vibrant red. I don’t own that many red lipsticks so was pleased to see this inside the box.

The lipstick itself glided on smoothly and gave the most wonderful rich colour on my lips. This felt hydrating and moisturising on my lips and didn’t feel dry at all. This lipstick has all of the properties which a lip product should deliver in terms of it’s colour, the finish and it’s staying power.

3.  Tarina Tarantino Fleur De Lash Mascara   – Full Size RRP £12.00

New brand alert and not one that I have heard of.

Tarina Tarantino is an American costume jewelry and accessory designer, based in Los Angeles, California. Known for her flamboyant pink hair, she has been described as having “a pretty cult-like following in LA”. She also has a make-up line which is popular with the likes of celebrities and make up lovers alike.

Her make-up packaging is elegantly designed just like her jewelery and really does stand out giving you a feel of a luxurious high end brand.

This mascara promises to lengthen and volumise your lashes to give you traffic stopping lashes! Now that alone is a big statement!

The mascara itself is faceted just a like a jewel in a gunmetal tube making it quite unique in appearance.

The applicator brush was the ideal size and fully coated my lashes and the results were pretty amazing. This lengthened and made my lashes thicker with noticeable results and has certainly put some of my more expensive mascara’s to shame. Looks like I will be re-arranging my make-up bag this weekend. In with the new and out with old!

4.  Vincent Longo Lipstain with SPF15  – Full Size RRP £15.00

Another lipsick! I am really getting spoilt. Another new brand for me.

Vincent Longo Cosmetics has been a beauty and fashion insider’s make-up brand of choice. Known for their luxurious, high performance formulas and trend setting color palettes, the brand has developed a cult like following among stylish, sexy, self – confident women around the world. A-list actors and actresses, supermodels, professional make-up artists, film and television directors, beauty and fashion editors – those who utilize make-up on the job as well as for personal enhancement – share a special appreciation for how well our products work on the fashion runway, on-camera and in real life.

I received the shade Fleur De Flirt which is a nude shade with a subtle hint of brown.

This is Vincent Longo’s award winning Lipstain with SPF 15 which delicately tints the lips with a glossy coat of sheer color. The formula contains Aloe Vera and Vitamin E to soften and nourishes the lip tissue and has a hint of a vanilla scent.

This felt light weight whilst on which is ideal for the hot summer days which we are having.

My Verdict

This was my first Wantable Beauty Box and I am really impressed and delighted with the contents. A box containing full sized make-up products all chosen to suit my needs and likes.

There’s something very special about Wantable – They create unique customer profiles by asking customers a series of product and personality questions. They then use this data to introduce customers to assortments of products perfectly suited to their personal taste. If’s there’s a certain make up item you don’t like they simply won’t send it to you.

July’s box included 4 full sized products and I can confirm that the items I received was spot on in conjunction with the detailed beauty profile which I completed from the products to the colours I received and that in itself is impressive.

 The box also contained information on all the items which were featured including their value and how to apply the products to achieve the best results.

The contents within this month’s box is worth £51.00 and the cost of the box including shipping works out to be around £30.00. Whilst the price of this box may appear to be a bit steep it’s a small price to pay to discover these great brands which are renowned in the US and are all full sized products. No silly sized samples in this box!

I loved every single product I received and my box definitely mirrored what I would of personally selected.

If you’re a make-up lover and want to discover good quality and high end American brands this is the box for you. This box definitely gives you a different experience compared to any other beauty box on the market in my opinion mainly because I know that my box each month will be tailored and I will never receive an eyeshadow or an orange lipstick!

As well as beauty boxes Wantable also do an intimates box and an accessories box.

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Love Me Beauty Box Review – July 2014

Price of the Box is £10.00 Plus £2.95 P&P
Menu 2
No. of Products in the Box – 7
Total value of contents in the box £63.05
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The July Love Me Beauty Box perfectly wrapped in pink has finally arrived and this month it’s brimmed to the top with all you could want from a subscription beauty box. This month’s box took longer than usual to arrive however it was certainly worth the wait.

The line up this month was mainly all things make-up featuring brands such as So Susan, OFRA Cosmetics and Lash Em. There was also a lifestyle product from Teashed and as a bonus the first 450 subscribers who picked their box also will receive an amazing full size product from Weleda.

“Love Me Beauty” is a Beauty subscription service like the other boxes however you get to choose the products you want from a choice of 3 menu’s each month. Each menu has a slightly different set of  items to complement the diverse needs of their subscribers.

This month I opted for Menu 2. To see what was available this month please click here.

My box included 6 full sized products and 1 sample sized product.

1.    Ofra Long Lasting Liquid Lipstick  – Full Size RRP £11.60

I’ve never tried this brand but have seen this making an appearance in some American beauty boxes. This is a nice creamy and smooth textured lipstick. I initially thought this was a lip gloss as it’s applicator was the same as you would find in gloss related products.

The shade is called Hollywood and is a bright pink colour which is quite vibrant. One sweep on the lips is all it takes to get the desired result as the pigmentation is great.

The lasting power is good however I found it quite drying after 10 minutes however nothing that a lip balm can’t solve!

2.    Ofra Pressed Eye Shadow in Bliss –  Full Size RRP £8.80

This pressed eyeshadow is from OFRA’s “Diamonds are Forever” palette collection. It has a great depth of colour which is a gold shimmery shade and subtle enough to wear during the day. This can also be applied with a wet brush for a more dramatic look in the evenings. It’s a stunning colour.

There’s also a little secret compartment under the eye shadow base – flip open and there’s a little mirror and room for a tiny applicator.

I’m not usually an eyeshadow fan but I’m looking forward to wearing this one.

3.    So Susan Dual Brow Powder Palette – Full Size RRP £11.95

Brow filling is part of my day to day make up regime and to date I have always used a brow pencil. I’ve never felt the need to try a powder mainly because it spells out messy for me however I am always willing to try new formulas.

The palette itself was robust and contained two powder shades. It also had a mirror inside and an application brush which was angled so you can get right underneath the brow line. I tried the darkest shade which was a medium/dark brown. Unfortunately it just wasn’t dark enough for my brows.

A good product but just wasn’t the right shade for me. The powder did take to the skin well and didn’t smudge.

4.   So Susan Flutter Mascara – Full Size RRP £14.95

Being a regular wearer of Mascara I always look forward to receiving these in my boxes as they all claim to give you longer lashes and intense volume.

This is new to the So Susan line and is an intense carbon black mascara formulated with hyaluronic spheres to help you achieve the darkest, curviest lashes possible.

The brush is good and ensures each lash is separated however despite applying this several times to my lashes I didn’t really notice a significant difference in the appearance of my lashes. I really did give this a chance but it delivered nothing for me.

5. Weleda Sea Buckthorn Replenishing Body Lotion – Full Size 200ml RRP £15.95

I was certainly happy to see this amazing full-size product in my box which was a nice surprise as only the first 450 subscribers to this month’s box will receive this. A lovely additional treat which I welcomed.

I love Weleda mainly because of their ethical values of having no nasties in their products. A consistent theme with Weleda is that their products are high quality and they smell so great. It really is nature in a bottle. This is for dry skin and contains skin-related essential fatty acids providing visible and lasting care for the skin which is formulated with vitamin-rich oil from organic sea buckthorn, mallow extract and shea butter. It protects skin from moisture loss and activates its self-regulating functions.

This smells quite fruity and uplifting. When appliedthis soaks straight into the skin without leaving a trace of greasiness and comes in a uniquely shaped award winning bottle which is an airless bag-in-bottle system with a pump dispenser.

A very generous sized product which I will enjoy using however the expiry date is very short lived – it expires at the end of August so I will need to start using this now to ensure I get the maximum use out of it.

6. Lashem Lash Enhancing Serum – Sample Size 2ml. Full Size 3.5ml RRP £40.00

This serum claims to give your lashes a helping hand to make an appearance and also nourishes and conditions. The fortifying formula continues to work long after application and takes your lashes to the next level. Results have found longer looking lashes in two weeks.

I’m quite cynical about these serums which promise longer lashes however I will definitely give this a trial run until the sample runs out to determine whether the claims above are true.

Although this may appear to be a tiny sample it’s really not as the full sized serum is only 3.5ml. If used sparingly once day you will certainly get the most out of this. It’s a good trial sized product.

7. The Teashed 4am Tea – Full Size Packet of 20 tea bags RRP £3.50

A very generous offering of tea this month from The Teashed. A whole pack consisting of 20 tea bags which are in a unique silky bag which enables you to see the tea leaves dancing around when popped into some hot water.

This is a white tea which is naturally low in caffeine which means you can drink this during the day and at night. It also helps you to sleep and is full of antioxidants.

I’m not a regular tea drinker however it’s always useful to keep these at home for guests. They will be talking about my posh tea for years to come!

My Verdict

A big improvement in my opinion for Love Me Beauty this month. I loved the selections on offer including the brands which were featured. The generous extra Weleda product was a nice touch too and finished the overall box quite nicely.

I was delighted to see that the line up this month was mainly all things make-up featuring brands such as So Susan, OFRA Cosmetics and Lash Em. There was also a lifestyle product from Teashed and as a bonus the first 450 subscribers who picked their box also will receive an amazing full size product from Weleda.

The box was brimmed to the top and included 6 full sized products and 1 sample sized product which is simply amazing.

The value of this month’s box is worth £63.05 which is incredibly good value for money.

Overall I’m pretty pleased with the contents. They definitely put on a good show this month.

I am hoping that Love Me Beauty have got their mojo back as they are definitely back on the right track. I hope they sustain this quality and variety within their boxes each month.

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Have you received your July “Love Me Beauty” box?