September Wantable Subscription Box Review

Hello everyone ! Today I have a different type of review up on the blog; a beauty subscription box! I was approached by a company called Wantable which is a new beauty and jewelry subscription box. You receive 5-7 full sized beauty products, valued at $80 or more, for a monthly subscription at $36/month( or you can purchase a single box for $40). And you never have to worry about getting a product you absolutely hate; because every product you receive is selected based on your likes & dislikes you tell them in the process of setting up your account.

In my September Wantable subscription box, I received: 
- Two Eye Products
- Two Lip Products
- Two Nail Products
- One Body Product

Let's start with the nail products. I received 2 nail polishes from a new-to-me brand called LAQA & CO. The two colors I received  are called Nookie (bwahaha) which is on the left and Blurple which is on the right. Each polish by this brand comes in a unique packaging which I think is amazing, the amount of detail put into just this got me excited for the polish quality. I was absolutely AMAZED when I swatched these polishes. My swatches of both polishes are only one coat worn alone. Each of these polishes have extremely great coverage and a fast dry time, I hope I can track down more of this brand because the quality is phenomenal.

Now let's move into some unknown territory with this blog; makeup. The two eye products I received are both eye shadows, but from two different brands. The first eye shadow (on the left) is Chocolat by Lise Watier (Retail price in Canada: $18) and it is a beautiful dark chocolate matte brown color. The second eye shadow (on the right) is Birthday Suit by Be a Bombshell Cosmetics (Retail: $14) and it is a nude buff color with a matte finish recommended for highlighting, or for use as the base color. Both eye shadows are extremely pigmented and easy to work with. Below is a look I *attempted* (I rarely wear makeup & I'm trying to teach myself how this stuff works bwahaha) using these two eye shadows along with another shade of brown from a Milani palette.

The lip products I received were a lip veneer and a lipstick. The lip veneer is by a brand called Whip Hand Cosmetics (Retail: $20), and it applies like a lip gloss but has the intense color of a lipstick. The color I received is Frenzy which is a beautiful deep red color. I did mess up my applicator with this product when I accidentally tried to remove it not knowing that's how I needed to apply it, but it still works *EPIC FAIL*. And the lipstick that I received is by a brand called MiA BelleZZa  (Retail: $18.50) in the shade Mulberry which is a beautiful bright red matte lipstick. Both products have long lasting color , however you may have to reapply at least once during the day. Both were also surprisingly moisturizing and did not feel sticky, YAY!

I also took some shots without the colored lip products so you can see how versatile these eyeshadows really are; great for all day, everyday use!.

The last product included in my box is this Body Oil by the brand Echo Vie. I am still testing this one out, but so far it has been softening my skin and it smells wonderful!

Overall I think the idea of this beauty box is a great idea. I know the cost of some of these products if you were to buy them in stores, and it really is a better deal to get the box instead. I also think it is a great way to introduce yourself to new brands & see what they have to offer. 

For more information about the Wantable subscription boxes, please check out their website at https://www.wantable.com/. Also feel free to like Wantable.com on Facebook for sneak peeks, contests, and giveaways!

Peace & Love,
--TPJ<3

*Products sent for my honest review*

May Glitter Guilty Pleasures Box Review

Hello everyone, hope all of you mothers out there had an amazing Mother's Day this past Sunday! Today I have a new to me indie brand subscription box called the Glitter Guilty Pleasures Box to show you guys that I think you will enjoy, so stay tuned.

The Glitter Guilty Pleasures Box includes a full size “Monthly Me” polish which is a polish made specifically for you based on the information you submit during the registry process. When signing up you can let it be known what polish finishes and colors you like and dislike so you are sure to get a polish you will love. The box will also include a “Monthly Mini” which is a mini sized polish that goes out to everyone that is subscribed. You will also receive 1-2 guilty pleasures in your box each month, usually artisan chocolates in the cooler months, or in the warmer months you will get a non-melting treat.

This is what my subscription box looked like when I first opened it. I love how custom polish comes wrapped up in paper to look like a piece of candy, so when you open it up you get a sweet surprise ;) (See what I did there?!? :p ).

Here is the box after I unwrapped my sweet surprise! The names of my polishes are Slightly Psychological (the full size) and Party Hearty (the mini). The chocolate I received was milk chocolate with a hint of sea salt. I'm usually extremely picky when it comes to what I eat, but I actually really enjoyed the taste of it! The salt is not overpowering and balances with the sweetness of the chocolate. On to the polish!

This is Slightly Psychological which consists of neon pink and reddish-orange hexagonal glitters, reddish-orange shredded glitter, and tiny white square glitters in a purple jelly base. My swatches are 2 coats worn alone.

This is Party Hearty which consists of a bunch of neon glitters of different shapes and sizes, and tiny holographic glitters in a clear base. This polish is meant for layering, and after narrowing down my base color options I finally decided to layer it over another neon! My swatches are 2 coats of Party Hearty layered over 2 coats of Orange Punch by Orly.

I LOVE  the two polishes I got! Party Hearty stole my heart at first glance with all that neon goodness, but I must admit I underestimated Slightly Psychological. The color combination is not one I would have ever imagined but it looks great, and I love the jelly finish. I think the Glitter Guilty Pleasures Box is an amazing deal, especially because of the quality of the polishes! Most full sized indie polishes retail for $8-$14 each BEFORE shipping , with custom polishes costing a bit more than that. But for $15.99 you get a one of a kind polish, a beautiful mini polish, and delicious treats. I would definitely recommend!

The regular subscription is $15.99/month which includes shipping (Unless you live outside the US, contact her for more info because you too can subscribe!), but you also have the option of choosing the length of your subscription whether it be month-to-month, three months, or six months, and you may cancel whenever you like. Glitter Guilty also offers polishes on her site that can be purchased without a subscription, whenever you like! For more information on Glitter Guilty and the Glitter Guilty Pleasures Box please go to http://www.glitterguilty.com/. Don't forget to like Glitter Guilty on Facebook as well for sneak peeks, swatches, and contests.

Peace & Love,
--TPJ<3

*Products sent for my honest review*