#be a...bombshell

Hi lovelies!

Yes - you read that correctly... and no, unfortunately I didn't make a silly typo... yes, this is my JUNE 2013 Wantable Box Unboxing Post. Why June? Because I've just had such a busy month, this is the first time I have been able to sit down, write and photograph this post! And yes, that does mean that the July Wantable Box will be late *weeps*, but luckily only by one day... it's all written up, photographed and will be appearing on here TOMORROW... so stay tuned! :-).

Before I show you what's inside my box, let me first tell you a little about Wantable - just in case you're not familiar (and if you are, just scroll down a little further ;P). Wantable boxes are at the pricer end of the scale. This box is costing me $36 plus $9 for postage and handling. I have an ongoing subscription, but I can cancel at any time. For a one off box, I believe that it is $40, plus the $9 shipping fee.

So why pay more for a sample box, when others, such as Bellabox are far less costly? Well, this isn't actually a sample box at all. It is literally a makeup box, as you get five FULL SIZED products, PLUS one bonus duluxe sample. And this isn't a standard box at all - each box is carefully picked to match the preferences that you have specified before you place your order. To check out the survey, click here - you will find that it is completely in depth, so you know - if you answer it properly (read on to see what happens when you don't...) - that you will get products that you need and want. So that's how Wantable works!

And so now, without any further ado...

I received:

Manna Kadar Lipgloss (109 Watermelon)

Manna Kadar Eyeshadow (424 Ravish)

Be a... Bombshell Eyeliner (Espresso)

3 Custom Color Specialists Cheek Tint (Simply Beautiful)

Rainbow Honey Custom Blended Nail Lacquer (Fire Spring)

PLUS Apothederm Firming Serum AND $25 Gift Card

1. Manna Kadar Lipgloss (109 Watermelon)

I've got to admit, I'm a bit of a lipgloss junkie. I have been, ever since year 6, when my mum finally allowed me to play with some of the makeup she brought home from work (she worked at L'Oreal at the time). BUT I was only allowed to wear the lipgloss, and it had to be clear. So I was quite happy to add another lipgloss to my collection thanks to Wantable! Watermelon is an orange-y tinged gloss. It's a bit thicker in consistency than I like, and the doe foot applicator isn't the best I've ever used. It took a few goes back into the tube to adequately cover my lips. On the upside, the scent is quite pleasant - I'm terrible at identifying scents, but I *think* it reminds me of coffee! Please note, I'm not a coffee drinker at all... so I could be very wrong!

2. Manna Kadar Eyeshadow (424 Ravish)

This eyeshadow came in a cute little eyeshadow pot and looks a pretty pale purple with a dusting of sparkle through it. When swatched, I found that the shadow was actually quite matte, and that the glitter particles were just over the top layer of the pressed powder. I think this is a very wearable purple eyeshadow, even though I more often than not stick with natural colours on my eyelids.

3. Be a... Bombshell Eyeliner (Espresso)

When it comes to liquid eyeliners, I am extremely picky. See, here is my go-to liquid eyeliner - the Face It Extreme Brush Pen (left) vs. the Be a... Bombshell Eyeliner (right) I received from my Wantable box. I like to consider myself decent with liquid liner, however the pen has to be of certain specifications. The Bombshell pen, unfortunately, is waaaaaay too big. I do find it difficult to grip a pen with such a thick diameter, which is a pity, because I wouldn't have minded a nice brown liner. A piece of advice when it comes to using this - don't sniff it - it smells like rather off permanent marker. On the plus side, this pen gives me a little bit of nostalgia - to when I was in primary school and I used to have those huge textas!

4. Three Custom Color Specialists Cheek Tint (Simply Beautiful)

This is a very natural subtle cheek tint shade, that comes in a cute little compact style case with a mirror. It's great because you don't need a brush at all, so it really is absolutely perfect for anytime, anywhere touch ups! The colour is super, super sheer and so this product definitely needs to be built up.

5. Rainbow Honey Custom Blended Nail Lacquer (Fire Spring)

I've heard many great things about Rainbow Honey nail polishes, so I was super excited to open my box and find this product! It's in a super glittery, bright orange, which I've got to admit isn't my thing at all. But it will make a great fun-night-out colour to have. The consistency is not too thick nor is it too watery, which makes me excited to try it - when I feel like sporting glitter galore on my fingers! But with job interviews and such coming up, it's probably best to avoid this particular shade for just a little while.

6. BONUS Apohederm Firming Serum + $25 Gift Card

In every box, Wantable adds just a little something extra to their boxesin the form of a duluxe sample. This time, the special addition is this firming serum that has (I quote) - "94% of participants reporting firmer skin in 14 days" and "84% reporting a reduction in the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles in 14 days." which is all well and good, I guess, but neither is a big concern for me at this point in time! I will pass this onto my mother, but since she is not a big skincare buyer, if anybody is an Apothederm fan and would like to use my $25 gift card (you only need the code), please feel free to leave a comment in my ask box or drop me an email, and I will be sure to have it passed onto you!

All in all, I was okay with this box. For $45 a month, to receive five items that an average RRP of about $15 each - I'm relatively happy. Though not everything is 100% to my liking, I have to give it to Wantable - they followed the instructions I gave them in my survey to a tee, so really, I've got nothing at all to complain about. My tip for when you answer the survey: be specific. Either "love" or "dislike" the items, and you will ONLY receive the items that you "love."

Stay tuned tomorrow for my July Unboxing!

'Till next time,