UMcheeky Panties Subscription Review

UMcheeky Panties Subscription September 2013

First package. Not so satisfied, but it's 6 USD for two pairs. So I'm going to keep taking the risk. (The price was 9 USD but 3 dollars off with their promotion)

But beware. Panties are made in China.

Etude House Princess Etoinette Heart Highlighter Review and Swatch

Etude House Princess Etoinette Heart Highlighter

Bought for packaging. It’s so cute. I might get the crystal highlighter (white body) if I ever feel like it. 23 USD on ebay.

Benefit’s Watts Up. [Mini review] Got a sample from Sephora. It's a beige golden highlighter in a cream formula. The glitter is not as fine as the Etoinette highlighter. I don't have a creamy base for foundation.]

Product

• fine, pearly highlighter in white, yellow, and pink tints baked into heart shapes
• smells…fresh. not minty. not sure how to describe it. but it smells really good
• hearts are fairly fragile

Packaging

• screw top lid. it’s fine for opening one handed if I don't close it too tightly
• not travel friendly
• smaller than I expected. diameter: 2 7/8 in. height: 3 1/4 in.

Performance

• puff doesn’t work
• not pigmented
• hearts break into flakes which have to be ground or blended further for desired effect. takes some buffing
• very subtle effect (when applied with brush. wouldn't show up on pictures) but super sparkly in sunlight
• can accentuate lines if applied on dry skin.

Final Thoughts

• cute packaging
• smells great
• no problems overapplying
• perfect color for me

Repurchase? Maybe. I'd like something that's less obvious in sunlight.

EDIT: This highlighter is not as good as I hoped it would be. I mainly reuse the pot and have kept the hearts in a separate container. I don't use the hearts but I'm hoping that I can find the fragrance the manufacturers used someday.

Wantable Accessories Box Review

Wantable Acessories Box September 2013 Review

Willow Necklace. 28 USD. SKU 20641.

Darleen Headband. 24 USD. SKU 20837.

Amelia Earrings. 24 USD. SKU 20700

Will not be wearing the headband. Might look cuter if I didn't have black hair or if it was in red. Will be looking to exchange, gift, or sell.

Love the necklace. Will definitely wear it.

I like the earrings but no way its worth over 12 USD let alone 20 USD. True, it is made well enough (and shiny in pictures) but super cheap ones would be 4 dollars max.

My first wantable accessories box and only 3 items with nothing I love according to my preferences. Yes, there are no statement pieces. The headband might be considered glam, but it works better for a cute look. I was hoping for a ring.

 I have no faith that wantable will send me a box of everything I like or a box I think is worth 36 USD. Items in the box could list for half the claimed retail price. I will wait until after Christmas to experiment with their boxes again. Other boxes I'm looking to try are the Mynt Luxe Box (3-5 items for 30 USD) and Jewelbox (1 item for 12 USD, 10 USD with subscription).