
A while back, I subscribed to Wantable. For $57 CAD I received a monthly box containing four to six beauty products that were said to be hand-picked for me, based on a survey I'd filled out. The first few boxes were great. I got to try products from up-and-coming cosmetics companies and the colours worked for me. It didn't, however, take very long for the novelty to wear off.
The first issue is that I'm a bit of a brand name snob. I'm not twenty anymore and I'm picky about what goes onto my face and nails. I've had time to figure out what works for me and I've come to trust certain names. Secondly, the "hand-picked" factor flew out the window,...