POPSUGAR Must Have February 2014 (SPOILERS!)

[utgal2004]

It's getting frustrating to keep reading that this box was "only $20" or "cheap"... for some of us regular subscribers, the box was full price or nearly full price, depending on when you subbed.  I'm not sure how I feel about the contents knowing that I didn't get mine for half off.

 

[kayrahmarie]

I was really hoping for a book, oh well. I guess it makes sense not to do 2 books in a row. The more I think about it, the more I find the Dial Soap bizarre. What is so "must have" about it? We have all heard of Dial before and have easy access to it.  At least it is something my Hubby will use and if my sister doesn't care for it she can give it to her boyfriend. I don't mind that the facial serum can be purchased at Target because it is worth a decent amount of $ and I could see how most people might not have tried before or even heard of it. Sometimes I wonder if I look at these boxes differently than the people who curate them?

I wonder if that is an "extra"?

 

[wendylouwho]

Does anyone know if the nail polish shades will vary?  I have about 5 dark red nail polishes right now from subs (plus the one I already had).  And didn't we get dark red Julep polish a couple of months ago?  That said, I'm really excited about the jewelry roll and the Sugarwish sampler!

 

[camel11]

I have a feeling Dial paid for that coupon code for product placement.

 

[natashaia]

Quote: Originally Posted by AshJs3 /img/forum/go_quote.gif

I don't mind drugstore products, if it's something new. I don't really ever go down those types of aisles so it's kinda nice to be able to try something new. That being said, I'm not a big Dial fan, but maybe Dial gave them to PopSugar to include for free? It's a $3 item so it's not like it adds or takes much away from the value.
that's a good point. It is an extra anyway. 

 

[camel11]

Hmm -- I am going to be cancelling my PS account tonight. If I were one of you who paid FP, I'd be bummed. Nothing really exciting about this one.... Certainly not $40 exciting.

 

[afwife8405]

Quote: Originally Posted by summerflood /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  My understanding with subscription boxes is that everything they send has been provided to them complimentary. Companies use it as a way to market their product. Considering how we're all talking about it, blogging about it, and it's getting posted EVERYWHERE on social media, it's a win-win situation for them. Since the Dial is a new product, it makes sense that they're trying to get it in as many hands as possible.

I bet the dial was free, but I believe most things they get at a deep discount. I get why Dial wants to be in the box, but not why PopSugar put them in it. Lets not pretend these boxes are curated if any free item is added in. Personally, I know my Hubby will use the body wash, so I don't mind receiving it. I kinda like being able to share something with him from each box so he feels like its worth spending the money on. However, having Dial Body Wash in the box does take away from the feel/mood of the box. It makes the subscription feel more like the free target beauty bag than a high(ish)-end curated box for loyal subscribers. I hope that makes sense. Basically, it dulls their brand including a product like this.

 

[Bizgirlva]

I got this box free from my referrals, but I also bought one with the half off code.  I'm wondering if I can even eBay the second box to try to recoup my $20.  

I can probably trade the more desirable items, and my bf will probably use the body washes.  All in all not too bad.  

The Oct 2012 boxes had drug store shampoo and conditioner.  I wonder if everyone complained as much about that as they do about this dial wash?  

 

[AshJs3]

Glad to see the candy is red Hots! Mmmm!

 

[shaste81]

I'm happy with this box. Last month was the first popsugar box I actually disliked so I'm relieved with this month. I've been wanting a jewelry roll, I absolutely love all skincare items, lip gloss and nail polish are always a hit for me and yes, the body wash is odd.. BUT it will get used. Yay! I can't wait for my box!

 

[itsMac]

I might be excited about this box! The jewelry roll, candle, nail polish and lipstick will be fun! I'm just going to think of the dial soap as a bonus thing (like the fabfitfun Simple face wash extra)...maybe it wîll be great for dry winter skin!? And if not, it's got "guest bathroom" written all over it!

 

[Melbert]

Ironically, though this box does not really excited me, this is the first PS box (I've been around since April 2013) where I will be able to use every single item in it. Even with boxes that I love, I usually gift AT LEAST one item. So in that sense, Popsugar is doing it right. I just wish the curators were more aggressive in finding new vendors. It becomes a drag to see the same old companies highlighted in the boxes over and over, especially if its a company that places their products in multiple subscription boxes.

 

[AshJs3]

I bet the dial was free, but I believe most things they get at a deep discount. I get why Dial wants to be in the box, but not why PopSugar put them in it. Lets not pretend these boxes are curated if any free item is added in. Personally, I know my Hubby will use the body wash, so I don't mind receiving it. I kinda like being able to share something with him from each box so he feels like its worth spending the money on. However, having Dial Body Wash in the box does take away from the feel/mood of the box. It makes the subscription feel more like the free target beauty bag than a high(ish)-end curated box for loyal subscribers. I hope that makes sense. Basically, it dulls their brand including a product like this.

I still think it qualifies as curated though. I bet lots of products send them free stuff and they pick and choose from that to decide what to include. Kind of like Oprah's Favorite Things. She went into this big room where all of these companies sent a bunch of free stuff and she picked her favorite.

 

[Rachel S]

Quote:Originally Posted by mishmish /img/forum/go_quote.gif

That Love necklace had $125 value and was part of the $250 Neiman's box. There are still some up for trade and on ebay from what I have seen.


I have seen it for trade! I didn't realize it was from the specialty box, though... I am still fairly new to the sub boxes. Thanks /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[Canny Charlene]

Quote: Originally Posted by afwife8405 /img/forum/go_quote.gif
 
I bet the dial was free, but I believe most things they get at a deep discount. I get why Dial wants to be in the box, but not why PopSugar put them in it. Lets not pretend these boxes are curated if any free item is added in. Personally, I know my Hubby will use the body wash, so I don't mind receiving it. I kinda like being able to share something with him from each box so he feels like its worth spending the money on. However, having Dial Body Wash in the box does take away from the feel/mood of the box. It makes the subscription feel more like the free target beauty bag than a high(ish)-end curated box for loyal subscribers. I hope that makes sense. Basically, it dulls their brand including a product like this.
I agree..I waited subbing for a year because I was getting other boxes and due to the cost.  Now I'm paying $40/box and it seems that the brands are either repeating or less high end.  I am satisfied with this box, not happy per se..I think they are putting more into their limited edition boxes.  I don't mind these as extras to the box, but would hate for them to continue or increase these types of brands in all of their boxes.

ETA:  It would give me a "good" reason to start getting their LE boxes!

 

[JenniferV]

Send the dial this way!  My 5 year-old loves to use a half of bottle of body wash per shower!!!

 

[tinkerbll695]

I like this box for the half price I paid, at the full price I would have been a little more meh about it. 

I don't mind the dial body wash - I normally use whichever body wash is on sale at target. It does seem a little random, but it'll get used ...eventually. I have so much body wash that I'm giving the stuff away to whomever comes over to my place!

I have a jewelry roll that I use already, but it was my mom's and it's silk, so I don't like bringing it every time I travel. This one looks a lot more durable and I'm glad it doesn't have those foam tubes other jewelry rolls have. 

lipgloss/lipstick - meh. I don't like lipgloss so this will most likely be added to the trade pile.

nail polish- what's another red nail polish to my collection

I've been meaning to try more argan oil skincare items especially since my skin has been dry lately. I'm glad this item is on the cheaper end so if I like it I won't be breaking the bank repurchasing it.

And the candy will go to my fiance. I'm curious to see what the discount code is. It's $25 for 4 4oz bag of generic candy - that is suppppppppper steep. 

I'm cancelling popsugar for now, but if there's another 50% off code, I know I'll definitely resub. $40 is too much for a box and I only feel like I got my money's worth if I love all the items, but at $20, I'm completely happy even if I don't like some of the items.

ETA: while I like the jewelry roll - gorjana again? modelco in another box? I'm tired of seeing the same brands in multiple boxes and across sub boxes.

 

[natashaia]

Quote: Originally Posted by Melbert /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  Ironically, though this box does not really excited me, this is the first PS box (I've been around since April 2013) where I will be able to use every single item in it. Even with boxes that I love, I usually gift AT LEAST one item. So in that sense, Popsugar is doing it right. I just wish the curators were more aggressive in finding new vendors. It becomes a drag to see the same old companies highlighted in the boxes over and over, especially if its a company that places their products in multiple subscription boxes.
I agree about the curation. I'm kinda tired of gorgana stuff. 

 

[hellorigby]

I cancelled my sub after January - I was just feeling kind of meh about the past 3 months. Then the day after, they released that 50% off code and I re-subscribed. I think this box is definitely worth the ~$20, but I would have been upset if I had paid full price. I like the jewelry roll, the lip product, and the nail polish (even though it looks to be dupe to many colors I already own). Everything else is kind of meh to me, especially the Dial. I would have expected the Dial as a Birchbox find (in a sample size) not in my PSMH!

 

[tinkerbll695]

Quote: Originally Posted by utgal2004 /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  It's getting frustrating to keep reading that this box was "only $20" or "cheap"... for some of us regular subscribers, the box was full price or nearly full price, depending on when you subbed.  I'm not sure how I feel about the contents knowing that I didn't get mine for half off.
And that's why I unsubbed from Popsugar. I wasn't feeling like I was getting my money's worth every month. I only signed back up because of the 50% off code. And once I get my box, I'm going to cancel my sub again. If another code comes around, I'll resub. I think that's how I'll play the popsugar game now. I thought I'd be sad to miss out on a box, and maybe I will, but I'll miss my money more if I hate the box and I can always try and trade for an item that I really want.