POPSUGAR Must Have February 2014 (SPOILERS!)

[CSCS]

I'm okay with Popsugar (and basically 99% if subscription boxes) sending overstock or sale items. The items are usually overpriced to begin with, and we still get a good deal and things we'd probably enjoy/use/can swap. Or, that's what I do anyway.

 

[camel11]

Quote: Originally Posted by mmittag7 /img/forum/go_quote.gif

Heads up ladies- the Gorjana & Griffin scarves are on Groupon today for $18.99- including the zuma scarf we got in a previous box for anyone who missed out on that!
 
It's stuff like that fueling my "meh" about this box -- I think I expected stuff I wouldn't find on my own.  Even those Govino glasses made sense to me -- something you wouldn't just pick up.  But these were in the GG clearance, and I'm not sure that

UGH. Thanks to you and whomever originally posted, I got too! The Stone and Fiona are both 100% Cotton or Wool, so it was a great deal! If you go through shopathome, there's 5% cash back, too!

 

[asor2]

Hey gals! 

I have a Shoptiques card that I'd like to offload to get another gorjana-griffin code - let me know if you are interested! I've had this Shoptiques card for...ever, and will never use it! 

Aside from that, I love getting Gorjana stuff.  To me, that's the only redeeming characteristic of this rather shitty box. Dial soap? Overpriced and gross candy? Face serum that's made of 3 oils and will never be appropriate for my acne-prone skin? ...popsugar fail. The lip combo could potentially be useful, but it's just 'meh'. And as I haven't done my own nails in about a year due to my unhealthy obsession with shellac, I'll probably never get to use the nail polish either (although I do like the color!). 

Last month was much better. MUCH better. 

 

[CSCS]

I'm excited to see what next month's box is! They seem to follow a one good month, one good/okay/bad (depending on perspective) month pattern

 

[camel11]

Quote: Originally Posted by asor2 /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  Hey gals! 

I have a Shoptiques card that I'd like to offload to get another gorjana-griffin code - let me know if you are interested! I've had this Shoptiques card for...ever, and will never use it! 

Aside from that, I love getting Gorjana stuff.  To me, that's the only redeeming characteristic of this rather shitty box. Dial soap? Overpriced and gross candy? Face serum that's made of 3 oils and will never be appropriate for my acne-prone skin? ...popsugar fail. The lip combo could potentially be useful, but it's just 'meh'. And as I haven't done my own nails in about a year due to my unhealthy obsession with shellac, I'll probably never get to use the nail polish either (although I do like the color!). 

Last month was much better. MUCH better. 
I'd give the oils a chance! I have insanely acne prone skin, oily, and argan and other oils has actually helped! It's counterintuitive, but the science of it is "like treats like".  

 

[greenflipflops]

Quote: Originally Posted by asor2 /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  Hey gals! 

I have a Shoptiques card that I'd like to offload to get another gorjana-griffin code - let me know if you are interested! I've had this Shoptiques card for...ever, and will never use it! 

Aside from that, I love getting Gorjana stuff.  To me, that's the only redeeming characteristic of this rather shitty box. Dial soap? Overpriced and gross candy? Face serum that's made of 3 oils and will never be appropriate for my acne-prone skin? ...popsugar fail. The lip combo could potentially be useful, but it's just 'meh'. And as I haven't done my own nails in about a year due to my unhealthy obsession with shellac, I'll probably never get to use the nail polish either (although I do like the color!). 

Last month was much better. MUCH better. 

As camel11 said, definitely give oils a chance. I used to use cleansers and moisturizers marketed for acne, but they never really helped. And even once my acne cleared up, my skin was oily. I switched to oil cleansers (now I mix my own) to take off makeup and oils for morning and night moisturizers and my skin has never looked better. I rarely get pimples now and the oiliness has calmed down--no more need for blotting papers or powder touch-ups. People tell me I have nice, glowy skin. I no longer wear foundation. 

 

[barbyechick]

As others have mentioned i'd give the oil a try. Although I definitely would not recommend it to anyone as a serum (a lot of those oils are rich and recommending a moisturizer above that is crazy) since it can definitely clog pores if you're prone to that. I think it would be great for oil cleansing or as a moisturizer for dry patches!

 

[lsarao]

Quote: Originally Posted by mmittag7 /img/forum/go_quote.gif

Heads up ladies- the Gorjana & Griffin scarves are on Groupon today for $18.99- including the zuma scarf we got in a previous box for anyone who missed out on that!
OMG I think I love you! I've been looking to trade for that zuma scarf for ages and didn't have anything that anyone wanted. Just went to buy it from Groupon and discovered I had Groupon points so I got it for FREE! It was fate. You're an angel. Thank you so much! 

 

[mmittag7]

OMG I think I love you! I've been looking to trade for that zuma scarf for ages and didn't have anything that anyone wanted. Just went to buy it from Groupon and discovered I had Groupon points so I got it for FREE! It was fate. You're an angel. Thank you so much! 

That's awesome! So glad it worked out for you!

 

[sylarana]

I also got my box and have mixed feelings about it.

My jewelery pouch has a small error inside .. just looks weird in one spot, but I don't mind that so much. It will get used and I like the color and design.

I love the lipstick and nail polish (though it's kind of a dupe to a Julep one I own, but it's not their fault I have way too much nail polish).

I'm hesitant about the serum as it might be too rich for my skin ..

The candy is ok .. but I wouldn't pay more than $1 for it .. the box looks awesome, but the content is more like cheap drugstore stuff.

Was that it? I don't remember ... the thing that bothers me is that it seems like it's always the same brands. It's the third NCLA nail polish/art I've gotten through PS and I don't even know how many gorjana items. The modelo is the same as the mascara from Dec. I have coasters and a calendar from that paper co now .. a cheese board and the apple dish from the same company and so on.

To me the idea of the box is mostly for them to introduce me to musthaves that I wouldn't have gotten myself ... But I know all those companies now (if not before) and I keep on getting things from the same companies over and over and over. I find that disappointing. Not so much the content which is fine .. I will use most of it happily. But, it's just not exciting .. I'm getting bored with PS.

I still have a subscription for a few more months, but I doubt I'll extend it. Maybe, I'll just buy one of the luxury boxes every now and then instead.

 

[bschlee]

I just recently started trying out oils and love them, but probably won't be using the one in this box--I have eczema so scented face products are a huge no for me. Luckily my cup has runneth over with free Sephora oil samples!

 

[kayrahmarie]

I got my box, and i'm very happy with it. 

I love the jewelry roll. It's very cute, and I'm not one to buy myself jewelry so I have only 4 necklaces to put in there. 

The face serum smells amazing. I haven't used it on my face yet, mainly because I always am weary to try new things on my skin. I know that there is a discussion about facial oils, and just to put my own opinion in, i LOVE mine. I have a small Josie Maran Argan Oil from a gift set I got from sephora. I love it. I put it on every night before i put on moisturizer and I definitely see a difference in my skin.

The candle is the only thing I'm not too excited about. I am not too fond of the scent, but my landlord loves candles and I can put it in a gift basket for her. 

I ADORE the lipgloss/lipstick duo and the nail polish. I love nail polish and I am getting into lip gloss/lipstick more and more. Since my natural lip color is more of a darker pink, this lipstick is a better than my natural lip, lip color. I love it. And the nail polish color, lets just say I received my box yesterday, and it was already on my nails by nightfall.

I love the cinnamon hearts. I'm definitely a person with a sweet tooth, so I will enjoy these. 

The Dial soap smells delicious. I love fruity smells. This will definitely get used!

As for the 25$ gift card to GG, and the 20% off for SugarWish. I gave the gift card to a friend who just pierced her ears, and my fiance and I picked out candy from SugarWish for ourselves. Since we live in the Monterey, CA area, there are a lot of places where you can get bulk candy and it's overpriced. We didn't think that the price for SugarWish was bad since it included tax, shipping and handling, and four candies. 

 

[s112095]

I got my box today a few days early, and while not my favorite, everything will get used. Peony is one of my favorite flowers, and the jewelry roll will be great for my vacations. 

 

[jbird1175]

Cancelled. I might re-sub or pick up another box with a coupon code but I refuse to pay full price for this box anymore. I paid full price for this month's box and personally, I just felt it wasn't a good value.

I probably will still purchase the LE boxes though. I've discovered some great items through the LE...like the Tokyo Milk. LOVE that brand and wound up buying their fragrances. I get so many compliments on them.

Considering the Nina Garcia box....if it's not too late that is.

Oh, and I will still stalk the PS talk threads like a crazy person /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[jzim291]

Quote: Originally Posted by Rory /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  I haven't gotten my box yet, so I am wondering if the Gorgana & Griffin GC can be combined with the current sale they have going on now? If so, that would be a great deal because without free shipping it would cost $14 for them to ship a tiny ring to me.
Not even. I tried every which way to get it to work and it's one or the other. I'm so disheartened. Sorry /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[bschlee]

Quote: Originally Posted by jzim291 /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  Not even. I tried every which way to get it to work and it's one or the other. I'm so disheartened. Sorry /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />
Same, I hoped MAYBE I could buy a gift card with it but no luck.

 

[Fashion Diva]

One of my boxes arrived today so that was a nice surprise. I actually do like it. My jewelry roll was defect-free thankfully. They're really great for home brush storage as well as when traveling. Keeps them from being smooshed and getting makeup all over them in transit. The candle is pretty small but smells nice. A nightstand item perhaps. ;-) I love the polish color and also like red hots but like others find their prices to be pretty absurd. It's bulk candy in pretty small bags (1/4 lb each). Given the selections I could definitely buy twice as much for half the price at the grocery store. But with the coupon I'm sending a petite wish to my parents, filled with black licorice, their fave. The lip color is very nude both the stick and the gloss but will work well for touch ups. The oil serum is very lovely looking and I'm always up for trying out new skin products (one of the main reasons I got involved with beauty subs). Now the Dial body wash? It's kind of like hearing death metal blasted in the middle of a symphony concert. It just doesn't "go." Glad it didn't count as a box product and even if it does get used (my boys couldn't care less what's in their shower), it's just kind of jarring when put next to the rest of the box contents. Like the old Sesame St song/game "one of these things is not like the others, one of these things, doesn't belong...." Lol!

 

[Fashion Diva]

Same, I hoped MAYBE I could buy a gift card with it but no luck.

Yeah, pretty much all of their discount codes and cards are restricted to full price merchandise specifically, no sale items, no deal combos and no gift cards. So I never end up using them nor does anyone else I know who gets them also. And I'm a sucker for a discount code and will try and use just about anything I get!

 

[DissolvedGirl]

My box is on it's way and should be here by Tuesday. This is going to be my last box. The things that have come in my box have been nice but they do not excite me. I figured if I am giving more stuff away and hardly keeping anything for myself then I need to stop getting it as this is supposed to be a treat for ME.

Starting with next month I will be now receiving the Bijoux Box. So far I like the jewelry in those boxes. Fun pieces to wear while out with the girls or date night.

 

[queeenb]

Woke up to my mom's pic of her box with lots of smiley & heart emojis so I'm glad one of the boxes I paid full price for would be appreciated. This particular box is not for me. I have no need/desire to use any of these things included. Hell, I wouldn't even have paid $10 for this. I dont paint my nails lol im still trying to get rid of those nail wraps from december. I would've been excited for the dial body wash except I have a stockpile of body wash! Either way, body wash is body wash & is probably the most useful thing in the box for me, although its addition is rather off lol If this box is up your alley, good for you! Im glad someone is enjoying this. Are we able to cancel our subscription whenever we want to or am I SOL cuz I have a whole year ahead of me?