POPSUGAR Must Have February 2014 (SPOILERS!)

[lauradiniwilk]

I just resubbed after taking a few months off and got the email that I'll get the february box.  You guys are making me sad with all of the comments about the jewelry roll being defective!!  To me, that item is the perfect example of something I'd use and love but would never buy myself.  I travel for work all of the time so I would need one that zips.  Fingers crossed that it's not too bad!!

Also, I'm not too upset about the dial, since it's just an extra.  Didn't PS include that clear shampoo and conditioner back when it first came out?  As long as the box value adds up I'm okay with trying the occasional drugstore item (and it's not like I don't zip through body wash crazy fast).  

 

[barbyechick]

Quote: Originally Posted by ElizabethStreet /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  Can someone post their experience with this face serum. I am new to the world of face serums (oily skin, so it kind of scares me) and would like to know some of your insights to the product!

Skincare is so individualized, what works for me doesn't work for everyone...but I looked at the ingredients and would personally not recommend it as a serum if you have oily skin with pores that easily clog up. The serum has a lot of nice and rich oils that potentially could be too rich for you already, so putting that under a moisturizer might up your chances of disliking it.

I'd say patch test on an area of your face, maybe overnight? It would be great for dry patches, but if your skin can handle it I would say it might make a nice moisturizer to use at night!

 

[Canny Charlene]

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


I've always had hard ones and I suck on them like mints.
Thank you!  I just curious if these were a different gourmet type..I ate about a handful last night!

 

[kayrahmarie]

I got my box yesterday and I will say that upon receiving it I felt blah, just as I had when reading the spoilers.  However upon looking at the box as a whole, I realized that I could take everything on a weekend getaway, which me and my husband are going on next weekend.  The jewelry roll is perfect, as is the travel candle and even the serum and Dial soap I can take.  Not sure if this was the intention on this box..and I would have still prefered more of a pampered item or nice piece of jewelry, but I feel better about it knowing I can use everything with a purpose.  Maybe the box would have been better received it marketed as a weekend getaway essential box lol. I tried the red hearts...they were crunchy..is that normal or am I just use to eating cheaper chewy verson red hots?

I think that since they are so small I think they're more outer coating but yummy chewy I inside if that makes sense?

 

[ElizabethStreet]

Quote: Originally Posted by barbyechick /img/forum/go_quote.gif
 
Skincare is so individualized, what works for me doesn't work for everyone...but I looked at the ingredients and would personally not recommend it as a serum if you have oily skin with pores that easily clog up. The serum has a lot of nice and rich oils that potentially could be too rich for you already, so putting that under a moisturizer might up your chances of disliking it.

I'd say patch test on an area of your face, maybe overnight? It would be great for dry patches, but if your skin can handle it I would say it might make a nice moisturizer to use at night!
Thanks for the tip! I tried a little bit on the back of my hand and even there it didn't really absorb the way I would have liked it too. Womp womp I guess I will pass this one off to a friend.

On the topic of the jewelry roll, I think I must have gotten lucky because my zippers work perfectly and there is no staining/discoloration like others have mentioned. The only thing that wasn't quite right was that there was no lid for my candle, but I could care less about that. 

 

[MissJexie]

I REALLY hope the jewelry roll in my mom's box isn't defective because she's so ridiculously polite that she won't tell me if it is. She'll just say "oh not it's beautiful it's perfect thank you so much you're so thoughtful!" and then tuck the defective jewelry roll in a drawer somewhere. UGH. PopSugar why u fail so much

 

[barbyechick]

Quote: Originally Posted by ElizabethStreet /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  Thanks for the tip! I tried a little bit on the back of my hand and even there it didn't really absorb the way I would have liked it too. Womp womp I guess I will pass this one off to a friend.

On the topic of the jewelry roll, I think I must have gotten lucky because my zippers work perfectly and there is no staining/discoloration like others have mentioned. The only thing that wasn't quite right was that there was no lid for my candle, but I could care less about that. 

Glad i could be of help! For future reference though, the skin on your neck and face is generally more sensitive than the rest of your body, so patch testing something on your hand will tell you nothing about how it will react to your face 

 lol. It's part of why you can test so many products on your hand at Sephora and not have your hand react even though later on it will react weirdly on your face, and then you're all like whaaa?

 

[feisty1]

Finally able to pick up my box at post office today. My mailman won't leave anything that he can't shove into the box! My jewelry roll is already in use. I am infatuated with that nail color! The nourish serum I will use in the summer after a day in beach. I have combo skin but pamper it in summer when I am out in sun all day. The candle smells good, wish it was bigger though. My little candies are going on my daughters valentine cupcakes for school and the dial will be used in the guest bathroom in a soap dispenser. I was lucky that my jewelry roll didn't have any defects but the zippers were rough. So I tried the soap trick and it worked like a charm! Thanks ladies!

 

[Lorenk]

I had to check my zippers after reading here...none of them had any issues at all. I guess I just got lucky

 

[Shauna999]

My mom got her gift box & she's loves it!! She thought it was such a fun variety of items. I'm wondering if maybe just maybe our expectations are too high?

 

[nectarbean]

Candy is tasty but 25 bucks a pound?!

 

[AshJs3]

My mom got her gift box & she's loves it!! She thought it was such a fun variety of items. I'm wondering if maybe just maybe our expectations are too high?

I think that and they fact that they aren't actually paying for it definitely factors in. When I post mine on Instagram or show someone, they always think it's awesome and like the stuff.

 

[Dakota750]

I received my box yesterday, and I thought this month was really good!  I always go spoiler-free since I like to be unbiased with my first reactions.  I'm really excited about the jewelry roll.  I had been eyeing the ones from Gorjana and LBB lately, so this item is perfect for me.  Luckily mine is free of defects.  The lip gloss and mini candle are nice (although my candle arrived slightly damaged), and I'll probably try out the nail polish eventually.  The body wash was an interesting item for them to include; even my husband was like, "that was a weird choice," but I'll use it.  I'm curious to try the serum... I've never used anything like this before.  I'm glad that it's organic since I've been trying to use more natural products.  The only thing that was really a miss for me was the cinnamon candy, but my daughter seems to like them.  Overall, I'm happy.

 

[smiletorismile]

I got my box today and I love it in person! My jewelry roll didn't have any stains and the zippers worked well which was good since I'm going to be using this a ton (since I travel to visit my boyfriend a lot since he lives in a different state), I already have the polish on my nails, I can always use more face serums and I really like the Nourish brand, the lipstick/lipgloss is nice and I've always wanted something like this, I love how the candle smells and I normally don't like floral scents, the Dial smells good and it will get used at some point, and the candy, while I won't eat a lot of it at one time, is nice and I do like how they taste! All in all this box was a win and I can't wait for next month! 

 

[lauradiniwilk]

Question - are the jewelry rolls all the same orange color?

 

[MissFi]

I don't think they all came in Orange. When I got my box it was red.

 

[dousedingin]

Quote: Originally Posted by lauradiniwilk /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  Question - are the jewelry rolls all the same orange color?
They're red but it's a very orangey red, rather than a true red.

 

[zadidoll]

Anyone know what the color the Model Co lip pops duo happens to be? Mine came without a sticker on the bottom and unfortunately the Model Co website doesn't sell these individually. All I know that it's not Showgirl Red and so that leaves Strip Tease and Boogie Nights. I'm guessing it's Boogie Nights.​

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Cinnamon candies... yay! Not! Not fond of cinnamon candies.​

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Like the candle.​

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Have no use for this.​

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Wasn't wowed at first but once I realized it had a lipstick I was wowed.​

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Will try. I didn't like the body lotion from Ipsy but did end up using it all.​

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Meh... Okay. I'll definitely use it but it's not a "wow" or "must have" for me.​

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Aww! It came slightly open so it leaked into the cap and got onto the threads. Polish is in the state of drying out so it's thick. /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> Pretty color though.​

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[barbyechick]

Anyone know what the color the Model Co lip pops duo happens to be? Mine came without a sticker on the bottom and unfortunately the Model Co website doesn't sell these individually. All I know that it's not Showgirl Red and so that leaves Strip Tease and Boogie Nights. I'm guessing it's Boogie Nights.

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I just checked and mine doesn't have a sticker either, didn't even notice before. Mines a warm type of brown-pink with the light pink lipgloss, sorry Can't help lol

 

[Lorenk]

Quote: Originally Posted by lauradiniwilk /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  Question - are the jewelry rolls all the same orange color?


Quote: Originally Posted by dousedingin /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  They're red but it's a very orangey red, rather than a true red.
I didn't think mine looked orange at all. It seemed like a hot pink shade more than a red. Anyways, I think it's a great color