Popsugar Must Have May 2014 *SPOILERS*

[skyflower]

I really think I'll love this box just not sure if my family will so I've been so undecided about purchasing dupes. I enjoy products that help me lead a healthier lifestyle *preaching here* only because I've seen what happens when people are led to believe they can eat whatever they want and be as inactive as they want and science and medicine will fix a lifetime of mistakes (family history of obesity related diseases). Theres a reason pharmaceuticals are an even bigger industry than diet, fitness, etc.

I've seen the infuser bottles on these popsugar topics for a few months now, is it far better than just squeezing a wedge of citrus and throwing the rind/zest in too? My aunt got me into drinking lemon water since it's supposed to be healthy... maybe the gimmick will help my family do the same.

And the eye mask... I love them! I have a few from traveling international, but this looks much nicer and hopefully more comfortable. The ones I have from the kits on aircraft are really flimsy. And it's perfect timing since the days are getting longer and I sleep easier when it's super dark. Maybe for people north it will be even more useful.

I love workout dvds. If only my infant daughter would let me finish them... maybe having a new one will re motivate me to wake up early and exercise!

I see why there were no spoilers, at least to me nothing stands out as super exciting. But everything is solid and I can't wait for my box maybe if there are still boxes left tomorrow I'll buy another to gift...

 

[northwest22]

I'm sad to not see more activity now that we know the contents. Usually we've got 10 pages of posts once we know whats in the box. Where did everyone go? /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> I need your opinions to help me decide my own opinions /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[Kelly Silva]

I'm sad to not see more activity now that we know the contents. Usually we've got 10 pages of posts once we know whats in the box. Where did everyone go? /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> I need your opinions to help me decide my own opinions /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

Haha I think everyone is still gone after the site update! I actually really like this box, a little bit more because I got it free from referrals, but I loved last month's too. But, I'm not usually a perfume gal but I've been getting into it more lately, and cautiously avoiding scents that give me a headache. But this one seems like right up my alley, jasmine is one of my favorite scents, and if it also smells like the beach then that's a win. I might swap the DVD because I just am not into fitness as much as I should be, but a DVD is not going to help. Sleep mask I might use, I love the infuser bottle, and I love nail polish! So it's all pretty great for me, and even better that it didn't cost me anything!

 

[JenTX]

Prices and links...

• Hi I'm Skinny Sticks in Multi-Grain Sweet Onion ($2.99)
• Kerry Cassill Sleep Mask ($24)
• Tone It Up! One Day Fat Blast DVD (~$10)
• Smellbent Perfume Spray in St. Tropez ($45)
• Citrus Zinger Infuser Water Bottle ($16.99)
• Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics Nail Lacquer ($10; looks like the color is "Pool Boy", not sure if there are variations)
• Vbeauté Lip Spread Anti-Aging Tinted Lip Gloss ($19)

I won't get the lip gloss since I didn't order the resort box.

My thoughts on this box....

1 - the "big" item in this box is the perfume. I feel like fragrance is very personal and a lot of people have allergies so I'm kind of annoyed they sent this as the big item. I will give it a shot, but from the name of it, it doesn't sound very luxe. This is probably a trade/sell item.

2 - they sent me a workout DVD before (in 2012) and it's still in the wrapping and sitting in a box....

3 - very excited for the water bottle. It seems like most of you ladies are too. That said, I paid a lot more for this box than the price I could have paid for the water bottle.

4 - hoping the mask makes up for the value for me on top of the water bottle. I need to read some reviews and find out what's in there.

5 - nail polish, yay! I've been wanting to try this brand actually so I think this will be going right on to my toes when I get the box!

6 - the last item is the snacks. Haven't seen them before so I will check them when they come.

 

[JenTX]

I won't get the lip gloss since I didn't order the resort box.

My thoughts on this box....

1 - the "big" item in this box is the perfume. I feel like fragrance is very personal and a lot of people have allergies so I'm kind of annoyed they sent this as the big item. I will give it a shot, but from the name of it, it doesn't sound very luxe. This is probably a trade/sell item.

2 - they sent me a workout DVD before (in 2012) and it's still in the wrapping and sitting in a box....

3 - very excited for the water bottle. It seems like most of you ladies are too. That said, I paid a lot more for this box than the price I could have paid for the water bottle.

4 - hoping the mask makes up for the value for me on top of the water bottle. I need to read some reviews and find out what's in there.

5 - nail polish, yay! I've been wanting to try this brand actually so I think this will be going right on to my toes when I get the box!

6 - the last item is the snacks. Haven't seen them before so I will check them when they come.

  

Haha I think everyone is still gone after the site update! I actually really like this box, a little bit more because I got it free from referrals, but I loved last month's too. But, I'm not usually a perfume gal but I've been getting into it more lately, and cautiously avoiding scents that give me a headache. But this one seems like right up my alley, jasmine is one of my favorite scents, and if it also smells like the beach then that's a win. I might swap the DVD because I just am not into fitness as much as I should be, but a DVD is not going to help. Sleep mask I might use, I love the infuser bottle, and I love nail polish! So it's all pretty great for me, and even better that it didn't cost me anything!

P.s. Totally jealous you ladies are all talking about getting it free or for very cheap with groupings. Next time there is a groupon/living social/whatever deal, I need to be in the know! Post it on the enablers thread please!

That said I am glad I got $10 off this box. Since I'm not all that excited about this month, I would have been sad if I paid full price.

 

[tnorth1852]

Yes. yes. yes. I was trying to go spoiler free -- but as usual, I fail. I just can't help myself. I have recently started infusing my water -- and have been looking into purchasing a water bottle. This could not have come at a better time. Pretty "undecided" on the rest of the box. Still looking forward to getting it! /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[maenad25]

My box was waiting for me last night.  After going through it, I am not very excited about it. The sleep mask is kind of cheap-looking. The perfume is REALLY overpowering and smells like sunscreen. I like the infusion water bottle and I **might**try the exercise DVD.  The lip gloss that i got because of the nightmare with the Resort Box was just clear.  Pretty underwhelming box. 

Here is a photo of the box:  https://flic.kr/p/nfR5EZ

 

[elizabethrose]

I really love that sleeping mask!  But I'm sure I can find one for way cheaper /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[maenad25]

The sleep mask is a really cheap printed cotton.

 

[elizabethrose]

The sleep mask is a really cheap printed cotton.

This is helpful in deterring me /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />  I can probably make one on my own- I just need to look through my box of materials!

 

[jennm149]

I generally won't buy products with the word "skinny" in their name.  My sister suffered from an ED and I've seen what happens from perpetuating "skinny" as an ideal.  Healthy, strong, properly nourished -- yes.  Skinny -- no. 

Having said that, I'm sure the snacks will get eaten.  I've been wanting to try OCC's nail polish, so I'm looking forward to that.  As for the rest of it, as much as I like the water bottle in principal, it's unlikely that I'd use it.  Nothing on earth could help the taste of water at work and I am happy drinking the water at home straight.  My husband hates the smell of coconut, so the perfume will be a "no go" for me.  We use room darkening shades, so I don't need the sleep mask, and the DVD goes straight to eBay.  Actually, I'll probably end up breaking even selling the stuff, so that's OK.

Next month, I wait for spoilers!  (ETA: By which I mean -- for other people to get their boxes so I can decide if I want one or not.  Not worth saving $10 to get a bunch of stuff I have to rehome.)

 

[PinkShanyn]

HOLY MOLEY!!!!   

I sprayed *one* spray of the perfume to see what it smells like --- i've been apologizing to the office ALLLLLLLLL afternoon.   That shizz is STRONG!  

It *does* smell beachy to me.... but for some reason I'm envisioning the Jersey Shore more than St Tropez.   IJS. 

 

[JenTX]

HOLY MOLEY!!!!   

I sprayed *one* spray of the perfume to see what it smells like --- i've been apologizing to the office ALLLLLLLLL afternoon.   That shizz is STRONG!  

It *does* smell beachy to me.... but for some reason I'm envisioning the Jersey Shore more than St Tropez.   IJS. 

Ew. I'm not even going to try it at this point. I'm going to just trade/sell it. 

Such a sad month for Pop Sugar...

 

[Kidclarke]

I don't like this box at all. <_<

I have canceled my subscription. Waiting for spoilers and seeing if you like the box seems to be the best way to go. I don't need more junk then I already have. The only thing I'll probably use is the snack and maybe the perfume.  :scared:

Was hoping there was no spoilers because it was a good box, not because it's horrible.  -_- /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[PinkShanyn]

I like it... that's not the issue... I'll TOTALLY use it this summer... it's just WAY strong... the packaging is misleading... it's packaged like a body spray ... it's NOT.... it's definitely a perfume... it's strong.  

 

[LisaD123]

Is there variation in the polish colors?

 

[northwest22]

There usually aren't spoilers. I think they've only released two or three in the last year (for the monhly boxes.) if you wait for spoilers you probably won't be buying the boxes. For me, the spoiler last month ended up being my least favorite item from the box. It would have prevented me from ordering, but turns out I loved the other contents and was easily able to swap the eyes shadows.

 

[Mrs30009]

I went spoiler free this month.  My box came today.  I was really excited.  

I have watched the girls on the TV show Tone it Up.  They started their exercise business doing videos on youtube.  I think they film on the beach too.  I can't exercise with DVD's on my laptop.  So I am really excited to try their DVD.  I haven't not been able to get myself on a fitness kick.  But, I have to try this one.  Maybe this will kick start me.  Even if I only use it once.

The infuser.  I have wanted an infuser.  This is different than ones I was looking at.  I am excited to try this too.

Nail polish.  Cute name.  I am drowning in nail polish.  But, the name definitely goes with summer theme.

Perfume.  It is beachy.  I have tons of perfume but, it goes with the theme of summer.  I sprayed it on right away and it does have a coconut smell to it.  I won't wear it everyday.  But, it is fun.

Eye mask.  I was going to get one but, wanted to wait until after mother's day.  So now I have one.  Yay!

Snack.  I always like to try new snacks.  I like that it says all natural.

This box was a win for me.  Very excited to get it.  I looked at some of the posts and saw people were disappointed.  But, I think they did a nice job.  They exposed different brands and different things I may not buy for myself.  So it is a win.

 

[Kelly Silva]

For a sub that's more expensive, Popsugar will never please everyone. Hell, even if it was $20 all the time, it still would not please every person. Everyone went crazy over March's box, but I hated it and I was glad I decided not to buy it. I do however think that this month's box is a little light on value, in terms of the total cost of each individual item. I think if there was something that was a higher value, or an additional item, more people would have been happy with it.

 

[Maryam DiMauro]

Yeah I agree but still I think pop sugar should start doing more than one box each month. Like wantable. The too faced palette is too brownish for me