Popsugar Must Have May 2014 *SPOILERS*

[Kidclarke]

I know I won't like every box, but I'd hope to at least like 1 item from it.

The too faced palette from the last one I liked, but it wears off so fast I won't be using it anymore. I guess I'd rather spend my money on stuff I'll like, but it was fun to get the 2 boxes. Nice idea, but not for me.

 

[Mrs30009]

I agree that boxes won't make people happy.  I think it depends on how you look at subscription boxes.  $40 for 6 surprise items is not for everyone.  I think of it as fun money.  I may end up having the box in the corner and never look at the items again.  But, it was fun to open and maybe try one or two things.

Personally, I think the value is there.  Average $6.67 for each item.  

Would I pay $6.67 to try an eye mask...maybe.  

$6.67 to try an infuser...yes.  

$6.67 to try a DVD...yes 

$6.67 to try this perfume...no...but getting this perfume for $6.67 is a value.  

$6.67 for Pool Boy nail polish...no...but, the name made me smile and think of summer which is the theme of this box.

$6.67 for snack item...no... but, this is a full-size bag which is great.

I look at is as paying for the experience and hoping to find something new.  I am impressed that many swap items for ones they do like.  I am also impressed with people who ebay items and get money back.  Now talk about value.  I still think POPSUGAR is one of the best boxes and the best values.  But, that is just my opinion.  I do like hearing what people think good and bad.  So I am looking forward to hearing what everyone thinks once they get their boxes.

 

[Kidclarke]

I agree that boxes won't make people happy.  I think it depends on how you look at subscription boxes.  $40 for 6 surprise items is not for everyone.  I think of it as fun money.  I may end up having the box in the corner and never look at the items again.  But, it was fun to open and maybe try one or two things.

Personally, I think the value is there.  Average $6.67 for each item.  

Would I pay $6.67 to try an eye mask...maybe.  

$6.67 to try an infuser...yes.  

$6.67 to try a DVD...yes 

$6.67 to try this perfume...no...but getting this perfume for $6.67 is a value.  

$6.67 for Pool Boy nail polish...no...but, the name made me smile and think of summer which is the theme of this box.

$6.67 for snack item...no... but, this is a full-size bag which is great.

I look at is as paying for the experience and hoping to find something new.  I am impressed that many swap items for ones they do like.  I am also impressed with people who ebay items and get money back.  Now talk about value.  I still think POPSUGAR is one of the best boxes and the best values.  But, that is just my opinion.  I do like hearing what people think good and bad.  So I am looking forward to hearing what everyone thinks once they get their boxes.

Yes, I agree with you there. I do think POPSUGAR has the best value for boxes, even though it's more pricey then the others, but I feel like the stuff I dislike will pile up for me and it's not worth my time to have to resale those items and stuff. I might resubscribe later on when I want to try more things though. It was fun for the 2 boxes though.  /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[jbd90]

I know I won't like every box, but I'd hope to at least like 1 item from it.

The too faced palette from the last one I liked, but it wears off so fast I won't be using it anymore. I guess I'd rather spend my money on stuff I'll like, but it was fun to get the 2 boxes. Nice idea, but not for me

I use a Too Face eye shadow primer that I already had and the eye shadow lasts all day for me. I live in the Midwest if that makes a difference. 

 

[nicolispicoli]

I do the ebay thing and it really pays off. I don't ever charge crazy jacked up prices, just whatever the norm seems to be. I did that for 2 items from the Fab Fit Fun box and made $50, I only paid $40 for the box and still had 7 of the 9 items in the end. It helps to justify my box addiction and honestly, I think we all find ourselves holding on to items we don't need or know inside our heads we really won't use.

But I also work in an office that has a mailroom, so getting items out isn't as much of a hassle for me as it might be for others.

 

[jbd90]

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

From the website it sounds that the lip gloss changes color, so the color is different on everyone. Have you tried it on your lips?

 

[sylarana]

Just got mine as well (even though my account still says processing for some reason).

It's ok for me. I love the infuser bottle and I would have loved the nail polish if I hadn't just received Something Blue from Julep 2 days ago (an exact dupe).

I have no need for a fitness dvd (I have more than enough already and like my kinect for at home fitness). Can't stand the smell of the perfume. The eye mask feels uncomfortable (and I don't mind sleeping with light). And I've had the snack before and didn't particularly like it.

So, I'm going to ignore the fact that I paid $30 for an infuser bottle that only cost $17 and wait for my subscription to run out next month.

(I couldn't detect any color on my lips from the gloss, but it feels nice).

 

[mandithomas89]

I just love the assortment of stuff and the surprise and excitement of it... even if I can't resist reading other people's spoilers before I get mine. This is only my second month, but so far I love it and have been happy with both boxes. (What I've seen of this one at least.) For me, the only reason I would unsub is to resub with a coupon.

 

[normajean2008]

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.

I agree.  And along those same lines, I think it is misleading and disappointing to see/know the lip product isn't going out to everybody, yet they include it in a box they know will be posted everywhere online, causing a lot of upset for subscribers.  

I understand it was a bonus for people that ordered the resort box and had issues.  They should have sent it out separately, not in a regular monthly box.  I see a lot of people mad they aren't getting one in their box, because it is being posted in pictures with no explanations all over the web.  

If the boxes all included the lip product, I think it'd be a better deal/value.  I myself was excited to get the lip stuff, until I remembered it was for resort box issues and my box wont have it.  I just hope my box shows up tomorrow. /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />  It says Tuesday on tracking, but the next step in shipping is handing it over to the post office then delivery.  Last month it arrived at post office and was out for delivery the same day it left where my box is now.  

 

[mandithomas89]

I agree.  And along those same lines, I think it is misleading and disappointing to see/know the lip product isn't going out to everybody, yet they include it in a box they know will be posted everywhere online, causing a lot of upset for subscribers.  

I understand it was a bonus for people that ordered the resort box and had issues.  They should have sent it out separately, not in a regular monthly box.  I see a lot of people mad they aren't getting one in their box, because it is being posted in pictures with no explanations all over the web.  

If the boxes all included the lip product, I think it'd be a better deal/value.  I myself was excited to get the lip stuff, until I remembered it was for resort box issues and my box wont have it.  I just hope my box shows up tomorrow. /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />  It says Tuesday on tracking, but the next step in shipping is handing it over to the post office then delivery.  Last month it arrived at post office and was out for delivery the same day it left where my box is now.  

I did the exact same thing with the lip gloss, I got all excited and then realized I wouldn't get it. Mine says it won't be here until Wednesday but Sacramento to Phoenix does not require that much time. I'm hoping it'll get here Saturday!

ETA  aaand it's in Phoenix which means it should be here tomorrow!! :lol:

 

[MoiSurtout]

Look at it this way, it's better to miss out on a lip gloss than spend $100 on a box that had a lot of issues. I doubt it's just a freebie to make up for late shipping, since they're sending it out to everyone who ordered, late or not. I think PS realizes that box had a lot of problems and wasn't up to par, and this is their way of making up for it. So if you're not getting the lip gloss, you're actually one of the lucky ones! 

 

[normajean2008]

Look at it this way, it's better to miss out on a lip gloss than spend $100 on a box that had a lot of issues. I doubt it's just a freebie to make up for late shipping, since they're sending it out to everyone who ordered, late or not. I think PS realizes that box had a lot of problems and wasn't up to par, and this is their way of making up for it. So if you're not getting the lip gloss, you're actually one of the lucky ones! 

Yep, good point!  I'd have been very mad if I'd have bought that box for 100$, to me what they sent was barely worth half that.  I was bummed when I remembered I wouldn't be getting it..but more in a "aww, that sucks, oh well" kind of way.  I'm sure there will be lots of others truly mad over it though, especially the ones who didn't see the blip about it being for the resort box people.  I'm still very excited to get my box!  

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Holy cow, I wish Pop Sugar would include some of these mango organic lollipops I got as a sample from Spirit Beauty Lounge in a future box, OMG Yum!  

 

[ikecarus]

Got my box today! /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> Unfortunately, I don't think I love it as much I loved March and April, but... since I only paid $4.95 for this, it's not so bad. /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> I will probably end up putting most, if not all, items on my trade list though, lol. Also! Here's a clearer photo of everything in the box:

 

[AshJs3]

I think PopSugar has realized that people might get mad over things, but they'll get over it.

I do wonder if I'll get my lip gloss stuff separately since I just resubscribed yesterday.

 

[Kidclarke]

I use a Too Face eye shadow primer that I already had and the eye shadow lasts all day for me. I live in the Midwest if that makes a difference. 

I live in Southern California, mine lasted about 2 hours before it faded. I even tried with and without primer to see if that made a difference. Could have been the elements or something both days, I loved the color pallet. I'll have to give it a 3rd try.

 

[QuixoticGirly]

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" />

I'm sad too, but I really don't like the new changes. If I use my phone it only goes to the first post of a thread or the last and you can't skip to a specific page anymore, so it's start at the beginning every time I log on or scroll backwards awkwardly through posts. Then if I use my desktop I can start from just the unread posts, but it won't let me to reply to anyone's specific post. Maybe I'm missing something or doing it wrong, but I'm having such a hard time with the new site, I almost dread logging on even for the spoilers. I miss how easy and fun it was to be active on here before. That being said- I think this months box has a nice variety of items. Not excited at all for the fitness DVD, but everything else, even if they're not for me, will make great gifts or trade items. Can't wait to actually see everything in person so I can get a better idea of what I'll really like.

 

[Kelly Silva]

 I live in Southern California, mine lasted about 2 hours before it faded. I even tried with and without primer to see if that made a difference. Could have been the elements or something both days, I loved the color pallet. I'll have to give it a 3rd try.

That's so strange that you had problems with the Too Faced palette. I did a look with the middle row colors that matched the guide, and I was so pleasantly surprised at how well it applied, stayed on, and without primer. Even at the end of the day it didn't crease, and still looked like I just put it on. Maybe it was just a weird body chemistry thing, where results are different for everyone 

 

[hitchcockblonde]

I am not too enthused about the box overall - many items seem pretty cheap, but I was surprised to find that I really like the perfume! It definitely smells like summer on the beach with coconut oil to me. I am a big fan of jasmine so maybe that's why I like it. Granted, it's not as sophisticated as Tom Ford's Jasmine, which I also have, but it's also not $175. /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> I like the brand much more than I thought I would based on its marketing and packaging.

Having said all this, the rest of the box really could not be more meh to me. I had wanted an infused water bottle, but this one seems really cheap. I'm pleased enough with the perfume though not to be to annoyed. I guess with me the thing with Popsugar is that if I like the big ticket item in the box and feel it's a good value (which this one does based on size and usefulness to me), I'm relatively happy.

 

[northwest22]

Does the infuser work for anything besides citrus, or is it really just a citrus reamer? The only thing I can really see wanting to add to water is cucumber, would that work?

 

[tacehtpuekam]

Does the infuser work for anything besides citrus, or is it really just a citrus reamer? The only thing I can really see wanting to add to water is cucumber, would that work?

I put cucumber in mine! Not the same brand, but I'm assuming it works exactly the same.