*Spoilers* October 2013 Popsugar Must Have Box

[barbyechick]

Quote: Originally Posted by LindseyJ /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  I see some people complaining about getting NYX because its drugstore makeup or whatever, but its not sold at any stores in my town. (I only have a walmart and walgreens, lol.) I'm actually always happy when I get to try this brand in a subscription because I like makeup thats affordable and still nice quality and, since I cant get it locally, getting it in subscriptions is a good way for me to see if i like it before having to order online to find out that I dont. 

If you end up wanting to try out more stuff from them, Nordstrom carries NYX in the teen section where I am and it's in Nordstrom Rack on permanent display. I think some ULTAs carry it, too not sure if any of those are viable options for you.

 

[ScaryMary]

I am excited to get this box!  The makeup looks fun and not something I would buy on my own.  I'm kind of bummed that there aren't any fall scents, but maybe November!?

 

[Bizgirlva]

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

I will happily take any stitch fix codes! I have the $25 gorjana code to trade for that or I would trade it for the shoptiques code.

Same. 

Btw someone said this was the worst box ever.  I beg to differ....January, the box that sent a fitness stability ball and hot chocolate pops and grocery store marshmallows in the same box, was the worst box, in my opinion.

 

[LindseyJ]

If you end up wanting to try out more stuff from them, Nordstrom carries NYX in the teen section where I am and it's in Nordstrom Rack on permanent display. I think some ULTAs carry it, too not sure if any of those are viable options for you.

Unfortunately, those aren't options for me. I literally only have a Walmart and Walgreen's, lol. That's why I love subscriptions like this!

 

[MissKellyC]

Looks like a great box to me! I'll use everything in it! =D

 

[yousoldtheworld]

Quote: Originally Posted by LindseyJ /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  Quote: Originally Posted by barbyechick /img/forum/go_quote.gif

If you end up wanting to try out more stuff from them, Nordstrom carries NYX in the teen section where I am and it's in Nordstrom Rack on permanent display. I think some ULTAs carry it, too not sure if any of those are viable options for you.

Unfortunately, those aren't options for me. I literally only have a Walmart and Walgreen's, lol. That's why I love subscriptions like this!
You are me. Ha. /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> My town has a Wal-Mart, a CVS, and a Walgreens. I used to live in a somewhat larger town and moving here 4 years ago made it really hard for me to try new things. That's why my subs are so dear to me...I am on a fairly tight budget and hate to blindly buy things online...plus I like getting things I never would have picked out on my own. /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[mvangundy]

I'll be trading my stitch fix code to whomever! /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> I'd love the Gorjana code!

 

[skylola123]

What exactly is Stich Fix...I went to the website but I still can't understand it.

If anyone has tried it or wouldn't mind explaining I would heart you forever /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> 

 

[mrskatemarie]

I'm pretty excited about this box. I'm always up for a new cookbook and I really don't have any eye shadow so I'll definitely use the pallet. Snacks are always fun and I'm a sucker for anything pink. Stitch fix is something I've been looking to try, so this is a good excuse!

 

[wisconsin gal]

I'm totally excited about this box!

NYX brand makeup?  Well - I guess this hits on my point earlier.  I don't mind trying something as long as it's on trend.  Now if it's terrrible AND cheap - well - I'll be extra disappointed.  Why not save a few bucks from the expensive bracelet (that does look like something you can get at a store for $3) and put more into the makeup.

I dunno about the $$ mix.  Sounds like the jewelry is focused more about charity, so I'll be looking forward to reading about that.

I'm so so so in love with the nail polish.  Never tried the brand.  I see it's pretty popular.

Not too crazy about stichfix, but sounds like we can trade.  Anyone want to trade a body wash?  Anyway - I'll post that somewhere else.

I'm loving the box.  Can't wait to get mine, and I loved getting to share the spoiler!!!

 

[Ajea]

I'll be willing to trade my Stitchfix code also once I receive it. This will be my first Popsugar box and I must say I wouldn't have willingly paid for almost any of these items, but I'm sure it will be fun to open anyway.

 

[RaquelMichelle7]

Spoiler: Warning: Spoiler!

~The Can't Cook Book by Jessica Seinfeld ($16.79) ~NYX Cosmetics Liquid liner ($4.50) and Smokey Shadow Palette ($7) ~Gorjana Charity Bali Bead Bracelet in Pink ($45) ~Julep Nail Polish ($14) (colors will vary) and Freedom Top Coat ($18) (might be a special size for PopSugar?) ~Jane Tran Bobby Pins ($12) The Wet Brush hair detangling brush ($14) ~The Crispery Halloween CrispyCake ($3.95) ~Stitch Fix $20.00 Gift Card ($20)

Spoiler: Warning: Spoiler!

Definitely not my favorite box. In fact this is probably only box besides January where I might not use anything. I don't cook so I won't use the cookbook but it could make a nice house warming gift for a friend. I'm kinda over NYX I bought myself a few products and I've been getting so many I'm sub boxes. Plus I don't use liquid liner and on the rare days I wear eye shadow I stick to my beloved Too Faced Neutral Eyes Palette, Loreal pressed pigment in Amber Rush and Maybelline Color Tatoo in Bad to the Bronze. I like the style of the Gorjana bracelet but am not a pink person even though I love that it goes towards a good cause. It may look good with the thread bracelet I already wear. (Below)

Like someone already said I am kinda over PopSugar focusing so much on Gorjana I wish we could branch out a bit more ( and include some silver already) Not thrilled about the Julep, I already own the Freedom Top Coat and don't love to and don't generally like the Julep nail polish formula. I do like that blue color though. The Jane Tran Bobby Pins, meh they're bobby pins and weirdly enough I don't ever actually use bobby pins. I've heard good things about The Wet Brush but I'm very happy with my Tangle Teazers and I have like 5 of them since I'm constantly misplacing them. I'm sure I can find a use for it. The Stitch Fix gift card probably won't get used since they don't carry plus sizes, may just trade it. Crispy cake just meh, I'm sure it will taste fine. Just not my month. I will for sure stay subscribed through the end of the year but with the price increase and not being over the moon about most boxes I may cancel in the new year.

 

[jenniferrose]

I received today as well. Identical colors of everything. 

 

[christinef]

I'll be trading my stitch fix code to whomever! /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> I'd love the Gorjana code!

Hi! I will gladly trade you my Gloriana gift card for your stitch fix coupon code!

 

[wisconsin gal]

ok, Checked out the stichfix.  I'm a plus size, I cannot use it what-so-ever.  Not even for accessories.

Boo for that.  I even tried to back pedal, and re-create my profile into a smaller size.  Nope, it didn't like that.  Once you make a profile, you need to make sure you've tried a size withing 0-14, or it will block you out.  Well - or my user error did that to myself.  *sigh*

I'll be trading that one for whatever too.

 

[xoxcel6]

The box isn't bad but the NYX products aren't for me.  If I wanted a $7 product, I would go to CVS for that (which I don't), not Popsugar.  Everything else is very nice though...

 

[JessP]

Here is my box!

I guess I was so excited that I forgot to put the NYX palette and Gorjana bracelet back in the box lol. But all colors/variations are the same. PS Do you see how huge this rice krispie cake thing is?? I want a whole box of just these I think teehee 

 

[plumplant]

I submitted this email to PS. I'm not super bummed about this box, but I'm not crazy about it either. Thought I'd contact them about the price increase:

Hi there,

I have been a subscriber for a while now and was initially not upset
by the price increase, because I assumed with the new preference option
that boxes would be getting better/more valuable, thus the increase in
price, and planned on purchasing a 6 month subscription to lock in my lower
price. However, after seeing the October box, I'm left feeling kind of
disheartened with POPSUGAR. Normally I expect high line "splurge" items
that I would talk myself out of purchasing, and usually I'm not
disappointed. But Octobers box has a bunch of drugstore makeup and cheap
nic-nack stuff (bobby pins & NYX eyeshadow? A hairbrush? ), and it falls
RIGHT before the price increase.

Is this box telling of what is yet to come
with POPSUGAR? Or is it just a fluke? I love receiving my MUSTHAVE box
every month and normally look forward to it, but I'm afraid to upgrade my
subscription if the quality of curation has fallen by the wayside to allow
for "fuller" boxes. If I'm paying more I'd like to see some sort of
representation as to why when I open my boxes. Are the value of boxes
changing?

Thanks!

Hopefully I don't get a canned response

 

[missemiee]

The box isn't bad but the NYX products aren't for me.  If I wanted a $7 product, I would go to CVS for that (which I don't), not Popsugar.  Everything else is very nice though...

Ugh...I soooo agree! NYX, no thanks I'll pass. And bobby pins!!!! Nooooooo. Birchbox already has sent me plenty that I don't/won't use. Julep I'm cool with, I just have so much that I haven't even used yet. Plus I already have the top coat, which I like. The rest of this box is ok, I suppose. I'm sure I'll be more excited when I get mine. It's quite sad that I just might enjoy that Halloween treat the most. Lol.

 

[Eleda]

Quote: Originally Posted by plumplant /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  I submitted this email to PS. I'm not super bummed about this box, but I'm not crazy about it either. Thought I'd contact them about the price increase:

Hi there,

I have been a subscriber for a while now and was initially not upset
by the price increase, because I assumed with the new preference option
that boxes would be getting better/more valuable, thus the increase in
price, and planned on purchasing a 6 month subscription to lock in my lower
price. However, after seeing the October box, I'm left feeling kind of
disheartened with POPSUGAR. Normally I expect high line "splurge" items
that I would talk myself out of purchasing, and usually I'm not
disappointed. But Octobers box has a bunch of drugstore makeup and cheap
nic-nack stuff (bobby pins & NYX eyeshadow? A hairbrush? ), and it falls
RIGHT before the price increase.

Is this box telling of what is yet to come
with POPSUGAR? Or is it just a fluke? I love receiving my MUSTHAVE box
every month and normally look forward to it, but I'm afraid to upgrade my
subscription if the quality of curation has fallen by the wayside to allow
for "fuller" boxes. If I'm paying more I'd like to see some sort of
representation as to why when I open my boxes. Are the value of boxes
changing?

Thanks!

Hopefully I don't get a canned response

Good one you tell them