POPSUGAR Must Have Box Review: March 2013

It’s March, the beginning of spring, and also the month when I usually realize how much of a lazy slob I’ve been during the winter months. Also, remember I told you that I complained about one of my items from the February bag? Today I received a box of goodies as an apology from them, so they may consider themselves forgiven 🙂

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The Laundress Delicate Wash 
I think the best treatment I’ve ever given to my delicates was some special type of Woolite, but Laundress Delicates detergent is going to bring the meaning of “fancy laundry detergent” to a whole new level for me. I can see only one problem – lack of a measuring cup – so I’ll have to figure that one out on my own somehow. Other than that I’m very happy to try this and based on the reviews I know my delicates will be happy! Got this in your POPSUGAR box but don’t think you have any delicates? Most bras, especially the padded ones, actually count as delicates so there you go 🙂

Heather Belle Octagon Tassel Necklace
This necklace was literally just added to Heather Belle website, that means we’re getting an item from the current spring collection, which I think is great. The necklace is made from very light metal and the uneven edges on the inner side of the octagon make it look a bit cheaply made but overall it’s a pretty nice piece. I’m 5’4″ and the tassels hang way below my belly button, so it’s very long, but I’m sure it would look much better on taller girls. I don’t know yet if I will give it away as a gift or try and wear it myself, because although I do like the design, it’s just a bit too long for me.

Buxom Sculpted Lash Mascara 
This mascara is fantastic, it immediately picked up those pesky little lashes in the outermost corners of my eyes that I always seem to miss and gave me a fake lash effect without looking clumpy. It’s also way more affordable than my current favorite Guerlain Noir G. A winner, for sure!

The New Black Nail Polish Duo
I couldn’t find any sets matching these colors online so I don’t even know what shades these are. One of them is kind of a bright sheer poppy red cream polish with warm undertones, and the other one is warm red with fine yellow and tangerine sparkle. The poppy red would be great for jelly sandwich manicures (as in layered manicures with sheer polish and glitter) because it’s very sheer and even after 3 layers doesn’t turn opaque at all. The sparkly red is a nice complementing color and would look good on the tips or as an accent nail.

Sweater Saver Pumice Stone
It may be too late for some of my cardigans, but it will save my future ones from sharing the same fate. One thing I didn’t like, this pumice stone seems to “shed” fine black dust so we’ll see how that’s going to work out.

True Fabrications Wine Corkatoo Corkscrew 
I assume POPSUGAR has a few subscribers under the age of 21 so sending a corkscrew was probably not very appropriate. But, I’m a happy camper because this little parrot is totally adorable and will be used and abused a lot since we like our wine in this house. It seems to be very well-made, too!

[Extra] PEEPS Yellow Chicks
This lovely little extra treat added some sentimental value to my box, and who doesn’t think these little chicks are cute? Even if you absolutely hate the taste there’s no denying that Peeps marshmallows are an iconic Easter treat. I proudly devoured the entire pack in one sitting 🙂

[Extra] Hollywood Fashion Tape Red Carpet Assortment Sample Kit
I’m glad I finally got to try these little helpers, now my blouses will stay put and the scarves will stay around my neck in the exact shapes I want them to.

• The best: My favorite items were the Buxom mascara and the nail polish duo. 
• The worst: Probably the shedding black pumice stone, but I don’t really dislike it all that much.

[Extra – not related to March box] Special Goodies
Last month POPSUGAR sent out two “one-size-fits-all” items, and we all know there’s no such thing as a piece of clothing that fits everyone. The items they sent were way too big for me and I wrote them an angry letter conveying my disappointment. POPSUGAR’s website clearly states that they will not send out size-specific items, so it was their flop and I wanted them to either send me the right size or refund the money for the box. The CSR asked if it would be ok with me if they sent me a little goodie box as an apology, and I agreed to accept it. The box contained several leftover items from previous MustHave boxes, but I was totally fine with it. I got Epicuren lip balm ($9.00 ARV), Marianella Almendra soap ($14.00 ARV), MOR Lip macaron ($10.00 ARV), Tea Forte sampler ($15.00 ARV), and Snow & Graham Thank You cards ($15.00 ARV). I was mostly happy to get more Tea Forte tea and the Marianella soap, because those were two of my favorites from the December box. The retail value of this extra pack is $63!

The verdict: Cheers to another great month! March box introduced me to many lovely products, some of which have even become my new must-haves, namely the Buxom mascara, Laundress detergent, The New Black polishes, and the little Corkatoo. POPSUGAR also redeemed themselves for sending me two boxes with items that didn’t fit last month, so although I felt bad for complaining in the end I’m kind of glad I did.

Are you a POPSUGAR MustHave subscriber? What do you think of this month’s box?

Disclosure: I purchased this.