In the month of February we all expect something special from our subscription services, especially from more expensive boxes like POPSUGAR MustHave. Maybe my high expectations caused me to not like this one as much as I would have, or maybe the quality is slowly going downhill, but I really felt a bit let down. Compared to last February, this box didn’t feel like much of a treat, but maybe that’s just me. I should just stop whining and let you see for yourself what I got, and tell me what you think about this month’s selection.
HOW IT WORKS
With POPSUGAR Must Have, you’ll get an exciting monthly box, full of hand-selected items from POPSUGAR editors. Each box will include a variety of full-sized products and premium items worth over $100 (ARV). It costs $39.95/month and you can use the code REFERF5 to get a special one-time $5 discount off your first box.
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| POPSUGAR Must Have Box February 2014 – contents |
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| Gorjana&Griffin Brooks Jewelry Roll |
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| Gorjana&Griffin Brooks Jewelry Roll – crooked zipper closeup |
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| Nourish Organic Pure Hydrating Argan Face Serum |
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| Nourish Organic Pure Hydrating Argan Face Serum |
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| Sugarwish Mini Red Cinnamon Hearts |
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| ModelCo Lip Pops Duo Lip Gloss and Lipstick |
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| NCLA Nail Polish |
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| K Hall Designs Peony Travel Candle |
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| Dial Vitamin Boost Body Wash |
Gorjana&Griffin Brooks Jewelry Roll in Tulip – This was supposed to be the big ticket item in February box, however, many subscribers report imperfections like faulty zippers, tugs, and other manufacturing defects. I suspect that these are leftovers from the recent clearance sale that G&G had last month. As you can see, the roll I got also had a weird-looking zipper, but at least it’s fully operational. My husband and I used to travel a lot in the past, but right now we have too many other expenses, so I’m not sure when I’m going to use this one, hopefully soon. This jewelry roll came with a $25 discount code to gorjana-griffin.com, which doesn’t stack with any other sales and promotions, nor can it be used towards shipping charges, so I doubt I will be redeeming it.
Nourish Organic Pure Hydrating Argan Face Serum – Looks like Nourish Organic has been getting their name out there by making appearances in various subscription services. Just recently we saw them in Ipsy bags, and now they migrated to POPSUGAR. I have combination skin, but currently due to winter weather and indoor heating it feels dry and tight, and this serum actually made my face feel very soft and comfortable. I like the price tag, too, because if it turns out to be a must have for me, I know that it won’t break the bank.
K Hall Designs Peony Travel Candle – I like the smell of peonies, and one of my favorite fragrances happens to be Pivoine Flora by L’Occitane, so I was happy to receive this candle. However, don’t you think it’s a bit small? I put a quarter by the tin for comparison just so you can get some perspective. I haven’t burned mine yet, but all of the reviewers mention that it has a very weak throw. Too bad, because I would have loved to have my living room filled with the lovely scent of peonies. Guess now I have an excuse to go raid TJ Maxx for something similar 🙂
ModelCo Lip Pops Duo Lip Gloss and Lipstick – I like the concept of dual-ended lip gloss and lipstick, it’s very handy when I have to go somewhere with a tiny purse that can only hold a couple products, keys, id, credit card and a phone. This particular duo contains Strip Tease lip gloss and Nude lipstick, which I already received it in a Glossybox last year, so it will be going to my gift pile. Click here if you want to see swatches.
NCLA Nail Polish in Rodeo Drive Royalty – This is a very lovely shade that goes well with Valentine’s Day theme. I already have several very similar colors, but decided to keep it anyway, since I’m a terrible polish hoarder. Swatches coming up in another dedicated post later this week.
Sugarwish Mini Red Cinnamon Hearts – This is just same old cinnamon candy, with a shape distantly resembling hearts, and packaged in adorable little box. I’m not a huge fan of these, but my husband loved them.
Dial Vitamin Boost Body Wash – … ?? o_0 <- pretty much my expression when I opened the box. There are so many other drugstore body washes they could have included, like Burt’s Bees, Derma E, Alba or other similar higher quality brands. At least I like the fragrance, so I’ll probably use it as a bubble bath.
THE VERDICT
Tell me, girls, am I just being a spoiled brat? Would you be happy if you paid $40 for this box? I feel like I almost have to force myself to like everything here. One item I truly enjoyed is the serum, so I look forward to using it daily, but I’m indifferent to everything else. Or maybe I’m just sampled out, and this is a sign that I need to take a break from subscription boxes, and maybe that will reignite my interest. March is just around the corner, too, so I look forward to that box. I found that Spring/Summer boxes have been my favorite so far 🙂
Are you a POPSUGAR MustHave subscriber? What did you think of this month’s box?
| Product | Retail value |
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| ModelCo Lip Pops Duo Lip Gloss and Lipstick | $12.25 |
| K Hall Designs Peony Travel Candle | $11.00 |
| Nourish Organic Pure Hydrating Argan Face Serum | $23.99 |
| Gorjana&Griffin Brooks Jewelry Roll | $45.00 |
| NCLA Nail Polish | $16.00 |
| Sugarwish Mini Red Cinnamon Hearts | $6.25 |
| Dial Vitamin Boost Body Wash | $3.00 |
| Box Retail Value | $117.49 |
