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Liz is the founder of My Subscription Addiction. She's been hooked on subscription boxes since 2011 thanks to Birchbox, and she now subscribes to over 100 boxes. Her favorites include POPSUGAR Must Have, FabFitFun, and any box that features natural beauty products!
Liz is the founder of My Subscription Addiction. She's been hooked on subscription boxes since 2011 thanks to Birchbox, and she now subscribes to over 100 boxes. Her favorites include POPSUGAR Must Have, FabFitFun, and any box that features natural beauty products!
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Oops meant 4 for the price of 3! Though I wish it was the other way!
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Meghan
Perfect timing for me – my 3 month sub that I signed up for after Christmas is just running out. Just got myself another 4 months with this great deal! Yay!
Sarah
Liz-
You might want to note that on the PS site they state that all new subscribers will start with the April box, not the March one. I was tempted to cancel and resub to use the coupon, but I think they’re trying to discourage that now. There will still probably be some people who get the box, and get off the wait list next month like in February, but it isn’t guaranteed.
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Jennie
That was rude.
Good grief, what has happened to this site?! From now on, I’m just skipping all the comments if I come back here at all.
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Anita
Is there any way to require that FedEx get my signature upon delivery? I received a notification when my February box was delivered. I was at home, so I went to get it and nothing was there. So my box was either stolen within minutes of delivery or not actually delivered to my address. I contacted FedEx but all they had to say was that it was delivered. I’m reel let bummed out that I didn’t get my box and I’m out some $$$$.
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Cindy
I have actually gotten the FedEx notification an hour prior to my package being delivered. That really stymied me (not to mention concerned me when the box wasn’t there when I went outside to retrieve it).
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Moe
Yes there is a way, I ended up doing that through the FedEx HQ. Well what they ended up doing for me was just leaving my packages at the fedex delivery location and I would just drive up there and pick the box up. But if your always home, then def have them require a signature……or install a nanny cam over your porch area. Its sad that people must take things that others pay for. Hope my nick of advice helped.
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Jessica
Anita, contact them and let them know! They will send you a replacement box as the SAME thing happened to mine! It was stolen from outside my apartment door 🙁
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sarah
Hi if anyone is interested in swapping their February pop sugar box for my February little lace box let me know [email protected] thanks
FYI, the ladies over at MUT are pretty convinced we’re also receiving a Sphynx Travel Razor in the March box. The Sphynx IG account has a popsugar hash tag and says “the cat’s out of the bag.” Since the razor is at about a $15 price point, I doubt it’d be in the LE box. Looks interesting!
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Elle
It also looks like they used #musthavebox a lot on their Instagram. I’d like one of these…I have a few trips coming up! I also really want that bliss scrub.
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Helen
At first I thought, ‘Oh no, another razor. I usually just use my husband’s’. But looking at the Sphynx, it’s actually pretty nifty. Sleek design and fantastically convenient.
I hope it’s in either the March box or the LE.
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Jessica
I am looking forward to the Bliss product regardless of parabens. I also want to point out that you should not believe everything you read via the Internet or news sources. Many of the comments on this thread have cited very unreliable sources. The findings that you read in the news are often post preliminary results that are take out of context. Many of the studies that have shown correlations between parabens and health issues are problematic and have not been duplicated in subsequent studies. The studies have shown minimal if any correlation between parabens and health issues. The only thing that can be confirmed for sure is that parabens have been found in the air, water and soils. They have been found in urine and breast milk in almost 100% of those tested in several studies. They are present in the food we eat and are actually produced naturally by a few organisms. They are all around us and even if you use parabens free products, they are very likely to be in your body. Additionally, parabens are not banned in Europe. They are allowed in small amounts though certain parabens may be banned. My information was obtained from an academic review of the pertinent literature published in 2014. I will be happy to share with anyone that wants to read and has access to Science Direct.
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Elle
Thank you for your informed comments! Well stated and well researched.
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Sarah
I received a gift subscription for my January birthday – it was somethign I really wanted. After February boxes sold out very early, I was disappointed that I had to wait until March. When I saw the February box I was glad I didn’t get it because I’m plus-size and the cute necklace definitely would not have fit.
And then I see the Bliss product with all the parabens for March… For what it is worth, I sent Pop Sugar an email where I politely explained that many people have concerns about that (and similar) items. I attached a link to this blog post as well. I would encourage you to also contact them if you have similar concerns.
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Laurie
I’m also plus-sized and have the same issues with these teeny necklaces in boxes. I bought a set of chain extenders off Amazon and they’ve been great – now I can wear everything I get, and they look surprisingly good.
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AmyM
Same here! I had quite a stash of the dainty necklaces I didn’t think I could wear, but the extenders totally changed my mind. Now I’m all about layering the delicate pieces and they look really pretty!
Sarah
Interesting! Can you post a link to the ones you bought? I tried extenders before but it seemed the necklaces would never hang centered for me.
kari
Did POPSUGAR ever email you back?
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Sarah
Yes! They emailed me back right away and thanked me for the feedback and said it would be passed to the higher ups.
Danielle
Meh, I’m not super impressed. PopSugar is one of the boxes I was thinking about trying, but I’ll probably hold off now.
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Shelley
I really don’t care whether it has parabens or not. But I’m slightly disappointed because my skin usually can’t handle any product that’s even the least bit abrasive. But I’m happy to try it. Hopefully this one will be the exception.
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AmyM
I’m thinking if it seems to harsh for the face, it will probably make an outstanding foot scrub!
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AmyM
*too
raisin
Is this their first time featuring a beauty product with parabens in it? Or do they normally only include all natural beauty products?
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WK
Popsugar is not an all natural box – not sure why it’s expected they only feature organic / natural products.
Bliss is a well known company with good products in my opinion.
People just love to be haters.
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Jillian D
It strikes me as funny that the people who dislike the product are able to share their opinion without insulting the people that do like it and the people who like it insist upon calling those who don’t haters, whiners, and complainers. I loved January and February. I do not like this product. End of story. Insulting people is completely unnecessary and not very nice. Everyone is entitled to their opinion and it’s completely possible to share one without putting someone else down.
Chelsea c
Loving my ps sub! Super excited about trying this! I think when my six month sub is up I’m gonna just go all in and get a year, they never disappoint me!
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Sarah
I would love to try this product so please trade it to me instead if just throwing it out! I have a few things for trade so hit me up at [email protected] if interested thanks
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Vanessa
One of my friends introduced me to Bliss. She got me two large sized lotions, one unscented and one with grapefruit. I’ve also tried the fat girl slim.
I do not recommend the bliss products I’ve tried and I have not bought another item from this brand. I know it is from a luxury spa but I just plain don’t like the formulas of the products.
I am not totally confirmed on this but I do believe there was some kind of hormonal interaction with the products. SO if I get this box, I will gift it to my friend who likes Bliss. No way in hell I’d keep it!
That being said, the Feb box was amazing but I am glad I am waiting on spoilers for March sign up!
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Jillian D
I eat clean and try very hard not to consciously put known carcinogens in or on my body. So do loads of other people. Chemicals add up. They’re hard, if not impossible to avoid, but I do my best to avoid them. Organic products DO have a short shelf life. In Europe, Lush puts expiration dates on all their products and informs the consumer about the short shelf life due to lack of preservatives. I wish more companies did what they do. I wish America would adopt the same restrictions on beauty products as Europe has. It isn’t an overreaction to be displeased that this product is SO very full of parabens. I would not be able to gift this in good conscience. No, I should not expect to receive organic products from a subscription that doesn’t specialize in such things, but people have every right to be disappointed about it.
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Keyonnia
I used to work for LUSH over here in the United States and they have truly spoiled me when it comes to natural cruelty free beauty products. I would highly recommend them as a place for others to try out
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Felicia
Just a FYI – Lush may be cruelty-free but they’re not “all natural.” They use parabens in several products (which is the least of their problems). Lush also sells many products filled with irritants that can be harmful for the skin (fragrance, citrus fruit, not to mention harsh scrubs that create microtears in the skin).
Lotsaboxes
you’re not eating the stuff! A few seconds won’t hurt you as much as the food you eat daily.
If you don’t like them I’ll take it off your hands 🙂
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Shel bel
I found out and started ordering Popsugar boxes since September of 2014 and have loved almost everything delivered to me. Unfortunately I don’t use any products of any brand with any parabans. I will be happy to make arrangements with Lotsaboxes or anyone else who is interested in taking the Bliss product off my hands. I believe I will have two to get rid of.
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Elle
I can be easily found on the swap page! I’ll be happy to take any extra bliss scrub for u!
Amanda
I thought these blogs were for information, and shared opinions. If people want to complain about items in a box they are paying for, it’s okay. If people love the product, and want to voice that, it’s all good.it’s not a matter of complaining, it’s we all have opinions. Nobody is going to love everything, it just so happens that this particular spoiler released has controversial ingredients. It’s not the same as not liking the color of a scarf. So if we want to trash it, sell it, swap it, whatever, it’s all okay. As far as the FDA, they allow a certain amount of flies in peanutbutter, and other gross things in food, and as long as they don’t think it’s excessive, it passes with them. So, I take their “regulations” with a grain of salt.
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Terrie
Amen sister! Isn’t the whole point of these sub boxes so that we get a surprise bunch of items we would not have otherwise bought for ourselves or discovered on our own? I try just about everything I get and if I don’t like it I get rid of it. It’s a gamble we take. One box is great and then the next box might be…meh. I’m cool with that. Popsugar is one of my favorites and I look forward to both their good and “meh” boxes!
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Crystal
I agree with you. Honestly, I try to be conscious of what I consume and of the products I use on my skin, but that’s mostly because I’m a mom to young children and I am VERY conscious of what they consume and of the products that they use on their skin and I was during my pregnancies too. I think that’s the norm these days.
That said, I use Dr. Brandt products because they’re amazing and I know they are not even close to being natural. I also like Bliss products and Lush and Lush uses parabens to preserve their products too.
Fact of the matter is that it is difficult to find really great products that don’t use parabens because it means that the products have very short shelf lives. If it’s not one thing, it’s another. Almost all BPA free bottles contain BPB which is just as bad as BPA. If anyone is really informed then they know that even organic products still contain an awful lot of pesticides and chemicals and that organic beef and chicken still consume non-organic matter, it’s all just regulated to be a little bit better than their non-organic counterparts.
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Marie
Ok. I’ll be the one voice of dissent and say that I’m excited to try this product. It gets rave reviews, and I usually like Bliss.
Kind of surprised that so many subscribers seem to think they will love every product in every box, and are annoyed when PS releases a spoiler that they don’t adore. Last I checked, this box wasn’t vegan or organic, so I don’t expect to receive all natural products (nor do I particularly want all natural products). If you are that particular about ingredients, consider subscribing to one of the many natural boxes instead of this?
It just seems like people LOVE to hate Popsugar, and I honestly can’t fathom why.
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Vanessa
You can get Bliss products at TJ MAXX or Marshall’s so it is a bit less luxe than pop sugar usually offers. I am disappointed. And I LOVE Popsugar! I LOVED my Feb box! 🙂
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Vanessa
Thank you for your post Marie. I totally agree with you. People just love to complain..
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Austen
I totally agree with you. I love Bliss products, and am excited to try this one.
Btw- anyone who i just going to throw theirs away, I’ll pay shipping to have you ship it my way.
I’m not as paraben-conscious, but bliss is just too common in subscription boxes and the products aren’t all that great. The tarte blush was so nice last month, I hope there’s a product just as stellar in this one. 🙁
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lily
Besides the parabens in it, there is: methylisothiazolinone and methylchloroisothiazolinone both function as preservatives.
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Sneaky Burrito
Without some kind of preservatives, this stuff will go bad in a matter of months (maybe weeks).
I just had to throw out a full-size body butter (different brand) because it was all natural oils with no preservatives. Before I even opened it, one of the oils had gone completely rancid. It smelled terrible.
I’d rather err on the side of non-rancid oils and no bacteria than avoid preservatives, especially when the studies that purport to show hazardous effects have serious design flaws (see the FDA link someone posted above).
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Shana in OR
My question is why do they need 8 different preservatives though. Some of the parabens are better than others, and phenoxyethanol is supposed to be better than that
Is there something chemically going on that makes it better to use that many different parabens plus other preservatives?
I use some parabens but try to limit them as they are in so many things and I wonder about total exposure (especially in creams that you leave on the face.) I HAVE to avoid phenoxyethanol completely, even washing my daughter’s hair with shampoo that uses it makes my eyes swollen by the next morning.
lily
I had to throw away an organic body butter away myself this week. I did end up using 1/2 of it and liked it. One thing I’ve found with preservatives, is some people have sensitive skin and can not tolerate them as ingredients. The products I find most irritating are those that say suitable sensitive skin, yet when you look up the ingredients, many of the ingredients are not suited for sensitive skin and cause skin conditions to get worse. Unfortunately organic beauty products and even organic food the shelf life might not be as long, and have to get tossed out quicker.
Michelle
This product has phenomenal reviews on Sephora and Ulta websites. I can see why Popsugar featured it.
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Marie
I saw that. I was starting to think I’m the only one who was happy to see this product in the spoilers!
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Kristin
I’m not understanding all the hate either. This isn’t a strictly natural box and 80% of reviewers on Sephora gave this product 5 out of 5 stars.
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Amy
Yuck, no thanks
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PA Anna
I had to check the spoiler and am glad I am not receiving this month’s box. I’m not able to use the product. I do hope that they have other items that everyone will enjoy!
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