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POPSUGAR Must Have Box September 2015 Review + Coupon

Liz Cadman
ByLiz CadmanSep 5, 2015 | 183 comments

POPSUGAR Must Have Box September 2015 Review + Coupon Box

POPSUGAR Must Have is a monthly lifestyle subscription box for women. Each month they send a mix of items from categories like beauty, fashion, food, fitness, home, etc.

FYI – the September box is sold out, but October boxes are still available if you sign up for a monthly subscription.

POPSUGAR Must Have Box September 2015 Review + Coupon Inside

This box was sent to us early for review purposes. (Check out the review process post to learn more about how we review boxes).

POPSUGAR Must Have Box September 2015 Review + Coupon Items

The Subscription Box: POPSUGAR Must Have

The Cost: 39.95 a month

The Products: “Must Have” items for women selected by POPSUGAR editors. (Fitness, Home, Beauty, Food, and more)

Check out all of my POPSUGAR Must Have reviews and the Women’s Subscription Box Directory!

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Each box comes with a fold out card detailing the items included.

POPSUGAR Must Have Box September 2015 Review + Coupon Packaging

Hudson + Bleecker Labyrinth Onyx Travel Trio - Value $45

I couldn't find this exact item on the Hudson + Bleecker site, so I'm not sure if that means it is an exclusive for POPSUGAR subscribers.

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The clear zipper pouch is TSA friendly, and inside are two drawstring bags for intimates and shoes:

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I love the pattern of this fabric (100% Polyester, hand wash, hang to dry). And the shoe and intimates tags are helpful too:

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One of the themes this month was travel, and I think this is a perfect and useful set. (I will try throwing them in washing machine, though!)

POPSUGAR Must Have Box September 2015 Review + Coupon X O

Kris Nations XO Stud Earrings - Value $35

These studs are made in the USA with recycled brass and plated with 14K gold. They are very tiny studs - perfect for me and my love of delicate gold jewelry!

Here they are with a nickel to give a better sense of scale:

POPSUGAR Must Have Box September 2015 Review + Coupon Scale

Also, now I can't stop singing this song in my head!

POPSUGAR Must Have Box September 2015 Review + Coupon Brow Envy

Too Faced Cosmetics Brow Envy Brow Shaping and Defining Kit - Value $39

This was the spoiler item POPSUGAR released for the September box, and I couldn't wait to get my hands on it! (I still love the Too Faced palette they sent in 2014!)

POPSUGAR Must Have Box September 2015 Review + Coupon Brow Case

POPSUGAR Must Have Box September 2015 Review + Coupon Palette

One thing that you may notice in this photo is that the tweezers and brushes are missing. Here is what the complete set should look like:

Too Faced Palette

 

I'm guessing these missing pieces are a fluke (and since POPSUGAR sent me this box - no complaints here). I also have eyebrow brush tools, so I'm still able to use everything.

POPSUGAR Must Have Box September 2015 Review + Coupon Colors

I really love this kit. The brunette shade is a perfect match for me, and the setting wax is so easy to use - I prefer it over brow gel. I've been loving my Bodyography eyebrow trio from Boxycharm, but I think this is my new favorite. Having the highlighter in the kit is great too - sometimes I forget the step of applying highlighter under the brows!

Here are swatches of the brow colors and highlighter:

POPSUGAR Must Have Box September 2015 Review + Coupon Swatch

The kit also comes with eyebrow stencils:

POPSUGAR Must Have Box September 2015 Review + Coupon Brow Stencil

And a step-by-step tutorial:

POPSUGAR Must Have Box September 2015 Review + Coupon Brow Info
POPSUGAR Must Have Box September 2015 Review + Coupon Briogeo

Briogeo Rosarco Milk Reparative Leave-In Conditioning Spray - Value $20

Briogeo is a great ingredient conscious hair care line (only second to Alterna in my mind!). This leave-in conditioner is free of silicones, artificial colors, phthalates, mineral oils, synthetic fragrances and parabens. It's designed to be sprayed on damp hair, but I wanted to test it out immediately, so I gave it a dry hair test. I love the scent and I found the formula to be very lightweight. (I did shake it well before spraying per the directions). It also made my hair softer immediately.

I may be swapping/buying more of this spray when I run out!

(Also, one minor weird thing to mention - I can't figure out why this spray has two caps! There is another one inside after you take off the main cap.)

POPSUGAR Must Have Box September 2015 Review + Coupon NCLA

NCLA So Rich Vitamin-E Enriched Cuticle Oil - Value $18

I don't know if you can tell in the picture with my hand holding the eyebrow palette, but I needed cuticle oil!  This one works well, and it has a fruity scent. Not the most exciting item, but a useful one, and the bottle looks good too!

POPSUGAR Must Have Box September 2015 Review + Coupon Cherries

Nourish Snacks Almonds to Cherries - Value $2

These are gluten-free and Non-GMO. I thought it was a good mix, and even though the cherries are described as tart on the package, they are sweetened a little, so it is a still satisfied my sweet tooth!

POPSUGAR Must Have Box September 2015 Review + Coupon Codes

This box also included 20% off coupon codes for Too Faced and Kris Nations. (Both expire 10/31). The Too Faced coupon looks to be a unique coupon code, and the Kris Nations code is a general use code.

POPSUGAR Must Have Box September 2015 Review + Coupon Share Surprises

This box also came with a card to share POPSUGAR with your friends:

POPSUGAR Must Have Box September 2015 Review + Coupon Cards

Each card has a unique $10 off coupon code.

Verdict: This box has a value of about $160. I'm very happy with that value, and I feel like this box matches my style and beauty preferences so well - it's one of my favorites!

What do you think of the September 2015 POPSUGAR Must Have box? What's your favorite item?

Liz Cadman
Liz Cadman
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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183 comments

Jennifer

I was really disappointed with this box. In general, one of the reasons I signed up was for the cute jewelry I saw on older reviews. I joined in may, and all of the jewelry has been awful. There was the kitsch necklace that doesn’t look good anyone with a bust, and these earrings just seem cheap. The travel kit didn’t impress me, the brow kit isn’t something I need at all, same with the cuticle oil. The only thing that I did like was the leave in conditioner. I’Ve already Unsubscribed and I’m shopping for a new box.

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DPALACIOS

LOVED my first PopSugar Must Have Box! The leave in conditioner is awesome and leaves my hair smooth and healthy, cuticle oil smells REALLY good, I don’t travel a lot BUT I can still put my Hudson + Bleecker to use. I am due next month and I am using this for my hospital bag :D! The Nourish Snacks didn’t last a day- so delis, earrings are super dainty and adorable. Brow kit is the only thing I don’t need, but it will be a great gift for someone! Can’t wait for October’s box 😀

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Jennifer

If anyone is interested in this box for cost plus shipping, I have it available new and never opened. Please email me at avonjen1000 at aol dot com. Thanks!!

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laura

Has anyone else had any issues with the Too Faced coupon being invalid?? Mine doesn’t work 🙁

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Kristin

Why in the world does the cuticle oil have a dropper so short that you can only is it for half the bottle?

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Got my box and love it all! I do trave so I am looking forward to using the travel bags. The earrings are adorable, love the brow kit, love the cuticle oil, the snacks look great and the only thing I haven’t tried yet is the conditioner-which I can always use. I have thick naturally curly hair so I’m anxious to see what I think of it…I love the Pop Sugar boxes. Always a treat when they arrive!

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Lisa Bracale

I just received my box and I love it. The brow kit is worth the price of the box alone. I received xo bracelet which is cute. I can’t wait to try the cuticle oil because I would never purchase that but good to have on hand-LOL

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Randi

Finally got my box today… Can’t say I’m super excited about anything in it, but that’s kinda how I’ve felt about the past few at first. Then as time goes on, I use a few things and enjoy it more and more.
I was happy to get the almond/cherry snack since I’m at work-it made a great morning snack.

Am I the only one kinda annoyed with the Popsugar cards to give to friends/family etc? It “thanks” us for being a loyal customer, and in return we get a discount that we can’t use ourselves. I would have been much happier if it was a coupon/discount that we could actually use – maybe $10 off a LE/SE box for ourselves. Especially since its not really for “loyal” customers since everyone got them, even if it was their first box. (which I think is great that everyone got them, I just don’t think they should have said “thanks for being a loyal subscriber…”

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Claire Yiyi Zhang

Your brow two faced product is missing the tweezers and brow pencil? It’s a defect, I got mine!

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Elizabethj

I am really pleased that they sent me a bracelet since i cant wear earrings. Its things like that that will keep me a subscriber.

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Samantha

Has anyone received the tools with the brow kit? I was going to cancel until I seen this item and I need a new brow kit really bad, however I also would like all the items that go with that kit. It really is the only reason I kept the box, I have so much stuff right now and I was going to take a break and try to sell some of the stuff I have and then re-subscribe once I get everything I have collected unloaded. Please let me know if anyone has received the tools, otherwise i’m not interested in this box at all!!! Thank you!!!

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mimiretz

I got the tools with mine.

Angela

I received the brow kit with the tools. I am selling it for $25. Email me if interested. [email protected]

chris

Mine came with the tools. 🙂

mimiretz

I got mine today. I have no use for the $10 off cards, so if anyone would like them, e-mail me at mimiretzkin-at-hotmail-dot-com and I’ll be glad to drop them in the mail to you.

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Janet

Just got my box today. I’m really happy with it! I have the Hudson and Bleeker toiletry kit already but this bag is smaller which is nice – the toiletry bags I already have are really great but very large so it’s nice to have something smaller for when I just go on an overnight. The shoe and lingerie bags will be nice as well. I’m looking forward to trying the eyebrow kit – mine are a mess so hopefully this will help out.

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Angela

I am selling the brow kit and xoxo bracelet for $45. Email me if interested. [email protected]

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I’m so disappointed in the earrings. I have it specified that my ears are not pierced yet of course.. I still received earrings even though there are variations. I don’t really have anyone to pass them on to either. I emailed popsugar with the complaint I hope I get a reply soon. This box is a big splurge for me, I at least want the option of wearing the things I’m sent!

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cindycb

Unfortunately this box was not my cup of tea. So I will sell it complete for my cost plus shipping if anyone is interested. I will send you a PayPal invoice. I did not receive the xo earings, I received the xo bar bracelet instead. Email me at: [email protected]

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Chantteé

Just wondering, was anyone a winner of the Tula skincare giveaway? It seems like they would have included a product from that line if they were going to do a giveaway.

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Mandy

I don’t know if anyone has said anything but these are NOT gluten-free! Just want to make sure celiac peeps don’t eat these!!! There is a little tiny caution that they are made on shared equipment with products made from wheat which means they cannot be considered gluten-free under any circumstance. My son would have a terrible reaction to these!!! Please be careful!!!

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cindycb

I have this box, if anyone is interested in buying it for my cost plus shipping let me know. I will send you a PayPal invoice. I did not receive the xo earings, I got the bracelet instead. Send me an email. [email protected]

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Angie R.

Is anyone missing any items from their box? I got my box today and I am missing the jewelry and the cuticle oil. When I opened the box I thought it didn’t look like a lot of items and then when I read the card I saw the items I was missing. So frustrating!

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Natalie

So was I… I was so bummed I sent them an email have you heard a response from them?

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Shirley Cha

Would like to swap the XOXO necklace for the XOXO earrings. Pls let me know if interested.

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Claudia

My “shadow” in the Brow Envy compact cracked and the inside of the palette is covered in powder. I hope they’ll replace it.

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cindyv

I had that song stuck in my head when I saw the earrings too lol ? not the most exiting box but will definitely use everything in it.

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Liz Cadman

Haha – glad I’m not the only one! 🙂

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Cristina

Just got my box and I will use everything! Hands down my favorite box they’ve had in a while.

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Hi I received the xoxo gold bracelet, but I would really like the earrings if anyone is interested in trading please let me know ! Thanks

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Marna

I haven’t received my box yet but if I get the earrings I would trade you for the bracelet.

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Shinn

I have the $10 off PSMH discount code to give away, any one interested just email lxpotatoatgmail.com

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