POPSUGAR Must Have Special Edition Resort Box Review

I for one LOVED the box. The bracelet was a nice surprise since turquoise is one of my favorites. It will be so cute with a long skirt and sandals. The price point is pretty spot on for turquoise. The Turkish towel is to die for, great quality and softness. Anyone doesn’t want theirs I’ll take it off your hands. The clutch I think is a little heavy for “Resort” and I won’t use it as a clutch but probably as a bag for makeup or jewelry. The other things smell great and the taffy is delish. The only thing I didn’t like is the eye pencil. The colors aren’t ‘me’.

I just got my box yesterday and mostly enjoyed the items. If you haven’t used the towel you MUST try it! I used it this morning after my shower and it is simply AMAZING!! I got dry and the towel still felt dry. I don’t know how that works, but I’m definitely thinking about investing in more to replace my bulky towels that take up too much space. This was my first special edition box and I probably won’t get another unless the spoiler draws me in. But it’s still fun – which to me is the whole point.

I just received mine the other day (it was also delayed) and adored it.

Turkish Towel: Classic and I love that it’s versatile as a towel and blanket. I’ll definitely be using it and traveling with it!

Bracelet Stack: Not something I would choose but it is gorgeous and perfect for summer.

Body Wash: Used this last night and LOVED the scent. Very summery and a delight. I would never justify spending that much on body wash normally. I did not use it as a shampoo.

Clutch: Again, not something I would buy but now that I have it I’m looking forward to using it. It seemed like excellent quality. I got all navy which is perfect for me. I also flipped it so the the fold hid the logo.

Mist: Loved this; sprayed my face immediately and it felt calming. And I have sensitive skin too! I don’t know that it actually does anything since it felt like a regular water mist to me but it was in the box so I’m using it.

Eye Liner: Such fun colors! Not ones I would normally wear but I’m going to have so much fun experimenting with it and it coordinates so nicely with the clutch and bracelet. I swatched and noticed they were very soft and smooth but also not overly pigmented so it would be easy to add for a summer-look without feeling too extreme.

Taffy: Haven’t tried this at all but it will probably be delicious and I love taffy.

Just got mine today, and pretty much hate it. Really wish I would have thought to get a refund when it was delayed. Now I don’t know what I’m going to do with all this crap. The only things I want to keep are the body wash and maybe the mist. So disappointed.

Bracelet stack – decent, I would only wear the small gold one. Turquoise is not my color, and I find the thicker gold one to be a bit strange.
Towel – design does not seem luxurious, but will use
Clutch – navy and tan, wasn’t too excited about it at first but I do like its simplicity and easy-to-match colors. I could see myself throwing my few necessities in it on-the-go.
Mist- I think skin products are very specific and I don’t get too excited about receiving them in my boxes. I have a set of go-to skin products including a mist, but this may be exciting for others to try.
Body wash- I love fragrant body washes and lotions, but this one was just ok, smells tropical, a touch too sweet/cloying
Blue and gold eyeliner -nice idea, maybe I would try just the gold side.
Taffy – just okay, again food in $100 box?

I loved my PS LE Holiday Box. I was a bit underwhelmed with this box but still enjoyed it.

The beads are stone for sure, rub them on your teeth like pearls, they are gritty. Nicely faceted too. The markings through some of them sure look like real turquoise , not the shiny stuff you may b used too- that is an altogether different cheaper stone usually.
So stone for sure, turquoise probably, and that’s what makes this bracelet valuable if I’m right.

I finally got decent customer service today and am in the process of receiving a refund for this box since I was one of the people delayed for a SECOND time. I’m happy that the person who answered my emails today was able to work on getting the refund started since my box hasn’t shipped yet. So disappointed with this box.

I hope everyone who did love their box enjoys it.

I am LIVID! My box arrived today (my April box also arrived today, which is a nice monthly box) and not only is there NO BRACELET in my box, the lettering on my clutch is CROOKED!! I would not carry this clutch anywhere! What a joke! I have a complaint in via there website but I am pissed! I have body wash, eye liner, face mist and taffy to show for my $100. I am so pissed. I wasn’t concerned that it was 2 weeks late but for waiting so long I expected a package that contained what I paid for! What a joke!! More than being upset with PopSugar for lacking in quality assurance, I will NEVER EVER do any kind of business with RB of McD. They clearly are a complete disaster of a company!

Ugggh – I just spent about 15 minutes typing my thoughts on the box, but when I submitted my comments, I got an error message and all of my comments disappeared.

So, short version:
Towel – too small, too thin. Agree that it looks like a dish towel
Clutch – Scratched, dingy, poorly stitched.
Bracelets – Cheap-looking. Too much brass. I’d pay $25 at most.
Taffy – tasty
Body wash – smells nice.
Eyeliner and mist – TBD

To those whose boxes still have not shipped – If I was in your shoes, I’d cancel. I don’t feel like I got a good value for this box.

Just a little update for whoever is still reading this. A lot of boxes, including my own still have NOT shipped and customer support is providing a generic response not solving the issue.

As far as not loving the contents, yes the products have a high value, but I’m decided to get this after seeing last years summer LE box. I was expecting the magic that was in this box, which felt more like a monthly box. Yes they are luxurious, but I felt it didn’t fit the resort theme.

I’m shocked by all the negative comments and am so jealous that I didn’t get one of these boxes before it sold out! Those bracelets ARE valued at $175, per the actual retail value. Would I buy them for that price? No but would I LOVE them in a box with a bunch of other luxury goodies that I wouldn’t buy either? YES! Also, that eye pencil is something that I would never pick out but it looks like so much fun that I may run to Sephora and try some on at lunch.

well I received the infamous box and feel I can now give an honest review and then put this to bed. It’s almost funny now. The bag is hideous because the leather part looks nothing like Liz’s photo. the leather part looks dirty and “old tan” like you were buying a leather purse that has been sitting in a bin for a week with a bunch of others. I will complain to customer service…..no matter how much I dislike a product I will NEVER complain unless it is defective and I feel this is so bad I can’t swap or put it on ebay. I was hoping it would be more of a yellowish color but anyway…..2nd I was hoping there was hope for the bracelets…the smallest gold one reminds me of that old kind of chain links where you could take it apart and click it back together. I would not wear it. I like the shower wash and mist. I don’t know what I will do about the pencil, maybe add it as a bonus when I put the bracelets on ebay…..maybe. Will look again but no way $175, i’m sure the celebrities’ bracelets are not these. And the towel, I had no idea but it looks and feels like a gigantic dish towel lol, but that’s just me i’m not familiar with the Turkish towel and it will be put to good use on my upcoming vacay.

Right before I wrote this another review came in from someone who loves this box, clearly its just a matter of opinion and that’s what makes the world go ’round. I don’t think popsugar is all bad, there were some boxes that hit it out of the park imo, like the holiday box, and last month’s box and even April coming up. I’m sure some other people hated those. This one just doesn’t work for me. I think if the “clutch” had been beautiful all navy I would be ok. Anyway it’s all good now and water under the bridge.

This the best box I have received; summer can not come soon enough. I could save these for the summer — doubtful, but could happen.

I am a 53 year, New England city girl and a fan of the Johnny Was / Boho-chic look. These bracelets fit right in. They are not a bold fashion statement, but a nice addition to an outfit.

There have been mists in other boxes, I have never used them. It might be nice during cold, dry winter weather, which we have not had much of this year. Maybe during the summer after a day on the beach. Could be fun

I love bath products, especially shower gels, but am frugal. Never in a million years would I spend $25 on a body cleanser. This will be a special treat; I can’t wait.

There are several ways I could use the clutch; I think I will use it for going out on summer evenings with a sundress. I need to carry a double EPI pen, add a wallet and case for my sunglasses and most cute clutches will not hold it all and stay closed .

The pencil is beyond perfect for my blue eyes and blonde hair. I have been playing with different blue shadows and liners. I have not found the perfect blue yet, this could be it. Gold, if used carefully, can add a bit of a glow, perfect for summer. Nothing wild, just a little bit in the right places.

Can’t wait to use the towel, the taffy will be gifted. The last few boxes have been somewhat of a disappointment. I used enough of the products that is wasn’t a financial disaster, but it wasn’t exciting like this box

I finally received my box.

I loved the bracelets…LOVED them. I really like the shower gel. I’m ambivalent on the towel. I like the clutch (I liked the jewelry roll in the regular box more). I’ll pass the eyeliner on to my edgy daughter. My Husband gets the taffy. I’m not familiar with the mist but I’m planning to take it on my next trip.

I liked the box overall but I’m not sure I liked it more than Popsugars regular monthly boxes. I’ve started using those for gifts that everyone loves!

I try really hard to stay away from spoilers so I had no idea what would be in this box. It is my first Limited Edition box and while opening it was disappointing. I felt my monthly box for March was so much better! I can’t believe the bracelets have that price point, it really pumped up the “value” of this meh box.

Well, I’m in love and SO excited to get mine!! It’s been in my home state since Friday (Connecticut, so that means it’s gotta be close 😉 ). Would I spend $100 for those bracelets or the clutch? Probably not, but that’s the whole idea! Getting stuff I wouldn’t normally splurge on. The eyeliner is super fun for summer, I’m excited to get the beauty products, and I have a feeling I’m going to destroy that clutch with how much I use it. This box works for me! If PopSugar IS checking the comments – keep up the great work! More like this and the March and April boxes and you’ll have a subscriber for life!

I am extremely disappointed with this box. Firstly, I have not received a tracking number yet (4/7). Secondly, I agree with many people’s comments. I would not use most of these items, probably only the towel. Nor do I associate most of the items with “resort theme.” This is my first time ordering PS must have (I decided to take the plunge based on what I saw from last years (summer LE). As well, none of my emails have been responded to.

I think the key that everyone is forgetting is Luxury Items. I ordered it because I don’t spend a lot of money on luxury items and it is a fun way to get a few higher end items that I normally wouldn’t buy. When I want a box full of drugstore type stuff I wait for the Allure Beauty Box to come out.

I am happy with the box though my clutch has a mark that appears to be ballpoint pen on the leather 🙁
As for the value – for me it was worth the cost and I am looking forward to future special edition boxes but none of the items are things I would have bought on my own at full price.

I can’t wait for this box, it looks well worth the splurge. I am most excited for the clutch, since I don’t have any but I do love leather and canvas bags. 🙂
Side note, I’m always surprised when people comment that they are glad they didn’t order the discussion topic box. Trying to rain on the parade? Or increase personal number of comments? I don’t get it.

I think of “resort” as upscale casual, beachy but sophisticated. I was almost afraid to order this box for fear there’d be sunglasses, a coverup, a hat or self-tanner. I would have preferred more luxurious spa items, but the clutch was a pleasant surprise. I do wish the colors were more summery, like aqua/coral/yellow, but it’s nice. The prices are inflated, but then they always are. I see it as: $25 clutch, $25 towel, $25 bracelets and $25 for the rest. I’d pay that and am not disappointed. However, I loved the Nina Garcia box so much more than this one. I’ll probably skip the next LE box.

I like the box but listed the bracelet on eBay (Liz, my camera wasn’t capturing the detail so I used your pic, please tell me if this is not ok). The gel smells like a tropical island and the face mist smells really nice as well. The Turkish towel is incredibly soft. Now I just need warm weather!

Not really sure what all complaints are about for this box. The value is definitely right on. I’m really shocked at the negative comments. And all the remarks about the value of the bracelets and the clutch? When it comes to costume type jewelry, it’s all about quality and mostly brand naming, it’s very realistic that this bracelet could be valued at this price. And the clutch, seriously? $100 is right on for this. If this were all leather, as some were saying it should have been, it would have been considerably over this price. I own several all leather bags and clutches and the most inexpensive real leather clutch I have was around $200.

I’m surprised, I was very pleased with this box . With everyone’s attitudes about the pricing, values of the items and believing they could be purchased for less, I’m just wondering where they heck they’ve all been shopping?

I was so disappointed with the Holiday Special box and one other I ordered that I skipped this one, which I probably would have liked. The earlier ones seemed much better. I hope they get back to providing more consistent value.

My bottom line is what were they thinking? They could have done so much better. My biggest disappointment is what I think is nothing more than another makeup bag and not a fan of the color combo…..which doesn’t say resort to me. I was so afraid they would put in taffy and sure enough…I mean really. And shower soap? That should have been in one of their regular boxes. Even a lovely beach bag would have been appreciated….or another scarf lol. At least I will enjoy the towel….i’ll have to see about the bracelets but not expecting much if they even fit (I have small wrists). Would have liked something sea glass in the box. Oh well, I think that’s it for popsugar. Where I used to think every box was outrageously good its starting to be every other box. But for a special box I think they seriously missed.