POPSUGAR Must Have Special Edition Summer Box Review

I had such high hopes for this box. The only items I thought were sort of ok were the Tarte cosmetics (I received exposed). Even if I loved the glasses (which I didn’t), handwashing is a deal-breaker. I find the necklace to be cheap looking and hideous, not my style at all. The pouch was ok, but maybe worth $20 tops…I probably won’t use it. Is it supposed to be a clutch? I really feel like I wasted $100. No more LE boxes for me.

This was my first popsugar box and I was completely underwhelmed. While value may be in the $300 range, I am disappointed that I spent $100 on this box.

I have been following popsugar reviews for a while (about a year) stating that I would eventually get one but I have noticed that these values are completely off! When a company manufactures their own product and especially then they put their logo on it, you are not getting a deal. They made something for pennies on dollar and there is no way I would buy a necklace that is essentially costume jewelry for $155. I can get a gold necklace wholesale for cheaper than that. And the clutch for $60…I have officially decided that this box is a rip off and I am happy I did not decide to buy one.

I really have no problem with this box, I will use most of it. It didn’t thrill me at all. What does bother me is that necklace “valued” at $155. To have that be its value, someone would be willing to pay that much for it. If no one would pay $155, that is not its value. I would pay $5 for it. Someone else may pay $20. No one would pay $155. I knit sweaters all the time and to recoup my cost in time and materials, I would have to sell them for hundreds of dollars. Is that their value? No, because NO ONE would pay that much for my ill-fitting, mistake-ridden sweaters.

I’m so happy I did not spend the $100 on this box I would have been so upset.

I actually wasn’t too disappointed with this box. I liked the glasses because they are fun to have out for company. We have wine glasses but no real tumblers for things like mixed drinks, so these will come in handy. I was unsure about the necklace, but I wore it yesterday with a maxi dress and denim jacket and I have to admit it looked great paired with a boho-type outfit. I got the white and while I definitely wouldn’t pay the suggested amount of $155, I think it is safe to say I’ll get a lot of use out of it throughout the summer. I think the bag will be used to hold things within my gym bag, but I haven’t decided yet. I like the Tarte products (I got mine in Tipsy) and have used them both and really like them. Perfect shades on my fair skin for the summer. Not sure I’ll use the beach-hair spray, but I might give it a try or share it with my mom. And the olive oil is great to have on hand. Overall I feel that I got my money’s worth out of this box.

I saw the spoilers for this box and I knew then that I wasn’t going to be happy with it. I figured that there would eb some high end sunscreen in it or something for summer, but it is all basically useless stuff that I would not buy no matter what, even if it was very discounted. This is my first time buying a Pop Sugar box, and I have always seen the contents of the luxury editions and wanted them so I thought I would try it. Never again. This was huge waste of 100 bucks.

Random, but did you see that Fancy Box is partnering with Nicky Hilton? I’m intrigued. I like her style.

They are replacing my damaged necklace. 🙂

I actually liked my box. I really liked the necklace. I got it in white shell. I wasn’t sure what I would think of it, since its not really my style, but its actually quite stunning and I like the size. The white is more versatile than the turquoise, but I would have liked either. So the other stuff is as bonus.

I am ambivalent about the sea salt spray and I also had a bottle that probably leaked or something but I don’t know how or why because it was closed pretty tight. I just am not sure how the sea salt spray works (I have straight hair). I like the smell and will figure it out.

The glasses are really cute, although I agree I don’t like that its not dishwasher safe.

I like the tarte products – and don’t have coral, so it will be fun to try. Olive oil you can’t go wrong with (I got Sonoma). Although exposed seems like a better color for me.

The Aloha bag I am not sure what to do with. I thought it would be a lot smaller and am also surprised at the size. Its really big – I can put my kindle in it – its a weird size and I don’t really need another make up bag. I also thought there would be different choices. I don’t mind the print, but it would be cool to have a print of a designer bag on it. I am not super psyched about it, but its nice. Overall, I am good with this box and feel like I got a good deal out of it.

I actually like the necklace, I got the turquoise. I am happy I got the tarte in “exposed”. I love the clutch, its so big. The glasses are really cute, I got excited when I saw them. I don’t need glasses but that is a good tip about using them for candles. I got the olive oil from Portugal, that is interesting. I never think $100 boxes are worth $100… even when it is, I always expect so much more. I love how they package these though, it’s so exciting to open.

This box was underwhelming…I did trade the turquoise necklace for the white one (less resembling a pepper, and more like a horn). I do like and use the glasses ( I got the NY-LA-SF-London set, the set I preferred), I like tarte as a brand but don’t like the coral tarte products either I would have preferred pink or berry for the summer, so I’m trading this and the rest. *sigh*

This is is my last LE box, I got the previous one, and meh. I got Nina Garcia ‘ s first box, I am not her demographic.

The June monthly PSMH box is leaps and bounds better than this one. I liked the texturizing spray from the LE box and the Tarte products (mine were in the Exposed color) otherwise it was a total dud. Big waste of $100.

Hmmmmm. Not too happy about this $100 box.
My favorite thing was the sea salt spray and mine came all greasy and wet because it leaked in the packaging. The makeup seems pointless to me; why would I need flushed cheeks in the summer when it’s already hot everyday therefore making my face red as it is?!? The glasses are pretty cool I guess, but I’m a Chicago girl so would’ve been cooler if they had an office here to represent!

Now, onto this supposed $155 necklace. WHO would pay that much money for this???? It literally looks and feels like something you could pick up at forever 21 for $8 bucks. Mine seriously smells terrible, like that fake plastic smell of children’s jewelry. Doesn’t even look or feel (or smell?!!!!!!!) like a freakin precious metal. Or maybe I just got a fake dud?? Ha. Who knows.

I’ve written/said nothing but positive things about all the subscription boxes I get, this is the first one that felt like a letdown 🙁

Interesting box but I’m glad I skipped it since there is nothing I can really get too excited about.

I’m glad I didn’t buy this box. The last 2 special edition boxes were disappointing so I’m glad I skipped this one.

I have this entire box on the swap website. Or am willing to sell it.

I was disappointed that I missed buying it at the time, but nothing looks like it’s estimated value. Nothing special there that can’t be found on a clearance rack for less. Glad I missed this one.

I received the Exposed Tarte items — I love the blush and thought I’d hate the color on my lips. I did at first, but then I decided to like it with a bit of lip gloss on top.

I also received the Portugal olive oil. I’m not certain I’ll use this, but definitely willing to try — and that’s what I LOVE about PS. It gets me trying new fashions or products that I’d not necessarily stop to look at in the store. They’re so very thoughtful.

I did e-mail PS Customer Support, though. I received the turquoise necklace — which I thought I’d dislike because I anticipated it being a lot bigger. I don’t mind it because it’s smaller. However, there’s white spots on my necklace in the black areas — like the black parts chipped off. It’s really noticeable and doesn’t look right. I’m hoping that’s not how it’s supposed to be, though — because I’d never pay that much for a necklace that looked so distressed if it is indeed supposed to look like that. We’ll see!

I’m trying to resist ordering NGQ3. The past two boxes haven’t been my style (although the second box was nice!). I think I might want for Q4 — fall! Which is my favoooorite season.

Excited to try your Swap area when I’m off the waitlist!

I Didn’t like any of this stuff!!!!!