Facebook PixelPOPSUGAR Must Have Mini Box Review - September 2016 | MSA
My Subscription Addiction
My Subscription Addiction
Our reviewers research, test, and recommend the best subscriptions and products independently; click to learn more about our editorial guidelines. We may receive commissions on purchases made through links on our site.

Looking for the latest spoiler for this box? Find it here:

POPSUGAR Must Have Mini Box Review – December 2016

POPSUGAR Must Have Mini Box Review – September 2016

Liz Cadman
ByLiz CadmanSep 8, 2016 | 63 comments

20160905_MSA_00010051

POPSUGAR Must Have Mini
5 overall rating
1 Ratings | 0 Reviews

POPSUGAR Must Have Mini is a less expensive subscription box from POPSUGAR Must Have! The subscription box includes 2 full-size items, (beauty, fashion or home), and these items will be different than those featured in the regular POPSUGAR Must Have box.

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

20160905_MSA_00010053

The Subscription Box: POPSUGAR Must Have Mini Box

The Cost: $18.95

The Products: Introducing a smaller version of our box of curated, full-sized products including the best in fashion, beauty, and home for only $18.95. In the Must Have MINI Box you will receive 2 full-size items worth over $30. Please note that the products in the Must Have MINI Box will be different from the products offered in the Must Have Box.

Check out all of our POPSUGAR Must Have Mini reviews!

(And Check out our POPSUGAR Must Have reviews of the regular sized box.)

20160905_MSA_00010084

Like the regular POPSUGAR Must Have Box, this box includes an info card detailing the items included.

20160905_MSA_00010085

20160905_MSA_00010056

SparklePop Heartbeat Necklace - Value $33

Yay for our first jewelry item in a POPSUGAR Must Have Mini box! I love that this comes with a jewelry box too - it's perfect for gifting if you don't want to keep it for yourself.

20160905_MSA_00010068

I really like the heartbeat design of this piece - it's a simple but unique look! The necklace measures 18 inches long with the extender. (Without extender it is 15.5 inches.)

PopSugarMini_092016-040

Rose gold seems to be everywhere this season, so this piece feels right on trend, too.

(This piece also came with a 30% off coupon code for any order on SparklePop.)

20160905_MSA_00010082

Makeup Eraser AmpliLash Instant Fiber Eyelash Extensions - Value $39 (On Sale for $28)

20160905_MSA_00010070

I've seen these fiber mascara sets on Instagram, and I've been so close to buying one to try it out, so I couldn't be happier to get this in the mini box!

This set is comprised of two pieces: The Mascara Serum and the Amplifying Fiber Extensions.

20160905_MSA_00010080

This mascara serum gives lash definition, but not a lot of volume, so I wouldn't use it on its own, but the formula is perfect for the fibers.

20160905_MSA_00010078

One you apply one coat of the mascara serum, you follow that by applying a coat of the fibers. These are just individual small fiber pieces that mimic the look of lashes. They stick easily to the mascara fiber, so you don't have to worry about them falling off or getting in your eyes.

Once you've added the fibers, it is time to do the whole process again! (It only takes about 30 seconds, so it isn't too time-consuming.) You can keep layering to intensify the look, too. I applied it to one eye so you can see the difference with this mascara:

PopSugarMini_092016-001 (1)

For this, I did three layers of mascara + fiber. (Sorry about the up-close pic - but I felt a product like this needed a before and after picture!) You could also make the look even bolder if you apply to bottom lashes!

I wore this the entire day and I'm happy to report that I didn't have any issues with fibers flaking off, and the lift of the mascara held throughout the day, too. Plus, this mascara was surprisingly easy to remove with my regular makeup remover wipes.

Verdict: This box has a retail value of $72 (or $61 if you count the sale price of the mascara set.) This is my favorite Must Have Mini Box since this subscription started! The mascara set is something I've been dying to try and it works really well too, and the necklace is a very wearable and giftable piece that makes this box feel special.

What do you think of the September POPSUGAR Must Have Mini Box?

Starting at $15.95
Subscribe Now
Introducing a smaller version of our box of curated, full-sized products including the best in fashion, beauty, and home for only $15.95, shipping included. Your subscription will auto-renew, so you get a little present every month! This box will include 2 full size items each month.
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!

Join the Conversation

Please do not enter your email address in the Name field or in the comment content. Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *. Remember to post with kindness and respect. Comments with offensive language, cruelness to others, etc will not be approved. See our full comment policy here.

63 comments

Shannon C.

And I just caved and ordered…..

Reply ButtonReply

Veronica

Does any one know when this box ships? I’m having trouble finding it in the faq’s.

Reply ButtonReply

Linda

Had to order just for the necklace! Have an Alex and Ani rose gold trio love set and this piece will compliment it well!! Mascara is just a bonus!

Reply ButtonReply

Kate

This is what a mini box should be!

Reply ButtonReply

May

Ordered as a gift to myself, the first mini I was interested in. Not really digging the monthly box this month as I don’t care for the hat.

Reply ButtonReply

BONNY ADAMS

I have not liked any past mini boxes, but had to order this one.

Reply ButtonReply

Heather

Love that necklace and I’ve always wanted to try fiber lashes, so I just signed up! This is the best PSMH mini I’ve seen.

Reply ButtonReply

MS

That necklace would be way cuter if it were an accurate representation of a heart beat. Does the designer not have google?

Reply ButtonReply

Ellie

It’s a heart skipping a beat. I thought it was sweet. … don’t you have google? XD lol

Reply ButtonReply

vane

LOL!

Reply ButtonReply

beingmetoo

I totally agree with you!

Reply ButtonReply

Tiffany Wheat

Liz your brows look great. What do you use and how do you use it?

Reply ButtonReply

Liz Cadman

Thanks so much! I’ve been using the Bodyography Brow Trio and Brush from the May 2015 Boxycharm box for over a year now! https://www.mysubscriptionaddiction.com/2015/05/boxycharm-may-2015.html

Reply ButtonReply

Beth L

This is the first box that I can finally say they finally stepped up they game. I only bought the first mini and I really loved the candle and the lip balm. But if they just threw in a candy or a notepad that doesnt cost anything but its cute and your happy that it inside the box. This was a great mini though. Great Job PopSugar. Bring back the Mysterybox please….. I need more of that honey mustard…and all the other goodied.Please.

Reply ButtonReply

Dez

Love this box. Cannot wait to try the mascara and hoping my box arrives tomorrow so I can wear the necklace on Saturday.

Reply ButtonReply

knbauer

Do the minis have the same thing in them as the regular subscription?

Reply ButtonReply

Liz Cadman

The mini box will always have different items. If you subscribe to both, you will never get duplicates. Hope that helps! 🙂

Reply ButtonReply

Lindsay

OMG, I NEED THIS NECKLACE IN MY LIFE! Not sure about the mascara though. I tried the fiber lashes from Younique and the fiber fallout was terrible.

Reply ButtonReply

Linda

I am loving this box. Great job.

Reply ButtonReply

Judy

Not interested in the heart necklace even thoughI work in the medical field. Just not my style. Would love to try the mascara though and may try to swap. It does seem clumpy though??

Reply ButtonReply

Jackie

Like a lot of people, I must agree – the Mini box is excellent this month. I’m in Orlando and that’s a symbol we’ve been seeing and repping in support since June. I might give in and buy this for a friend.

Reply ButtonReply

Kristie

I like this better than the regular box! But I can’t get both. I’d definitely swap items from the regular box for these, if anyone is interested!

Reply ButtonReply

BONNY ADAMS

I’m a nurse and I have to have this necklace! AND I really want the Mascara item! I hope this is still available. I’m ordering in the morning if it is. This is the first mini box review that has peeked my interest!

Reply ButtonReply

Kimberli

I just ordered it, says first box will be September

Reply ButtonReply

Kimberly Taylor

This is one of my favorite mascaras! So happy to greet another and with fibers took yaay!

Reply ButtonReply

Adele

Purchased my first Mini as a one time gift for myself. Loving the necklace and really want to try the mascara.

Reply ButtonReply

Mattie

Phew I feel like we dodged a bullet ladies…Went to check out the necklace company cuz it’s so cute and noticed they sell tassels! So glad that’s not what are getting LOL

Reply ButtonReply

CiCi

No kidding- kudos to popsugar for not playing it safe!

Reply ButtonReply

putonalilsmile

Wow! This is the first mini that I would be interested in! Would love the necklace-but do you know if it is nickel free?

Reply ButtonReply

Randi

I have a feeling that we’ll be seeing this necklace a lot at dr offices and hospitals in the near future… it seems to be pretty popular with those in the medical field 🙂
(I just ordered another box so I can give the necklace to my best friend who is a nurse of course)

Reply ButtonReply

beingmetoo

I’m in the medical field, and I’m would never wear this particular “heartbeat” necklace because of it’s inaccurate design…it’s just a bunch of random zig-zags. IMO an accurate EKG design would have been prettier and I would wear that.

Reply ButtonReply

Ashley

Oooh definitely signed up for this! I’m working on being accepted into nursing school so that necklace will be a perfect everyday reminder for me!

Reply ButtonReply

lm

This is really special for me because I have a heart condition and the necklace will be perfect. (Unless I end up stuck in a bunch of convos where people ask me if I’m a nurse”

Reply ButtonReply

Kel

I’m sooooo excited to get my box this month. Love everything! Thanks for the before and after pics.

Reply ButtonReply