PopSugar Must Have January Unboxing + Review!
Yeah, my first unboxing! I'm excited to actually show you all what subscription boxes are about.PopSugar Must Have:
Type: Lifestyle Box
Cost: $35/month includes shipping
What is it?: Each month hand-selected products are delivered featuring must-have beauty, fitness, fashion, food, and home items. Each box delivers full-size and premium items worth over $100. Boxes introduce clientele to new brands as well as old favorites and deliver a variety of products each month. Use my referral code to help get me a free box and use promo code REFERFRIENDS to save $5 on your first box.
Disclaimer about January's PopSugar: I already looked at sneak peeks and know what is in the box. For some reason though that doesn't make seeing the box on my front doorstep less exciting!
This month is all about the new year! Here's to resolutions!
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| Trademark pink wrapping paper: Enjoy! |
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| You can see the box was filled to the brim! |
Merrithew Stability Ball $38.99
Obviously, this new year's resolution is about getting fit. This Ball is worth than how much the entire box costs already. To be honest, I was NOT excited about this- I've had stability ball's around most of my life and to me they are just something I would get myself. However, it is a great value AND I don't have one right now.
Must Have Fashion:
The Remix Timebomb: ~$44.95
This resolution is all about being on time in 2013. This prices is approximate because this a PopSugar exclusive and Remix Watches doesn't have an exact one for sale. I know people got either a white or blue one and I don't know if I was excited to get the white one or not... This is a pricey watch and it's big features are that there is a LED light so you won't be stuck in the dark AND it can be changed out with other straps- the silicone strap completely comes off. I'm still not sold on this- the LED definitely isn't my fav but we'll see how I feel. Maybe I'll give this as a giveaway since I already have a large white watch...
Must Have Food:
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| Including a card with exercises too! |
The Remix Timebomb: ~$44.95
This resolution is all about being on time in 2013. This prices is approximate because this a PopSugar exclusive and Remix Watches doesn't have an exact one for sale. I know people got either a white or blue one and I don't know if I was excited to get the white one or not... This is a pricey watch and it's big features are that there is a LED light so you won't be stuck in the dark AND it can be changed out with other straps- the silicone strap completely comes off. I'm still not sold on this- the LED definitely isn't my fav but we'll see how I feel. Maybe I'll give this as a giveaway since I already have a large white watch...
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| Yeah it fits! |
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| Completely comes off! |
Must Have Food:
Popbar Hot Chocolate on a stick: $2.99/each
I am stoked for this. Whenever I see hot chocolate on a stick I desperately want to try it. Now I can in both milk and dark chocolate. They are 230 and 220 calories respectively so they are quite rich especially since they should go in steamed milk but I am so excited to try these out.
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Must Have Food:
Jet-puffed Vanilla Mallow Bits: $6.49
One- I can't believe these are so pricey. Two- Really? Kraft marshmallows in this box? I guess it goes with the hot chocolate and they aren't the usual ones that people buy but instead the super duper tiny kind that usually come in swiss miss packets. Not excited.
Must Have Beauty:
Epicuren Discovery Lip Balm: ~$9
At first I though meh, lip balm BUT I love it. This is a luxury balm with tea tree oil and aloe vera and when you apply it has a nice cooling effect. I've had it on for over an hour and it is still super hydrating- hasn't even begun to dry out!
Special Extras:
Think Think Bars: $1.69-$1.99 each plus $1 off coupon
Meh. Doesn't thrill me. Guess I'll try it. They are between 170-230 calories and I am a lover of the FiberOne 90 cal bars so that's not the best for me.
Casetagram: $15 gift certificate
This site to make custom phone and iPad covers is amazing BUT not for me as I have an HTC phone- sad day as they only cater to iPhones/iPads/Samsung phones. Let me know if you are interested in the comments and I will give you my code!
Verdict: All totaled this was about $127 worth of products compared to the $35 the box cost aka a big improvement. I must admit though that the September box is what swayed me to start getting this product (at the time the next available opening to sign up was for the November box) and then the October box was stellar too! I was beyond excited for November and was a bit let down (my favorite thing came from a coupon for a free shirt on StyleMint) and then December which I though would be decadent for the holidays was very lackluster. I am not too stoked for this box either- there are some good things but nothing that screams out to me. Where are the books, movie tickets, amazing scarves, work-out gear, GOOD treats? I am giving PopSugar one more month and if I don't see a turn-around I am putting it on hold for a bit so I can try out and review other boxes.
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| Bonus: Henry getting caught trying to get in the box while taking pics |
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PopSugar is still getting it together..I have gotten a few of their boxes..I like the concept but the products are pretty iffy..
ReplyDeleteI know- I love their idea but it is hit and miss sometimes. Hoping February will be a complete package!
DeleteCasetagram me! I love these reviews, hooray blog!
ReplyDeleteDone and Done- Check your FB for a message with the code!
DeleteI would actually like someone to correct me! I know I have trouble with my knee alignment, but I cannot always tell what my knees are doing. When ever I look down to look at my form or even look in the mirror while I'm doing lunches, I lose my balance. haha I would like to learn ways to gracefully approach people and encourage them to do the exercise appropriately.
ReplyDeletefitness ball.