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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!
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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The only thing I really like in this box is the soap sponge. Willing to sell whole box for what I paid, plus shipping, or box minus the sponge for less. [email protected] thanks
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Vianny
I must be one of the few that loved this box. I just received mine today and the first thing I noticed was the amazing smell from the sponge which I can’t wait to use. The sunglasses seem well made and I like it came with their own bag for protection, this went straight to my glove box. The eyeshadow palette has beautiful colors that contemplate my skin color so it was a win for me. The candy I take, like gummed lol and the headband would be useful at the gym. I even found the gift card kinda useful, even though the items are expensive I ended up finding some cute vintage earrings in black for $38 using the code I only pay $8, so even though I had to spent more money it was less than $10 bucks for a really cute vintage jewelry which I love.
so I am really happy with my box 🙂 can’t wait to see what July brings
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Vianny
Almost forgot, I literally forgot the feeling of holding a book, I use my kindle. Judy Blume was the first author that I ended up reading a book from, actually I practice my English reading her books like God its me Margaret. So after so many years seeing a book from her reminded me of my childhood so needless to say pretty excited to have it 🙂 this is going straight to my nighttable.
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Heather
Looking to sell the sunglasses ($25 shipped) & the headband ($5 shipped). Email me if interested: [email protected]
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Sarah
I’m not sure what I think about this month. I kind of wish the sunglasses were a more neutral color. Black is so harsh on pale/blonde folks.
Can somebody explain the headband? The alternate photo on the website looks weird.
And has anybody ever had trouble with their box items? My Kitsch necklace last month was only 22 inches – not 36. And the fabric covered button on the April umbrella was loose. Maybe it was supposed to be that way – not sure.
For everyone talking about the candy – it’s not really meant to be candy as much as an exercise/recovery thing. Chewable Gatorade, if you will.
I agree about the gift cards. None of the websites actually have products for less than the price of the cards. 🙁
I don’t even think my box has shipped yet…
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Deborah
I like this box, notice I said “like”, not in love but I am in love with Popsugar. I am very excited to try the Spongelle Boxed Flowers. I’m spending a lot of time in hotels this summer and want to try this one. It has approximately 16 uses – perfect for my vacation. The Pacifica eyeshadow is right on target and I do love the colors. The Quay Shades and the Yogitoes headband will come in very handy this summer. I’m doing lots of traveling. The book…..the book…..who reads paper anymore, everything is digital. I guess I should get use to getting a book every summer. Candy…….meh! Not so much. On a scale of 1-10, I give it a 9!
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CreativelySwank
I would be the dork who prefers a good ole’ fashioned hardback over digital any day.
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Sunnychick
So funny, I have zero interest in reading an ebook…I love having a paper book in my hand, especially a hardback!
Amy Ballou
***swapping the following…lol
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laura
I can use everything, the headband and body sponge are awesome, I love all things “peacock” I ordered a mystery purse box from Deux Lux and I got a “peacock” color tote and the headband is so perfect for me. I was just looking for a book to read and I love gummies! I don’t wear a lot of makeup but I know a lot of people do so its not a surprise to see it, and I will put it away for next time I get all dressed up for an event. the sweet and spark gift card is great, I love jewelry, and vintage is even better, I will say the prices seem high but with the $30 off isn’t too bad, and the sunglasses I can always use although they do not look like girl’s sunnies to me, am I alone in that? when I checked the website they sell the same ones for men. Its a girl’s box so I would have loved some cat eye sunglasses. overall a good amount of items for the $35 cost.
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Marna
The sunglass I would have actually just preferred a GC for the amount and let me pick them out they are all around the same price other than that it’s not a bad box. And definelty provides me with items I would have not on my own.
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asagaobalcony
2 thoughts on the comments regarding negativity:
First, MSA provides a forum not only for purchasers to share thoughts and opinions, but also a free source of genuine feedback for the companies that produce these subscriptions. While they aren’t getting the demographic information (race, income, geographic locale) they’d get from paying a marketing company for a true focus group, they’re getting it for free and it can only benefit them as they decide future boxes. Let’s say they release spoilers and they have X number of cancellations and X number of new subscribers. Where else are they going to go to find out why? “Oh, it was the sunglasses. Make a note.”
Secondly, I think there’s a huge difference between “I don’t like” comments and “I can’t use that” comments. To spend money on a surprise and only liking some of the items included is one thing and it’s part of the deal with a subscription box, but to spend money and not be able to use items at all elicits an entirely different and not pleasant response in the buyer. Again, referring to the above, a company could glean from the comments, “True, we didn’t consider the number of subscribers who need prescriptions sunglasses and can’t use these.” Same would go for earrings when not everyone has pierced ears. Gifting is always an option, but if a number of cancellations can be tracked to a specific product via the comments on forums like this, then the company benefits.
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Kimberley
Ugh. This is a complete miss for me. There is nothing In this months box that I’m excited about. I’ve been a subscriber since November so I guess it’s pretty good that this is my first box that I feel was a waste of money. I’m hoping for something Americana inspired for July.
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Sabrina
I think this box looks pretty awesome! I would use everything in it. I was not a fan of April or Mays box so I cancelled. I’m really bummed I missed out on this box. 🙁
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stephanie
You want to trade some or any of your may items for some or one of my June items? I really wanted may but it sold out. June is my very first month and to be honest – not a fan
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Sabrina
The only thing I used out of Mays box was the shave lotion and the taffy. Everything else is still in the box. Would love to trade some items with you. 🙂
Veronica
I don’t feel as if the boards are negative, I look at it as a chance to see other’s viewpoints on things. For every box you read people who say “this is a hit for me” or “this month is such a miss.” I like the variety, plus if someone has a negative viewpoint on an item another person down the line might say something positive and give a separate way to use it that the other hadn’t thought of and might make them think differently about said item.
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Lisa Jackson
Like any subscription box, there’s always going to be boxes that you think are complete fails. In my opinion (and it sounds like a lot of others as well), PopSugar has done a great job lately! I’m always happy with my PopSugar boxes. Whatever I don’t use/like, I set aside so I always have last-minute gifts on hand. The swap boards are awesome too! One girls junk is another’s treasure. I’ve gotten some cool things through swaps.
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Jessica
where do you find a swap board???
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Jennifer
Along the top of this page, navigate to the “Swaps” tab. You will need to sign up. It may take a few weeks or so to be added. Then, add your unwanted items and let the swapping begin! 🙂
April
It’s not a total loss for me. If I’d seen the box before I bought it, I probably wouldn’t have done it; but it could’ve been worse too. I don’t need anymore eyeshadow but those colors look intriguing. I’m not pumped for the sugary snack since I try to limit my sugars to only once a week, but I’m a sucker for gummies. I’m excited for the sunglasses, I always can use another pair and I don’t have a pair in this style. I’m also excited for the spongey flower, have been looking for some sort of sponge/wash type item. I was happy about the book at first because I wanted a summer read, but after I read that it’s more historical, I’m kind iffy on it…maybe it’ll be good, not sure. The yoga band should be ok, wish it weren’t a wide one. And the store the gift card is for has some great stuff and I might consider using the gift card…I agree that gift cards, especially ones that don’t cover the full cost of an item, are pretty annoying. So not a total loss this month, but won’t be signing up for another Must Have box after this.
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Ava
How do the swap work? Is it safe to use?
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Jennifer
I LOVE it. Just list your unwanted items, follow items you love and go from there. Since you are new, an experienced swapper will ask that you mail first. Make sure she has great feedback and dozens of swaps under her belt. It has made such a huge difference to the size of my hoard.
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Ava
I’m glad to hear that the swap is safe. What shipping method do you guys recommend for the swap and should I do tracking? I want to safely ship the items that I want to swap as cheap as possible, but in the same time may sure the person I’m sending it to got it. Don’t want my creditable to be ruined over something like the mail carrier’s mistake.
Andrea
Hey Ava, I was hesitant to use the swap area at first, but I really like it now! I get lots of things in boxes that are neat, but not for me. So, today I’m sending out a box with an eyeshadow brush, nail polish, eyeliner, and I packaged it in an Ipsy makeup bag, and in return I got some face oil that I really liked and my partner included a Clinique travel bag. Sometimes it’s nice to throw in something extra especially if the person has good communication =) Give it a try! It’s pretty easy to add your items because many things are already listed. I really haven’t had a bad experience yet.
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Danielle
This will be my first PopSugar box – I ordered after the sunglasses spoiler was released. I’m not sure how I’ll feel about it when it arrives, so I won’t fully judge until then.
I think the sunglasses looked nicer in the first spoiler picture, but I’m not sure now. I am excited about the eye shadow palette, and the sponge looks cool.
I don’t think I’ll have much of a use for the other items. The headband isn’t my style and the candy doesn’t look so great. I might like the book, but I usually read books on my Kindle. As far as the gift card goes – I checked out the website and they have some cute stuff, but I’ll still have to spend some to get something.
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cheryl
I just resubscribed to PS….this box doesn’t look great, but I’m excited. I was going to order the Judy Blume book and I love a hardcover, the sunglasses look big for me, but I’m hoping they work, the eye shadow colors look beautiful and they get great reviews (I’m still loving the eyeshadow palette I received in PS months ago), sponge looks super cool. The yoga band will be gift for a friend, candy meh. I looked at the Sweet an Spark webpage and they are expensive. They do give a $10 code for first buys, but don’t know if you will be able to use with $30 card. Still think it’s worth the price and love the the way the mix it up.
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S
I love the spoilers. I’m not a fan of those spoiling the box. I like the open forum here but I do not understand the negative. Yes, we get to voice our opinion, but This box is not for those who require personal requirements (e.g., you don’t wear sunglasses that are not prescribed, or earrings, or like this or that). Aren’t these boxes about the surprise? If you don’t want the surprise, don’t sign up! I’m very sad the forum is becoming more negative/stressful than intended. Liz does a great a job.
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Davi
I think that is really the whole point of this site…Its a place where everyone can give their honest opinions on all these different subscription boxes. If every review and comment on here was all roses and rainbows I wouldn’t take the information seriously. In fact there are several different blogs that are similar to this one, however this is the only one that I go to consistently because I am able to get so many different view points, positive and negative, that help me to decide if a box is right for me. Liz does do a fantastic job with this site, and I appreciate that she is very honest in her reviews and while she does remain fairly neutral because something that isn’t her personal taste might be something someone else would love, she does make it known when a box misses the mark or she isn’t happy with something. I completely disagree that all of the posts are negative, I think most are quite positive. There are however boxes that miss the mark for the majority and you will obviously see mostly negative comments on those posts. If a box hits the mark for the majority you will obviously see mostly positive comments. This is a forum for people that subscribe to these boxes to be able to discus their thoughts and opinions, positive or negative. If you only want to read all glowing positive remarks about subscription boxes, go to one of the many sites where the blogger gets paid to leave a positive review. I am very happy this is not one of those blogs, and grateful for everyone’s honesty and insight. This is a great community and I am happy to be part of it!
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Sondra
I agree. I barely read the comments any longer on posts since the section is completely filled with tons of negative complaints.
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Susan
I disagree that the posts are all negative. I think people use this as an avenue to post an opinion. Life isn’t all rainbows and butterflies, and reviews of subscription boxes isn’t going to be either. This isn’t one of my favorite pop sugar boxes, but the value is there for sure and items are typically packaged where they are easily giftable. I love reading honest reactions, even when negative.
Mary H
Same. Obviously it’s not intentional, but the constant lists of complaints really does leech some of the fun out of this whole experience.
Jay
Same.
Em
I use MSA as a way to just talk about the stuff I receive. There aren’t others in my life who get subscription boxes, so if I were to want to complain to, say, a friend about receiving sunglasses in my Popsugar box, I’d first have to explain what subscription boxes are, what Popsugar is, and then that I’m annoyed with getting sunglasses in my box. They won’t feel my complaint the same way similar people on MSA would. There really is no other outlet for me to complain specifically about my Popsugar sunglasses and that’s what I appreciate so much about this place. The same way I can lament that I wear prescription sunglasses, others are free to talk about all the times and places they’ll be able to wear their brand new sunnies. It just so happens that sunglasses are one of those sore points with a lot of people, like earrings are, or skin-tone specific makeup products. I’m not saying that I’ll never trust Popsugar again because they didn’t address my optometric needs. I’m saying that now it sucks that I have to be stuck with sunglasses I won’t use. We can want the surprise and still not enjoy the surprise when it comes, and then we get to talk to people on MSA about it!
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Jennifer
LOL. Yes. I never even say I got something in my Birchbox. My friends have no clue. I just say I got, or I bought. Companies read feedback at a place like MSA or MUT, positive and negative.
Wendy
I agree. I love sunglasses, but hate nail polish. I have enough nail polish to sink a boat, so it is always meh for me when there is one in a box. And one time I made a comment and several people said maybe I should quit subscribing. I just feel that if a natural box like PV gives out nail polish, they are in lack of curation, especially when it is more than once or even twice a year.
JESSICA
That’s part of the fun too, is to be able to discuss it with someone, good or bad. Why should everyone pretend that everything is always great? And for what reason? The sub boxes aren’t our friends, they are a business, and just like any business, it’s good or bad, and people should know the ups and downs of the people in general, that purchase the boxes.
Ugh
i am definitely not impressed with this box…I was excited about the sunglasses and eyeshadow, but the rest of the box is just very boring to me. As for Sweet and Spark – it’s incredibly overpriced, gaudy “vintage” costume jewelry. hate getting gift cards in these boxes, especially when they’re not even enough to cover one item from the website (Mott 50, anyone??) . Definitely very disappointed in this box, PS!
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Julie
The GC where you have to spend more, in many cases significantly more I don’t think should be counted in the value. At that point its pretty much just a coupon. This site is WAY overpriced so the GC in my opinion has little if any value.
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Chelsea c
One of my credit cards increased my limit so I reqarded myself with another 6 months of PSMH(I’m being bad haha)
I’m so excited to get this box. May was kinda eh but at least June looks very nice!
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Christy
This is my very first box — after I saw may box, I had to get it in it. Loved that necklace and some other items but I was wait listed and they sold out 🙁 speaking of, I see some commenters mention swap boards. Where are those?! I need to get in on that.
Anyway, for my first box I think this looks ok/good. I’m excited about the sunglasses but I’m so picky with those — if I like those, I will def consider it a win! I have so many eyeshadow palettes, that was kind of a let down though I am excited they are coconut infused. I like the headband though that will be the same thing as the sunglasses (Will I like it on me is the question). I love soaps! havent checked out the shop with the GC and agree with other posters that if everything is really expensive on there, it will not get used. We shall see! I’m excited to receive, smell, and try on 🙂
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Caitlyn
I think there are still May boxes available on eBay if you really wanted to get your hands on it!
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Ann
I swap board is at the top (three from the right). It takes a little while to get in from the waitlist. I just got on a bit ago but I don’t have enough stock to trade yet I think.
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Julie
I’d love to be your first swap for the necklace. Look for me, or e-mail me at [email protected] so i can look for you, I want to do it through the boards ofc.
Stephanie
Anyone interested in purchasing or trading me items from the May box for the sunglasses, book, or gift card?
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Ann
I wasn’t too happy when I first looked at this spoiler but looking at the websites for some of these products is making me more interested in them. I’m not completely crazy over this box which sort of is sad to me since it’s my first PSMH box.
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Judy Blume? Yuck. No thanks on that one. Look forward to the rest.
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Emily
Whaaaat? I can’t even believe I’m reading those words in that order.
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CreativelySwank
I concur!! While this might not be the genre I would normally pick, just because she was my childhood hero it’s a must read! Perfect for the beach.
CreativelySwank
I concur!! While this might not be the genre I would normally read, but just because she was my childhood hero, it’s a must read! Perfect for the beach.
Erica
How does this fit the theme? No coconut, sunglasses aren’t outdoor fun. I don’t like the eyeshadow, I assume that’s the sun kissed part, and a headband for yoga? That’s it? I am cancelling before they send me this bogus box
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Laura DIniwilk
Pacifica shadows are coconut infused, the beach read and sunnies could be either outdoor fun or sunkissed…I think these are just supposed to be inspirations though, not a one for one list of spoiler hints.
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