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POPSUGAR Must Have Box August 2015 Full Spoilers + Coupon!

Liz Cadman
ByLiz CadmanAug 10, 2015 | 108 comments

POPSUGAR April Boxes Have Sold Out!

We have the complete spoilers for the August 2015 POPSUGAR Must Have Box thanks to Jennm in the MSA Forums!

Each box will include:

POPSUGAR August 2015 Spoilers

Royal Apothic Tea Balm Firming Eye Treatment ($36 Value)

Happy Jackson YAYLUNCH Lunch Box ($10 Value)

Shortstacks Birthday Cake Pancake and Waffle Mix ($8 Value)

American Colors Clothing Plaid Scarf ($79 Value) (The scarf pattern/color may be slightly different than in picture - I recommend checking out the forum pictures too).

Pastel Best Day Ever Mug ($12 Value)

Meri Meri Toot Sweet Pink Stripe Napkins ($6 Value)

Not pictured:

My Yoga Works 3 Month Trial ($45 Value)

Folgers Iced Cafe Caramel Macchiato Flavored Coffee Drink Concentrate ($5 Value)

What do you think of the POPSUGAR Must Have spoilers for August?

If you haven’t signed up yet, use coupon code MUSTHAVE5 to save $5 off your first box. (FYI - the August box has sold out, but the September box is currently still available).

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!

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108 comments

BosBabe

Sigh. I am so confused and underwhelmed by this box. I want to love it, but I just really don’t.

June and July were AMAZING and right on point for me. This box…not so much. I was hoping and praying for a cute scarf and this one is just so ugly and not something I would wear. I checked out their site and there are SO many other cute patterns. So disappointed they picked this pattern. I love plaid, but pink and blue?? Would have loved the deep red check or something along those lines. Even just blue and white would have been nice.

The lunchbox is great. I needed a new one, and it’s great that it’s hard-sided to keep things from smooshing. I just wonder how much will actually fit in it. However, this item was a definite win.

The mug really sucks. It’s way too small and looks cheap. I would have LOVED a nice, oversized, more quality-looking mug. The phrase is cute, but it just falls flat. There’s no interesting color or design or ANYTHING. It’s just plain white. I, like most people, have way too many coffee mugs to keep this one around. This will have to be a gift.

I think that Popsugar should keep something in mind: doing the scarves, candles, mugs, etc (the items that everyone already has but are safe items for a sub box), is fine, and usually well-liked, but you don’t want to send something boring. Obviously it can’t be too controversial either, but come on. A white mug that is super boring? A scarf that probably won’t match ANYONE’s wardrobe? Those items are really a big miss. Do something cute, like a cute pattern that would complement most wardrobes. Do a cute mug that has an interesting and DIFFERENT design that you can’t find for $2.99 at a discount store. Come on.

The pancake mix is cute. Not sure how I feel about the flavor because flavored pancakes are kind of gross. But I’ll give it a shot. I love the idea of a GOURMET food item like this (are you listening, Popsugar?!). This item in theory and in practice is a win.

The eye cream, as most have said, hits it out of the park. I hope it is good quality because we can’t be putting poor quality creams on our delicate skin. All in all, it’s cute and a big win.

The iced coffee was such a let down. Folgers?? Really?? Why not pair up with a cute new company looking for exposure who does gourmet coffee? It could even just be a sample that you could get for really cheap. This was a total miss and a little insulting, to be honest. Folgers is gross.

The napkins are very cute and I grew up in a house where you always buy cocktail napkins for when you have guests over. I’ll use them, but would have preferred something else. This was the celebration item along with the mix, right? SOOO, how about a pair of cute plastic champagne flutes instead? Cheap, but perfect for a picnic or a party where you don’t want to use glass. Come on, Popsugar. You can be more creative than napkins.

I’d be happy to help you curate in the future, PS. 🙂

Anyway, the moral of the story is this: WHAT is going on with the theme??? Morning routine and caffeine I get, but what the heck is the organization??? This just totally falls short of the theme. Also, the items don’t make any sense together.

In terms of the complaint that the long-term subscribers are being let down- I totally feel you. However, I think Popsuguar is probably thinking “well, we want our new customers to get a feel for the things we normally send, and we don’t want them to feel betrayed by what they think they’re buying.” For example, you sub because you saw a cute box last year, and you’re hoping for something like that, not a constant stream of different, more controversial stuff. I get that. But, like my comment above suggests, they need to focus on more unique, cute things. Not a scarf that won’t match anything or a mug that’s so boring I wouldn’t even look at it in the discount aisle.

I will say this: I LOVE Popsugar. Like, I really LOVE it. I love the idea, the excitement of getting my box, and I LOVE the feeling when I love a box. I LOVE that it gets me to try new things, and that I get things that I wouldn’t normally buy for myself. I also like hearing about new up and coming companies. I’m also ok with some items being re-gifted. That’s kind of a plus sometimes. So I hope if they read this, they will take it as constructive criticism because the ideas are amazing, and some will be hits (and some will be misses), but the commitment should always be there.

Thanks for reading 🙂

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Sunday

I thought the scarf would be a crummy circle of nothingness, but it’s fantastic and huge and warm. Can’t wait to use it when Nashville becomes a cold hell!

Also, surprisingly, the Folgers iced coffee thing was delicious. I am buzzed out of my mind on caffeine as I type this review.

Cute mug, cute lunchbox. It all has a nice “back to school” feel about it.

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Brooke

I opened my box last night. It is not one of my favorites – but I actually do like the scarf. It is a pink/blue plaid (not quite the same as the one pictures above with the red in it).

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Monica

If anyone would like to buy the full box from me just let me know.

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chillybeans

Got my box today and the scarf seems very tablecloth-y…..for all of you who live in warmer climates (not me, in New England we wear scarves probably 11 months out of the year lol), you could use this as a table runner, sofa table cover, or as a beach sarong/coverup (I’ve used other PopSugar scarves as sarongs too).
on a nit picky note, does it bug anyone else that the “American Colors” brand scarf is Made in China?

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Sunnychick

I’ve been a monthly subscriber for over a year and this is my least favorite box to date. There didn’t seem to be a consistent theme and some items seem random, even junky. Perhaps this box was for moms who have children that are heading back to school? I guess the lunchbox (for packing the kids’ lunch?), waffle/pancake mix (for making the kids breakfast before school?), napkins (again, for packing the kids lunch?), coffee (for the sleep deprived mom?) and eye cream (again, for the sleep deprived mom) somewhat fit into that theme. Being a working professional who does not have kids, there was not one item that reminded me of August except for the yoga, which I believe was part of June’s theme. I also was shocked to receive a scarf…it was 97 degrees today where I live. Am still scratching my head about the yoga and how that fits in in. Anyone have any other guesses on this month’s theme?

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Angela

Got my box today. Love love love the scarf but unfortunately my mug was broken.

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Caitlyn

Crazy they just sent me the September theme: refresh, travel, fashion fix, and beauty recovery. I love the theme. It seems super early for it though. Maybe that means we’ll get more spoilers this time around.

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Trish

I should have waited for spoilers before resubscribing. I don’t wear scarfs and I have so much eye cream it’s hard to get excited over that. Ugh, my boyfriend will probably use the lunchbox and I guess I’ll make pancakes but the two high value items are worthless to me.

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Janet

Just got my box!

I love it – they really hit it out of the park for me. The only thing I’m not quite sure how I’ll use is the lunch box (I usually bring in tupperware containers of leftovers to heat up rather than sandwiches) but it sure is cute. The scarf is nice – they do list the colors on the card so it is the blue plaid/blue gingham in the pictures. The mug has blue lettering.

For me, the box would have been worth it just for the scarf, the eye cream, and the yoga classes (no credit card required!!!) so liking the rest of it is a bonus.

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Lori

I’m excited for this box and think the curation is pretty on point. I love the idea of a scarf in August because we’ll get the whole fall season of use out of it instead of getting it mid fall.

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Becki

Not bad, but not worth the cost to me, as I have no need for a yoga membership…I don’t bake…I use paper towels and have no need for napkins– and napkins are generaly specific to an event…Odd to just get them in a box with no theme matching up to it. Tho I love them, I live in the desert and won’t need a scarf until December, and then for about 6 weeks lol…and I have about a dozen scarves…So, the eye cream and coffee mug are the only items I dig this month. The lunch box is a maybe. It looks kinda small, tho. Popsugar is always hit or miss and taking a chance is part of the cost, I suppose. I’m going to give it a couple more months, tho. The holidays usually offer up some better items. I agree with some others, tho. It would be nice if some more creativity went into the boxes.

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Megan

This box is just okay to me. The mug looks super cute, however, after a web search for the fringe studio piece it’s showing as only 11oz. I prefer a larger mug. For anyone who is interested in seeing the mug up close…

http://m.shop.nordstrom.com/s/fringe-studio-best-day-ever-mug/4086813?cm_mmc=polyvorecpcmobile-_-datafeed-_-unisex:home:drinking_mug_cup-_-1160924&mr:referralID=0b1fd9f6-404a-11e5-9549-005056947d48

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kerri

I will use the eye cream and the mug. Everything else is going to be donated or gifted. I was so hoping for coffee but I don’t eat or drink anything processed with that fake sugar and this coffee product is just sugary sweet coffee. I have enough scarves,the lunchbox is just silly,I’m so over getting online subscription services so the yoga pass will go in the trash,pancake mix is boring and laughable. Sigh. I miss the old Popsugar when they sent really fun exciting things. Oh well. Will not renew my sub when it’s up.

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Kate

i think popsugar could use a little more creativity. for long term subscribers, scarves, bento boxes are two things we have enough of. i would love to see something fun like a bobble to-go coffee press, leuke items, or even a cute apron.

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Sunnychick

I agree, if there’s going to be repeat items, I think jewelry, candles or makeup are safer options. I would gladly take another piece of Kendra Scott jewelry! At least this is the first scarf we received in 2015. 🙂

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Marissa

If anyone is interested in selling their entire box for what they paid plus shipping to Canada, I am interested. You can email me at chique _ 13 @hotmail.com.

Thanks!
Marissa

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Dianne

I am so glad that I didn’t subscribe to this box. A plaid scarf in the middle of August? WTH! So, a scarf, a mug, and a bunch of food? And, eye cream? We sub ladies know that we don’t need no stinkin’ eye cream!
(Just having some fun with you! ) If you like the stuff in this box, enjoy. I’m glad I saved my money.

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Rachel S

I had to cancel for a month in July to save funds but was ready to come back, and I was really disappointed when this month sold out before I could get one. Now seeing the spoiler I’m not SO bummed. I would’ve liked everything in the box but I don’t think I missed out on too much and I saved another $40.

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Ava

Sold out! Saves me $40!

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glogue

We had a high temperature of 106 degrees here today. I’m SO excited for the scarf… said no one in Texas for the next three months!

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Tamara

Florida, people! Flo-ri-da! Subtropical climate = hot AND wet. … And not in the fun way.

Still, it’s a cute scarf and I might wear it in January/February.

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Monica

Arkansas too! Looks like a great scarf to pair with jeans though so I’m still super excited!

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Tara B

lol.. I am in North Texas. I didn’t get this box because I knew there was going to be a scarf and I wasn’t sure if I could control my temper in this heat…. I knew I would throw it out in my yard and let it burst into flames. 🙂 Toooo hot still for a scarf. Plus, I got so many last year.

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cindycb

And Arizona!

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Kirsten

agreed. i’m from California.

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Judy

Lol! Same here in South Mississippi!

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Marissa

Everyone is complaining about scarves when its hot out but it will start getting cooler before we all know it! Wouldn’t you rather get the scarf now? (except for the person from HI, sorry…I’m from So Cal, I get it, but its still cute!) Also if anyone has a super freezing office building or lecture hall like I do a scarf is a great thing to put on then take off right before going back outside. Seriously….my university thinks we are penguins….

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mailbox junkie

Haha! I live in Hi and I learned my lesson on scarves. I go box heavy in summer and light in the fall so I can avoid the scarves!! But yes this one is cute!

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Marina

So does my employer, several us keep thick sweaters and blankets at our desks during the LONG summers but as soon as we step outside it’s very humid and hot (we’re north of Houston, TX).

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LM

Just as a heads-up: the scarf linked to in the post is flannel but the one on the info card is a mediterranean scarf in cotton gauze. So it’s a lighter weight, and the pic in the info card is slightly deeper colors. Those who are worried about the scarf being too warm might find that reassuring.

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Jacquie

Do you have a picture?

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LM

If you click through the link to the forums in this post, there are pics posted in the original forum post that you can blow up

Becca C

I subscribed to Popsugar for basically the last two years until the June box when my Black Friday deal ran out. I think they send out amazing stuff, and I used to be happy to get any of it. However, I do think they are starting to miss the mark with long term subscribers. I have so many scarves, bento/lunch boxes, mugs and other cutesy yet semi-useless products. I wish they would mix up the type of products they send. Honestly, this is a critique of most subscription boxes. The appeal just wears off in the end, and I’d much rather know what my $40 is paying for. Take the Target box or recent Birchbox CEW Boxes for example, they show you the contents and you decide if the price is worth the box. I love the swap boards, but I got so tired to making trips to the post office and paying yet more money to get something I should’ve just bought outright in the first place. Alas, I’ve recovered from the subscription box addiction and this box is a great example of why.

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Becca C- You took the words right out of my mouth . I’ve also been a Popsugar subscriber for 2+ years and I feel like this box was totally off. I love scarves but as my husband said, this one is a bit too LL Bean for my taste and after tupperware we really don’t need to reinvent the bento/lunch box – and this one doesn’t even seal in liquids. That said the eye cream seems like a winner so not a total loss but I give this box a C-

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E.

I wish I could upvote this.

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Britt

I LOVE this box, which is great.. because July sucked for me!! Except the Supergoop spray.. LOVED that. I’m more than happy!

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Jen

Oh man, I loooved everything in the July box except the supergoop. (I already had a sample from another box and hate the sticky feeling)

Thanks for the reminder that I meant to sell the supergoop before summer is over!

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