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ByLiz CadmanMar 16, 2016 | 106 comments
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POPSUGAR Must Have is a quartely lifestyle subscription box curated by the editors at POPSUGAR. Each box features their "must have" products for beauty, fashion, home, food, fitness and more. Every box has a value of $250 +!
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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106 comments

gmiles

wow. time to trim back on my box budget. it isn’t there for the $100. Hope that Pop Sugar takes the time to be invented and ‘curative’ as they approach the MUST HAVE boxes. Seems like an ALREADY HAVE box. A bracelet, marshmellow, blush and another body scrub. that’s not MUST HAVE. sorry i purchased, happy to sell

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Laura W.

I love most of this box! I Can’t wear the bracelet due to a metal Allergy so I’m getting rid of it. I don’t do cream blushes because they break me out.
BUT! I love the hat, it’s one size and fits me perfectly (I have an average sized head) Im not usually a hat person but it looks great in me…neutral, e brim isn’t too big or too small…My mom grabbed it from me and put it on and loves it too…I hope she doesn’t steal it!).
The marshmallows are super yummy and remind me of something I had when I was little.
The Scrub smell reminds me of a coconutty version of the Fresh Sugar Body Scrub, which I needed and LOVE!
The frame fits my decor perfectly! I’m going to put a picture of the pup in it.
The Notebooks are cute, and very useful as I’ll utilize them for work.
There was no junk in this box so overall I’m happy. Happier than the March Box. 🙂

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Julie

I just got my box… I would be willing to trade the hat and bracelet if anyone is interested! This is my first resort box..slightly disappointed..

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Melissa

I like most of the items I received. And I like the bracelet. However it’s so small it won’t fit past more three of my fingers so I can’t get it on my wrist.. Is this supposed to be a child’s bracelet? I know my hands aren’t dainty small but they’re not freakishly huge either. Bummed I can’t wear it. 🙁

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Meredith Davis

You have to open it by moving the knot. 😉 it’s adjustable. I don’t like evil eyes, for spiritual reasons so I thought I wouldn’t like this bracelet but I love it. Just removing the eye.
I love love love this box. Disliked the spoilers but wow. This box is truly mY favorite every in person. Wanderlust, I love it I would buy another one like it with the wanderlust theme. Reminds me of being young and free backpacking across Europe but still grown up enough to look chic. Love it.

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Melissa

I wondered if I was missing some way to adjust it but couldn’t figure it out. Thanks for letting me know how, but I still can’t figure it out. This is two circles and holding them together is about a half inch of corded thread that ends in the little tassels. How exactly do I move the ‘knot’? I appreciate any help with this because I’m evidently just totally missing it 🙂

Bish

I got mine today. Thankfully the bracelet is a muted gray and blue and not what’s pictured. I will use everything except the frame, so overall I’m happy. The hat and bracelet are really great.

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Sue

I LOVE POPSUGAR, period! I never look at the spoilers, because part of the fun for me is the surprise element. I think of it a little this way: Imagine you have a good friend, a generous friend, who goes shopping for you each month, buying you a good mix of products that she thinks you might like. EVERY MONTH! And occasionally an extra big box of gifts! Of course, if you haven’t hand picked everything, there will be something you may not love. When I receive gifts from family members, I always find a use for what they gave, even if I wouldn’t have bought it for myself – that’s what a gift is! I end up enjoying them so much. So, with Popsugar, I have that same open outlook on what I receive. If you’re looking for all things you love, go shopping, and pick your own. Otherwise, enjoy what you receive, knowing it’s also usually a great value.
That is how I think of subscription boxes in general, and I am enjoying them so much! BTW, I LOVE this box! It has a few things I wouldn’t buy for myself, but I am stretching and using every single item and loving it!

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Randi

Love your positive attitude and how you look at the boxes 🙂
While I don’t love everything in all the boxes, I also usually find a use for most of the items. And the boxes take me out of my comfort zone and I end up trying things I never would otherwise. Like the hat, I’ve never worn a hat, but this one is cute and I like the style and color so I’m going to try and wear it this summer. Only things I won’t use are the picture frame and marshmallows bc I’m a vegetarian.
I actually managed to go spoiler free for this box! And the bracelet is so much cuter in person.
I think it’s completely unrealistic to expect boxes to always be 100% perfect all the time. I have yet to receive a box where I dislike every single item. As long as I like most of the items, I’m happy. Then I just swap the others or give them to family and friends.

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Desiree

Again…I don’t understand why people love Popsugar.

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Crystal

Mine arrived today. Definitely not my favorite LE box. I think the hat is what makes or breaks the box and it’s not a hit with me. I have an average sized head and it’s pretty tight on me. There is something about the style of the hat that gives off an old man vibe too. Difficult to put my finger on what it is.
The frame is beautiful and really does look like the perfect vessel for a beach photo.
Notebooks are cute and the perfect size for being thrown into a beach bag or purse. I will use these as my 4 and 2 year old daughters love coloring and it’s a better distraction than my iPhone. This feels like a very appropriate resort item!
I love Indie Lee and this body scrub smells fantastic and it’s not an overwhelming citrus scent.
Marshmallows were good but seriously…that’s a winter snack. Toasted coconut aside, marshmallows are a snuggly wintery food.
Dew kit is so cool! It’s kind of like having a very portable solid primer and a not highlighter but a solid quasi highlighter. The only other thing in the box that feel resort to me.
The bracelet is fun but feels either young or cheap…I’m not sure which.
Magazine sub is different and appreciated although I would have liked an actual issue to have been included in the box, and that feels like a no brainer.

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Gloria

I looked instagram pics and the items look so much prettier! Still for $100 I feel that something is missing from the wanderlust theme, like a nice airport bag (backpack maybe), maybe a crossbody purse…

I didn’t buy this one because the Resort Theme is not appealing to me….

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AmyM

Received mine today, and overall, I like everything more in person. My bracelet has gray/slate blue pom poms, making it much more wearable than the one pictured. The hat is great quality and very cute. And I’m intrigued by the MAKE and Indie Lee products. The only downer is my box is missing the marshmallows.

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Jeanette

I hate everything coconut =[ looks like my mom is getting lucky with my subscription splurges…again.

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Carol

Very disappointed . Not anything special I couldn’t have picked up at TJMaxx or Home Goods for less than the $100 this cost me. Know the hat won’t fit me, O/S is always too small, I wear a XL or XXL. Sure my leather passport holder is much nicer, two products have coconut, which I dislike. Would have preferred a colorful sarong, great shades, picture frame in a more neutral color. Won’t do this again.

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Boston

I wonder what size is that hat and will it fit every one? I’m guessing they ordered a medium.

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Britt

I received mine yesterday. The hat was too big!! It states “one size”. I do have a small head. But, for reference, the hat I received in the Rachel Zoe “Box of Style,” in I think the fall, fit very well.. So, I’m disappointed in this “one size” hat. I’m honestly underwhelmed by the box. The best thing in there, for me was the bracelet! It is very cute & made well. I think I’ll be wearing that, for a long time! I also ordered a box for my Mom, for Mother’s Day, because the Neiman Marcus box, was a big hit, for Christmas. I’m a little worried, it may be too young, for her tastes. So, I may have to start looking for something else… I didn’t mean to ramble. You just asked about the hat! LOL! ? xo

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Shelly

I’m a little worried about the hat size for me as well but I was online and googling.. you can fix a hat that is too big.. lots of videos/info online so don’t give up on it. 🙂

Britt

PS. The bracelet in the picture, is not the one I received. Mine is much more muted, shades of gray beading & on one pom pom, the other is a muted blue. Very pretty & practical.

meg

Well, I see now why they didn’t release a spoiler. What would it have been? All of it’s “okay” but nothing terribly exciting. The hat is super cute but I wonder how it will fit.

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Michelle S

Thank you thank you thank you God I didn’t order this one.

No wonder they didn’t send out any spoilers and that’s what I was waiting for.

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Emily Ploch

I loved the last Resort Box sooooo much, I was so hopeful! This box is just sad. :'(

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Cat

I’m excited about the whole box, surprised there aren’t more excited comments. Glad I got mine, but really wish I’d had any spoiler while waiting…was driving me nuts. I’ll remove the Pom poms and the bracelet is perfect for me, and I hope my big head fits the hat, because it’s perfect for me this summer. But those are minor details!

I’m just glad it didn’t have a pair of boring sunglasses, another necklace, sunscreen or a water bottle!

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K

I’m also very excited and a little taken back by the negativity from people who didn’t order the box anyway. This is a bunch of practical stuff with an exciting twist.

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Tracy

K, same here!!! I LOVE the funky twist. I think the “Resort” aspect had the one style of people who were looking for the resort luxe like items. But the theme was “Wanderlust.” So I figured, ‘This is going to be an exotic eclectic box.” I am so happy I got this box!!!!

X

When I first saw these spoilers, I was so disappointed. This looks like a regular box- nothing luxe at all. And that bracelet?!?! HOW?? I’m also swimming in blush palettes. And Marshmallows?! What??

HOWEVER, it’s growing on me. I think the bracelet will be kind of funky and different, but still can’t get behind the $120 RV. I love the hat because I always wear a fedora in the summer. The makeup is actually kind of different which I like, and maybe I’ll end up liking the marshmallows.

My disappointment is that the RV just isn’t there for me. I’m also just sad because I would have LOVED to see a beautiful colorful sarong, some oribe apres beach spray, some dewey makeup setting spray, the hat, maybe some coconut macaroons, and some beachy jewelry. Just something a little more……luxe. It just feels like a missed opportunity for a great box, and instead I’m just settling for it.

I hated the March spoilers and ended up LOVING the box when I got it in my hands, and using the items daily. So here’s hoping for another positive ending!!

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Nycole

I agree. I would have much preferred a sarong or something like that. And definitely would have liked more beachy jewelry over this bracelet. Maybe if I take all the charms off it will be something I would wear. This does not feel like a special box at all. This was my first LE purchase and most likely my last without a spoiler. I liked the past years resort boxes much better than this one.

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X

Couldn’t agree more! This was also my first LE, so I even though I’m trying to remain positive until I get it in person, I can’t help but be a little disappointed. This will really likely prevent me from getting another LE w/out a spoiler first.

Pilar

I don’t mean to be negative but the items here look like they belong in just a plain monthly popsugar must have box, and not in a resort style box.

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brandi

That is exactly what I thought!

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Nancy

I like this box and am happy with it. We are cruising this summer and the hat, notebooks are just awesome for that!! I love the marshmallows and the scrub and the frame will be awesome to put a picture from our cruise!!! The bracelet poems will be removed and other charms added. I too do jewelry so can rearrange with no problem!! No complaints!!!!

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Angela

I’m actually hoping I can swap to get the whole box (or at least the hat, bracelet, and MAKE dew matte).

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Tina

Thank God this box sold out before my FOMO kicked in and I caved!!! I was expecting to be totally bummed out when I finally saw what I was missing. Instead I feel like I magically dodged a bullet. Nothing in this box speaks to me. Nothing.

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Sara

Totally agree, this box is not for me at all. But most PS special edition boxes I don’t care for. But does everyone really love Rifle Paper *that* much? It’s an obsession I don’t understand at all. I mean ok the designs are kind of cute; but nothing I’d ever spend my money on.

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A

I’m another person who is super-excited that I DIDN’T purchase this box. What a sad box for $100. I already was disappointed by the Holiday Box for Her. You can’t fool me again!

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schmootc

Ditto! I unsubscribed from the monthly box last year because I decided there are usually so many of the items up for swap that I can just swap for what I want. I’ve still been ordering the luxe boxes since then though, but decided to skip this one and am glad that I did. Not because I think it’s bad, because it looks decent, but I already have enough of these items from the past two years or so that I just don’t need anymore, you know?!

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Dawn S

Me too!! I don’t think I have been happier to not have a box!

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Mish

LOL

Vanessa

My heart dropped when I saw the link and I was thinking: I hope I don’t love it, because I missed out…and then elated I didn’t waste my money!!! 😀

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Kiales

Same. Completely. I figured this would happen, so I didn’t cave (I often do), and when I saw this spoiler post, I though, “ooh I hope I don’t like anything…”

And I totally don’t. At all. But I am glad that a lot of people seem happy about it!

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Mish

Yeah, you’re lucky. I’m stuck trying to sell mine when it gets here tomorrow. :/

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Danielle

I’m not sure how I feel about this one yet. At first, I wasn’t too impressed, but it’s starting to grow on me. I like the picture frame and I think I might really like the bracelet once I see it in person. I’ll also have to see the hat in person, but I think if I don’t like it for me it’ll make a good gift for my mom, since she’s always out gardening, etc. in the sun. The makeup item is also interesting. The only thing I definitely don’t like is the body scrub, which I’ll be swapping.

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LadyShay

I am surprised people are disliking this so much, it’s a total winner for me! 🙂

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Tracy

Wow. Honestly, I never liked any of the past Resort boxes; However, my gut said get this one. I have constant Wanderlust. I am SO glad I listened to my gut. I LOVE this box!!! Every single item. I can’t wait to put that evil eye bracelet on (I’m happily shocked they added such a funky item for once!!! They always play it so safe) & that hat. I cannot wait to get this box in my hands!!! So so so happy!!!!

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