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PUR Minerals Mystery Grab Bag Review + Coupon – February 2018

Jessica Hapak
ByJessica HapakMar 22, 2018 | 86 comments

Pur cosmetics mystery grab bag March 2018 outer packaging

PUR Minerals periodically releases a mystery grab bag of full sized products, and this version promises a value of $95! These mystery grab bags are typically composed of older stock. Check out our reviews of previous mystery bags to see what you can expect.

FYI - this box is now sold out.

My Subscription Addiction paid for this box. (Check out the review process post to learn more about how we review boxes).

About The Box

The Box: PUR Minerals Mystery Grab Bag

The Cost: $20 + $6.95 shipping

The Products: Six full-size items. “The best surprises are the ones we give ourselves! We took your feedback into consideration and have created another fabulous Mystery Bag! Each bag includes two or more HOT 2017 releases and one of Instagram’s all-time favorite highlight palettes! Overall, 6 full-size products – a $95 value for only $20!”

Ships to: US, Canada, and International

Pur Cosmetics Mystery Grab Bag February 2018 Review

Before delving into the product descriptions, I believe it is important to note that this was the photo Pur Cosmetics used to market the mystery grab bag. As you can see from the photos above, the products included in this mystery bag did not match up to the photo used for marketing.

Pur cosmetics mystery grab bag March 2018 review

Pur Cosmetics x My Little Pony Glitter Lip Topper in Rarity, 0.11 oz. full size - Retail Value $16

Pur Cosmetics x My Little Pony Glitter Lip Topper in Applejack, 0.11 oz. full size - Retail Value $16

Pur Cosmetics x My Little Pony Glitter Lip Topper in Fluttershy, 0.11 oz. full size - Retail Value $16

Pur Cosmetics x My Little Pony Glitter Lip Topper in Pinkie Pie, 0.11 oz. full size - Retail Value $16

Pur Cosmetics x My Little Pony Glitter Lip Topper in Twilight Sparkle, 0.11 oz. full size - Retail Value $16

Of the six promised items in this bag, five of them were glitter lip toppers from the Pur Cosmetics My Little Pony Collection. From left to right, above the colors are Rarity, Applejack, Fluttershy, Pinkie Pie, and Twilight Sparkle. The formulas themselves were not bad— not too sticky, a good tint of color. However, it is hard to truly appreciate the products on their own when you were expecting something else based on the photos Pur chose to market the mystery grab bag.

Here are the swatches. From top to bottom we have Rarity, Applejack, Fluttershy, Pinkie Pie, and Twilight Sparkle.

Pur Cosmetics Elevation Highlighter Palette with Fan Brush

Pur Cosmetics Elevation Highlighter Palette with Fan Brush, Full size - Retail Value $15

The sixth item in the mystery grab bag matches the marketing photo Pur used. This small highlighter palette definitely pushes the boundaries of being “full sized,” but honestly I am just glad I didn't get a sixth glitter lip topper to really be fussed. The highlighters were a creamy powder and easy to pick up using the included fan brush. I did need to go in and blend out the highlighter after applying it though— I am not sure if that is user error or way the fan brush naturally deposits the product. I like that all three shades aren't too over the top. I may also use this palette for eyeshadow when I don't want too much eye makeup but want to add something. However, maybe I am just jaded, but I can’t really see what makes this highlighter “one of Instagram’s all-time favorite highlight palettes.”

Here is the highlighter palette swatched below the lip glosses. From top to bottom we have Boost, Altitude, and Upgrade.

Here is what the lip glosses looked like when the sun went down and there was no natural lighting. You can really see the punch of sparkle these lip glosses pack.

Here I am wearing the Altitude highlighter on my nose and cheekbones, as well as Pinkie Pie on my lips (and my Clarins Mascara and Julep eyeliner on my lower rim).

The Verdict: I am disappointed in this PUR Minerals Mystery Grab Bag. It feels like Pur was being intentionally deceptive by using a marketing photo that did not accurately reflect what the box would contain. I haven't seen them, but according to the comments on our spoiler posts, it seems that some people got an assortment of items, and some most people got five glitter lip glosses. The value does meet the promised $95, but this does not feel like a $95 bag of makeup.

The Wrap Up:

Can You still get this box if you sign up today? No, this is sold out on the website.

Coupon - Use code mascaratrifecta to get a free mascara set!

Value Breakdown: For $26.95 ($20+ $6.95 shipping), this bag has a value of $95. That means for each lip gloss you are paying approximately $4.54 and for the highlighter palette you are paying $4.25.

What did you think of the PUR Minerals Mystery Grab Bag?

Jessica Hapak
Jessica Hapak
I am a staunch believer that pineapple doesn’t belong on pizza and when I’m not working as a family law attorney I enjoy hiking the Louisiana trails (alligator sightings are a favorite!) or relaxing with Duchess, my cat. I’m a sucker for anything labeled a mystery box and I’ve never met a bath bomb I didn’t like.

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86 comments

Vianny

The only reason I ordered this was because of MLP:) so I’m glad I got the toppers. Now to find Rainbow Dash

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Ambur

This mystery bag seriously pissed me off, especially bc I ordered 3 & they were all identical.

I HATE LIP GLOSS!! I would have literally been fine with ANYTHING else but now I currently have 15 lip glosses I won’t wear & 3 identical mini palettes. I ALSO DON’T BELIEVE THIS SHOULD BE CALLED A PALETTE WHEN IT’S SMALLER THAN THE PALM OF MY HAND!!

COMPANIES SURE HAVE A WAY WITH THEIR WORDS!! SMH

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Kim

Would you consider selling or trading 1or 2 of the palattes?

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Glamorous Grandma

I ordered this with the coupon so I got it for like $17 I think. I received the two piece on the go lipstick and eyeshadow palette, the pure 4-1 Volume Vixen mascara, a lipgloss topper in Rainbow Dash, a blending crease brush and a hello Bright Eyes eye pencil photos will be on my ig shortly ~ Glamorous Grandma ~

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Vianny

Omg you got Rainbow Bash! I’m jelly 🙂

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Chandra

I’m disappointed in what I got but only because I ordered 3 bags hoping they’d all be different and drumroll…they were identical. On point Eyeliner in black, Contour Diaries Palette, Big Look Mascara, blending brush, primer. I got the stated value worth of makeup however, so not angry and gave my friends the extra products I don’t need.

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Tami

I ordered this specifically for the MLP toppers, which I always wanted, but of course I got the other variation with the portable lip/eyes palette, blending brush, bright eyes, and mascara. If anyone wants to swap, please let me know. I’ve been looking on the site for the MLP, but I’m not sure where people are listing them. I haven’t been able to find them.

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Heather B

I received the lip toppers and highlighter also. Do I want to keep any of these no but am I upset no. It’s a mystery bag so I had no expectations. This is my least favorite mystery bag but I will just use these items as gifts.

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Alexandra Nicholas Dancy

Hi wanna trade?

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Alexandra Nicholas Dancy

#SCmani #contest @influenster @Sinfulcolors_official

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Alexandra Nicholas Dancy

I didn’t mean to post that! I mean to say my bag is still up for trade for the mlp bag!

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Alexandra Nicholas Dancy

Ladies I received a completely different bag! I got a blending crease brush, a pur quick pro portables 2 piece on the go lipstick & eye shadow palettes, pur minerals eye pencil with smudger, volume vixen 4 in one mascara & only 1 mlp lip topper! Someone please trade me this bag for the highlighter & lip toppers bag! Please! Id like to keep this lip topper & replace with something else. Let me know!

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Kim

I could trade, I got 5 lip toppers. I also got mini highlighter that I would like to keep. Maybe we could work something out. Send me a message on facebook. Kim (Hunsicker) Abersold if you would like to.

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Bella01

Now should I complain it doesn’t match the spoiler picture? Desicions….their going to think I’m crazy lol since everyone didn’t want the lip toppers x5.

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Redhed36

They were trying to make people happy and changed it up. Happy they did. Too bad I got the stupid toppers.

Bella01

I got the same thing, I really wanted the toppers. Errgggggg. I tell you, why, just why?

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Jem

I’ll trade. You want the 5 lip toppers and the highlighter right?

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Alexandra Nicholas Dancy

Yes i sure do!

Redhed36

LOL. We complained to no end about our bag and you want it and don’t want the one most of us probably would have liked. I am sure you will have no problem trading. I don’t want mine but hate dealing with the shipping process.

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Marina

Thanks to this I now have to watch some My Little Pony! Haven’t watched it in awhile, but this thread helped be a proud adult fan 😉
Would be a nice comfort show while being bombarded by lots of homework and finals for college classwork

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Victoria

I would of loved this and kicked myself for not getting it if it also included the my little pony pallet lol! I’m dying for that pallet and the brushes. They can keep the lip toppers they are pretty and would look nice in my collection but I probably would not use them

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Christy

I was disappointed with this box as well but, as a couple of others have pointed out, 5 of the six items DO match the products in the picture. Only difference is that the pot and small brush were not in this box. Does it suck? Yeah. But it’s a mystery bag. I don’t think PUR should be practically boycotted for something like this. If I had ordered 6 mascaras and got 6 glosses, that’s a reason to be upset. What fun is a mystery if you know exactly what you’re getting in advance? I’m not a die hard fan of PUR but their mystery boxes are usually pretty good. This one just missed the mark.

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Mary K

You can’t expect a mystery box to match up with a marketing image, particularly if it’s just a silhouette. Sometimes these surprise grab bags are gtreat, sometimes they’re not. All part of the risk & fun.

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Redhed36

People were upset by more than than fact that it didn’t match the silhouette. It’s the fact that we received 5 lips glosses and My Little Pony lip glosses. I am 37yrs old, lol. Who would want 5 of the same items in a mystery bag. I would have been upset if I received 5 highlighter pallets. They will go bad before I could ever get through them. I hope these hold out until Christmas so I can gift them to a foster girl in our family. She’ll love them. I think they knew they were being shady, they had to know that not too many people would want 5 MLP lip products.

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Nancyd

I was very disappointed when this arrived. I also received the five lip toppers and was expecting more of an assortment of products. My teenager is allergic to aloe so we have to READ every label. I hoped for an assortment of products for her to try. I think I will call PUR also.

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Alexandra Nicholas Dancy

I got a completely different mystery bag. It has a liner 2 mini pallets one eyeshadow & the other lipsticks a crease brush a mascara and only one lip topper! I hate it! I really wanted the mlp set! Ugh anyone wants this I’ll trade!

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Laura

At first I was a bit irritated. This is my 3rd mystery bag from Pur and I have always been happy. However I own no lip toppers in my collection and the quality of these are just amazing! On their own they make my lips feel super hydrated and the colors are gorgeous!! The mystery is part of the fun and I never expect anything to amazing…..this ended up being a super nice surprise especially because these toppers are something I never would have tried!!!

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Cindy Perez

I didn’t jump on this one, however looking at the silhouette I’m confused as to how it doesn’t match up with what was sent. The picture actually shows four silhouettes that match the lipgloss a silhouette that matches the highlighter and the silhouette is glitter. The only thing that doesn’t match up is the little eyeshadow brush however there are 4 lipstick silhouettes and they sent five.

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Jenai

There is also a little pot of something – could have been a face mask or lip scrub or mineral powder, etc.

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Amy

I ordered this for my daughter. I received a call today telling me it was out of stock. I could pick between a berry or nude item and they would send me that instead. I picked nude and assume it’s the 3 piece pro kit. If anyone would want to trade for it let me know. You would think with so many unhappy people they could have traded them that and got me what I wanted. I will say the rep was very nice and apologetic.

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NikitaMarie

I’d have loved this box. I’m honestly sitting here, it’s 11 at night, kids are long asleep, and I’m watching the Myself Little Pony Movie. I’m a huge MLP fan!!

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Emily

Oh man, I would have been sooo disappointed if I’d gotten this. Really hope I can swap for Twilight Sparkle, though — I take librarian representation how I can get it!

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Jeanette

I just got my box in today and I love it! I love the different glosses and the colors are actually pretty amazing. I think when I first saw My Little Pony I did a second take thinking it was supposed to be for elementary school kids, but I love the pigment and color. I really like the highlighter. My last box had the same mascara you see come up a lot so I like the variety.

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Gabriela

I was one of the few people that actually liked this box and ordered AFTER seeing the spoilers. They shipped today. I hope I get all the lip toppers lol

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Ks

They should give people an option to mail these back for free. Not just get a refund but actually return the bags if they are that discusted.

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Redhed36

I offered to return it

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Bella01

That’s not cool What people did. If you dont like it, return it. Names are going to be flagged now

Natalie

Thanks for the honest review, Jessica! I wish there was more in this mystery bag, but Pinkie Pie looks pretty on you!

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Dianne

I’m glad I passed on this. I would be upset also at this grab bag for $20. Plus shipping.

How much lip gloss can you use really that’s alot of lip gloss.

I don’t know I would email them and demand a replacement bag and or refund now.

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Kara S

I know a lot of people are upset but I honestly feel that mystery bags are mystery and usually a way of getting rid of older stock and hardly ever do the pictures add up to the actual items. That’s how I feel and I am not to disappointed. I would have expected more of a variety and I can also appreciate having a full set of something at such a discount. I received mine and I love the applejack! One last thing and I am sorry to come off as judgey, but I think that when posting a review it’s best to come from a neutral perspective as to not influence the readers on anything more than the quality of the products. That is one of the reasons why I love this blog. I have received some really crappy mystery bags but Pur didn’t disappoint they have a great quality and I get items I wouldn’t buy on my own and have discovered some favs this way. Jessica the pinkie pie looks really cute on you!

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Jenai

I think it is important to mention concerns like the products not matching the marketing photo. Leaving that out wouldn’t be neutral, just sweeping a major concern under the rug.

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Karen

Are you serious? She is the only honest reviewer that is on this blog. Most of them give OVER THE TOP compliments about almost every single box and every single items in the box, when half of the time the box in questioning is definitely not that great for that month.

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Tara

I disagree. I appreciate the honesty. Some of the reviews read more like sponsored advertisements where they love everything and it’s annoying. Thank you for the honest review! I would have been pissed to receive this “mystery” bag of crap.

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Marina

Yes, I agree with you – it’s a real pain when everything sounds like sunshine and roses when there is a real problem with a box. Just be honest and upfront about the issues, which is why I almost want this box bc I know about the discrepancy it’s not glossed over(no pun intended)
I have seen some posts say a one liner about possible issues and even just that is good! I come here as I want to see the boxes reviewed, that includes any problems/issues/fixes – I want all of it. Would hate to of ordered it without knowing!

Snowhitetwin

I totally agree. If you are not up to the “mystery” part of a box then skip it!! I can’t believe how people complain about the dumbest of things especially knowing you are getting left over, older stock (it says it right on msa posts!) I’d take those lip toppers any day for $26.

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luminoussoul

snowwhitetwin I’ll sell you the 5 lip toppers for $20 since you like them – a real bargain. I’ll even cover shipping. 😉

sarah l

I am so jealous! I would love to have these!

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Amy

You can have mine!

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Alexandra Nicholas Dancy

Have you got rid of your mlp set? I fit a totally different bag if you want to trade!

Jenny

I’m interested if she isn’t!