What's in POPSUGAR Play/Ground Gift Bag and Products 2023
Inside the POPSUGAR Play/Ground VIP Gift Bag — Valued at Over $600
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The POPSUGAR Play/Ground took place on Friday, June 2, at The Row in downtown LA. The event was born to help guests recharge their minds, bodies, and souls with a ton of special activations. Attendees enjoyed spa and wellness treatments like IV Therapy Drip courtesy of Drip Hydration, mood-boosting workouts from celebrity trainers like The Sculpt Society's Megan Roup, and even an intimate live performance from Chlöe. But let's not forget about the cherry on top of the day: the coveted VIP gift bag. The tote was full of our favorite style and wellness essentials, curated to ensure guests' self-care journey continued long after the sun set on Play/Ground.
Those who purchased The Luxe Pass went home with hundreds of dollars worth of editor-loved products, from fancy water bottles and candles to fragrances and skin-care products. Curious to know what specific surprises were in this year's POPSUGAR Play/Ground gift bag? Keep scrolling for a peek inside.
A Luxurious Candle
Homecourt Steeped Rose Candle ($65)
Courteney Cox is one of the masterminds behind this luxurious home-care and cleaning brand, which makes sprucing up your home feel like so much less of a chore. This candle is just one of our obsessions, and it features eco-friendly and sustainably sourced notes of rosewater, geranium oil, ylang-ylang, and vanilla. Learn more about the line by reading our Homecourt brand review.
Natural Deodorant
Salt & Stone Natural Deodorant Mini Trio ($33)
This aesthetically pleasing natural deodorant contains hydrating hyaluronic acid, seaweed extract to moisturize your skin, and probiotics to help neutralize odor. It's free of aluminum, alcohol, parabens, and dyes. It retails for $33 for a trio.
A Vacuum-Insulated Water Bottle
LARQ Bottle Twist Top ($35)
This water bottle is double-wall vacuum insulated to ensure your beverage stays refreshingly cold for up to 24 hours and piping hot for 12 hours. On top of its impressive functionality, the two-toned design adds a covetable and undeniably chic touch.
Hydrating Serum Capsules
Beauty Pie Superactive Ceramide Capsules Essential Ceramides + ($65)
If your skin craves moisture, it will readily absorb this serum enriched with hydrating hyaluronic acid and ceramides. Each capsule is perfectly dosed for nightly application and portable, making them an excellent choice for travel.
A Condom Holder
Jems For All Soft AF Square Case ($15)
Make carrying condoms a delightful experience with this silicone carrying case specially designed to hold a convenient three-pack of Jems condoms. No more fumbling around in your bag to find them; this case ensures they're always within easy reach.
Nourishing Body Oil
Esker Restorative Oil ($40)
This oil is a godsend for dry skin. The star ingredient is wild carrot seed oil, which is rich in vitamins and antioxidants that protect and nourish the skin. The brand's Clarifying Oil ($40) is yet another gift-bag product, and it uses cypress oil to hydrate and calm inflamed skin.
A Sound-Machine/Night-Light Hybrid
Nanit Sound + Light ($80, originally $100)
Transform your nighttime routine with this sound-machine/night-light hybrid. Designed to help you fall asleep and enjoy longer, uninterrupted slumber, it boasts an impressive array of features you and your family will love.
Blurring Eye Cream
Dr. Naomi Catfish Blurring Eye Cream ($51, originally 64)
Shoppers love the instant results and easy application of this eye cream, which uses hyaluronic acid to temporarily give your undereyes a surge of moisture and firming peptides to reduce the appearances of wrinkles over time.
Pheromone Oil
Riddle Original Roll-On Fragrance ($58)
Experience the captivating power of this extraordinary pheromone oil, formulated to synergize with your body's unique chemistry. Acting as an enhancer to your natural scent, it unveils subtle hints of amber and musk, creating an alluring fragrance that has garnered rave reviews for its ability to attract compliments.
Body Lotion
Lush Charity Pot ($10)
Lush prides itself on its preservative-free formulations. One of our favorites is this body lotion created to hydrate your skin and give back. One hundred percent of profits made from it (minus the taxes) go to small grassroots organizations working in the areas of human rights, animal protection and environmental justice.
A Scalp Scrub
Bumble and Bumble Seaweed Whipped Scalp Scrub ($43)
Transform your hair-care routine into a spa experience without draining your wallet. This scalp scrub gently exfoliates, eliminating dead skin cells and product buildup and thus leaving your scalp clean and refreshed.
Makeup-Melting Cleanser
Relevant Melt It Off Balm Cleanser ($28)
Removing your makeup at the end of the day should be a breeze, and this balm cleanser ensures that. It contains green coffee seed oil that simultaneously nourishes skin while dissolving makeup in seconds.
A Clarifying Face Mask
Argentum Le Masque Infini Balancing Silver Clay Mask ($159)
This luxurious face mask was crafted to purify your pores by ridding them of bacteria and impurities. Harnessing the power of activated charcoal, it provides a deep cleansing experience suitable for all skin types, including breakout prone, dry, sensitive, and more.
An Eye Cream
Fig.1 Pro-Retinol Eye Cream ($36)
This eye cream is powered by pro-retinol (aka retinyl palmitate), a gentle yet effective alternative to retinol that gradually improves the appearance of wrinkles and skin tone, providing long-term benefits. Teamed with the fact that the brand's products are housed in airless, refillable packaging, this eye cream is a win-win for your skin and the environment.
Crew Socks
Stance Curren Crew Socks ($12)
These socks are the brand's unique take on a fair isle print, perfect for lounging around the house or wearing under boots when temperatures drop. They're crafted from a breathable cotton blend and land at the mid-point of your lower leg.
A Bestselling Vibrator
Dame Com External Wand Vibrator ($89)
This vibrator ticks all the boxes: it operates silently, boasts a waterproof design crafted from medical-grade silicone, and offers an array of features. With five intensity levels and five pattern modes, it caters to your every desire. Plus, its travel lock ensures it won't unexpectedly turn on in baggage claim.
