PR haul November 2025: first impressions
This November PR haul is my first stack of real press packages — boxes from brands I love that I unboxed on camera. In this post I recap the brands and standout products, share what I learned about handling PR, and offer practical tips for creators receiving gifted items. Note: some items were gifted and links mentioned in the video may be affiliate links.
What is PR and why it matters
PR means brands sending products to creators and media to generate buzz, reviews, or social content. Getting PR is a chance to test products, build brand relationships, and create honest content for your audience. You’re not obligated to love or promote everything you receive.
Quick rules I follow
- Be transparent: always disclose gifted items and affiliate links.
- Be selective: only feature products that fit your niche and audience.
- Be professional: respond to brand contacts and meet agreed timelines.
Highlights from the haul
Below are the main brands that sent packages and the items I’m most excited to test. I’ll share follow-up reviews after a few uses.
Olive & June
- Builder Gel — for strengthening at-home manicures.
- Melody Susie Nail Sander — nail prep tool.
- Salon Speed Soak Off — faster removal for gel nails.
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Truvani
- Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough — a portable snack option.
- Sugar Cookie — nostalgic flavor with cleaner ingredients.
Love Ur Curls
- Elixir Oil — styling and moisture boost for textured hair.
- Split End Mender — targeted hair repair product.
Blake Brown Beauty
- Glam Mousse, Classic Hairspray, Dry Shampoo — styling staples.
- Rich Reset Pre-Shampoo Mask, Nourishing & Strengthening shampoos and masks — for deeper care.
- All in Wonder Leave-In Potion and Hair & Body Refresh Spray — versatile items for quick refreshes.
L’Oreal Paris
- Extensionist Curling & Lengthening Mascara — ready to test on different lash types.
- Revitalift Triple Power Deep-Acting Moisturizer and 3% Peptides Serum — skincare focused on visible results.
Decor Steals
- 11’ Wide Merry Christmas Yard Stakes — large seasonal display. Listed price at time of release: $99.99 (+$5 shipping).
My confession & what I learned
Receiving a box of PR is exciting but can be overwhelming. I had to pause, sort packages, and plan content instead of rushing every unboxing. Lesson: give yourself structure and realistic timelines.
Practical tips for handling PR
- Set boundaries: accept items that align with your content and values.
- Track intake: keep a PR spreadsheet with brand contact, sent date, deliverables, and follow-ups.
- Disclose clearly: mark gifted products and any affiliate links for transparency.
- Repurpose content: turn one unboxing into multiple assets like short clips, a full review, and blog posts.
- Give honest feedback: brands value candid, constructive reviews over unearned praise.
Key takeaways & next steps
This PR haul November 2025 was a milestone and a reminder that the real value is in the stories you build around products and the relationships you nurture. I’ll test many items and share honest reviews in upcoming posts and videos.
Action step: creators — create a PR intake spreadsheet today with columns for brand, product, contact, deliverables, and follow-up date. View the video timestamps to jump to specific brand sections and leave a comment telling me which product you want reviewed first.
Timestamp highlights were included in the original video for each brand so you can skip to what matters most. Prices and details mentioned were accurate at time of the video release and may change.
