Everyone loves getting surprises delivered to their doorstep, and beauty subscription boxes are like little birthday gifts that show up once a month. The cute and curated little boxes are perfect for beauty lovers, because they allow you to sample a ton of products – keeping you in the know when it comes to new and must-have items. Find a product you love? Purchase the full size version online. Whether gifting, or receiving for yourself, there are some things to keep in mind. Basically, it all comes down to the fine print. Some services include the shipping price in your monthly fee, while others do not. Some simply add on a service fee. An lastly, pay close attention to auto-renew. Some will end when your chosen time is up, but others will auto-renew unless you opt out. Check out some of our favorite beauty boxes below.
1. Birchbox – Buy It Here
Receive 5 beauty samples in a cute little box once a month. By filling out a beauty profile online, Birchbox will get to know you a little better, sending samples that are tailored to your beauty needs. 3 months is $30, 6 months is $60 and 12 months is $110. (In addition to a service fee). Like what you received? Order full size products on Birchbox and accumulate points.
2. Sephora Play – Buy It Here
For $10 a month – billed monthly – You’ll receive 5 deluxe beauty samples, along with a fragrance bonus, all stashed in a fun little bag. Fill out an online profile, and Sephora will send what’s best for you.
3. Scentbird – Buy It Here
For $14.95 a month, receive a 30 day supply of any designer fragrance. (Choose from over 450 scents!)
4. Julep Beauty Box – Buy It Here
Choose the number of boxes you would like to send (or receive for yourself!). 2 boxes are $40, 4 boxes are $80 and 6 boxes are $120. Julep lets you choose full-size beauty and nail polish products, from brand-new collections every month.
5. FabFitFun – Buy It Here
You’ll receive full-size beauty and fashion items, delivered 4 times a year – paying $50, 4 times a year.
6. BPure Box – Buy It Here
For $10 a month, you’ll receive a mini box, containing 3 all natural + cruelty free bath and beauty products. The box includes 1 full size handmade soap bar, and 2 medium or sample size surprise products. A bonus? Part of the soap packaging can be used as a hair tie.
7. BeautyFix – Buy It Here
Available as a one-time purchase of $34.95 or a monthly purchase of $24.95. Each box includes 6+ a curated professional makeup, skin and hair care products.