15 best beauty subscription boxes to sign up to (or gift) this month

Beauty subscription boxes are a great way to treat any beauty enthusiast (be it a friend or yourself) with a handpicked bundle of new beauty discoveries delivered to your mailbox every month or so. Think beauty-themed Christmas but all year round! 

Not only will you be up-to-date with new launches and trending products in the world of beauty, but you’ll often have the option to personalise your box to fit your preferences and style. Apart from full-sized products, the best beauty subscription boxes will also allow you to try travel size skincare, makeup and hair goodies – perfect to throw in your bag while packing away for a summer holiday! 

You’ll also get a good mixture of both high-street and high-end brands, so this will motivate you to discover new products and get out of your comfort zone. We get it, sticking to your trusty favourites is also great, but what about the thrill of trying out new brands and finding your new go-tos? 

Here’s everything you need to know before subscribing. 

How do beauty subscription boxes work?

Most of the time, you’ll get to choose the subscription type that most tickles your fancy (six month or year-long, for example), before deciding on whether you want to pay in one lump sum or on a monthly basis. The good news is that if you’re unsure, you can always opt for a one-off beauty subscription box, before committing to something more regular.

Depending on the beauty subscription box of your choice, the next step will be to personalise the contents. Take Skin + Me, for example. They deliver a personalised monthly dose of targeted prescription skincare for problematic skin that has been put together by their trusty team of expert dermatologists. Pretty awesome, right?

Now to the final and the simplest step: all you have to do is just sit back and wait for your first box to arrive, packed full of eye creams, leave-in conditioners, sheet masks, cleansers and more. Consider your self-care routine sorted.  

PSA: it’s also worth considering the limited-edition boxes, too, including LookFantastic’s current collaboration with Bobbi Brown. Keep in mind that tend to sell-out pretty quickly as they contain huge savings on premium brands. The Bobbi Brown one is worth over £100, but can be yours for just £50. 

LookFantastic X Bobbi Brown Smokey Eye Edit Beauty Box

The world of beauty subscription boxes is an ever-changing one; it’s no longer dominated by Glossybox and Birchbox (though they’re still firm faves in the GLAMOUR office). And now you have the option to subscribe to those that cater to different niches and interests, from cruelty-free and vegan beauty, or particular skin types. 

Feeling inspired to upgrade your beauty routine? Save up to 70% when you shop with these FeelUnique discount codes. OR enjoy up to 80% off with these BeautyPie discount codes.

Here are the best beauty subscription boxes at a glance: 

Not after beauty specifically? We’ve rounded up more of the best subscription boxes for every else over here, including new books, coffee, scented candles and gadgets. 

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