45 best subscription boxes for the gift that keeps on giving

Subscription boxes reign supreme in the world of gift ideas as the ultimate gift that keeps on giving – whether you’re treating yourself (guilty) or a loved one. Containing a curated selection of miniature and full-size new products each box, themed boxes get delivered directly to your door each month, acting as the dreamiest, reliable pick-me-up.

An edit certainly not reserved for skincare and haircare goodies alone, this curation of the best subscription boxes contains everything from curry-making kits to new books, flowers, self-care treats, eco-friendly deodorant, cocktails and gin. There are subscription boxes for new mums, for men, for teenage girls and everyone in between. Every recipient covered.

Among GLAMOUR readers, the most popular subscription box right now is the Bloom & Wild flower subscription, with Glossybox and Function of Beauty in second and third places respectively. Fresh blooms, skincare and great hair. You lot are easy to please.

As for which subscription boxes are the best value for money? That depends on your interests and what you usually spend your money on. If you can’t go a month without stocking up on 7428282 new beauty products, then a Glossybox subscription will be worth it. Their subscriptions start from just £11 a month, and for that, you get to try six new skincare, makeup and hair treats from genuinely brilliant brands. That’s a huge saving.

In short: most of these subscription boxes include products that are far more expensive than the total price of the box, so if you’d be spending money on something similar anyway, it’s a great way to expose yourself to new tea/wine/recipes/gadgets/chocolate.

Best subscription boxes at a glance

1. Best subscription box for women overall: LookFantastic, from £13 per month
2. Best coffee subscription boxes: Pact Coffee, from £13.50 per box
3. Best beauty subscription boxes: Glossybox, from £11.75 per month
4. Best book subscription boxes: Rare Birds Book Club, from £42 for three months
5. Best meal delivery subscription: Mindful Chef, from £4.50 per portion
6. Best food subscription boxes: Abel & Cole, from £13.40 per box
7. Best clothing subscription boxes: Stitchfix, from a £10 styling charge
8. Best flower subscription boxes: Bloom & Wild, from £20 per delivery
9. Best bath subscription boxes: Organic Wellbeing Spa Subscription, £45 per box
10. Best snack subscription boxes: Graze Subscription Box, from £4.49 per box

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