New products flood the beauty market every day. Not only is it hard to keep up, but it becomes expensive. Save yourself from multiple trips to Sephora or Ulta and consider beauty box subscriptions. With a subscription box, you get an assortment of beauty, skin, or hair products monthly. Try out different products and see which ones you like and don’t like. Here are four well-known beauty subscription box brands (All prices in USD):
1. BirchBox
This brand was the first beauty subscription box. Start by answering a few questions and then handpick 2-5 products to use. The product categories are makeup, beauty, skincare, and wellness. The company will select another product as a fun surprise. There are two membership plans. The first is a $15 monthly membership, where customers get 2-6 products every month. Choose whether you want full-size, travel-size, or sample versions of products. The other plan is a pre-paid annual membership for $156. You can find the subscription boxes on its website or at brick-and-mortar locations in major cities like New York and Paris. The company also partnered with Walgreens, making its products widely available nationwide.
2. Boxycharm
Customers get five full-size beauty products each month. You can choose one product in each box from higher-end brands like Nars or Tatcha. There are three plans—base offers five full-size products monthly for $27.99 monthly. The Premium plan gives six products for $39.99 and two products of the customer’s choice. The Luxe Plan means eight full-size beauty, skin, or lifestyle products with two customers’ choice products for $59.99. There is a waitlist for premium boxes, so plan ahead. To access subscription boxes and products, visit the company’s website and online store.
3. Ipsy Glam Bag Plus
The Glam Bag Plus plan is a step up from the brand’s regular plan. With the Plus Plan, you get five full-size products for $28, with three of the products as the customer’s choice. The box’s products have a retail value of at least $120. At additional costs, you can choose up to 10 add-on items. Brands include TONYMOLY and Murad. The bag is in a reusable pouch you can use in multiple ways, from makeup storage to an in-flight pouch. The Glam Bag Plus is currently only available on the company’s website.
4. GlossBox
The base plan offers five beauty samples, with two full-size items, for $21 a month. Another is a 12-month plan for $18 a month, and there are also up-front payment plans. While the brand distributes high-end beauty products, it’s known for its skincare products. One box may contain eye gels, serum, and a scalp detox. The subscriptions also include more beauty tools like brushes and sponges than the other brands on this list. The boxes have beautiful designs with different themes each month. For example, one January edition had a “Sleep and Refresh theme” for the new year. The subscription box is only available online, although the store has had pop-up shops before.
These subscription brands help you save money and let you sample the best of what the beauty industry has to offer. Products you would not usually use, or brands out of your price range are now at your fingertips. Choose a beauty box subscription and get ready for delightful surprises every month.
