A makeup subscription box is the gift that keeps on giving, whether it’s for yourself or a lucky friend. An excellent, inexpensive way to test new brands or products without making a huge commitment, these beauty box programs offer curated selections of the latest and greatest, often personalized based on your likes. Among these 18 options, you’re sure to find one (or more!) subscription that offers exactly what you’re looking for. Read on for the boxes worth subscribing to, and thank yourself when the goodies arrive on your doorstep.
The Detox Box
Green beauty emporium The Detox Market’s box gives you a selection of products from one brand every month (recent boxes have featured Henné Organics, Pai Skincare, and other clean favorites). Plus, the longer you commit—up to six months—the less each delivery costs.
The Detox Box, $39.95-$55/month, thedetoxmarket.com.
Kinder Beauty Box
If you are trying to clean up your beauty routine but haven’t found products you love, Kinder Beauty might be a good place to start. Co-founded by Harry Potter actress Evanna Lynch, the brand sends over $85 worth of vegan, cruelty-free, and clean products each month.
Kinder Beauty box, $23/month, kinderbeauty.com.
TreasureTress
TreasureTress founder Jamelia Donaldson knows that Black hair is not a monolith. By customizing deliveries to your hair type and other preferences, this (often sold out) subscription box is taking out the guesswork, and helping women worldwide find their new favorite products.
TreasureTress, $30-$60, treasuretress.co.uk.
Curateur
Formerly known as Box of Style, Curateur is an edit of fashion and beauty items delivered quarterly—hand-picked by Rachel Zoe herself. The box isn’t inexpensive, but the beauty products—from the likes of Bobbi Brown and Eve Lom—are luxe and full-sized, while each box’s value tops $850.
Curateur, $99.99/quarterly, curateur.com.
Glory Essentials Box
This skincare box gets an A+ for customization: Choose from cleanser, exfoliant, and moisturizer—or add on SPF, serum, and other products for an additional cost. You can also purchase just once, or subscribe for three-month deliveries.
Glory Essentials Box, starting at $79/box, gloryskincare.com
The Clean Beauty Box
It’s all in the name: the Clean Beauty Box sends you a package of clean products, every other month. The twist? All are full-sized—so you can get the most out of your Indie Lee toner, Ursa Major deodorant, or other new must-have.
The Clean Beauty Box, $41.95/every other month, cleanbeautybox.com.
Scentbird
Think of it as Rent the Runway, but for fragrances. Each month, select from over 500 designer scents, then receive a month’s supply of your choice—all for a fraction of the cost of the full-size bottle.
Scentbird, $14.95/month, scentbird.com