The 15 Best Subscription Makeup and Beauty Boxes for Women

One of the original subscription beauty boxes, Birchbox focuses on luxury haircare, skincare, and makeup from brands like Jane Iredale, Oribe, Amika, and more. When you subscribe, you’ll be asked to fill out a quick beauty questionnaire and provide info like what your skin type is, what type of makeup you love, and more. From there, you’ll receive a box of samples each month that are curated for your needs.

If nontoxic, cruelty-free products are a priority, this is the box for you. Each month, you’ll receive samples of products from vegan brands like Osea (an Oprah fave!), Lily Lolo, and Axiology. Be sure to take time to rate the products after trying them. If you do, you’ll rack up points that can be used to purchase full-size items.

FabFitFun sends quarterly boxes for just under $50 per box—but they’re packed with six to eight full-size products worth up to $300. But you won’t just receive beauty goodies—you’ll also receive lifestyle items (think cozy socks or even cute wineglasses!). If you join on a quarterly basis, you can preselect one of the products included. Sign up for an annual membership and you can customize even more of the items you get.

If you’re skincare obsessed, look no further! Every month, this subscription will send you six or more deluxe samples of beloved skincare products from brands like Babor, Vichy, Dr. Brandt, and more. Plus, you’ll get exclusive access to discounts so you can purchase full-size versions of the stuff you fall in love with.

Each month, for $18, you’ll be excited to open a themed box filled with five full-size hair, makeup, and skincare products from brands like Korres, Elemis, and First Aid Beauty. But the perks don’t end there. You’ll also score access to exclusive sales and additional limited-edition boxes curated by cool beauty personalities.

Look good and support other women in the process. This box features all indie and female-founded brands and is owned by Bili Balogun, who is a woman of color. The bi-monthly subscription includes five full-size products. From hand sanitizer to bold and bright eyeshadow palettes, each box will cover all your beauty needs.

A good manicure never goes out of style. Created by beloved nail brand ORLY, this membership offers four seasonal boxes for $36 each. Each shipment contains six of-the-moment polish shades, plus a bonus nail care item (like cuticle oil or a base coat). Considering that ORLY polishes retail for about $10 per bottle, the savings cannot be overstated.

Receive three plant-based skincare products to pamper your complexion with on a bi-monthly basis. A recent box included Votary’s Radiance Reveal Mask, Arcana’s Glasswing Ceramide Serum, and Arcana’s Nine Herbs Charm—which have a combined retail value of $205.

Created with women of color in mind, you’ll receive between five and eight full-size or deluxe sample-size beauty and self-care products each month if you sign up for this beauty box. The focus is primarily on female and BIPOC-founded brands—like Carol’s Daughter and Urban Hydration. Buy a single box for just over $30 or sign up for multi-month packages starting at $88.

Calling all lipstick lovers! For $15 a month, you can get four to five full-size lip products personalized to your skin tone. They come packaged in a cute, reusable makeup bag and have a retail value of over $50. This is perfect for the person who loves to try new lip shades but doesn’t want to be shelling out for multiple new full-priced products a month. Brands that are often highlighted include Mirabella, Cargo Cosmetics, and Naked Cosmetics.

Calling all face mask lovers! Korean beauty is known for having a plethora of sheet mask options and this box gives you access to them! In each quarterly box, you’ll get five to six sheet masks, along with an additional five to six skincare products—like pimple patches, toners, and such—for a retail value of $160.