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1. An Ipsy Glam Bag subscription which guarantees five deluxe makeup, skincare, and haircare samples (plus a cute lil' cosmetics bag — the whole thing is worth up to $70) from popular brands like Tarte, Ouai, First Aid Beauty, and Briogeo. That way, you can create influencer-inspired looks for way less.
When you sign up for a subscription, you'll start by taking Ipsy's Beauty Quiz. This way, they can get an idea of your skin tone, eye color, hair color, and how often you typically use certain products. If you neverrrrrrr wear eyeliner, for example, you can mark that so you don't get sent a bunch of products you'll never touch!
Get it from Ipsy for $14/month.
2. Or if you're looking to stock your makeup bag with ✨ full-size faves, ✨ a BoxyCharm subscription. Each month you'll get five items — three of your choice! — from equally well-known brands like Anastasia Beverly Hills, Glow Recipe, Charlotte Tilbury, and more.
Get it from BoxyCharm for $30/month.
3. A Cocotique self-care box curated specifically for people of color and those with textured or curly hair. The subscription service features products from emerging BIPOC- and woman-owned brands so you'll always find something new and exciting!
Cocotique is a Black- and woman-owned small biz from Dana Hill-Robinson. Her aim is to provide inclusive beauty and self-care products that help consumers save time and money.
Promising review: "I have tried several beauty boxes and have been an Ipsy subscriber for more than a year. I decided to try this box because, as a woman of color, I was intrigued but honestly a bit cautious. I had subscribed to another WOC beauty box in the past and received the same products over and over. My daughter and I love opening these boxes together once a month and sharing the goodies we find. I have now received my third box and have yet to be disappointed. In my first box, I discovered a new haircare line that works really well with my gray hair. In my second box, I discovered wonderful hygiene products, and this box came with a wonderful assortment of things that I shared with my husband (soap that was great for shaving), my son (conditioner for his locks), daughter (lip glosses), and much more. I can't wait for my next box. It is definitely worth the investment." —Rocki Howard
Get it from Amazon for $31.49.
4. A Vegancuts subscription box chock full of vegan goodies (up to $110+ in value) including unisex scrubs, sunscreens, serums, lip balms, etc.!
Vegancuts is a small biz!
Promising reviews: "Absolutely love these products. I've already ordered full size from vendors. Many are family owned and, of course, vegan! Worth it!" —Angelique Woods
"These products are amazing!!!!! You can't go wrong for the price and so far everything I've received I really enjoyed!!!!" —Vampira#23
Get it from Amazon for $25.95.
5. An as-seen-on-Shark Tank How to be a Redhead subscription which will send you redhead-friendly hair, makeup, skin, body, and lifestyle products every four months. No more using blonde or brown eyebrow products that just don't match!!!
H2BAR is a small biz from sisters Adrienne and Stephanie Vendetti. Every box features completely different products, so you won't get stuck with repeats.
Promising review: "I have been a subscriber since March 2020 and I have gotten three H2BAR boxes since — I think the June box is my fave so far! I’ve really been enjoying the diversity of the products I’ve been receiving so far and it’s been so fun to try the various items that I might not ordinarily try if I had to buy it from the store. Skincare and skin protection are so important for us redheads, so I appreciate the sunscreen and moisturizers they include in the boxes. I personally struggle with finding lip products I like, and that look good with my red hair that don’t make my teeth look yellow, so I’m hoping to see more of that in future boxes too." —Maribug971
Get it from Amazon for $68 (boxes are delivered quarterly and you can cancel at any time).
6. A FabFitFun membership if you're the type who loves getting a lil' gift in the mail each month but alsooooo you like having a say in what you get. With this subscription, you get six full-size products and you get to pick four of them (or all, if you're an annual member), so you know you'll get a brand or product you love and are truly excited to use.
The other great thing about FabFitFun is that they don't just have beauty items. You can also pick from fitness, wellness, and home products! And the brands are ones you likely already know and love or have really been wanting to try. Think: Our Place, Osea, Living Proof, Summer Fridays, Quay, and more.
Get it from FabFitFun for $54.99+ (available in Annual or Seasonal plans).
7. A Birchbox subscription which delivers five miniature products — perfect for frequent travelers or noncommittal cosmetics lovers — straight to your door every month.
PS: Birchbox intentionally partners with BIPOC-founded, -owned, and -run beauty brands so everyone can find options that fit their needs.
Get it from Birchbox for $17+/month (available in 1-, 3-, 6-, and 12-month plans).
8. A Neen subscription for sustainability-minded folks who don't want a bunch of products piling up around their home and ultimately ending up in a landfill. Each recyclable card comes with five makeup swatches and a step-by-step tutorial on how to use them. Once you find your fave product, you can convert your subscription fee to store credit and buy a full-size version from Neen's shop!
9. A 100% customized Prose hair and/or skincare routine that gets delivered on *your* schedule. The formulas are all tailored around your goals and they're made to order for ultimate efficacy.
This subscription works a little differently than others! Rather than monthly or quarterly boxes, you set when your subscription is delivered and it can be adjusted/canceled at any time. Similarly, since all products are custom and made to order, there's no set subscription cost. You simply set up which products you'd like to subscribe to and then you get 15% off of the regular price (or 20% if you also subscribe to skincare!)
Shop all Prose products here.
10. A PinkSeoul subscription for all of my K-beauty-loving babes. Each box comes with at least four full-sized products, an accessory and two masks and you can curate your picks by entering your skin type, tone, and area of focus.
PinkSeoul is a woman-founded small biz.
Promising reviews: "Love this box! Crafted for my skin type, full size products, and the box included every step needed: cleanser, toner, serum, masks, moisturizer, and SPF. I have tried a couple of skincare boxes and this one blows them all out of the water." —Misty V.
"I've tried several different boxes and this is by far the best one I've gotten. They packaged it beautifully, gave detailed instructions, and there was so much stuff! It got to me very quickly after placing my order. Excellent value for the price and I have loved everything I have tried. It is wonderful." —Jessica J.
Get it from PinkSeoul or Cratejoy for $39.95+ (available in three box types).
11. A quarterly Margot Elena subscription that delivers "boudoir luxuries" — to the tune of $200 in value — I think lovers of Bridgerton (and basically every period drama) would really appreciate. If you're like "hmmm, what could that mean?" well, some of their bestselling products include songbird-bedecked eau de parfums and a fragrant lavender, honey, and orchid bubble bath in a wine bottle finished off with a legit cork and white corsage. If that doesn't transport you to the powder room of a Regency-era estate, idk what will.
Promising review: "If I could give this 30 stars I would. Drop dead gorgeous. You will feel like the Queen when you receive your joyous and wondrous box. Thank you Margot Elena for this awe-inspiring collection of masterful creations. So, over the top in luxury and value. Bravo!!! Buying more now for friends — couldn't be more thrilled!!!" —LaRue
Get it from Margot Elena for $59.99. (Shop individual products — like the parfum and bubble bath — here).
12. A monthly Scentbird mailing so you can get in on bestselling fragrances (from brands like Prada, Cartier, and Versace) without having to commit to a $90+ full bottle you'll never get through.
Each month you'll receive an 8-milliliter bottle of perfume from one of the 450+ designer perfumes on their site. Each perfume should last 140 sprays.
Get it from Scentbird starting at $16.95/month.
13. A sensible Quip subscription for the dental hygiene obsessed who'd never dream of being without a stock of toothpaste, floss, mouthwash, and brush heads.
PS: You do have to pick up a starter set from Quip for $25+ if you don't already have one, but after that, refills are just $7+ every three months!
Check out one BuzzFeeder's full review of the Quip toothbrush as the best inexpensive option to learn more!
Get it from Quip for $7+/every three months.
14. And a Huppy naturally whitening toothpaste tablet subscription because last time you went to buy a tube of toothpaste at Target you stood in the aisle for far too long contemplating the difference between "3D white," "optic white," and "brilliance blast." With this, you don't even have to think about it! Toothpaste will just magically appear at your door.
Huppy is an Asian-owned small business on a mission to provide sustainable options for ~fresh breath~. Their tablets come in completely biodegradable or recyclable packaging, so you can feel just as good about helping reduce plastic consumption as your teeth feel after chewing one of these minty tablets.
Promising review: "Couldn’t imagine giving up the toothpaste I grew up with, despite everything else in my household being organic or at least all natural and mostly environmentally friendly. Gave Huppy a try and loved it. Used two tablets and brushed away. Just one more small step to do my part. Thank you, Huppy." —Andrew C.
Get them from Huppy starting at $6.09 (you can pick from four-month supplies for one, two, or four persons).
15. A TheraBox subscription for anyone who's not only interested in new skin and body care, but overall wellness essentials. Each box comes with eight full-size products and a therapist-approved "happiness boosting activity," which could be anything from a journal to a self-guided meditation practice.
16. A FaceTory sheet mask subscription so you can take your self-care routine to the next level with K-beauty sheet masks that can be hard to find in stores.
Promising review: "I love this subscription! I get four unique masks every month, and have enjoyed every one. My skin always looks and feels amazing after my weekly mask time!" —Andrea T.
Get a four-mask box from Amazon for $11.90/month (also available in boxes of seven).
17. And a clutch Billie razor subscription so you never run out of replacements — especially in key moments like, "Oh dang, I have a wedding to go to tomorrow and I haven't shaved in six months."
Get the starter kit from Billie for $10 (includes the razor handle, two refill blades, and magic holder) and sign up for refills (every month, every two months, or every three months) for $10.
Former BuzzFeeder Kayla Suazo has this razor and loves it! Check out her full review to learn more.
Reviews in this post have been edited for length and/or clarity.