11 best beauty boxes 2024, tested & reviewed

• Price: starting from £11.50 per month.
• Contains: makeup, skincare and haircare.
• Regularity: monthly with an option for a flexible, rolling subscription plan.
• Pros: Two full sized options in every box, sustainable as you can re-use the boxes.
• Cons: Can't choose the products.

Why we love it: Glossybox is the OG of monthly beauty boxes, allowing you to get your hands on five new products every month from the world's best makeup, skincare and haircare brands. This month, celebrate 13 years of Glossybox with their August beauty box.

• Spectrum Collections AO4 Rose Quartz Finishing Face Brush - worth £7.99
• Color WOW Pop n' Lock Glossing Serum ​- worth £9
• Tangle Teezer The Original Mini Detangling Brush - worth £10.50
• Pixi Glow Tonic ​- worth £5
• Rodial Dragon's Blood Eye Masks​ - worth £9
• Ciate Go To Illuminating Blusher​ - worth £22
• Frank Body Lip Balm ​- worth £10
• Steve Laurant Celebration Eyeshadow Pallete​ - worth £27
• Emma Hardie Moringa Cleansing Balm ​- worth £18
• GLOSSYBOX Muslin Cloth ​- worth £4
• Grace & Stella Rose Spray ​- worth £10
• Matrix Brass Off Shampoo ​- worth £3.76
• Matrix Brass Off Conditioner​ - worth £2.51

"I was super impressed at the cost, first and foremost. At £11.50 per month, it won't break the bank. You receive five products per box, two of which are full-sized, and there's a nice mix of brands – from well-known brands to those which are smaller, ethical or more sustainable. Some of the contents are really good. I remember getting a 10ml bottle of Nails Inc's cult Gel Rehab Strengthening Nail Treatment which on its own costs £11, and a Rituals Sakura Handwash more recently, too. Both of which are nearly the entire price of the box.

"Also, the boxes are super cute. I've kept all of mine and up-cycled them to be cute storage boxes in my London flat. I also love that the brand drops limited-edition boxes from time to time, too. Case in point: their Huda Beauty, MAC and Fenty Beauty collaborations sold out within minutes. If you're a member, you can get discounted prices.”

• Tested by: Sophie Cockett.

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• Price: from £4.95 each time.
• Contains: shaving kit supplies.
• Regularity: monthly and you can cancel at any time.
• Pros: Delivered direct to your door. Great value.
• Cons: Only contains shaving supplies.

Why we love it: Of course, body hair is totally normal and beautiful – but if you do like to get rid of it, you already know that hair removal doesn't come cheap. Enter: FFS (Fuss Free Shaving), a brand who is putting comfort and convenience above everything else. Forget hacking at your shins with blunt razors: this subscription promises an ultra smooth shave every time.

To start, you're sent a metal women's razor (which you can engrave, should you fancy, for an extra £6) alongside a pack of blades, a Lubricating Vitamin E Strip, a travel set and a shower holder. You can also add on extras such as Shave Cream, Pre-Shave Scrub or Post Shave Balm (each £6). Then, every month after that, you're sent a set of blade refills to replace on your razor.

• Price: from £7.58 per month.
• Contains: perfume.
• Regularity: monthly.
• Pros: It's really fun to choose the fragrances yourself. Comes in a signature keepsake box.
• Cons: The bottles look a little bit cheap.

Why we love it: "Designer perfume delivered to your door on a monthly basis? We're listening. With Scent Box, you get to pick from over 850 designer fragrances from brands like Gucci, Giorgio Armani, Prada and Burberry, and you'll get a 30-day supply of miniature bottles.

“If you're someone who likes to shake up your perfume collection on a regular basis, then this subscription service is perfect for you. A must for perfume enthusiasts.”

• Price: from under £15.
• Contains: natural deodorant re-fills.
• Regularity: get deliveries every 2, 3 or 4 months.
• Pros: Sustainable. Great scents.
• Cons: It can take a little while for your body to get used to natural deodorants (and you might not notice them working for a while).

Why we love it: "With the aim of reducing plastic waste, Wild is a sustainable and natural deodorant subscription service. Subscribing means you won't go through a single-use plastic deodorant bottle once every few months. Plus, every subscription comes with a new case as well as three new refills in a variety of scents (you choose when you place your orders) and colours.

“The cruelty-free formulation itself is made without aluminium, parabens or artificial fragrances, so it's super kind to your skin on top of everything else. Overall, it's a big win for the natural beauty movement. I was obsessed with the lavender scent.”

• Tested by: Sophie Cockett.

• Price: £39.99.
• Contains: makeup, skincare, haircare and fragrances.
• Regularity: monthly.
• Pros: Great value.
• Cons: You can't choose what's included.

Why we love it: Now, if you're in the mood to splurge and invest in what is probably the most luxe beauty subscription box out there, we strongly suggest considering Cohorted. Every month, Cohorted offers a set of premium products from notable brands such as Illamasqua, Lancome, Clarins and more for just £39.99. And considering that each box is worth over £100, this is one of the best chances to save a small fortune on some of the best eyeshadow palettes, lip glosses, exfoliators, shampoos, conditioners and hair elixirs around. Sign. Us. Up.

• Price: from £21.99 per month.
• Contains: beauty supplements (hyaluronic acid, hair, skin & nails gummies, coconut & collagen).
• Regularity: choose between 1, 3 and 6-month-long subscription plans.
• Pros: Makes remembering to take your supplements really easy.
• Cons: Not every supplement will be needed by everyone.

Why we love it: Looking for a subscription plan that will take care of your supplement shelf on a regular basis? Say no more. MyVitamins (AKA one of the best supplement brands) offer a Beauty Subscription Box, which contains a selection of the brand's best-selling beauty supplements, including Hyaluronic Acid, Hair, Skin & Nails Gummies, as well as Coconut & Collagen – all formulated to take your hair, skin and nail game to a whole new level. Your top-ups will be delivered straight to your door, so there's no need to re-purchase anything manually.

• Price: one-time purchase: £13.95 – 3 months: £13.50/month – 6 months: £12.75/month – 12 months: £11.95/month.
• Contains: skincare, makeup, haircare, perfume and bodycare.
• Regularity: you can buy them as a one-off purchase or sign up to 3-month, 6-month and 12-month plans.
• Pros: Great brands included.
• Cons, NOTE: Sephora has temporarily suspended new sign-ups for its beauty box, however, existing customers can still take advantage of the brand's subscription plan. Watch this space as we will make sure to update you once it becomes available for all new customers. The below information is based on what the brand offered earlier last year.

Why we love it: This beauty subscription box is the ultimate 'to me, from me' gift, as it puts you in total control. How exactly? Well, you simply get to pick five luxury samples you want to try and pick the subscription length that best suits you. And if you're feeling indecisive, then Sephora will do the hard work for you and select products they think you'll love. All from trending, viral beauty brands – of course. The best part? Everything you pick is proper sample size (i.e. no sachets in sight). A win-win.

• Tested by: Sophie Cockett.

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