The 15 Best Beauty Subscription Boxes to Keep Your Favorites on Auto-Refill

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Whether you’re an eyeshadow enthusiast or skincare connoisseur, receiving one of the best beauty subscription boxes provide the perfect opportunity to discover new products while stocking up on travel- and full-size versions of favorites already in your rotation.

As those who regularly frequent the aisles at their local Sephora and Ulta stores well know, there are many perks to testing a brand or specific product before officially committing to it. And even better, these ongoing shipments are conveniently delivered straight to your doorstep.

Most beauty subscriptions provide a range of buzzy and holy-grail offerings depending on your routine needs. Some boxes are category-specific, like hair care brand Prose’s customizable Salon Box, or K-Beauty brand Facetory's monthly or quarterly skincare subscription. Plus, there are plenty of options available featuring a curated mix of head-to-toe goods from top-tier brands.

No matter your preferred frequency or product preference, we consider the following among the best beauty subscription boxes worth signing up for.

The Salon Subscription

One of the standout aspects of Certified B-Corp Prose's subscription box is that each of its hair care offerings (and their ingredients) are tailored to your needs. Similar to other boxes on our list, shoppers start the process with a short quiz to narrow down the particulars of each of their formulas—which include shampoo, conditioner, hair masks, and more—then, your products arrive regularly at your discretion. Plus, you'll receive 15 percent off on your order just for subscribing.

Delivery frequency: customizable

Cost: Free to subscribe—customers also are gifted one free product for every 10 ordered.

BeautyFix Subscription

Dermstore's BeautyFix subscription features a monthly combination of some of the top skincare, haircare, and makeup brands the retailer carries—and it's good. Each box contains both full- and travel-sized products from coveted brands like Sol de Janiero, Briogeo, and Wander Beauty.

Delivery frequency: monthly

Cost: $25 per month

Subscription Box

Ipsy is one of the OGs in the world of beauty subscription boxes, and the parent brand to another favorite on our list: Boxycharm. Ipsy's Glam Bag sends five deluxe-size product each month, based on a beauty quiz taken when you first subscribe. Your subscription also nicely includes a new storage pouch to re-use each month, all for a flat fee of $13.

Delivery frequency: monthly

Price: $13 per month

The Detox Box

Just like all of the skincare, makeup, and body care offerings at The Detox Market, the retailer's subscription contains clean beauty favorites worthy of any rotation. Past boxes have included picks from True Botanicals, Moon Juice, Ursa Major, Rituel de Fille, and others.

Delivery frequency: monthly, every three months, or every six months

Price: $58.95 for a month, $137.85 for three months, or $239.70 for six months

Subscription Box

Beloved K-Beauty brand Facetory is known for their vibrant, cheekily-named sheet masks that are soaked with skin-loving ingredients. The brand offers two subscription tiers: a monthly option, which includes seven masks and two bonus items, or a quarterly plan, that contains seven masks, and four full-size skincare products.

Delivery frequency: monthly or quarterly

Cost: $20 per month or $50 every three months

Month-to-Month Subscription

Neen offers a unique take on the beauty box subscription model. Instead of getting makeup that doesn't match your color style or skin tone, Neen sends five cards with makeup swatches for you to try. Once you pick which items are most suitable, the subscription cost is transferred into store credit for you to cash in for a full-size product.

Delivery frequency: monthly, every five months, every 10 months

Cost: $12 per month, $55 for five months, or $100 for 10 months

Blush Box Subscription

Fans of BeautyBio's lineup of effective skincare and high-performance tools will love this box of bestsellers from the brand. The only "catch" is that you won't know which BeautyBio favorites you'll get in each delivery, but they're always valued at $150 or more. The surprise selections arrive every three months.

Delivery frequency: quarterly

Cost: $75 every three months

Subscription Box

Not only does KND by Kinder Beauty offer a mix of both beauty and wellness products within its subscription—including supplements, face serums, and fragrances—but its quarterly delivery frequency gives you a little breathing room for product empties before the next box arrives. Since the brand prioritizes clean and vegan staples, it's also a great choice for anyone looking to streamline their routines.

Delivery frequency: quarterly

Cost: $65 every four months

Subscription Box

Scentbird is ideal for perfume lovers in search of a new favorite scent. The brand's catalog of fragrances include a number of holy-grail favorites, like Prada's Candy and Marc Jacobs' Daisy, and arrive in a branded atomizer case that holds roughly 120 sprays. Subscribers choose which eight-milliliter sample they want to try with each delivery, which makes rotating your seasonal fragrances, easy.

Delivery frequency: monthly

Cost: $17 per month

Subscription Box

Boxycharm's beauty subscription comes stacked with five full-sized products each month from beloved brands, like Glow Recipe, Tarte, and Too Faced. Customers can nicely choose three of the five products that arrive in their box each month. The brand even has a storefront where shoppers can purchase other must-have favorites for up to 80 percent off their typical retail prices.

Delivery frequency: monthly

Price: $28/month

Bi-Monthly Subscription

Inside Tribe's bi-monthly beauty box, you'll discover top products from primarily indie and female-owned makeup brands. It's an ideal mix for makeup lovers looking to discover brands that otherwise may not make it to their FYP. Plus, since each item included comes full-size, you'll definitely get bang for your buck.

Delivery frequency: bi-monthly

Cost: $40 every two months

Customizable Subscription Box

It's not a stretch to say that Birchbox helped pave the way in the beauty subscription box space. Customers choose exactly what goes into their boxes, based on select deluxe- and travel-size offerings from well-known brands, like Sunday Riley, Supergoop, and Kiehl's. Shoppers can also purchase full-size beauty products directly from the Birchbox site.

Delivery frequency: monthly, quarterly, or annually

Cost: $20 per month, $57 for a quarterly subscription, or $204 for an annual subscription

Starter Set

Curology's gentle products are made with acne-prone skin concerns and expert-level consultation in mind. Shoppers start with a quiz to determine their skin type and needs, which puts them in touch with a professional dermatologist who creates a unique treatment plan.

Delivery frequency: monthly

Cost: $30 per month

Color Pass

This is truly one of the cutest subscription boxes for nail care lovers. Subscribers gain early access to each of the brand's newest collections before they officially drop, and at 50 percent off normal retail costs. Plus, each box comes with bonus nail surprises from Orly.

Delivery frequency: quarterly or monthly

Cost: $36 for a quarterly subscription or $119 for an annual subscription

The Olive You Club

Olive and June's yearly subscription contains all the nail essentials needed to pull off the perfect at-home mani or pedi, including their top-rated polish. And as a bonus, Olive You Club subscribers also get 10 percent off on all box systems and free shipping, in addition to racking up brand points to use all year.

Delivery frequency: customizable

Cost: $40 per year

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