Beauty Subscriptions: The New Trend in Online Shopping

by Victoria Richards
| April 5, 2016 8:49 pm CDT

Beauty trends are all around us this spring. Without a doubt, the quick access and easy exchange of information over the internet has opened many doors for those of us who wish to stay on top of our beauty trend game at all times. It’s awesome to be in the know without having to be an industry insider, but it can become pretty overwhelming to sift through countless beauty blogs and YouTube guru video channels just to find the right products that we need for our current beauty regimens.

Basically, no one wants to waste their time or money on products that they may be on the fence about. Enter beauty subscriptions! Beauty subscriptions are becoming very popular and for all of the right reasons. For an inexpensive monthly fee, subscribers can receive a box filled with different types of beauty products ranging from makeup to skin care right at your door step. Here is a list of the best beauty subscriptions to check out for yourself. Voila! And just like that all of your beauty problems have been solved.

  1. Birchbox | Birchbox.com

This beauty subscription is probably the most popular out of the entire list. Subscribers receive five samples (one non-beauty sample included) for only $10 per month and the box is recyclable. Go green!

  1. Essence Beauty Box | Essencebeautybox.com

This beauty box is especially tailored for African American women who have trouble finding beauty and skin care products that suit them best. Subscribers have a choice between a monthly or annual fee with a choice between five full size products. Each box has one product especially made from a black-owned business.

  1. Glossybox | Glossybox.com

This beauty box is perfect for individuals who wish to sample some of the higher end beauty brands without shelling out big bucks for a product they might not like. For $21 per month, subscribers will receive samples like nail polish, makeup brushes and organic skin care products from London.

  1. Ipsy | Ipsy.com

This beauty box is actually a favorite between my friends and I. For only $10 per month, subscribers will receive beauty samples from brands like NYX, Smashbox and TooFaced. On top of that, each month your samples come in a trendy makeup bag to add to your collection.

  1. Beauty Box 5 | Beautybox5.com

This beauty subscription offers sample products from drugstores and vegan friendly brands for $12 per month. You can’t beat that with a stick!