Which Women’s Subscription Is Right for YOU? Long-Time Subscribers Break Down the Top 7 Boxes

Deciding whether to treat yourself to a women's subscription box is easy. (Hello? You totally should! You deserve it!) The harder decision is picking which subscription box is right for you. Especially if you're new to subscriptions, a lot of the women's lifestyle boxes can seem really similar. (Fun gifts! Beauty items! Boxes curated just for you!) So, what's the difference? Is there a difference?

For years now, we've reviewed ALL of the top women's boxes. We've seen the nuanced ways these big-name boxes differ from one another, and we're breaking it down to help you get the absolute best experience for your money.

Here, we'll be covering the most popular women's subscription boxes, but there's a world of options to explore. Check out all of our women's subscription box reviews, or shop our full list of women's subscription boxes!

1. FabFitFun

You've probably seen Real Housewives and Bachelorettes unboxing FabFitFun in your Facebook and Instagram feeds. But don't think FabFitFun is all talk, because they also walk the walk, and do it oh so well. Our readers LOVE this quarterly subscription because it consistently delivers wow-worthy products (and outside-of-the-box extras) that go above and beyond the cost of the box. And while the brand does have a fitness/wellness element, we've found the box to be as approachable for occasional-yoga-in-the-living-room types as it is for two-workouts-a-day pros.

What You Get:

• $200+ worth of beauty, home, wellness, food, and fashion items
• Full-size products from big-name brands (and up-and-comers worth trying)
• Customizable options and add-ons you can nab at up to 70% off

What Sets FabFitFun Apart:

• We never feel like FabFitFun is cutting corners—the full-size, premium-quality items really do feel like thoughtful gifts picked just for you.
• The colorful, artist-designed boxes make mail day feel all the more special.
• Did you know they have their own video channel?! Box subscribers also get access to monthly fitness and wellness content from experts like Body by Simone, Katie Austin, and more!
• The sales! Subscribers can shop exclusive discounts on popular items from past boxes and beyond.
• Each quarter, FabFitFun supports a charitable organization such as UNICEF, Wildlife Conservation Association, American Heart Association, and numerous programs supporting women and girls.

$49.99 per quarterly box. Sign up now & get $10 off your first box using code MSA10 >>

2. CAUSEBOX

CAUSEBOX lets you do something good for others while you get something awesome for yourself! Like other boxes, this subscription features a quarterly assortment of surprises for your home, kitchen, and body. But unlike more general women's subscription boxes, CAUSEBOX only features ethical and socially conscious brands. That means you get a mix of of amazing beauty, decor, and lifestyle goodies without having to compromise on quality or your values.

What You Get:

• $200+ worth of beauty, home, food, and fashion items
• Full-size products from mission-driven brands
• Customizable options for annual subscribers

What Sets CAUSEBOX Apart: 

• The items in CAUSEBOX only come from socially conscious brands. Think products like artisan-made, fair trade goods, products made from organic ingredients or natural materials, and even vegan items like faux-leather accessories and cruelty-free cosmetics.
• Each box features an awesome new artist-designed pattern, plus most boxes include a matching postcard that doubles as an art print!
• If you're the type who loves a conversation piece, CAUSEBOX is for you. Each box includes a mini magazine called Good News that tells the story behind each artisanal, mission-driven product!

$49.95 per box when paid annually, $54.95 when paid quarterly. Sign up now & save $10 off your first box with code 10WELCOME >>

3. POPSUGAR Must Have Box

If you love POPSUGAR, Lisa Sugar's uber-popular site for everything pop culture, wellness, and fashion, then you'll love POPSUGAR's quarterly subscription box! Every box is just as trend-savvy and fun as the site, thanks to the carefully curated assortments of makeup, chic accessories, home finds, and can't-miss discoveries you'll find inside. The price tag is a little higher than other subscriptions, but so is the $250+ retail value promised in each box. We personally love how this box gives us luxe-shopping-spree vibes without our ever having to leave the house (or drop as much cash as we might with mall prices). But don't just take our word for it—year after year, our readers name POPSUGAR one of the best women's boxes out there!

What You Get:

• $250+ worth of beauty, home, and fashion items
• Full-size products from big-name brands (and up-and-comers worth trying)
• Customize your box with add-on items available at awesome discounts

What Sets POPSUGAR Apart:

• Expect thoughtfully curated, editor-tested products, A.K.A. awesome items that a real person saw, tried, and loved enough to share with you!
• Summer samples in a fall box? Winter colors in spring? Not here. This box does a great job of picking items perfect for the season.
• POPSUGAR recently moved from a monthly cadence to a quarterly one. Why? So they could provide better-quality brands and a limited-edition-box feel with every shipment.

$75 per quarterly box, or save with longer subscriptions. Sign up here & save $20 off your first box with code MSA20 >>

4. Box of Style by Rachel Zoe

Opening up a Box of Style is like getting a glimpse into Rachel Zoe's closet. Each carefully curated piece is chic, sleek, modern, and effortless in that cool, LA way that the celebrity stylist does so well. Collections usually include luxe jewelry and accessories that can easily mix and match their way into your current wardrobe. You can also expect makeup essentials and beauty must-haves to try—we've been super excited to get Sunday Riley, Oribe, Beauty Counter, Kopari, and other of-the-moment brands in this subscription box. Like POPSUGAR, the price point is higher, but the payoff is pretty amazing, too. We're talking $400+ worth of product inside each box!!!

What You Get:

• $400+ worth of beauty, style, and accessory items
• Full-size products from big-name brands (and up-and-comers worth trying)
• Customize items in your box (size, color, etc.) before it ships

What Sets Box of Style Apart:

• This box has such a luxury feel. From the sleek design of the box to the high-quality products inside, it's meant to impress.
• Box of Style offers special member perks for loyal subscribers, like bonus gifts, discounts, and access to exclusive sales.
• Each box comes with a booklet of styling tips from Rachel, so that you can get the most out of the pieces you receive.

$99.99 per box. Sign up now & save $15 off your first box with code MSA15 >>

5. VineOh!

VineOh is an entire spa day wrapped up in a box and shipped to your doorstep. This subscription is designed to help you unwind—each box brings smile-inducing gifts for your home and jewelry box, something sweet to nibble on, a pampering beauty find (think sheet masks, bath bombs, and other relaxing items), and best of all, two bottles of wine tailored to the preferences you set when signing up. It's the perfect treat yourself pick, and it makes an impressive gift for anyone in need of some self-care.

What You Get:

• $120+ worth of beauty, home, and accessory items, plus two bottles of unique wine
• Full-size products from unique brands
• Customize your box by choosing red, white, sweet, or a mix of all three flavors of wine.

What Sets VineOh Apart:

• One word: WINE! This subscription sends two carefully packaged bottles of proprietary wine in every box. Cheers to that!
• This is the one box on this list wholly dedicated to self-care, making it a great gift for hard-working loved ones (including yourself).
• Love one of the wines you got? They offer individual bottles for sale on their site's wine shop!

$59.99 per quarterly box. Sign up now with this link & get $15 off your annual subscription >>

6. Margot Elena Discovery Box

Can't get enough candles? Passionate about perfume? Satisfy your sense of smell (and style) with Margot Elena's gorgeous quarterly subscription box. Margot Elena is the brand behind some of the most unique, sophisticated names in fragrance, including Lollia, TokyoMilk, and Library of Flowers. With each box, you'll get a new round of exquisite soaps, candles, lotions, perfumes, and other thoughtful home and beauty items in which to indulge. This box hit the scene in 2018, and our readers have been loving it ever since!

What You Get:

• $200+ worth of home fragrance, beauty items, and gifts from Margot Elena's beloved brands
• Full-size products curated for the season

What Sets the Margot Elena Discovery Box Apart:

• We're consistently impressed by the upscale products and beautiful unboxing experience that you get with Margot Elena.
• This box has a more mature, sophisticated vibe than other women's boxes, while still keeping things lighthearted and fun.
• To put it simply, these products smell incredible. Margot Elena brands are carried at chic shops like Anthropologie, so if you love the romantic, uncommonly dreamy fragrances you find there, you're bound to like these scents.
• Did you know some Margot Elena products have been named some of Oprah's Favorite Things for 2018? If Oprah vouches for Margot Elena, they must be amazing!

$49.99 per quarter. Sign up here to get the upcoming box >>

7. Happy Rebel

Happy Rebel is a women's subscription box with a distinctly modern aesthetic. With its skull logo and monotone palette, you can probably guess that this subscription has a bit of an edge. The items inside each box consistently make good on the cool factor promised by the branding—the home and stationery items, beauty products, accessories, and other surprises exude sleek, polished style with pops of urban attitude. Hey, flowery patterns and delicate jewelry are awesome, but if that's just not your thing, Happy Rebel is here for you.

What You Get:

• 4-6 items (Happy Rebel doesn't guarantee a retail value like other brands do) for your home, jewelry or accessory collection, office, and beauty cabinet
• Hand-picked products, including full-size items, tailored to a quarterly theme
• If a customizable item appears in a box, Happy Rebel will reach out directly for your pick (ex: asking for your preferred size, etc.), but most of the curation is done by the Happy Rebel team.

What Sets Happy Rebel Apart:

• The hip, minimalist aesthetic of Happy Rebel feels unique among popular women's boxes. (Pro Tip: It makes a great gift for that hard-to-shop-for "cool" friend!)
• Did you know Happy Rebel is a mission-driven company? They donate 10% of their seasonal profits to organizations that help women and children!
• Love indie trends? Happy Rebel regularly features products from smaller, up-and-coming brands, so subscribers always have their finger on the pulse of what's cool.

$100 per quarter. Sign up here to get the upcoming box >>

Want more? Read about our readers' favorite women's subscription boxes, and see the full list of women's boxes on our directory!