The 25 Best Monthly Subscription Boxes for Women in 2023 – Readers’ Choice Awards

Best Beauty Subscription Boxes for Women

1. BoxyCharm

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Editor's Note: In February 2023, IPSY and Boxycharm merged subscriptions (see our story here). Glam Bag Plus is now called BoxyCharm, and the drawstring bag has been removed to allow for better box choices.

BoxyCharm delivers 5 full-size beauty products each month from a variety of both indie and established brands, with a total retail value of up to $200 in every box. The beauty items featured vary from month to month and will include beauty tools as well as skincare and haircare items. Members get to handpick 3 items each month and also have the option to upgrade to Icon Box if they want more products that are curated by beauty’s biggest celebs.

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2. Glam Bag

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Glam Bag delivers 5 deluxe samples of high-end and drugstore beauty products each month for only $13. You’ll receive a combo of makeup and skincare selections along with bonus beauty tools based on your requests. What’s more, you get a cute little bag to hold your samples. The bag changes from month to month and their in-house design team chooses a new look for every bag.

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3. Allure Beauty Box

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The Allure Beauty Box is a monthly beauty subscription offering a selection of deluxe samples and full-size products from well-known brands. Each box comes with at least 7 Allure-approved makeup and skincare products (at least 3 full-sized), valued at $100+. You’ll even get access to exclusive limited-edition boxes, members-only prices, virtual events, and promo codes.

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4. Birchbox

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Editor's Note: Birchbox was facing a host of challenges Fall 2022 that led to the need to suddenly and unexpectedly pause operations, and engage in sale of the business through a formal restructuring process. As of May 2023, Birchbox has found new ownership in Retention Brands and has relaunched! They will be shipping out all owed boxes over the next several weeks and will soon allow you to customize your monthly box.

Each Birchbox delivery is packed with an amazing variety of samples, and that’s why this beauty box has been a reader favorite for years. The box mixes drugstore beauty, new beauty, and known beauty products so that you can always try something new and find new staples.

The makeup subscription is somewhat customizable, so you only receive products you’re interested in. Simply set your personal preferences in your beauty profile, and Birchbox will send 4-6 deluxe samples right to your door.

You’ll receive a selection of hair care, makeup, body care, skin care, and fragrance products, along with tips on how to use and enjoy each item. When you find a sample you love, you can purchase the full-size product from the Birchbox store.

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5. Kinder Beauty

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Kinder Beauty Box is a cruelty-free, vegan beauty box that lives up to its name. You’ll get curated monthly boxes (in eco-friendly packaging, of course) filled with 5 products including cruelty-free makeup, skincare, haircare, and other beauty essentials valued up to $165.

None of the products contain talc, parabens, sulfates, EDTA, siloxanes, or anything else you can’t pronounce — and nothing you wouldn’t want to put on your body. The company also donates a portion of its proceeds to charities, so you can enjoy the excitement of a monthly makeup subscription while supporting some great causes.

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6. Scentbird

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Scentbird is by far one of the most popular perfume subscription boxes available. Each month you'll receive one 8 mL vial of the perfume of your choice. You'll also get a free atomizer case in your first box.

You can pick out your new scent for the upcoming month from 400+ options, including designer fragrances. Or, you can select the option for "Scent of the Month" in which case Scentbird will choose your next perfume for you.

When first starting out with this monthly subscription, you'll automatically be signed up to receive one scent per month. However, you can choose to receive 2 or 3 scents in future boxes if you need more variety.

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Best Clothing Subscription Boxes for Women

7. Stitch Fix

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Stitch Fix is one of the most popular personal styling services for women (including plus and maternity). When you sign up, you'll take a detailed survey about your personal style preferences, sizes, price ranges, and more. A Stitch Fix in-house stylist will then send you five clothing and accessory items personalized to your needs. Try everything on at home, and only keep what you love. Returns are free, and you get a discount for keeping everything.

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8. Wantable Style Edit

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Wantable is a personal styling service that sends high-quality clothing and accessories based on a user's style profile after taking a style quiz. There is a $20 styling fee that is applied to any purchase made from your “Edit” and if you keep 5 or more items, you receive a 20% discount as well. Wantable offers three different styling subscription services for women: Style, Active, and Sleep & Body, as well as a Men’s Fitness Edit. Each styling service allows members to try out different styles at home before committing to their purchase. This means members can try 7 clothing and/or accessory items handpicked just for them in the comfort of home before buying them.

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9. Armoire

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With an Armoire membership, you get exclusive access to rent an endless wardrobe of high-end brands (think Paige, Yumi Kim, Joie, DVF, etc) delivered to you to wear and return when you want. Shipping and dry cleaning are free! There are clothes available for all aspects of your life—from work to weekends, parties, and everything in between.

Using a combination of stylists and algorithms, Armoire learns your style so you don’t spend forever browsing. Armoire has 3 tiers of membership, offering plans that send 4 items, 7 items, or the unlimited plan that allows ongoing swaps.

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10. Rent the Runway

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Rent the Runway is a rental service for designer women’s clothing and accessories. Many fashion lovers use it to find one-off looks for weddings, black-tie events, and cocktail parties. However, Rent the Runway also offers plans that let you upgrade your everyday wardrobe on a regular basis. You can rent 5, 10, or 15 pieces of clothing per month.

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11. Gwynnie Bee

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Gwynnie Bee is a size-inclusive clothing rental service with women sizes 0-32! Choose a plan that fits your needs (get anywhere from one to 10 items a month), add your favorite looks from their catalog to your "closet", and Gwynnie Bee will send you a surprise assortment of your picks. You get unlimited swaps, too—once you're done with a look, go ahead and return it to get something new. You can also buy Gwynnie Bee looks at a discount.

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12. Dia & Co

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Skip the mall and save time with Dia & Co, the personal styling subscription made for women sizes 14-32. Each box includes 5 trend-savvy styles picked to fit your unique preferences. Keep what you love and return what you don't. We're smitten with all of the super-cute patterns and colors they offer, but you'll also find plenty of beautiful basics and understated looks. Did we mention they have fitness clothing too?

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Best Lifestyle Subscription Boxes for Women

13. FabFitFun

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FabFitFun is a popular lifestyle box that's delivered each quarter. You’ll receive 6-8 quality items in each quarterly shipment including full-size beauty products, clothing, gadgets, and on-trend home goods.

You can expect to receive everything from must-have makeup to indie fashion from women-owned brands, our readers think FabFitFun stands out among other boxes.

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14. Beachly

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If wish that summer lasted all year long, then Beachly is the perfect box for you. Every box captures the style, aesthetic, and coastal vibes of a luxury beach vacation. Products include beach apparel, jewelry, home decor, beach essentials, hair care, and beauty products, along with health and fitness items.

You’ll also get access to deals and discounts on additional beach products from the member market. Plus, for every box sold, Beachly donates to the Southern California coastal cleaning organization Heal the Bay.

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15. Curateur

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If you want to feel like a celebrity who has items chosen just for you, CURATEUR is the box you’re looking for. This quarterly curated box delivers exclusive, name-brand fashion, beauty, and home essentials.

This subscription promises a value of $400+ in each shipment, and you can count on feeling pampered as you unbox each curation. You do get to pick some elements of your box, which makes it even more perfect for you.

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16. Ellie

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Ellie is a women's fitness and workout clothing subscription that offers three subscription types. Choose from 2 item boxes (generally a top, and bottom), 3 item boxes include 1 complete apparel outfit (generally a top, sports bra, and bottom), while 5 item boxes include the 3 apparel items + 2 fitness accessories/equipment items.

We've gotten everything from hats and reflective bands to jump ropes and resistance bands. Ellie releases new complete outfit collections at the start of each month and you have until the 4th to choose your collection or skip that month.

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Best Jewelry Subscription Boxes for Women

17. Rocksbox

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Rocksbox is a jewelry rental service that lets you rent 3 pieces of hand-picked designer jewelry for a low monthly fee. You can wear your new looks for as long as you want, and when you're done, swap the set out for something new. Rocksbox also lets you buy the jewelry items you can't bear to part with!

Your monthly fee serves as a monthly membership credit that can be applied toward the cost of the jewelry items you want to keep. Your monthly credit is available starting the first day of each month and must be used in that same month. And, you cannot use it to purchase jewelry from the New Jewelry or Clearance Shop.

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18. Your Bijoux Box

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Your Bijoux Box is a monthly jewelry and accessory subscription that sends subscribers a 3-piece collection that has a $100+ value. Each box also includes a bonus accessory item and a jewelry travel bag.

Bijoux Box is a surprise each month, but you have a bit of customization. You can choose whether or not you want to receive earrings and also choose between silver only, gold only, or silver and gold jewelry. All jewelry is 18k rose gold plated, 18k yellow gold plated, or sterling silver plated.

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19. HangSquad

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HANGSQUAD offers a seasonal earring subscription box that's curated for the season. You can choose to receive 5, 10, or 20 pairs per box and you're also able to choose your style preferences and sizing by completing a style profile. Each box comes with trendy pieces and is a total surprise every 3 months.

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Best Food Subscription Boxes and Drink Subscription Boxes for Women

20. HelloFresh

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Our readers love HelloFresh, and so do thousands of others. In fact, it’s currently rated as the best subscription box for food in the United States. You can order 2-6 recipes per week for 2 or 4 people, and there are 6 different meal categories available.

In our experience, HelloFresh recipes were significantly easier than other premium services; we never found ourselves rushing back and forth between hot pans and the prep table, which made for a less stressful cooking experience. On average, they take about 20-30 minutes to cook.

The ingredients are dependably high quality, and the recipes are delicious and versatile. A large number of the recipes tend to feature Southwestern flavors, but by logging in online, you can suit the menu to your taste preferences. Helpful tags help you find meals with quick prep times, limited calories, and other features. If you’ve never tried a meal kit service, this is the perfect place to start.

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21. Green Chef

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Green Chef focuses on providing gourmet meals with fresh, organic ingredients. They also offer paleo- and keto-friendly meals, so if you’re cutting carbs, they’re certainly worth a look. Ingredients come pre-measured and prepped along with pre-made sauces, marinades, and spice blends. You're also able to receive 3 or 4 meals per week for 2, 4, or 6 people and can subscribe to 6 different meal categories.

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22. Home Chef

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Home Chef delivers delicious, crowd-pleasing meals and offers a customization option for most plates, which is what readers love. They also offer low- or no-prep meals (their Fresh & Easy food subscription service) and dietitian-approved plans (Fresh Start). The customizable menu is definitely the selling point but be prepared to pay extra if you’re adding additional items to your order.

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23. Trade Coffee

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Trade Coffee matches you with small-batch coffees from unique roasters around the country based on a short quiz and how you rate each shipment. In other words, the coffee is curated to each subscriber and the initial quiz you take collects information about how you’re preparing your coffee and which roasts you typically prefer.

Once you've received your coffee and are finished sampling it, you can rate the blend and then Trade will provide new recommendations that should fit your tastebuds best. However, you’re always free to choose your own coffee and there are over 400+ blends to choose from.

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24. Sips by

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Tell your tea preferences to the Sips by team and they’ll curate a box that matches your tastes. Sips by offers both loose-leaf teas and bagged teas and you’ll get teas from well-known and up-and-coming brands.

Each Personalized Tea Discovery Box comes with 4 new premium teas, steeping guidelines and tasting notes, as well as biodegradable tea filters as needed. Tea Discovery Club Membership Perks include personalized recommendations, members-only virtual tea parties, exclusive free shipping offers, early access to seasonal shops, and tea education and recipes.

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25. Vine Oh!

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Vine Oh! is great if you want more than just wine to show up at your door every quarter. Each box contains two bottles of premium wines (you’ll get to decide whether to receive reds, whites, or both), along with spa-quality “rejuvenating" products and other gifts. Most also include decadent treats — think dark chocolates and other goodies that pair well with the alcohol.

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