Each year, MSA asks for our readers to pick their favorite subscription boxes they love across dozens of categories. From coffee and wine club subscriptions to beauty and skincare boxes, we've gathered all of the favorites! Including the biggest brands and rising stars, we are excited to share our community's picks in our 2022 Readers' Choice Subscription Box Awards!
Maybe you’re looking for a subscription to make your life easier, or a monthly subscription box to explore the latest lifestyle trends and beauty products. Perhaps you're shopping for the perfect gift, or you're looking to treat yourself to a monthly delivery of fun items. No matter who you're shopping for and why, our list of award-winning monthly subscription boxes features dozens of hand-picked community favorites. Want more? Check out the Directory to explore all the best subscription boxes at your own pace.
FabFitFun ($54.99) is a lifestyle box full of wellness, style, and fitness goodies, with a retail value well over the price of the box. Highlighting everything from must-have makeup to indie fashion from women-owned brands, FabFitFun delivers a plentiful, diverse, and thoughtful seasonal box that stands out among all contenders.
What Readers Are Saying: “I am obsessed with FFF. Usually one item pays for the entire box. Anything else is icing on the cake." - MSA Reader
Bespoke Post ($49) subscribers get to choose a themed box every month filled with unique items themed around home, hobby, lifestyle, and beyond. The goal is to introduce you to something new, whether it be a better way to shave, a stylish take on barware, or something fun you never knew you couldn't live without. We also love their support for small business through their Support Small initiative.
What Readers Are Saying: “This box has been a lifesaver when it comes to buying gifts for the favorite men in my life – dad, brother, and son." - Michelle from El Paso
KiwiCo ($22.95) offers several boxes filled with hands-on fun activities for every age and interest, from infants through teens. Choose from their selection of age-based subscriptions for STEM and creativity, or shop their store for one-off boxes and projects to try before you commit. Last year they also introduced a new 'Yummy Crate' with cooking activities for more variety. It's also easy to gift!
KiwiCo crates swept all three kid-related categores, including best for toddlers and best for babies.
What Readers Are Saying: “We’ve been getting KiwiCrate for 4 years now, first KoalaCrate, then KiwiCrate, and now my older kids get the DoodleCrate. Every single one has been fantastic!" - Meeks
Ipsy ($13) is the perfect way for teens to explore and experiment with new makeup and beauty looks, and startup their own skincare regimen–all for an affordable low monthly price. It's easy to skip a month and customize with add-ons, too.
What Readers Are Saying: “Good price to build up teens beauty collection." - Katie
See all the best clothing subscriptions overall, or keep reading to see winners of each category within clothing.
Wantable ($20 and up) delivers affordable and trendy clothing that women love. How it works is: stylists take your sizing and style preferences and curate boxes of 7 items from a variety of notable and lesser-known brands to match your needs. You can try everything on at home and send back anything you’re not into, using their free return shipping label.
What Readers Are Saying: “My stylist totally got me! I'm pretty picky about my clothes so I was shocked when everything fit perfectly. I get so many compliments on my jeans!" - Martha
Rocksbox ($21) is a jewelry rental service with a rotating library of pieces from a variety of brands. Choose what you want or be surprised by your stylist's picks, and buy it for a discount if you want to keep it forever.
What Readers Are Saying: “I cannot say enough about the brilliance of renting jewelry. Cost-wise, it makes so much sense because you have an endless rotation of the best brands without having to invest the money to own each piece. You can stay on top of trends without getting bored and you can align your monthly choices with your upcoming events to make sure you always have what you need for jewelry." - Erin Alysse
Stitch Fix ($20 styling fee) is a personal styling service with options for women, men, and kids. Take an in-depth survey on size, style, and pricing, and your stylist will hand-pick clothing and accessories just for you. Keep what you love and return what you don't.
What Readers Are Saying: “My husband gets a fix a few times a year and has kept everything almost every time. I think the difference is that he’s been particular about what he “needs” and has a fantastic stylist who gets his style. [...] The key is to provide ample feedback and communicate the real deal." - Sarah
kidpik is a clothing box just for kids (sizes 2T to 16). Each box contains 7 items including apparel, shoes, and accessories designed to complete multiple mix and match outfits. Pay only for what you keep, with no styling fee and free shipping and returns. Clothes are durable and extremely soft, great for active kids and ones who might not like certain fabrics.
What Readers Are Saying: “My daughter LOVES kidpik! She is excited to see what is in her box as soon as it is delivered." - Meagan
Rent the Runway is a versatile and comprehensive clothing rental subscription service. By offering a variety of choices from well-known brands, the company gives you an affordable way to stay on top of trends, and their monthly plans are much more affordable than buying new designer clothes.
In simple words, this is a spectacular option for anyone seriously interested in fashion. You can easily plan for special occasions — then pack up your dress and send it back after the big day. It's also for the person who wears sizes between 0 to 24.
What Readers Are Saying: “Rent the Runway makes dressing well so easy. I'm obsessed with all the mental space it's freed up for me — I don't have to worry about dry cleaning, shelling out money to try out new trends or being more adventurous than usual with my wardrobe." - MC
Ipsy Glam Bag Plus ($28) treats members to 5 full-size skincare and makeup products each month. The best part? You can choose up to 3 of those items before your bag ships, from a selection that usually includes both new and established brands.
Ipsy did so well this year, it swept all three categories including makeup and skincare! To help give you more options, we've shown the second place winners in the two categories below.
What Readers Are Saying: “Has the most full-size items and most choice for picking in this price range. The algorithm really reads my preferences and feedback." - Jenn
BoxyCharm ($27.99) is a fan favorite for makeup addicts, with each monthly delivery including 5 full-size products and typically high retail values. If you love the thrill of opening a fresh new eyeshadow palette and learning new beauty techniques, this box is your best bet. Ipsy acquired BoxyCharm in 2020, and together they sit on top as the best beauty and makeup subscriptions.
What Readers Are Saying: “This box is great for expanding your makeup collection." - Kate Dougherty
See New Skincare ($47) is a leader in the green beauty world that strives to share naturally-derived, cruelty-free products with its subscribers.
This is the box for anyone who wants to completely immerse themselves in a specific brand with a full routine. It is the sort of box that only sends full-size items and vets each brand and formula before selecting brands to feature. And with three subscription tiers, it is sure to please both the skincare minimalist and the maximalist while still being a bi-monthly subscription!
What Readers Are Saying: “I love this box! The quality of the products, the lovingly packed presentation, the incredible value of the products compared to the cost of the box are all a few of the many reasons that this is fantastic . . . I highly recommend this box for anyone who cares about their skin as much as they care for the world around them." - Mega Monarch
Athena Club ($9) offers a razor designed with how you really shave in mind: whether you’re in the shower or in a hurry, this razor features five spaced-out blades and a moisturizing serum activated by water for the smoothest, closest shave.
This razor subscription is for everyone who's looking to treat their skin right. Athena Club uses only the most natural and sustainable ingredients, so you can rest easy knowing your self-care essentials are free from harsh chemicals, dyes, and additives.
What Readers Are Saying: “I bought my first Athena razor about a year ago. Then I introduced my adult daughter to Athena. Then I bought my second Athena razor for my gym bag. You CANNOT beat the price nor quality!" - Paige
HelloFresh ($7.49 - $8.99 per serving) features crowd-pleasing classic dishes and unexpected recipes in their weekly meal kit offering. We love that their ingredients come bundled by recipe, so that you can easily take them from the fridge to the countertop and get started.
What Readers Are Saying: “First (and only) box subscription I use. It is great!" - Sherry
Universal Yums ($16 and up) delivers snacks and candies from a different country each month, along with facts about each and a scorecard for tracking your favorites. This popular box is a fun exploration of flavors, a chance to learn about world cultures, and a way to enjoy a bit of wanderlust from the comfort of home.
What Readers Are Saying: “This has been a family favorite. You get treats from all over the world and it is truly a fun experience." - JodyE
Winc (starting at $12.99 per bottle) is approachable for wine newbies and seasoned vino drinkers alike. Let Winc ship you custom wine recommendations based on your personal palate preferences, or choose your own bottles from their current rotation.
What Readers Are Saying: “I've tried many of these subscription boxes and was disappointed in the quality and at times the types of wines in the box. Winc consistently delivers high quality wines that come from the vineyards and are customized for my taste. Exellent selections!" - Debra
Peet's Coffee ($18) is an OG of the coffee world with its origins stemming back to 1966 as a coffee store in Berkeley, California. Since then, the brand's popularity has exploded nationwide and nowadays you'll be able to find several of its blends at most grocery stores and supermarkets.
What Readers Are Saying: “The best! Love trying different blends." - Anonymous Voter
Purple Carrot ($50 and up) is an entirely vegan meal subscription service, so you’ll never have to worry about checking ingredients. These irresistible plant-based recipes are fun, fresh, and easy to make.
What Readers Are Saying: “I tried the high protein plan to get myself used to learning how to meal prep. I really like how thoughtful the meal plan and recipes are. Lots of variety, and delicious flavor combinations. Would order again. - elephantslovepistachios
Butcher Box (starting at $159) is perhaps the most popular meat subscription of all time. It's an incredible meat delivery service for those who are looking for a variety of different meats and cuts, and it abides by some of the strictest animal welfare standards around.
What Readers Are Saying: “I really do love my butcher box sub. It's hard to find grass fed meats near me so this gives me some hope!" - Meredith
BarkBox ($29) has unique pun-filled themes each month, and comes filled with exclusive quirky toys, treats, and grooming products picked for your dog based on their size.
What Readers Are Saying: “Our dogs get so excited when their new box arrives - so fun to watch them! The treats are high quality and the toys are practically indestructible. We love the cute monthly themes, too!" - Cindy B
CatLadyBox ($34.99+) is a monthly box of unique and exlusive cat-themed finds for feline-loving humans that sparks joy for the cat ladies among us. Don't leave out your furry friends: upgrade to Crazy CatLadyBox to get goodies for them, too.
What Readers Are Saying: “I adore CatLadyBox! Even as I try to trim down my number of subscriptions, this one has remained a keeper." - Mari
The Farmer's Dog ($2/day and up) offers fresh, vet-approved blends of human-grade meats and veggies, cooked in USDA kitchens. Fresh foods are expensive, but for many dog owners, they’re worth every penny. The Farmer’s Dog is committed to providing high-quality foods, and their website has resources to help pet parents understand the potential benefits.
What Reviewers Are Saying: “I was pretty blown away by this brand. I definitely loved seeing how much my dogs loved their food, and there's an inordinate amount of care and detail put into the whole The Farmer's Dog process that I appreciate as a dog owner and dog lover." - Jeanne
Nom Nom ($34.99+) meals are custom-made for your cat based on age, weight, and allergies. The meals are portioned perfectly to keep cats satisfied without over-or under-feeding, and because Nom Nom focuses on scientifically supported recipes, even the most finicky felines will fall in love. Plus, the meals are made with real, whole ingredients like ground beef, russet potatoes, eggs, carrots, and peas.
What Reviewers Are Saying: “I think this is a great option for cats with health issues or a lot of dietary restrictions, and I appreciate the wholesome ingredients. The info booklet this comes with also includes more tips and tricks to try and get your cat to adjust to their new food, so eventually, even picky eaters should come around and enjoy their new food." - Jessica
Decocrated ($79.99) is perfect for anyone who finds themselves freshening up their home seasonally. It offers carefully curated products that will seamlessly fit into your already existing decor and give your home that extra added touch as each change of season starts to roll in.
What Readers Are Saying: “I’m absolutely in love!!!!! Worth every penny and so beautifully packaged and thought out down to the last detail! I can’t wait for my next box!" - MommaHuntress
Book of the Month ($14.99) offers a curated monthly selection of 5 new hardcover books for subscribers to choose from including new releases, non-fiction, young adult, and more. Pick which title you’d like to receive on the first of the month, or let Book of the Month choose for you. Add-on more books for $9.99 each.
What Readers Are Saying: “Your no fuss box. Just a great book choice for a great price." - Nikkiaust17
FabFitFun ($54.99) is filled with mostly lifestyle and beauty items, including wellness and fitness goods. Subscribers also have access to FabFitFunTV's high-quality exercise videos to follow along with at home.
What Readers Are Saying: “I think they always try to emphasize fitness as part of a balanced lifestyle, and I appreciate that." - TeacherMom
Hum Nutrition (starting at $15) offers high-quality supplements designed for your lifestyle. Hum Nutrition stands out to us and our readers for the extent of their personalization. This nutrition-based wellness subscription box offers curated supplement plans based on your personal dietary needs.
What Reviewers Are Saying: “I tried it, I loved it, I swapped for more bottles, I repurchased a bottle or two, and at this point, I can't even tell you how many bottles of this supplement I have gone through." - Jessica
FabFitFun ($54.99) is a lifestyle box full of wellness, style, and fitness goodies, with a retail value well over the price of the box. Highlighting everything from must-have makeup to indie fashion from women-owned brands, FabFitFun delivers a plentiful, diverse, and thoughtful seasonal box that stands out among all contenders.
This box makes for an incredible gift because of the diversity of items it might contain, plus if you gift a subscription the person receiving the box has some options to customize what they receive.
What Readers Are Saying: “I am obsessed with FFF. Usually one item pays for the entire box. Anything else is icing on the cake." - MSA Reader
Bespoke Post ($49) delivers a themed box every month filled with unique items themed around home, hobby, lifestyle, and beyond. The goal is to introduce you to something new, whether it be a better way to shave, a stylish take on barware, or something fun you never knew you couldn't live without. We also love their support for small business through their Support Small initiative.
The gifts in a Bespoke Post box are of such high quality and the options are so diverse that subscribing to Bespoke Post is sure to be a hit no matter what their tastes are. You can browse and buy individual boxes, too.
What Readers Are Saying: “This box has been a lifesaver when it comes to buying gifts for the favorite men in my life – dad, brother, and son." - Michelle from El Paso
KiwiCo ($22.95) offers several boxes filled with hands-on fun activities for every age and interest, from infants through teens. Choose from their selection of age-based subscriptions for STEM and creativity, or shop their store for one-off boxes and projects to try before you commit. Last year they also introduced a new 'Yummy Crate' with cooking activities for more variety. It's also easy to gift!
Because KiwiCo offers so many different crates for so many age ranges you're sure to find something they're going to love, plus you can buy individual kits.
What Readers Are Saying: “We’ve been getting KiwiCrate for 4 years now, first KoalaCrate, then KiwiCrate, and now my older kids get the DoodleCrate. Every single one has been fantastic!" - Meeks
548 comments
Gary
BespokePost is great…if you smoke, drink, have a great head of hair, and like camping. And their clothes generally do not have sizes to fit higher than XL, or so I’ve found. I loved my first few boxes, but over time, it got where I canceled every month, until I finally just pulled the plug.
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Like Leesha
I would rethink FabFitFun. I love my boxes for 2 years now. But this last year they have been using a no-name shipping company, so boxes are slow and you barely get a tracking number.
ReplyLike Jillian
Absolutely love my fab fit fun boxes however l just received my Ipsy bag and after several years l finally ended my subscription. The products. Are the trial size version of the trial sizes.way to small. Not to mention despite updating my preference I continue to get all the things I don’t want.
ReplyLike Venky
Can’t be more happier that not only the products we get are cheaper but are of high quality as well!
Thank you FabFitFun!
ReplyLike Nissa
I really think there are A LOT of really good subscription boxes that never even get nominated. Would like to see some new boxes on here.
ReplyLike Steve @ MSA
Hey Nissa, what kinds of boxes do you have in mind? 2022 is just around the corner!
ReplyLike Julie
I am so sad. I have been an annual subscriber of CauseBox (now All True) since the beginning and I have to say, this last box confirmed my suspicions. I loved and supported this subscriber service because it was based on lifting up and supporting women-owned businesses and worthy causes. Four times a year I would rip into my box with a sense of joy. At least a year ago, I noticed that most of the items in the boxes are now made in china or somewhere similar and are nothing more than mass-produced items that can literally be purchased at any number of outlets for very reasonable prices. Now, this is my LEAST favorite subscription and unboxing is generally a disappointment. You have taken something that was special and made it common. If there were a way for me to cancel my annual membership I wouldn’t hesitate to take my dollars elsewhere to support your original mission.☹️
ReplyLike Sara
I felt the same way. It went from beautiful stuff to cheap and I exciting. I called and emailed and canceled
My subscription. Looking for a new one
ReplyLike Silvina
Same happened to FabFitFun, all dollar store crap lately and maybe one or two ok things. not worth it.
ReplyLike Kate
Agreed! I was in it for the causes, but increasingly the items are from mega-companies that don’t care about much beyond profit, though they do just enough for PR reasons. Cancelled my subscription. Was hoping for another good option to introduce me to environmentally-friendly companies in this list :-
ReplyLike J L
I agree with Becca! I just started getting EarthLove a few months ago and am pleased with their selection of eco-friendly/eco-themed goods.
Charlotte
You realize MSA isn’t affiliated in any way with Causebox/Alltrue, right? They just post spoilers and review boxes.
ReplyLike Kelly
I’m tired of people – and the company itself -saying that Fabletics cares about diversity, has clothes for all shapes and sizes, yada yada yada. They don’t have petites!
And they won’t respond to any questions about please including petites.
It doesn’t do me any good for a shirt to fit my 1x body if the sleeves hang 4 inches below my fingers or the (non-hemable) athletic pants are 3 inches too long. Yes, you can buy short sleeve tees or knee length yoga pants, but most styles do not have that option and NO sweatshirts have shorter sleeves. No, you can’t just roll them up, they don’t stay in place.
Fabletics, don’t include petites if you don’t want to. Just quit claiming you have something for everybody.
And I’m sure extra tall women can’t find pants or sleeves long enough either.
ReplyLike Amber Carson
Singlesswag is a scam!
I wasn’t happy with my first box. They did a good customer service job though wouldn’t refund the rest of my subscription. I accepted that. But I asked for my subscription to not renew. They agreed and I still have that email showing that.
Fast forward and now they’ve charged me for the renewal. That caused my bank account to overdraw. I’ve sent emails to customer service. Nothing. I’ve talked to FB customer service. Nothing. I finally found another email, apparently it was the owner. Nothing. They’ve now blocked me on FB messenger after telling me that someone will be in contact because I emailed the owner.
I need my money back!!!
ReplyLike Shannon Edwards
Hi there! I recently had a similar situation through cratejoy, adore box. If you paid via credit card, you can call your credit card company and ask for a “charge back”. I paid on my Visa through my bank, and told them I paid but never received my box, and that the company completely ghosted me as well. They actually refunded me and then went after the merchant.
ReplyLike Lori
Contact your bank and tell them you want to file a claim for a unauthorized transaction. Let them know you have the email proving cancellation and ask where to send it. They will start a claim and investigate. Likely they will reverse your fees when the investigation is complete. Don’t hesitate as you in,y have 60 days from the time the charge posted to your account. This is covered under Reg E, a government regulation relating to all electronic transactions. I work in banking and this is common. Contact your bank asap by calling the 800 number on the back of your debit card. Good luck and don’t let big businesses intimidate or frighten you!
ReplyLike Garrick Williams
I’ve shopped around for and found A really good subscription box for women called Renewsubscriptionbox
ReplyLike Magda
I want 1 subscription box for my just newly retired parents who are still in great shape and look amazing. What 1 would you recommend for my mom and 1 for my dad. My dad’s an electrical engineer, dressed often in polo shirts & jeans or khakis and dress shirts. My dad’s also into gadgets. My mom everything and anything in taking care of herself, home.
Thanks,
Much appreciated
ReplyLike Hannah Corona
Please don’t list Nadine West on here as they are thieves. Just look at all the complaints on the better business bureau against Nadine West. If you want people to trust you then please don’t list scam companies on here
ReplyLike Kayse E
Couldn’t agree more! Nadine West is an absolute joke! Horrible experience with them.
ReplyLike Tom Avery
How about a review of manly man boxes. Some of us live the good sweaty outdoors life. Our hands are not smooth and our beards are not so trimmed but we have fun in the exploration of the globe and all its wonders.
ReplyLike Rachel
You have GOT to me kidding on on FitFabFun. Billing issues, half the products in the box are warped/slightly damaged already, despite my profile saying I didn’t want certain things, I received only items I didn’t want. The only ‘good’ part comes if you’re willing to fork over the money up front for the annual subscription and get online early for the add ons.
ReplyLike Terri
I love Look Fantastic from England, which has more skin products. Also love Allure and Glossy Box. Neither disappoint. What does disappoint is Rachel Zoe Box of Style. Aargh. Can’t cancel, don’t get a choice of a product and the items are odd (at least for me). FabFitFun was always a good box and I may go back to that.
ReplyLike Jade
I really love FabFitFun for make up & skincare! Their products are simply amazing. I also sometimes use Hello Fresh and Blue Apron cause they are fast and convenient but my fav Food Box is Eattiamo: it comes every month with delicious Italian products and are useful pantry staples in this period.
Wanna try meow box some day.
ReplyLike Jennifer
Thank you for doing what you do Liz. You are a huge inspiration. Stay safe during these difficult times. Jenny
ReplyLike Jeanette
I have already voted. But in retrospect, I wish, the award voting would take place beginning December 31. I unfortunately, have had some negative experiences with the holiday sub boxes and it would have strongly impacted my voting and my voting choices. In fact there are 3 boxes I voted for that I would not have voted for, epic fail season, and a box is only as a good as the busiest holiday. So disappointed.
ReplyLike skylar
Would not suggest mel science kit. I have purchased one myself, and they either came cracked, broken, or leaked.
Cindy Brady
I love Bombay and Cedarand it’s my overall Favorite! Hello Fresh is a great food box. Other favs are Boxycharm and Luxe, Ipsy and plus, Stitch Fix, Scentbird, BOTM, and Grove. I have tried lots more too and am quite the sub box addict!!! I just love getting those boxes in the mail or at the door!!! If I had to name one I would really want to try it’d be Heart and Honey. What would I want to win? ANY!!!!
ReplyLike Nancy
My husband and I tried both 2 and 4 person packages of Hello Fresh last year. A bit pricey, monthly choices could be limited. Some things we were happy to try and glad to retain recipe cards, although they did not include all ingredients/quantities of spice mixes. You have to be focused and actually use the packages timely before the fresh products spoil. When ordering, look carefully at photos and portions. Meals can be less filling than they appear. We often added salad, bread, or extra veggies to stretch the meal. We are not good at planning meals, like to go with the moment, although the food was always tasty, this was not cost effective to our lifestyle.
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