Wondering how you can best observe Black History Month? There are a myriad of ways, but one of our favorites is shopping black-owned businesses. And, because subscription boxes are what we know best, we're pleased to present you with a list of Black-owned subscriptions—both our favorites and services our readers have recommended! You'll find boxes in a variety of categories including beauty, lifestyle, personal care, home decor & DIY, books, and kids. You may even recognize some from our monthly reviews! Our favorite part? Signing up for these subscription box services on an ongoing basis means supporting black-owned businesses well beyond this one month. Which is how it should be!
Updated on 2/17/21 to add a jump-to section, add links to our latest reviews, update pricing info for some boxes, and remove some canceled boxes.
Black-Owned Subscription Boxes We Think You'll Love, by Category
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Beauty Subscription Boxes
1. Nourish Beauty Box
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The Cost: $29.95 per month. Save with longer subscriptions. Subscribe here!
ACTIVE DEAL: Save 50% off limited time onlyCODE: CYBER50
About this box: Nourish Beauty Box is a natural beauty subscription that sends 4 full-size products each month. Everything in this box is vegan, paraben-free, and cruelty-free. Subscribers can expect to receive a mix of both skincare and makeup from indie brands—it's a great subscription for those wishing to discover and explore under-the-radar and up-and-coming companies on the beauty scene!
Check out our Nourish Beauty Box reviews for more info. Ships to the U.S. for free.
2. The Beauty Box by Bombay & Cedar
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The Cost: $31.95 per month + free U.S. shipping. Save with longer subscriptions. Subscribe here!
About this box: The Beauty Box by Bombay & Cedar is a clean beauty subscription that sends 5-6 vegan and cruelty-free products that add up to a value of over $100. You might see makeup, skincare, beauty tools, and more from a mix of indie and well-known brands. Not only are the beauty products themselves a dream, the box they arrive in makes a good mail day even more delightful!
Check out all of our Bombay & Cedar Beauty Box reviews for more info. Ships to the U.S. for free, Canada for $5.95, and internationally for $10.95.
3. Tribe Beauty Box
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The Cost: $34.99 per bi-monthly box + shipping. Subscribe here!
ACTIVE DEAL: Save 10% off your first box!CODE: MSA
About this box: If you're into exploring indie makeup, you'll love Tribe Beauty! This subscription sends you 4-5 full or deluxe size products from under-the-radar and trendy brands alike. Each box includes 1 face product, 1 tool, 1 eye product, and 1 lip and/or 1 skin prep product. This box is especially beloved by makeup artists both budding and established. We love that Tribe has a members-only Facebook page where subscribers can share how they used the products they received!
Check out our Tribe Beauty reviews for more info. Ships to the U.S. for $4.99, Canada for $6.99, Australia, the EU, and the U.K. for $15.
4. GlitzGlam Box
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The Cost: $15.00 per month. Subscribe here!
About this box: Go full-on glam with the monthly GlitzGlam Box! Every box includes 1 glitter product, 1 pair of lashes, and 2-3 full-size makeup products to give your face that extra glow. Or, if you're a beauty-lover but not big on sparkle, you can try the Build Your Own Box subscription ($29.99/month), subbing a skincare item or beauty tool for any item that isn't 'you.' Wait, there's more! This subscription also offers a Glitz Starter Tools Kit ($25) for one-time purchase. It includes the basic tools needed to give your lashes a boost, plus a set of brushes and a surprise bonus gift.
Check out our GlitzGlam Box reviews for more info. Ships to the U.S.
5. Cocotique
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The Cost: $25.00 per month + free shipping. Save with longer subscriptions. Subscribe here!
About this box: Cocotique is a monthly beauty and lifestyle subscription delivering deluxe and travel-sized products for women of color. Each month you can expect to receive a curated box of 5-8 products ranging from hair care, skincare, nails, fragrance, and makeup to lifestyle products and more. Their website shows a full list of brands they have partnered with so you can learn more about the companies that created the products you've received!
Check out our Cocotique reviews for more info. Ships to the contiguous U.S., Puerto Rico, Guam, and APO addresses for free.
6. Brown Sugar Box
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The Cost: $39.95 per month + $5.95 shipping. Subscribe here!
ACTIVE DEAL: Save 20% off your first box!CODE: FIRSTTIME20
About this box: Brown Sugar Box sends a monthly delivery that includes 1 graphic tee plus 4-5 exclusive full-size products such as drinkware, accessories, bags, jewelry, makeup, housewares, and stationery from the Izzy & Liv brand. Everything you'll find in this box is designed by and for women of color, and it always includes a mini magazine that highlights the month's theme. When you sign up, you'll have the opportunity to choose your T-shirt size from S-3XL, and indicate whether you'd prefer a fitted or relaxed cut.
Check out our Brown Sugar Box reviews for more info. Ships to the U.S. for $5.95 and internationally for $12.95.
7. Curlkit
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The Cost: $20.00 per month + $5.00 shipping. Subscribe here!
ACTIVE DEAL: Get 20% off your first month's membershipCODE: CURLYFIRST
About this box: Curlkit is a monthly subscription box completely dedicated to hair care (mainly focused on curly hair)! This sub sends a variety of high-quality products that can be hard to find in stores, but with a low-price guarantee and a goal to save you money. You can expect to receive 6-9 items in each box, which include hair products, tools, samples, and more.
Check out our Curlkit reviews for more info. Ships to the U.S. for $5.00, and internationally for an additional cost.
8. MINTD Box
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The Cost: Starts at £70.00 (about $97.27 USD) either monthly or bi-monthly + shipping. Save with longer subscriptions. Subscribe here!
ACTIVE DEAL: 10% OFF Your First OrderCODE: WELCOME10
About this box: Luxury beauty and skincare products curated in the U.K.? Yep, MINTD Box is amazing. Each shipment contains 4-5 full or deluxe sized products with innovative ingredients, from premium brands. Expect up to £400.00 (approximately $550+ USD) worth of value in each box!
Check out our MINTD reviews for more info. Ships worldwide (free to the U.K.).
9. Jersey Shore Cosmetics Balm Box
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The Cost: $5.00 per month + $3.00 shipping. Save with longer subscriptions. Subscribe here!
About this box: The Jersey Shore Cosmetics Balm Box subscription ensures well-cared-for lips. Look forward to receiving 2 all-natural, organic lip balms and lip conditioners in your monthly box. Some will be classic, while sometimes you may see a lip-and-cheek tint, balms with SPF or shimmer, highlighters, and more. Everything is full-sized, gluten-free, cruelty-free, and made in the USA!
Check out our Jersey Shore Cosmetics Balm Box info here. Ships worldwide.
10. curlBOX
The Cost: $25.00 per month. Subscribe here!
About this box: Are you ready for an amazing curly hair experience? curlBOX is so sought-after that there's a waitlist every month! Each box includes 4 high-quality hair care products that focus on curly hair health, growth, restoration, and ease of styling—but if you miss out on the monthly subscription they also sell curated specialty boxes for one-time purchase. Want to let your little one in on the goodness? Look for the curlBOX Baby box, also available for one-time purchase!
Check out our curlBOX info here. Ships to the U.S., including all APO addresses, and Canada.
11. The Lip Bar Fast Face Kits
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The Cost: $99.00 per kit (non-recurring) + $2.99 shipping. Subscribe here!
About this box: The Lip Bar's Fast Face Kits are everything-you-need makeup kits that include the 6 crucial products you need to complete a full face in a quick 7 minutes. Umm, sign us up! Each $99 kit is curated by complexion, available for one-time purchase—so, this isn't a subscription (but how amazing is it?)—and includes foundation, a quad of face tints, a brow product, eyeliner, mascara, and a lippie. If you're not sure which one to choose, use their Shade Finder to point you in the right direction!
Check out our Lip Bar Fast Face Kits info for updates. Ships to the U.S. for $2.99 and internationally.
12. The Beem Box
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The Cost: Starts at $39.95 bi-monthly + $5 shipping. Subscribe here!
ACTIVE DEAL: Save 15% off your first boxCODE: MSA15BEEM
About this box: Makeup-lovers who look for natural beauty products from indie brands will appreciate The Beem Box, a bi-monthly subscription created by women of color to feature WOC-owned brands. Look forward to 5-6 beauty products in each box, all carefully chosen for women with deeper skin tones. Every box promises an $80-$100 value!
Check out our Beem Box reviews for more info. Ships to US only.
13. Scent Icon
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The Cost: Starts at $9.99 per month for the Basic membership. Save with longer subscriptions. Subscribe here!
About this box: Scent Icon is a purveyor of high-end and upscale scents! Their monthly membership program offers three subscription tiers to choose from: Basic lets you choose 1 fragrance per month ($9.99/month), Premium invites you to pick 2 per month ($12.99/month), and Supreme gives subscribers their choice of 3 perfumes per month ($17.99). Each scent you select will come in a small bottle meant to be added to a refillable case, but a little goes a long way—simply spritz 1-4 sprays and enjoy your fragrance of the day, all day.
Check out our Scent Icon info here. Ships to the U.S. for free.
14. EmbraceBox
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The Cost: $25.00 per month. Save with longer subscriptions. Subscribe here!
About this box: The best DIYs are the ones that you end up using day to day, which is the case with EmbraceBox! This black-owned subscription box sends a monthly supply of kid-friendly ingredients for you and your curly-haired kid to create homemade hair care products together. Each box comes with a recipe guiding you how to make 1 hair product that's silicone-free and sulfate-free. Along with the ingredients and info about your customizable product comes a fun surprise—and in addition, there's an online community you're encouraged to join for tips and support.
Check out our EmbraceBox details for more info. Ships to the U.S.
15. Bakery Box
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The Cost: $23.00 per month. Save with longer subscriptions. Subscribe here!
About this box: Expect nothing but sweet scents from this skincare subscription! Each month you'll be sent a limited edition collection of dessert-themed body products made by Shea Shea Bakery. Past themes have included "Chocolate Gold," "Cookie Dough Head to Toe," and "Yum! Bubble Gum," so you can expect to smell entirely appetizing when your monthly shipment of the Bakery Box arrives.
Check out our Bakery Box reviews for more info. Ships to U.S. with standard USPS rates.
Lifestyle Subscription Boxes
16. Loved + Blessed
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The Cost: $25.00 per month. Save with longer subscriptions. Subscribe here!
ACTIVE DEAL: Save $5 off your subscription!CODE: MSALOVE5
About this box: Loved + Blessed is a faith-based monthly subscription box meant to encourage women, and help them grow in their faith. Along with each physical box come some online components including a blog article, a 4-week life application workbook, 4 video lessons which they call "Uplift Courses," online fellowship through Loved + Blessed's private community, and access to the library of past videos and workbooks!
Check out our Loved + Blessed reviews for more info. Ships to the U.S. for free.
17. Bombay & Cedar Lifestyle Box
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The Cost: $44.95 per month + free shipping to the U.S. for The Lifestyle Box. Save with longer subscriptions. Subscribe here!
ACTIVE DEAL: Save 10% off a 3, 6 or 12-month subscription!CODE: MSALOVE10
About this box: Bombay & Cedar's Lifestyle Box is always teeming with beautiful color, scents, and experiences. Each monthly shipment includes 2 essential oils and 6-8 full-size products such as diffusers, skincare, books, healthy snacks, and other surprises with a retail value of $120+. They also newly offer a Mini Box that has 5-7 full and deluxe size samples with a retail value of $60+ for $29.95/month.
Check out all of our Bombay & Cedar Lifestyle reviews for more info. Ships to the U.S. for free, Canada for $10.95, and internationally for $17.95.
18. JourneeBox by Kevia
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The Cost: $54.99 per quarter. Save with longer subscriptions. Subscribe here!
ACTIVE DEAL: 10% offCODE: FIRSTBOX21
About this box: JourneeBox is your quarterly replenishment of beautiful, sustainable products ranging from apparel and accessories to home and decor items, to beauty products. Each delivery contains 6 or more sustainably made or fair-trade items, and some allow for subscriber customization of colors prior to your box shipping. The JourneeBox direct-to-consumer business model (meaning they design and produce all of their goods) keeps costs and environmental impact down, guaranteeing quality products with ethical production practices!
Check out all of our JourneeBox reviews for more info. Ships to the contiguous U.S. for free, Puerto Rico, Alaska, Hawaii for $8.00, Canada for an additional cost at checkout.
19. The Black Box
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The Cost: $74.95 per quarter + $5.00 shipping. Save with an annual subscription. Subscribe here!
ACTIVE DEAL: Get free shipping off your first boxCODE: ADCTN
About this box: The Black Box is a lifestyle subscription filled with a spread of quality products from Black-owned businesses. You can look forward to receiving dining, bath, body, and home goods products, plus some goodies to eat or drink here and there, all of which have been selected with thoughtful curation through partnerships with small companies.
Check out our Black Box reviews for more info. Ships to the US, $5.00 for per-quarter payments, free for annual subscribers.
20. The Homegirl Box
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The Cost: $60 per box (non-recurring). Subscribe here!
About this box: The Homegirl Box isn't a subscription, but it's so awesome (read: inspiring, empowering, and enlightening) we had to include it! This company creates gift boxes "inspired by the life and legacy of bold and visionary women of color." There are new boxes released every quarter, and the current selection features politician Shirley Chisolm, author Octavia Butler, and revolutionary Assata Shakur. Yes! Within each box you'll find 4-5 goods to flaunt, use, and eat—stuff like tees, totes, zines, affirmation decks, and more.
Check out our Homegirl Box reviews for more info. Ships to the U.S. Allow 2-3 weeks for shipment to arrive.
21. Pretty Brown Box
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The Cost: Boxes start at $70.00 (non-recurring). Subscribe here!
About this box: Pretty Brown Box is a luxury gifting experience, enabling you to send high-quality and thoughtful care packages and presents with a personal touch. You can choose from pre-designed boxes or work with Pretty Brown Box to create a custom gift for bridesmaid proposals, engagement gifts, birthday gifts, client thank you gifts, and more. Each box is hand-arranged in a box that's just as much of a treat as the contents placed inside!
Check out our Pretty Brown Box info for more. Ships to the U.S. for free.
22. Work • Space • Spark
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The Cost: $49.00 per month. Save with longer subscriptions. Subscribe here!
ACTIVE DEAL: 50% Off your first box on all 6 and 12 month subscriptionsCODE: 50WSS
About this box: Career growth is about access to the right resources, but it's also about enjoying your organized office space. The Work • Space • Spark subscription hooks you up with both! Each monthly box comes full of 4-5 unique office supplies, decor, tech, productivity, and/or career tools to keep you motivated at your desk. In addition, subscribers can access exclusive career videos, webinars, online trainings, and articles from experts.
Check out our Work • Space • Spark details for more info. Ships to the US for $7 and worldwide.
23. Fortunately Inspired
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The Cost: $36.95 per month. Subscribe here!
About this box: Hey, female entrepreneurs, you're taking care of yourselves amid all that hard work, right? Fortunately Inspired is a Black business subscription dedicated to cultivating wellness in the workplace. Each box is filled with 5 inspiring, encouraging, and useful accessories, snacks, and more, sourced from small businesses.
Check out our Fortunately Inspired details for more. Ships worldwide.
24. AROMA REVEAL
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The Cost: Starts at $16.00 for Gift Sets (non-recurring). Subscribe here!
ACTIVE DEAL: 20% OFFCODE: AROMAREVEAL20
About this box: While Aroma Reveal is no longer a subscription, its one-time-purchase gift boxes are like a built-in reminder to carve out time for relaxation and replenishment. Each box on offer is shown on their site so you know exactly what you're sending—to a friend or yourself—and range from bath bomb boxes to candle or soap boxes, all the way up to fully curated spreads meant to help you spa it out. Some of their aromatherapeutic items, pampering products, and self-love spoils are also sold individually if you don't need a full set.
Check out our Aroma Reveal details for more. Ships to U.S. for $4.95.
25. The Mental Wealth Box
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The Cost: $49.99 per month. Save with longer subscriptions. Subscribe here!
About this box: The Mental Wealth Box is a gentle, natural way of exploring mental health topics individually or with loved ones. The subscription addresses each area with tools and activities—such as journals, workbooks, meditation exercises, yoga techniques, essential oils, and more—which come in the form of 4-6 items per month, all of which have been sourced from small businesses within the US. This subscription is educational, it can lead to healing, and it's a total treat.
Check out our Mental Wealth info for more. Ships to the U.S. for free.
26. The Baby Dust Box
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The Cost: $39.99 per month. Save with longer subscriptions. Subscribe here!
About this box: This thoughtful subscription is for women and couples who are trying to conceive. Each and every box contains FDA-approved and doctor-recommended ovulation and pregnancy tests nestled among a sweet spread of self-care items. You can expect organic snacks, natural personal care products, herbal teas and fertility supplements, and more. Sign up for a one-time order or to receive it on a recurring basis—the Baby Dust subscription is a box full of encouragement! Psst—they also offer a Mini box for $12 and a Premium box for $49.99, or if you want to shop the items a la carte, you can buy them separately in their online shop.
Check out our Baby Dust Box details for more. Ships to the contiguous U.S., free for orders over $25.00. Shipping fees apply to orders sent to Puerto Rico, Alaska, and Hawaii.
27. On The Go Mom Box
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The Cost: $44.00 per month. Save with longer subscriptions. Subscribe here!
About this box: One thing all moms have in common is the juggling act of raising a kid. The On the Go Mom Box sends 4-6 items per month, all meant to make life a little easier or even just to make mama feel special. You'll find health and wellness items, beauty and skincare goods, to-go snacks, little gadgets for creative storage, and tips 'n' tricks for efficient momming!
Check out our On the Go Mom Box details for more. Ships worldwide.
28. Black Girl Magic
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The Cost: $54.95 every other month + $8.99 shipping. Save with longer subscriptions. Subscribe here!
ACTIVE DEAL: 15% offCODE: BLKGRL15
About this box: This holistic self-care box sources its beautiful items exclusively from black-owned small businesses. It provides subscribers with essential wellness techniques, plus high-quality tools and full-size products to practice them with. It's all about wellness with the Black Girl Magic box!
Check out our Black Girl Magic Box reviews for more info. Ships worldwide.
29. BetternessBox
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The Cost: $64.99 per quarter. Save with longer subscriptions. Subscribe here!
About this box: Happiness is a choice, and BetternessBox facilitates positive self-talk and joyful emotions with its thoughtfully curated seasonal experiences. Your quarterly subscription will contain a book and 4-5 items in the wellness, fitness, or beauty categories, and each box comes with affirmation & intention cards to boost you along on your self-care practice. We love that BetternessBox has an app so you can join their seasonal book club and connect with a community of individuals who are also on a journey toward living better and being better! Curious what this box is all about without wanting to commit? Any leftover boxes from past seasons are sold for one-time purchase.
Check out our BetternessBox details for more. Ships to the U.S.
Personal Care Subscription Boxes
30. OUI the People
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The Cost: $75.00 for 1 stainless-steel safety razor and 10 blades. Subscribe here!
About this box: As you pamper your sweet self, why not consider your shaving routine as one of your self-love rituals? OUI the People makes a high-quality stainless steel razor that will be the last you own; after the initial investment, you'll only need blade refills (get 10 for $11) on an ongoing basis. On top of their top-tier, eco-friendly razors, OUI the People also offers shave cream, shave oil, ingrown relief pads, and brightening balm to further facilitate your positive shaving experience.
Check out our OUI the People (formerly Oui Shave) review for more info. Ships to the U.S. and Canada.
31. Femly Monthly Period Subscription
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The Cost: $25.50 per month + $5.00 shipping. Subscribe here!
About this box: Femly's monthly subscription box sends you all the pads and liners you'll need that month, every 4 weeks. These eco-friendly feminine hygiene products are free from harsh chemicals, and the subscription offers four options for combinations of day pads, night pads, and panty liners. They also sell menstrual cups! Those familiar with this brand might remember their former subscription model, which was more like a period care package—that box, complete with snacks, tea, skincare products, and more, is now available as a one-time gift here.
Check out our Femly details for more info. Ships to the US for $5.00.
32. BeLoved Box
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The Cost: Starts at $28.00 for Mini boxes. Subscribe here!
About this box: BeLoved Box offers multiple curated boxes filled with gentle, natural, vegan products for self-care and partner care. Their proprietary soaps, scrubs, candles, and moisturizing formulas (all using either shea butter, mango butter, or cocoa butter for gentle nourishment) are as wonderful for a home spa experience as they are for setting the mood for an intimate evening. Choose which size and style is best for you between the Mini, Self-Care, Couples, and Men's Self-Care experiences—and keep an eye out for both their Home box and their monthly subscription, launching soon
Check out our BeLoved Box details for more info. Ships to the U.S., free for orders of $75.00 or more.
Accessories Subscriptions
33. Savage X Fenty
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The Cost: Make a purchase at the top of the month, and that’ll cover the cost of your membership. Most pieces are priced around $15-$50.00. You can also choose to skip the month and avoid any charge. Or, take no action, and a $49.95 charge will be saved as store credit that you can use in the future. Subscribe here!
ACTIVE DEAL: Save 65% off your first order when you sign up for an Xtra VIP membership! No coupon needed - just use this link.About this box: Savage X Fenty is Rihanna's lingerie line, which uses a VIP membership model for subscriptions. The high-quality undergarments come in a wide range of sizes—bras range from 32A-44DDD, underwear and other apparel run from XS to 3X. They also span colors—their looks cover 4 different skin-tone-inspired shades as well as a rainbow of brights, and styles, from super sexy to simple and comfortable. You're sure to find something you feel good in!
Check out our Savage X Fenty reviews for more info. Ships worldwide, free for orders of $50.00 or more.
34. Loccessories Ready, Set, Style Box
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The Cost: $26.00 per month. Subscribe here!
About this box: The Loccessories Hair Jewelry Mystery box is monthly fun in your mailbox! Each box contains an exclusive piece of loc jewelry or hair accessory made to your loc size specifications. This subscription is meant to be a surprise, so you won't be shown any previews, but they do accept exchanges within 7 days. Note that this subscription service does not send any hair products, just jewelry and accessories!
Check out our Loccessories details for more info. Ships to the U.S. for free.
35. The Motherland Plug
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The Cost: Starts at $45.00 per month. Subscribe here!
About this box: The Motherland Plug is a black-owned subscription box featuring a curation of jewelry, clothing, and beauty products derived from African and Black Culture. Everything in this box is Afrocentric, fair trade and crafted by an African artist, sourced from a small business, and often rare or exclusive. This box is a beautiful way of celebrating the history, traditions, and culture of the African Diaspora!
Check out our Motherland Plug details for more info. Ships worldwide.
36. Cosmic Crystal Box
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The Cost: $21.95 per month. Save with longer subscriptions. Subscribe here!
About this box: Witchy women and believers in the magic of naturally occurring beauty will love the hand-selected crystals, stones, and minerals sent in the monthly Cosmic Crystal Box. Your monthly box might include one large crystal or a combination of smaller points, rough stones, clusters, raw specimens, or polished stones. It will also always include an info sheet so you can learn about the spread you were sent. This subscription also has a Jewelry Box option ($19.99/month), which includes 1-3 pieces of hand-selected and carefully curated crystal jewelry.
Check out our Cosmic Crystal Box details for more info. Ships worldwide.
Home and DIY Subscription Boxes
38. Home Made Luxe
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The Cost: $39.99 per month. Save with longer subscriptions. Subscribe here!
ACTIVE DEAL: 10% off subscription with codeCODE: MSACRAFT
About this box: Home Made Luxe is a DIY subscription for crafters who love adding homemade touches to their decor! This hands-on subscription box delivers a different Pinterest-inspired craft kit to your doorstep each month, complete with all the materials and instructions you'll need. Crafting successes ahead!
Check out our Home Made Luxe reviews for more info. Ships to the U.S. for free, Canada for $5.00.
37. Cloth & Paper
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The Cost: $18 per month for pens-only subscription, $38 for planner & stationery, and $48 for both. Subscribe here!
About this box: The Cloth & Paper subscription may be a way to stock up on quality stationery, planners, and pens, but it's also a way to organize your life! Our readers voted this box as their favorite stationery subscription for the love of their products and newfound productivity alike. The largest box offered by Cloth & Paper includes 5-8 stationery (and sometimes lifestyle) items plus a variety of 4-6 pens or pencils, so you can have classy communication and coordination available wherever you go.
Check out our Cloth & Paper reviews for more info. Ships to the U.S. for free and worldwide.
38. Wicked Flame Candle Subscription + Spa Box
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The Cost: $54.99 per month. Save with longer subscriptions. Subscribe here!
About this box: It's all about artisan candles and vegan skincare products with the Wicked Flame box—how nice does that sound? Made using natural and organic ingredients, the handmade products that come packed in this self-love box are meant to foster relaxation of the mind, body, and spirit.
Check out our Wicked Flame details for more info. Ships to the U.S. for free.
Book Subscription Boxes
39. BlackLIT
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The Cost: $39.99 per month for the Mini-Mailer and $54.99 for full-size boxes. Save with longer subscriptions. Subscribe here!
About this box: The BlackLIT subscription box aims to increase representation and close the literacy gap by providing books from authors of color for the whole family. Each box is curated by a black educator and contains over $100 worth of value. Here's what you can expect to arrive in your monthly box: 1 brand-new book by an author of color, 3-5 high quality products from black-owned businesses, and a minimum of 5 discussion questions so you can engage in thoughtful dialogue. Choose your genre of choice from Fiction, Nonfiction, Men, Believers. If you want a pared-down experience, the Mini-Mailer includes 1 book by a black author, 1 custom bookmark designed by a black artist, and 1 shirt designed by a black creative. Shirt sizes range from S-3X.
Check out our BlackLIT details for more info. Ships worldwide.
40. Call Number
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The Cost: $23.00 per quarter for Book-Only and $40.00 per quarter for the Complete subscription. Save with an annual subscription. Subscribe here!
About this box: The Call Number book subscription provides eager readers with a newly released literary fiction or nonfiction book by a black writer. This quarterly subscription offers the option to receive the featured book only, or a complete experience including the book, 3-4 library-related items. Both subscription options come with a library packet, which includes a catalog card, spine label, label protector, and logo sticker. Choose from Fiction, Nonfiction, YA, or Indie genres when you sign up.
Check out our Call Number details page for more info. Ships worldwide.
41. Bibliophilic Excursions
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The Cost: Starts at $34.99 per month. Save with longer subscriptions. Subscribe here!
About this box: Bibliophilic Excursions was created by two book-loving sisters who want to share their love for traveling to unfamiliar places through the words in books. Hand-selecting on-theme items from local artists and small business around the world, they bring each monthly book's storyline to life, inviting you along on an experience of sight, taste, touch, and imagination. This subscription offers several box options, including fiction, nonfiction, mystery and more—and the price points vary for each.
Check out our Bibliophilic Excursions details page for more info. Ships worldwide.
Kids Subscription Boxes
42. Just Like Me! Book Box
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The Cost: $28.00 per month + $5.00 shipping. Subscribe here!
About this box: Looking for representation in kids books? The Just Like Me! Book Box is a monthly subscription dedicated to children's books that feature characters of color. Each box includes 2-3 books for kids under 12 plus fun book-related extras! Choose the age group that's appropriate for your kid (ages 0-3, ages 4-8, or ages 9-12) to get the most of the books and educational experiences this wonderful box offers.
Check out our Just Like Me! Book Box reviews for more info. Ships to the U.S. for $5.00.
43. Because Of You We Can
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The Cost: $39.99 per month. Save with an annual subscription. Subscribe here!
About this box: Lessons in Black History should be taught year-round, not just in February, and that's exactly what the Because of You We Can kid's subscription box aims to do. This educational box is a curated package of products and tools that highlight some of the most inspiring historical figures and their impactful accomplishments. Meant for kids ages 5-12, this subscription is packed with fun activities, projects, and learning materials that celebrate important trailblazers, organizations, and movements in Black History.
Check out our Because of You We Can details for more info. Ships to the U.S. for free, internationally for $25.00.
44. Goddess Food Factory Baking Subscription
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The Cost: $34.99 per month + $11.99 shipping. Save with longer subscriptions. Subscribe here!
About this box: The Goddess Food Factory monthly subscription features the recipes, tools, and tricks made by kid chef Simone Bridges—and what an inspiration she is! Chef Simone's baking subscription is as educational as it is fun and delicious, highlighting the science behind baking while teaching kids how to concoct culinary creations. Have more than one kid who wants to get involved with these baking kits? Add extra sibling tools onto your subscription for $9.99 per month.
Check out our Goddess Food Factory details for more info. Ships to the U.S. for $11.99.
45. WAM! Book Bundle
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The Cost: $27.99 per month + $5.00 shipping. Save with longer subscriptions. Subscribe here!
About this box: The WAM! Book Bundle is a monthly kids subscription sending diverse children's books for readers ages 3-10. Each delivery includes 2-3 new books, and some subscriptions also come with a family activity guide or educator activity guide for those planning to use this subscription as part of schooling, either at home or in a traditional setting. There are also one-time purchases available for the cost of 1 month's subscription ($27.99 + shipping).
Check out our WAM! Book Bundle details for more info. Ships to the U.S. for $5.00.
46. Music Library Box
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The Cost: $40.00 per month. Save with longer subscriptions. Subscribe here!
About this box: No child is too young to learn about music, and the Music Library Box uses children's books to introduce various music styles, genres, and musicians. Each monthly shipment includes 1 picture book and fun music-themed activities and crafts. This subscription also comes along with online resources for helping your child to enjoy all that the wonderful world of music has to offer. According to Music Library Box, this subscription is suited "for pre-readers, newly independent readers and independent readers alike. Box contents that accompany the book are recommended for ages 4 and older."
Check out our Music Library Box details for more info. Ships worldwide.
47. Momo’s Book Club
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The Cost: Starts at $10.00 (ages 0-3 and YA edition) or $12.99 (ages 4-8) for 1 children's book. Subscribe here!
ACTIVE DEAL: 20% off your first boxCODE: MSA20
About this box: Momo's Book Club lets you choose whether you'd like to receive 1, 2, or 3 books per month, and the titles they send each month are selected to address important themes like female empowerment or dealing with bullying. With the goal of helping to raise empathetic young persons, this kids' book club is curated with care—the books even come wrapped to make their arrival extra exciting!
Check out our Momo's Book Club details for more info. Ships worldwide for free.
48. Black Girl MATHgic
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The Cost: $39.95 per month. Subscribe here!
About this box: Girl bosses in the STEAM industry start with young mathematicians, and the Black Girl MATHgic box works to increase math confidence with its monthly curation of fun math activities and affirmations! Choose whether the 3rd-5th grade level box or the 6th-8th grade level box is right for your girl, and get her excited about the monthly mail that's on the way. Each box contains a math activity booklet, a Caring Adult Guide that helps carers foster development, and 3-5 items and activities (including 1 screen-free one) that will inspire an awesome educational experience.
Check out our Black Girl MATHgic details for more info. Ships to U.S. only.
49. Jambo Book Club
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The Cost: $34.99 per month. Save with longer subscriptions. Subscribe here!
About this box: The Jambo Book Club subscription is a great way to fill your child's book shelves with a multicultural book collection. Each month's box will include 2-3 culturally inclusive books that feature storylines that both narrate everyday situations and ignite young imaginations. This subscription is tailored to ages 0-2, ages 3-4, ages 5-6, ages 7-9, ages 10-13, or mixed ages for siblings.
Check out our Jambo Book Club details for more info. Ships worldwide.
50. Girl Gang Strong
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The Cost: $41.99 every other month + shipping. Save with a longer subscription. Subscribe here!
About this box: The Girl Gang Strong box sends 5-8 items every other month month that are specifically intended to foster those ever-important self-loving sentiments in young girls. The spread will include things like motivational books, cute accessories and jewelry, and personal care products. This box also encourages subscribers to connect with their online community, where girls can exchange ideas and inspiration to lift one another up!
Check out our Girl Gang Strong details for more info. Ships to the U.S. for $10.99 and Canada for $9.00.
Food Subscriptions
51. Marshmallow of the Month Club
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The Cost: $21.00 per month. Save with longer subscriptions. Subscribe here!
ACTIVE DEAL: Save 5% off your first box with a 3 or 6-month subscriptionCODE: METIME
About this box: Marshmallow of the Month is all about indulgence—and you deserve it! Each box contains small-batch, artisan marshmallows that were made with natural flavoring. Alongside them come cookies (with the option for gluten-free cookies), and your choice of tea, coffee, or hot cocoa with which to enjoy your featured sweet treats.
Check out our Marshmallow of the Month Club reviews for more info. Ships to U.S.
52. KETO BLACK
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The Cost: $41.00 per month. Save with longer subscriptions. Subscribe here!
ACTIVE DEAL: Save 15% off your first order.CODE: LOYSEVQOSJZDB5
About this box: If you follow a keto diet and are looking for delicious ways to boost you between meals, the KETO BLACK snack subscription has you covered. Feel free to leave an additional dietary restriction note for the box curators, and let them do the high-quality ketogenic snack choosing for you. You can be guaranteed that each of the 8-10 snacks you receive will have 5g net carbs or less, and have fun exploring all the various offerings out there!
Check out our Keto Black details for more. Ships to the U.S.
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