Want to support black-owned businesses while shopping online? Great, we do too! Since subscription boxes are what we know best, we're pleased to present you with a list of the most popular black-owned subscription boxes in 2023. Our list includes 34 boxes total with subscription box categories that span beauty, lifestyle, personal care, home decor, books, kids, and food. These monthly subscription options are a great way to treat yourself and they also make amazing gift boxes for special occasions.
Top Black Owned Subscription Boxes Featured in this Article:
Nourish Beauty BoxBeauty Subscription Box
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Bombay & CedarLifestyle Subscription Box
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OUI the PeoplePersonal Care Subscription Box
Starting at $75.00Get OUI the People
Savage X FentyAccessories Subscription Box
Starting at $59.95Get Savage X Fenty
Home Made LuxeHome & DIY Subscription Box
Starting at $39.99Active Deal10% off subscription with codeUse Coupon Code MSACRAFTGet Home Made Luxe
BlackLITBook Subscription Box for Adults
Starting at $55.00Get BlackLIT
Just Like Me! Book BoxKids Subscription Box
Starting at $28.00Get Just Like Me! Book Box
Marshmallow of the Month ClubFood Subscription Box
Starting at $20.99Active DealSave 5% off your first box with a 3 or 6-month subscriptionUse Coupon Code METIMEGet Marshmallow of the Month Club
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. Ships to the U.S. for free. Subscribe here!
About this Subscription 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!
2. The Beauty Box by Bombay & Cedar
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The Cost: $34.95 per month. Save with longer subscriptions. Ships to the U.S. for free, Canada for $7.95, and internationally for $12.95. Subscribe here!
About this Subscription 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 $120. 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, but the box they arrive in also makes a good mail day even more delightful!
3. Tribe Beauty Box
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The Cost: $39.99 per bi-monthly box. Ships to the U.S. for $4.99, Canada for $6.99, Australia, the EU, and the U.K. for $15. Subscribe here!
About this Subscription Box: If you're into exploring indie makeup, you'll love Tribe Beauty! This subscription sends you 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!
4. Cocotique
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The Cost: $30.99 per month. Ships to the contiguous U.S., Puerto Rico, Guam, and APO addresses for free. Save with longer subscriptions. Subscribe here!
About this Subscription 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!
5. Brown Sugar Box
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The Cost: $50.00 per month + shipping (rates vary). Subscribe here!
About this Subscription 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.
6. MINTD Box
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The Cost: Starts at £60.00 either monthly or £90.00 bi-monthly. Ships worldwide (free to the U.K.). Save with longer subscriptions. Subscribe here!
About this Subscription 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!
7. Jersey Shore Cosmetics Balm Box
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The Cost: $10.00 per month + $3.00 shipping. Save with longer subscriptions. Subscribe here!
About this Subscription 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!
8. curlBOX
The Cost: $25.00 per month. Ships to the U.S., including all APO addresses. Subscribe here!
About this Subscription 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!
9. The Beem Box
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The Cost: Starts at $39.95 bi-monthly + $5 shipping to U.S. and $6 shipping to Canada. Subscribe here!
About this Subscription 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!
Lifestyle Subscription Boxes
10. Bombay & Cedar Lifestyle Box
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The Cost: $49.95 per month. Ships to the U.S. for free, Canada for $15.95, and internationally for $24.95.. Save with longer subscriptions. Subscribe here!
About this Subscription 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+.
11. JourneeBox by Kevia
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The Cost: $59.99 per quarter. Ships to the contiguous U.S. for free, Puerto Rico, Alaska, and Hawaii for $10.99. Save with longer subscriptions. Subscribe here!
About this Subscription 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!
12. Work • Space • Spark
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The Cost: $52.99 per month. Ships to the US for $7 and worldwide. Save with longer subscriptions. Subscribe here!
About this Subscription 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.
13. The Mental Wealth Box
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The Cost: $52.99 per month. Ships to the U.S. for free. Save with longer subscriptions. Subscribe here!
About this Subscription 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.
14. Black Girl Magic
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The Cost: $54.95 every other month + $8.99 shipping. Save with longer subscriptions. Subscribe here!
About this Subscription 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!
15. BetternessBox
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The Cost: $64.99 per quarter. Ships to the U.S. Save with longer subscriptions. Subscribe here!
About this Subscription 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.
Personal Care Subscription Boxes
16. OUI the People
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The Cost: $85.00 for 1 stainless-steel safety razor and 10 blades. Prices vary for other items. Ships to the U.S. and Canada. Subscribe here!
About this Subscription 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.
17. Femly Monthly Period Subscription
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The Cost: $20.95 per month + $5.00 shipping. Subscribe here!
About this Subscription Box: Femly's monthly subscription box sends you all the pads and liners you'll need, every 1, 2, or 3 months. 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!
18. BeLoved Box
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The Cost: Starts at $39.99 for Mini boxes. Ships to the U.S., free for orders of $75.00 or more. Subscribe here!
About this Subscription 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
Accessories Subscriptions
19. 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 $59.95 charge will be saved as store credit that you can use in the future. Ships worldwide, free for orders of $50.00 or more. Subscribe here!
About this Subscription 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!
20. Loccessories Ready, Set, Style Box
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The Cost: $44.00 per month. Ships to the U.S. for free. Subscribe here!
About this Subscription 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!
Home and DIY Subscription Boxes
21. Home Made Luxe
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The Cost: $29.99 per month. Save with longer subscriptions. Ships to the U.S. for free, and Canada for $5.00. Subscribe here!
About this Subscription 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!
22. Cloth & Paper
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The Cost: $21.99 per month for pens-only subscription, $39.99 for planner & stationery, and $54.99 for both. Ships to the U.S. for free and worldwide. Subscribe here!
About this Subscription 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.
23. Wicked Flame Candle Subscription + Spa Box
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The Cost: $54.99 per month. Ships to the U.S. for free. Save with longer subscriptions. Subscribe here!
About this Subscription 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.
Book Subscription Boxes
24. 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. Ships worldwide. Subscribe here!
About this Subscription 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.
Kids Subscription Boxes
25. Just Like Me! Book Box
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The Cost: $30.00 per month + $5.00 shipping. Subscribe here!
About this Subscription 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.
26. Because Of You We Can
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The Cost: $39.99 per month. Save with an annual subscription. Ships to the U.S. for free, internationally for $25.00. 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.
27. 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 to your subscription for $9.99 per month.
28. 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).
29. Music Library Box
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The Cost: $50.00 per month. Save with longer subscriptions. Ships worldwide. 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 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."
30. 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. Ships worldwide for free. Subscribe here!
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!
31. Black Girl MATHgic
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The Cost: $39.95 per month. Ships to the U.S. only. 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.
32. Jambo Book Club
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The Cost: $34.99 per month. Save with longer subscriptions. Ships worldwide. Subscribe here!
About this box: The Jambo Book Club subscription is a great way to fill your child's bookshelves 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.
33. Girl Gang Strong
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The Cost: $41.99 every other month. Ships to the U.S. for $10.99 and Canada for $9.00. Save with a longer subscription. Subscribe here!
About this box: The Girl Gang Strong box sends 5-8 items every other 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!
Food Subscriptions
34. Marshmallow of the Month Club
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The Cost: $21.00 per month. Save with longer subscriptions. Ships to the U.S. Subscribe here!
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.
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