The best beauty subscription boxes & services, 2021

Beauty subscription boxes & services that bring joy every month

If you’re bored with your beauty routine and want to update your cosmetics bag, test out the latest launches before they land in-store, pre-plan your grooming needs, or order the best bespoke skincare for you – this is where you sign up for the best in beauty subscription boxes in the UK.

They are backed and packed by professionals and are a fantastic way to trial new products – often before anyone else, with huge savings too. Plus, you get access to world-renowned doctors, dermatologists and expertise.

It’s no surprise that te subscription-box market is rocketing across the board and is estimated to be worth an astonishing £1.8bn by 2025. They are the Christmas gifts that keep on giving, and there’s flexibility if you need to modify or cancel.

But, honestly, why would you?

Here’s our pick of the subscription boxes to subscribe to now. `

​Lookfantastic Beauty Box, from £13

One of the original beauty boxes and still one of the best, it’s the sheer breadth of brands on offer that makes Lookfantastic’s offerings a must-have.

Opting for its monthly subscriptions opens up a plethora of perks, including early access and discounts, and we’d heartily recommend snapping up one of the limited-edition boxes too.

Lookfantastic Beauty Box – buy here

​Mintd Box, from £70

These luxurious boxes are tailored each month to suit your needs and lifestyle. This winter, expect deeply hydrating products to combat the effects of low temperatures outside and aggressive central heating inside. With four to five deluxe products per box, you can look forward to a fresher, brighter complexion every time the postman stops by.

Mintd Box, from £70 – buy here

​Raw Beauty Lab, Vegan Collagen three-month subscription, from £74.95

Offering beauty you can feel terrific about, Raw’s vegan products are cruelty-free and made without artificial ingredients. They’ll even plant a tree for every order placed. Pick up their Vegan Collagen three-month subscription for a perfectly plumping supplement delivered directly to your door.

Raw Beauty Lab, Vegan Collagen three-month subscription, from £74.95 – buy here

​FFS Razor Subscription Box, from £9.95

Ever been caught short with only a blunt razor? We often think of beauty boxes as being solely fun and frivolous but having essentials like razorblades slip through the letterbox every one or two months can be a lifesaver. Also, with the other brilliant products on offer you'll come for the premium razors and stay for the gorgeous skincare.

FFS Razor Subscription Box, from £9.95 – buy here

​Cohorted Beauty Box, from £39.99

A beauty box for those who prefer a premium touch. Cohorted specialises in little bursts of luxury once a month – you’ll get at least five full-size products worth a total of at least £100. The brand also champions sustainability, so we permit you to consider this a guilt-free indulgence.

Cohorted Beauty Box, from £39.99 – buy here

​The Perfume Society Discovery Boxes, from £23

Are you still searching for your signature scent? The Perfume Society is on hand to help. Input some of your favourite fragrances and you’ll be directed to a box stashed full of minis perfectly suited to your palate.

We love its Seasonal Scents box too, which updates your perfume wardrobe instantly as the nights draw in.

The Perfume Society Discovery Boxes, from £23 – buy here

​Beauty Pie Membership, from £15

Who doesn’t want premium products without the luxury price tag? By removing middlemen and retailer mark-ups, Beauty Pie turn this fantasy into a reality.

So sign up for its brilliant dupes – their Superluminous Undereye Genius is a perfect replacement for Becca’s much-beloved (and now defunct) Under Eye Brightening Concealer.

Beauty Pie Membership, from £15 – buy here

​Renude Membership, from £20

Tap into the wisdom of skincare experts and consultants and pick up a routine curated just for you, all without leaving your living room.

Tailored to your skin type, skin goals and budget, and with an expert on hand for any impromptu check-ins, this is high-tech, powerful skincare made simple.

Rude Membership, from £20 – buy here

​Yu Parfums, from £40

Yu’s bi-monthly boxes deliver three exclusive gender-neutral fragrances plus a refillable atomiser so you can load up your favourite and spray away.

This subscription aims to fill your fragrance library with unique and utterly unforgettable scents. Perfect for those particular about their perfumes.

Yu Parfums, from £40 – buy here

​Get Harley Skincare Box, £30 for a consultation

Looking for expert, unbiased advice that will cut the mustard? After a quick and easy consultation with one of Get Harley’s practitioners, your dedicated Skin Concierge will tailor you a medical-grade skincare regimen, and the products will be dropped at your door. This is skincare you can trust and will be replenished as needed.

Get Harley Skincare Box, £30 for a consultation – buy here

​The Vegan Kind Beauty Subscription Box, from £12.75

Gone are the days when a vegan beauty regime would’ve raised eyebrows and wrinkled noses. There are so many fantastic vegan brands on the market, and this monthly box is a brilliant way of discovering new favourites to implement into your green routine. It makes the perfect gift for your eco-warrior friend.

The Vegan Kind Beauty Subscription Box, from £12.75 – buy here

​Dr David Jack, Bespoke Skincare Service

Leading skincare specialist Dr David Jack is the last word in rejuvenating aesthetic treatments, and his Harley Street clients are able to take a slice of his expertise home with them.

Working with a specialist lab, entirely individual skincare products are created – a lifesaver for those with difficult-to-treat skin conditions or those disappointed by over-the-counter solutions.

Dr David Jack, Bespoke Skincare Service – buy here