
Monthly Personal Hygiene and Beauty Subscriptions: Are They Worth it?
We live in a day and age when we can practically order anything online and get it the very next day. Talk about convenience, huh? When it comes to what comes in a monthly subscription box, delivered right to your front door, there is plenty to choose from. Want to sample new beauty products? Get a monthly subscription box and try eyeshadow, brow pencils, and perfume samples from top name brands. Do you always seem to run out of razors when you need a close shave most? Subscribe for a flat fee and get fresh razors month after month so you never run out again. Here are the most popular beauty and personal hygiene subscription boxes available:
- Personal grooming
When it comes to the most overlooked personal grooming item, it seems razors top the list for both men and women. Hence the popularity of monthly subscription boxes that deliver a fresh set of razor cartridges right to you door, and to your specifications (i.e., offering choice of 2- to 6-blade razors and handle preferences). Companies like Dollar Shave Club, Birchbox Men, Gillette Shave Club, Dollar Beard Club, and Bevel range in cost between $8 and upwards of $30 per month. Many razor subscription services even through in samples of shave gel, beard oil, and shave butter for you to try and add to your monthly box.
- Beauty boxes
You’ve likely heard a friend or coworker brag about the goodies she got in her monthly beauty box. Beauty boxes from subscription services like Ipsy, Birchbox, Julep, BoxyCharm, and Glossybox offer a mix of samples and full sized beauty treats. In fact, you can thank these beauty pioneers for creating the idea of the monthly subscription box in the first place. Instagram and YouTube showcase beauty buffs screaming in glee at the surprises in their package each month—lipstick, nail polish, perfume, foundation, primer, eye and brow shadows, and more from high end and trendy brands. Beauty boxes range from $10 to $40 per month and some of the pricer options let you personally select a few items in your box each month.
- Organic and eco-friendly
Don’t worry eco-conscious yet convenience oriented shoppers are not left out of the monthly subscription mix. In fact, there is plenty to choose from regardless of if you’re after beauty and grooming products that don’t harm the earth or are aiming to cut down on waste in your family. Get convenience yet give back to Mother Earth when you sign up for monthly subscription boxes ranging from $10.50 to $30, from Homegrown Collective and The Honest Box (earth-friendly diapers, cleaning and household supplies), Clover Box and Grove Collaborative (completely natural personal and homecare), and Green Kids Crafts (eco-friendly educational projects for children aged 2 to 10 years and focused on space, oceans, music, etc.).
- Don’t forget your pet…
Yes, they make subscription boxes for very, very good cats and dogs too! Treat your furry best friend to a monthly delivery of pet treats, toys, sweaters, pet accessories, and chewables. And better yet, the majority of pet subscription companies, like Purr Packs, BarkBox, Pet Treater, Cat Lady Box, Loot Pets, and KitNipBox ensure a portion of proceeds go to pet charities, shelters, and rescue organizations. Pet subscription boxes range from $15 on the lower end to $40 on the higher end, and owners simply indicate their pet breed and weight upon sign up.