The 12 Best Subscription Boxes That Simply Make Life Easier
At this point, it feels like there's a subscription service for everything under the sun, all promising to save you time and improve your life with delivery straight to your door. Struggling to find time to cook dinner, much less shop for produce? There’s a box for that. Spending way too much time trying to pick out what to wear each day? There’s a box for that too. Want to ditch plastic altogether and find more sustainable options for everyday life? Well, you know the answer.
It's enough to get your head positively spinning with all the options, so we rounded up several of the very best, with boxes containing everything from stylist-selected clothing, to covetable beauty products, to delicious groceries, wine, and even stunning interior design options. (We really are living in the future.) Let these 12 companies do all the work so you can stay in the comfort of your home.
Whether you're hoping to find the perfect sustainable gift for an eco-conscious friend, or just want to streamline your own routine with a convenient trove of treasures delivered straight to your door, these picks are just the thing to help narrow down the dizzying array of options.
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Courtesy of brand1/12Allure Beauty Box
Sure, we might be just a smidge biased, but it's our humble opinion that we here at Allure are offering the best subscription beauty box on the market right now. For just $23 a month, every box has a value of at least $100 (and sometimes as high as $200+) and is jam-packed with our very favorite goodies on the market right now, from makeup, to skin care, and beyond. You're also guaranteed to get at least three full-size items every month — and no guarantees of course, but we usually try to sneak in one of our Best of Beauty winners. That way, you (or the lucky recipient of your gift) will always be up-to-date on what's heating up the industry.
$23 (Subscribe Now)
Courtesy of brand2/12Billie
Billie is a shaving brand bent on slashing the pink tax, and if the body- and bathroom-friendly Starter Kit is any indication, its efforts are paying off in spades. Your $9 starter kit gets you the brightly colored Billie handle in your choice of five shades, plus two five-blade razors, and a magnetic holder for your shower. Once you're set up with that, the brand asks how often you shave to help set a schedule for the ongoing delivery of four replacement blades, which will arrive right on cue, ensuring you stay silky smooth without frequent (and time-consuming) trips to the drugstore.
$9 (Subscribe Now)
Courtesy of brand3/12Daily Harvest
No matter how dedicated you are, one of the trickiest parts of clean eating is making time to shop for and prep ingredients. So the real food recipes at Daily Harvest are a game-changer, and about as close as you can get to giving the gift of time. Customize a plan on either a weekly or monthly basis, choosing an array of fruit- and veggie-stocked smoothies, soups, harvest bowls, and more that will be delivered straight to your door and need only a quick whirl in a blender or a warmup to prepare.
$7 per cup (Subscribe Now)
Courtesy of brand4/12Stitch Fix
Stitch Fix is the ultimate at-home stylist. Simply fill out the site's style profile, which asks for your sizing (plus sizes included), lets you set a basic price range, and lays out an array of outfits that you can either thumbs up or thumbs down to indicate the styles you're drawn to. Then your Stylist will send you a box of clothing at the frequency you select — anywhere from every two to three weeks to every three months. (You can even do one-offs if that's more convenient for you.) Try on the offerings in the comfort of your own home, then purchase what you want and send the rest back to Stitch Fix. The service comes with a $20 styling fee, but if you do buy something, the charge is credited toward the price of what you keep, so it's a perfect gift for anyone eager to discover their own fashion voice.
$20 (Subscribe Now)
Courtesy of brand5/12Firstleaf
If you find yourself ducking in and out of the wine shop without ever making eye contact with anyone who works there, lest your ignorance be exposed — listen, you don't have to live like that. Firstleaf starts you out with a quick quiz to start building your custom tasting profile, and then sends you bottles of wine that have been chosen especially for your unique palate. Even better? You can be as adventurous or as tried-and-true as you want, so the subscription is ideal for novices and connoisseurs alike, none of whom need ever fear the arched eyebrow of the wine merchant ever again.
$79 (Subscribe Now)
Courtesy of brand6/12Winc
Getting started at Winc means answering just six multiple-choice questions about your taste preferences (rosé by the bucket, please,) and boom — you're set up to receive four bottles a month with no additional costs or membership fees. Plus, every time you rate a bottle, Winc's understanding of your palate improves, meaning your relationship with the purveyor will age like a...well, you get it.
$39 (Subscribe Now)
Courtesy of brand7/12Trunk Club
Whether you're looking to elevate your style over time or shopping for a specific event, Nordstrom's Trunk Club may just be the ticket. The service pairs you with a stylist who carefully curates items just for you (or a friend that you gift the service to.) That will include accessories and apparel ranging from business attire to loungewear — depending on your style preferences — which will be delivered to your door at a frequency of your choosing. You can either go with a one-off trunk, or receive one regularly every month, every two months, or every three months, which ends up being the most popular option. Or, if you're more of an in-person shopper, you can avail yourself of the in-store or virtual styling appointments, where you work one-on-one with your own personal stylist to develop your look.
$25 (Subscribe Now)
Courtesy of brand8/12Frank and Oak
What makes the Frank and Oak clothing subscription box stand out from the rest is that you can preview your monthly offerings before they're sent to your door, with the option to either swap out items that aren't to your liking or skip that box altogether, with no penalty. And just like other boxes, you can send back any items that don't do it for you in-person. (Just be aware of the $25 styling fee if you return the entire box.) But we're betting you won't be likely to do much skipping or returning, given that these boxes are stocked with up to four unique, ethically sourced and sustainably made items designed in Montreal. Plus, many of the items are limited edition, so you'll be sure to stand out.
$25 (Subscribe Now)
Courtesy of brand9/12Habitation Box
If you're on the market for the perfect housewarming gift, look no further than the Habitation Box from Cratejoy. It's a monthly collection of high-quality decor items hand-selected by an interior design expert, crafted to freshen up any space without creating a feeling of clutter. For smaller spaces, the Habitation I box contains three to five items, while the larger Habitation II box is brimming with seven to ten unique accessories. We particularly recommend trying it out around a holiday, when the brand sends along seasonal pieces perfect for decorating.
$55 (Subscribe Now)
Courtesy of brand10/12Grove Collaborative
At its heart, Grove Collaborative is a home essentials delivery service, but it promises far more than that. Each item on offer has met the brand's rigorous standards requiring its products to be healthy, effective, sustainably produced, and cruelty-free, allowing users to shop with confidence. With each box purchased, the company offers customizable refill shipments that automatically refresh your home essentials, but can also be easily skipped and rescheduled. Even better, Grove sends you an email before any automatically scheduled shipment, making it a thoughtful gift for a household with a growing family with more than enough on their mind.
$5 for shipping (Subscribe Now)
Courtesy of brand11/12Imperfect Foods
Logically, we all know that you don't have to be the cutest carrot or the prettiest pepper to taste great, but you'd be surprised at how quick supermarkets are to discard imperfect produce that they don't think would sell. Imperfect Foods scoops up those delicious little rejects, including imperfectly-shaped apples, scarred almonds, and inconsistently sized eggs, and packs them carefully into a box for weekly deliveries straight to your door, tackling the national issue of food waste and cutting down on costs at the same time. You can even review your order before it ships, removing some items and adding others, making this a great gift for anyone making a change to their diet who doesn't want to blow their budget.
Prices vary based on what you get (Subscribe Now)
Courtesy of brand12/12GreenUp Box
Delivered six times a year, the GreenUp box promises to help you move away from your reliance on plastic and toward intelligently crafted, reusable items that are as kind to the Earth as they are convenient. Arriving every other month, each box is curated around a theme designed for a different facet of your life, like cleaning, dining, travel, shopping, and self-care. It may just be the eco-friendly gift you've been seeking for that friend who's eager to reduce their carbon footprint.
$40 (Subscribe Now)
