FOR STYLE MAVENS:
BIRCHBOX
FOR NAIL OBSESSIVES:
NAILBOX
What’s in the box? A mix of on-trend nail polishes, tools and mini hand treatments - like a mani in a box. What makes it different? It’s all about nails, nails, nails, so if you’re the kind of person that has a whole polish wardrobe and manicurist on speed-dial, then this is one for you. Special edition boxes? Sink your talons into the Neon summer special or Metallics Christmas box. How do I sign up? Subscriptions are £15 per month (inc delivery). Three, six and 12-month packages also available. Visit www.nailbox.co.uk/subscribe
skin tone to hair type. What makes it different? You start by creating a unique ‘beauty profile’, so you’re in the driving seat of what you’re getting in your box. Lipstick colour that’s just not ‘you’? Cross it off your ‘Recommended List’. Special edition boxes? Keep your eyes peeled for upcoming special editions this summer. How do I sign up? Subscriptions start at £10 per month (+P&P), with the option of add-on products at discounted prices. Visit www.lovemebeauty.com/gift-subscription/new.
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LATEST IN BEAUTY
What’s in the box? A mix of full-size products and luxury-sized samples from leading brands. What makes it different? There is no subscription. Preview the products in each box before you buy, or go totally bespoke with Build Your Own Box. Special edition boxes? Check out the beauty industry specialist boxes, with curated edits from the likes of BritishBeautyBlogger, Glamour magazine and Get The Gloss. How do I sign up? Boxes start from £8.99 (+P&P), through to £18.50 for limited editions. Visit www. latestinbeauty.com/collections FOR GREEN BEAUTIES:
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What’s in the box? Between five to seven all-natural products, featuring brands like John Masters Organics and Madara. What makes it different? If you want products that are SLS, paraben and cruelty-free, these recyclable, no-frills boxes only contains natural and organic brands. Special edition boxes? None planned. How do I sign up? Subscriptions are £12.50 per month (inc delivery), or choose a three-month (£37.50) or 12-month (£150) package. Visit www.lovelulabeautybox. com/sign-up-here FOR CONTROL FIENDS:
LOVE ME BEAUTY
What’s in the box? Beauty products tailored to you, from
Latest in Beauty Glamour Summer Edit box, available from glamourmagazine.co.uk
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Love Lula box, available from lovelulabeautybox.com
Birchbox x French Sole box, available from birchbox.com
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What’s in the box? Five deluxe-sized samples, targeted to your cosmetic bag favourites after filling out an online Beauty Profile. What makes it different? It’s subscription box meets beauty shop. Find something you can’t live without in your decorative box (designs change each month) then head to the Birchbox online shop to buy the full-size version - and earn Birchbox points. Special edition boxes? Fashion meets beauty with June’s ‘Step Outside’ French Sole collaboration box. Choose from one of three box designs containing a matching shoe bag and five to six beauty products. How do I sign up? Subscriptions are £12.95 per month (inc delivery; French Sole box available from June 1). Visit www.birchbox.co.uk/subscribe
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