While regular presents eventually run out or lose their shine rather quickly, subscription boxes are the kind of gifts that keep on giving long after the holidays are over. (Psst … they’re also a great idea if you’re shopping last-minute.) Uniquely curated to please the lucky recipient, the best subscription boxes for women come packed with an array of high-quality goodies, delivered promptly every month.
The best subscription boxes for women are filled with high-quality goodies that are tailored to you … [+] or your recipient’s interests.
These curated packages are a fun way to indulge you or your recipient’s interests and passions. Have a wine connoisseur in mind? Consider Firstleaf, one of our favorite wine subscriptions, that delivers bottles right to your door. Know a beauty enthusiast? Ipsy is a popular beauty subscription that lets you try new products. To save you some searching, we rounded up the very best subscription boxes for women to give as gifts—or get as a treat for yourself. And in case you’re wondering, we also have a list of the best subscription boxes for men, too.
Most Popular Subscription Boxes For Women
Best Beauty Subscription Boxes For Women
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We all know that one person who’s obsessed with all things beauty. What better gift can you give them than a beauty subscription (a.k.a the gift that keeps on giving)? Best of all, it’s an option that caters to every budget, so you can customize your gift based on how much you want to spend. For instance, the $14 option includes five beauty products worth more than $50, while for $30, you get five full-size products worth up to $200. Plus, your recipient will be getting to try out products from top-notch beauty brands like Tatcha, Tarte, Glossier and more.
Scentbird Perfume Subscription
Full-size perfume bottles are expensive, which often limits the number of bottles you can add to your vanity lineup. But with Scentbird, you can discover a wide range of new perfumes every month. You start off with a quiz and customize your preferences, after which the brand sends you miniature bottles of perfume from major designers like Versace, Prada and Dolce & Gabbana. The best part? You can slot your favorite scent right into the sleek spray bottle provided in your first order.
Curated by the folks at Allure magazine, the Allure Beauty Box is a great way to sample expensive beauty and skincare products (think brands like Elemis, L’Occitane and 111Skin to name a few) without investing in full sizes. That said, the box does treat subscribers to three full-size items along with six smaller-sized products worth over $100, plus a free gift for first time recipients. The box always ships free and your giftee will also get access to exclusive discounts and events.
This quarterly subscription box by nail brand Orly is for all the polish and lacquer fans out there. Each quarter, you’ll get the most recent seasonal collection of nail polishes at 50% off their retail price—before that collection is released to the general public. Plus, each box includes bonus items like other Orly nailcare products, exclusive discounts and sample-size (or full-size!) products from other nail brands. Considering the total retail value of a box is over $200 and a Color Pass box costs only $36 (or $30 if you pay annually), this is a great deal for nail polish lovers.
Cruelty-Free
Brooklyn-based haircare brand Prose is unique in that it makes its products to order based on your particular hair type, scalp, lifestyle, location, the changing seasons and other factors. And with its flexible subscription service, you’ll get that customized haircare delivered to you for 15% off every 4, 8 or 12 weeks (and you can even pause or cancel your deliveries any time). The subscription also has other perks like a free Prose product for every 10 deliveries, free shipping and limited-edition “mystery” gifts when you add three or more hair products to your subscription. The best part is that, as a member, you’ll be able to get products that improve and evolve with you over time, thanks to Prose’s in-house team.
Best Fashion Subscription Boxes For Women
Stitch Fix features clothes for women of all ages and styles, with the advice of an expert stylist to boot. First, members answer a style quiz, and then a personal stylist curates five picks before they’re shipped out. Pricing is a little different from other services: A $20 styling fee is paid up front, and then members buy any items they like. Two nice perks: The styling fee is credited toward the purchase of those items, or you can use it to give someone a gift card toward future purchases.
Offering a curated collection of styles from brands like Anthropologie, Free People, Good American and more, Nuuly’s clothing subscription box presents the opportunity to rock on-trend pieces without the commitment of purchasing them. For $98, you get to choose any six garments to rent and wear over the course of the next month. (Don’t worry, laundry and repairs are included in the initial fee.) And, of course, if the recipient falls in love with a particular dress or pair of jeans, they’ll be able to purchase it directly from Nuuly.
Size-Inclusive
Gwinnie Bee is one of the most size-inclusive clothing subscription services on the market because it caters to sizes from 0 to 32 and offers a wide selection of items from top designers, including NYDJ, Calvin Klein, Vince Camuto and Nic + Zoe. We especially like that the brand lets you view its existing rental catalog before you officially sign up. Once you’re ready to subscribe, you can choose from various pricing tiers: from one item for $49 a month up to 10 items for $199. (Bonus: You get an automatic 50% off the first month.) Based on the results of your sizing quiz and the styles you add to your virtual closet, you’ll get a monthly delivery along with pre-paid return bags so you can swap the items you don’t want for others during that month. When you’re ready for another closet refresh, simply return your clothes and the company will cover the dry cleaning. If there are any pieces you’d like to keep, you can buy them at a discount off the market price.
Vivrelle’s subscription box connects recipients with a dazzling array of fine jewelry and designer purses, and each month, they get to pick one piece to accompany their outfits. There are multiple pricing options to pick from, starting at $45 a month for the Premier tier (or $41 if you prepay for the year) and ramping up to $309 a month (or $283 for the 12-month prepay) for the Couture+ tier. Also nice: Vivrelle doesn’t require you to swap out your accessory at the end of each month; you can hold on to the same piece for as long as you like.
Best Lifestyle Subscription Boxes For Women
FabFitFun isn’t messing around in the subscription box department. Members can choose from a little bit of everything. Past items have included a plush robe, Kate Spade stud earrings, designer makeup and a set of Lilly Pulitzer mugs. Each box is valued at $200 but only costs $60 (and if you choose an annual plan, it’s only $55). Another cool thing: Members can choose products in each category to go in their box or just let FabFitFun surprise them with picks.
Black-Owned
Izzy & Liv’s Brown Sugar Box is a monthly delivery of lifestyle products curated by Black women and designed by and for women of color. Each box features themes like Reflection & Rejuvenation and the summer-inspired Just Trippin’, along with a magazine that highlights the theme, a graphic T-shirt or tank and four to five items from either Izzy & Liv or other BIPOC-owned brands (goodies include fashion accessories, hair products like curl creams and styling kits, travel items like passport holders and more). Furthermore, you’ll pay a flat rate of only $42 each month, while the retail value of each collection adds up to $100 or more.
If you’re a fan of matching lingerie sets and stylish bras and underwear, you may have already heard of online intimates retailer Adore Me. The company also offers two monthly memberships, starting with the VIP tier. You simply add one to three styles (from petite to plus) to your cart as you normally would before the 6th of the month—except at checkout, you choose the VIP member option to get anywhere from 40% to 50% off retail (and if you’re new, you get a further 50% off your first purchase). Every sixth set you shop is free, you can skip a month before the 6th, and if you don’t shop or skip that month, the $40 fee is credited toward you next month. And don’t worry: any credits you accumulate never expire.
If you’re looking specifically for a lingerie monthly subscription, try Adore Me’s Elite Box: In-house stylists will match you with four to seven pieces per month, and the $20 styling fee is credited toward anything you keep.
Gives Back
If there’s one thing scores of women can rely on to arrive monthly, it’s our periods. Instead of crossing your fingers that you have enough tampons or pads stocked up when that time arrives (and having to run to the drugstore when you don’t), Gen Z-founded period care and health education brand August offers an alternative in the form of its monthly subscription box. With its Build A Box option, choose the quantity of each period product—up to 96 units per item—and your shipping frequency, from 1, 2, 3 or 6 months. Regardless of which frequency you opt for, you’ll get 10% off items, and you can modify, skip or cancel your subscription any time. You’ll feel good about August’s 100% organic cotton products, too: Each purchase contributes directly to period poverty-reduction initiatives (like taking a stand against the “tampon tax”) and implements sustainability into every step of the supply chain.
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Candle lovers, rejoice: Brooklyn Candle Studio’s Deluxe Candle of the Month subscription gives you access to the brand’s seasonal candles and latest scents at the delivery frequency of your choosing: either every 1, 2 or 3 months. In each box, you’ll get two of Brooklyn Candle Studio’s 100% soy wax, clean-burning candles: one full-sized candle with the company’s minimalist design, one travel candle in a gold tin and a box of matches. Each candle is hand-poured by its in-house team and uses a lead cotton wick, and seasonal scents include combinations like peony and lavender (for spring) and wood and tobacco (for winter).
Best Food Subscription Boxes For Women
These aren’t your standard bodega snacks. Mouth delivers curated, small-batch snacks from indie companies, with a delicious mix of sweet and savory in every box. Snackers can sample goodies like craft granola bars, fruit, nut and seed mixes, pickles, popcorn and a homemade version of a pop tart in just one delivery. Each box features full-size selections from American companies, and while the munchies are pricier than grocery store Cheetos, it’s a fun way to sample snacks from across the country.
Wouldn’t it be nice to skip that grocery run after a busy day at work and still get food on the table? That’s where HelloFresh comes in. The meal subscription service makes it easier to plan your weekly dinner menu by supplying you with simple recipes and pre-measured ingredients. It’s cheaper and healthier than eating out while saving time and effort in the kitchen.
Following a very specific diet? The delicious options include vegetarian, family-friendly recipes and low-calorie choices, as well as the standard meat-and-veggie box. You can select delivery for two or four people, for two, three or four days per week.
If you know someone with a sweet tooth, consider gifting them with a Chocolate of the Month Club subscription from California-based Compartés. Every month, the brand sends a selection of seasonal, handmade chocolate bars and truffles to your doorstep. For the holidays, your recipient will receive confections with flavors like Cinnamon Toast, S’mores and more. Meanwhile, the month of May features a decadent collection of Mother’s Day-themed chocolates.
Most Unique Subscription Boxes For Women
This monthly subscription box doesn’t just bring you reading material; it encourages you to take a little time to indulge. Along with a book from your recipient’s favorite genre, the box also includes tea or coffee and high quality chocolate. The reviews are incredibly positive, and best of all, you’ll be supporting a small business.
Therabox
TheraBox Self-Care Subscription Box
The monthly self-care box TheraBox is designed to help rewire your brain to make more positive neural connections—basically, to inspire happiness and self-love. How? In the form of this monthly subscription box packed with full-size self-care and wellness products selected with the help of therapists. In each box, you’ll get one research-inspired, joy-boosting activity, like journaling, brain-training exercises, stress-reduction card decks and more. You’ll also find eight or nine self-care goodies that range from skincare to aromatherapy to soothing teas. Plus, you can choose to pay monthly (and you can cancel anytime) or pre-pay for 3, 6 or 12 months in advance.
Is one of your resolutions to be more creative this year? Like its name implies, Adults & Crafts makes it easy to do just that with its Monthly Craft Box. For only $33 a month (or $30 if you pre-pay for a year), you’ll receive a brand new crafting project with all the materials and instructions you need to make it. Plus, you’ll be able to skip, pause or cancel your subscription at any time if you contact the brand by the 10th of the month. Past activity kits include mandala dotting, making custom mugs and a mug stand, crafting ArtResin coasters, designing a wall terrarium and so many more. Plus, the company never repeats any projects so you’ll be learning something new each time.
This subscription box from The Adventure Challenge is perfect for those who could use a little date night inspiration. For less than the price of an upscale dinner, you get an assortment of curated offerings that allow you to try a new, creative activity right at home. Every month presents a different challenge that encourages exploration, connection and laughter.
Best Flower Subscription Boxes For Women
The Bouqs Co. has built up an army of fans, and for good reason: The brand ships gorgeous bouquets that look much more expensive than they actually are. (It’s also our top pick in our Best Flower Delivery Services story.) In fact, it can often be cheaper to send bouquets through the company than with upscale floral delivery services. The subscription program lets you choose from several options delivered on a weekly, biweekly, monthly or bimonthly basis: Original (featuring 10 to 16 stems), Deluxe (20 to 32 stems) and Grand (30 to 40 stems). Subscribers can also view upcoming selections weeks out and swap for a different one—or several different ones—if they prefer. Plus, all subscribers get 30% off additional bouquets along with a monthly $10 credit.
Unlike elaborate houseplants, succulents require very little care and it’s hard to kill them even if you forget to water them for weeks. This is why succulents are ideal gifts for budding plant parents who have a hard time keeping their green babies alive. At Succulents Box, you can choose between gifting one to four succulents for a time period of 1 to 12 months. The most basic subscription includes only a plastic pot and soil, but higher-end options are available for those who want clay pots delivered with each monthly package.
Growing your own flowers from seeds can feel intimidating, which is why Harry & David’s Bulb-Of-The-Month Club makes a great gift for budding gardeners. The first set of seasonal bulbs arrives pre-planted in a decorative planter—you can expect to see blooms in just 2 to 4 weeks. Every month, the bulbs change depending on the season: In the winter, you can expect stunning amaryllis and hyacinth flowers, while spring brings classic tulips and daffodils.
Best Coffee And Tea Subscription Boxes For Women
The top pick in our best coffee subscriptions story, Trade Coffee has teamed up with roasting companies around the country—including top names like George Howell and Merit Coffee—to offer more than 400 craft coffees. To get started, you take a quiz to match up with varieties that suit your tastes and then decide on how often you want the coffee delivered, whether every week or every six weeks. Each bag of coffee usually costs between $15 and $22 on its own, and subscription holders get access to exclusive savings and free shipping. If you regularly brew coffee at home or know an avid coffee lover, a Trade Subscription is a great way to expand your taste buds and sample beans from smaller coffee brands, including several that are owned by women.
Enjoy a custom assortment of four different premium teas inside each curated box. The teas are sourced from more than 100 different brands around the world, giving your giftee plenty of chances to step outside her usual cup. The company works specifically to get the right blends to the right people, along with offering interesting info about each tea. Take a survey about your tastes, and Sips By will take things from there. Also, each box includes enough to make about 15 cups of tea.
Best Alcoholic Subscription Boxes For Women
If you’re looking for the perfect gift for the wine connoisseur in your life, you can’t go wrong with a wine subscription from Firstleaf. Once your lucky recipient answers a quick questionnaire, they’ll receive a box of six wines specifically catered to their taste buds. And with every box, the more they rate their wines, the more personalized their experience will get. Firstleaf also offers credit back for wines they didn’t enjoy and shipping policies are flexible, so they can choose often they want a box dropped off at their doorstep. While boxes are typically $90 for six wines (breaking down to $15 each) plus $10 in shipping, your first box is just $45 with free shipping included.
Shaker & Spoon
Shaker & Spoon
If your giftee prefers cocktails over wine, consider updating their bar cart with a Shaker & Spoon subscription. At the start of every month, they’ll receive a box packed with plenty of ingredients necessary to make three brand new original cocktail recipes, all created by bar industry experts. Syrups, bitters, garnishes, mixers, fresh citrus—it’s all included. The only thing you need to do is get the alcohol and gather your friends. (You can get the booze delivered, too, with the help of an alcohol delivery service.)