The 33 Best Subscription Boxes for Women

The following boxes have all chosen based on popularity and feedback from uOpen customers across categories, including beauty boxes, mystery boxes, book subscriptions, baking kits, flower delivery, crafting kits, and so much more. Whether you are looking to treat yourself or searching for the best subscription gifts for women, the following list updated for 2021 has something for everyone.

Beauty subscription boxes helped drive the subscription box craze in the UK over five years ago, with the likes of Birchbox and Glossybox leading the way. Jump to 2021, and now there's a much wider choice of niche beauty boxes available, all offering something slightly different depending on your beauty regime and values. Check out the following beauty boxes that have been receiving glowing reviews from the uOpen community :

Roccabox is one of the UK's fastest-growing beauty subscription boxes for women. Reliably on-trend and socially conscious, each beautifully designed monthly delivery includes luxurious 5-7 cosmetic and beauty products related to a specific positive theme. Previous boxes have included:
 - The Hydration Station.
 - The Vegan Beauty Box and their GRL PWR box.
 - Celebrating women theme and all things feminist.
Each box contains over £50 worth of products, and prices start from just £13.95, including p&p!

For sophisticated women, away from the Instagram selfie crowd, is the London-based Dr Botanicals Beauty Box showcasing 100% natural, vegan and organic skincare products. Each box contains 5-7 handpicked full-size products created by skincare pioneer Richard Walker. Whether you are looking to pamper yourself or you are in search of the best gift for women, try this award-winning beauty box that will leave you feeling fabulous and looking flawless.

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For an indulgent subscription box treat, we highly recommend the following boxes, all from UK independent artisan creators:

Bringing the taste of Brazil to your door, Emmy's Brigadeiros is a monthly subscription service with a superb selection of unique flavours. Brigadeiros are a traditional Brazilian dessert created in the vibrant streets of Rio de Janeiro. Typically served at special events, parties and carnivals, the brigadeiro is made from a simple blend of cocoa, butter, condensed milk, and rolled in flavoured sprinkle decorations or chopped nuts to create a truffle style treat that you simply have to experience.

Inspired by her Brazilian partner, UK-based food entrepreneur Emmy started creating her own Brigadeiros for friends and family, which soon led to selling online due to demand. Choose from 4, 12 or 24 brigadeiros handmade and delivered in a deluxe gift box. You can also specify preferences across ten different flavours or opt for an assortment. They also have options that are suitable for vegetarians, as well as egg-free and gluten-free treats.

A perfect sweet treat gift or a monthly indulgence for those looking to experience something new and exciting from Brazil

Receive freshly made homemade cakes, brownies and biscuits right to your door with the Cake Tasting Box. Using her beloved Nanna's traditional cake recipes, head baker Vikki and her family-based team in Horsham, West Sussex, will send you out four different bakes each month, each made from only the best local ingredients. Plus, subscribers will receive tasting notes, recipe cards, and complimentary tea or coffee to accompany your baked treat. There's also a Cake-for-One tasting box option.

Subscribe via uOpen today to receive the next batch of homemade cakes fresh out the oven to your door with the Cake Tasting Box subscription. Try your first box for just £10.

 

5. Boozie Brownie Box

Founder of The Boozie Browne Co., Emily hand bakes each tray of brownies in her small bakery in rural Herefordshire using free-range eggs from the local farm. The Boozie Brownie subscription box includes delicious brownies featuring unique flavours such as Baileys, Biscoff, liqueur, and scrummy Salted Caramel! .You can opt-out of alcohol flavours by selecting traditional, plus there's also a vegan option.

Try a mini box with just one slab for £7.30 , or share the love with a full-size box, containing three thick slabs of gooey, crunchy brownie goodness for £20.30 . Each box is shipped just three days after ordering and packaged in luxury gift-wrapping, making this an ideal one-off gift or a tasty treat that will always make you smile when it arrives each month.

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Add an element of surprise and mystery to your monthly post with our best mystery boxes for women. The following all contain a mystery selection of products handpicked by independent teams around a particular theme or range of products.

The Sunshine Labs Mystery Box contains an excellent selection of hand-wrapped mystery gifts, suitable for all tastes and interests. Each box includes seven handpicked gifts so that the recipient can open one a day, with previous gifts including home decor items, beauty products, sweets, notebooks and pamper based treats. It's like a birthday and Christmas combined into a box.

Based on customer feedback, one of the biggest appeals of the Sunshine Mystery Box is the extra special touches, attention to detail, handwritten notes and beautiful gift wrapping, which all come together to make this an uplifting unboxing experience. A perfect way to bring a smile to your face when you need a little pick-me-up or add some joy to a loved one's day!  
The Sunshine Labs Mystery Box for Women is a one-off box with no subscription, try or gift a box today for £44.99.

 

 

 7. Book And Tea Mystery Box 

The Sunshine Labs also offer the Book and Tea Mystery Box, providing the same level of attention to detail and special gift-wrapped touches, this time on a mystery book and a quality tea to enjoy whilst reading. Each delivery contains a bestselling book, a selection of different teas and various other bouns mystery gifts.

Previous treats have included things like socks, candles, bath salts and more, and they are 100% cruelty-free, with sustainability always a focus. Whether you are looking for a one-off, a monthly pick me up, or a special gift for your favourite bookworm, then schedule a delivery from the Book and Tea Mystery box from uOpen for £34.99.

 
 
 
  

8.Book and a Brew

If you like the sound of the Book And Tea Mystery Box but looking for something more affordable without all the extra gifts, then Book and a Brew offer a similar service of a mystery book and a tea for just £12.99, including shipping.

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Self-care and mental wellbeing is an important topical issue right now. We all need to find the right self-care strategies to improve our mindsets to live a healthier life. To help, a new wave of startups aim to deliver a curation of products, guides and positive messaging to kick-start your self-care journey. Listed below are some of the best self-care women's subscription boxes in UK right now

As the name suggests, Smile Parcel is a self-care based mystery box that aims to put a smile on your face.

Supporting small companies and family-run independent businesses in the UK, all of the items included aim to provide a monthly mental health boost and are related to a different positive message theme. With every subscription, the company donate to a UK counselling charity that aims to support those in crisis and provide helpful guidance and links to connect to recommended services and organisations.

 
 
 
 
 

10. Aura Healing Kits

Heal your aura with this beautiful subscription that aims to promote cleansing, healing and balance. Aura Kits founder Carlene Godfrey is dedicated to providing the best holistic, metaphysical subscription boxes for women in the UK.

Previous boxes have included candles, incense, crystals, bath salts, sage sticks, essential oils and more. Plus, in your first box, each subscriber will also receive a journal and pen to keep track of your journey to enlightenment.

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A book subscription box can be a great way to try books that you may not usually read without the hassle of scouting around review website and bestseller lists. Here are our top picks for the best book subscription boxes for women selling fast on uOpen:

Keeping with the self-care theme, the WILDWOMAN subscription box and book club aims to empower women to slay the day. As well as a potentially life-changing non-fiction book, each box also comes with four gorgeous gifts, such as stationery, crystals, and sweet treats. 
Your WILDWOMAN subscription also includes the opportunity to join the conversation online and be part of the WILDWOMAN community group.

 
    
     

12. Heady Mix Diverse Book Club

The book box for feminists and changemakers, Heady Mix is a monthly book club and subscription that celebrates inclusion and social justice. Each monthly delivery comes with a book that has been carefully selected by Justina, the chief curator, to provide a platform for talented female authors from typically marginalised groups.

Your Heady Mix subscription also includes access to the digital platform with an active online community that comes together to discuss the month's read.

 
     
    

13. The Beautiful Book Company

If you're looking to escape into a good story, then the Beautiful Book Company offer a great range of book subscriptions whose team pick books to match your preferences and reading tastes. The Personalised Book Box is the most popular for readers across all genres.

You can also opt for a more specific genre for choosing between the Classic Fiction Box, Contemporary Fiction Box and the new Cookery Book Box. Each delivery includes 1 x handpicked book matched to your preferences with subscriptions starting from just £10 per box.

Take the stress out of baking and get inspired to try something new with our top home baking subscription boxes for women :

Impress yourself, family & friends, by baking delicious gourmet home-baked treats without the stress. The Bakester Box contains everything you need to release your inner chef patisserie. Founded in 2020 by Tamsin Robinson, a Le Cordon Bleu-trained pastry chef.

Each delivery comes with the quality dry and ambient ingredients measured precisely to throw into the mixer with no fuss. It also comes with specialist equipment and easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions- so you can create fabulous bakes at home! Recent recipes have included Cinnamon Buns, Valrhona Dark Chocolate Tarts and Blond Chocolate and Pistachio Cookies.

If the smell of freshly baked bread is what you are looking for, try a delivery from the team at Baker Boxx. One of the best monthly subscription boxes for women with a passion for baking, each month contains a different bread recipe from around the world and all the necessary precisely weighed ingredients you need.

Forget measuring and hunting down organic flour and yeast in the shops. Just relax and enjoy the bread-making experience, then indulge in fresh crusty bread straight out the oven, all crafted by you, the new master baker in town!. Schedule your next Baker Boxx via uOpen for just £9.50!

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Whatever your preferred tipple, our alcohol subscription boxes will provide you with the opportunity to explore distilleries, vineyards, breweries, and mixology- all from the comfort of your own home.

Enjoy quality fizz and a premium bubbly experience with the fabulous Princess Prosecco subscription box. This VIP Box contains 1-2 bottles of Princess P. prosecco and sweet or savoury snacks, pampering goodies, treats and an additional surprise gift. Plus, you can choose from their classic white or their premium option.

Pamper yourself like a princess with this extra-special monthly treat or ideal prosecco gift box for any occasion.

 
 
 
 
 

17. Muddle Box

Create a delicious cocktail at home with Muddle Box! As well as recipe cards, your monthly delivery will include all of the ingredients you require to make new and classic cocktails, including high-quality spirits, mixers and additional extras and trimmings.

Moreover, you can personalise your Muddle Box subscription to suit your taste. Fill in their online questionnaire about the type of cocktails, spirits, and flavours you prefer, then choose your desired per person order size between 2-4 people. prices start at just £18 per box.

 
 

18. Asterley Bros – Premium Cocktail Club

For a premium cocktail tasting experience, the Asterly Bros deliver 10 x servings of a specially created cocktail designed by award-winning bartender Joe Schofield. Each cocktail uses exceptional, premium spirits and features mixers and aperitifs from leading independent brands and producers. Featuring a different cocktail each month alongside tasting notes, limited edition artworks, extra samples and flavour paired snacks, try for £39.95 per box.

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Our home is our haven, and we think the following boxes will help bring a monthly replenishment of joy to any home :

Brighten up your space with Flowers by Flourish and receive a beautiful hand-tied bouquet containing fresh and beautiful seasonal flowers. Owner James Hunt and his talented team of florists create stunning bouquets, carefully packaged in secure boxes and shipped directly to your door. Whether it is tulips in spring or sunflowers in summer, each seasonal arrangement is designed to be front-facing for extra impact, allowing you to drop in a vase with the minimum arrangement and cutting.

The ideal subscription for home, office or the perfect gift that keeps on giving across the seasons. Prices start from just £20, including delivery.

Alternatively, Flourish also has an excellent home plant delivery service available.

Choose between indoor or outdoor, and receive a premium plant in a stylish ceramic pot, delivered in a protective box. Offering the beauty of nature to your door each month, this is the ideal subscription for anybody looking to gradually add new plants across the home or garden through an enjoyable monthly subscription experience.

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For fabulous fragrances delivered to your door each month, check out the superb selection of perfume and scent subscription boxes for women at uOpen.

A luxury perfume subscription box, your Bare and Bond delivery will include a stunning Eau de Parfum; created by a different independent world-renowned perfume maker each month. Providing the opportunity to discover new scents, these are not fragrances that you would typically be able to find on the high street.

Each month, subscribers receive a new intricately crafted 8 ml bottle, with each fragrance accompanied by information regarding its background, blend and history.
Try your first Bare & Bond Perfume Box for just £7.50 on uOpen.

The Wax Melts VIP box will fill your home with a relaxing fragrance. Created by Forelo Scents, each box contains four handmade melts, all 100% vegan, made using natural soy wax. In addition, your first Wax Melt Box will also include a super cute Owl Wax Burner. Moreover, as a VIP subscriber, you will also get priority shipping, 15% off at the Wax store and loyalty points redeemed on future purchases.

Try a Wax melts VIP Box for just £17.99

Improve your crafting skills with a subscription that provides you with inspiration, materials and instructions to create something new each month. The best craft subscription boxes for women at uOpen include:

The Sew Darn Sweet subscription box will provide you with everything you need to take your needlecraft to the next level. Whether you are new to the world of sewing or a seasoned seamstress, this cute box includes all manner of sewing-related bits and bobs, including fabrics, bindings, ribbons, buttons, and so much more. As well as a monthly newsletter, you will also receive a project suggestion, pattern or kit to inspire your work.

Created by independent seller Ellie from Oakapple Haberdashery, in her home studio in Whitby, North Yorkshire, Sew Darn Sweet has grown into one of the most popular subscription boxes for women on uOpen.

Try a welcome box to Sew Darn Sweet today for just £15.

 
 

24. Craftiosity

One of the UK's favourite subscription boxes, Craftiosity is an award-winning modern craft kit for adults. Subscribers will receive a fun, creative project each month with all the necessary tools, materials and equipment, step-by-step photo instructions and video tutorials.

Previous projects have included book-binding, ceramics, candle making, and cyanotype printing, exploring a great variety of different crafting projects each month.

Signup to for Craftiosity's next project today for £24.95

 
 
 
 

25. The Calligraphy Box

Learn the elegant craft of calligraphy with this interactive and engaging monthly course of materials, guides, and materials. Created by founder and calligraphy expert Jenni Liandu from Scotland.

Each month Jenni puts together a range of exercises, pens, nibs, ink and everything you need to complete a sequence of activities to help you progress with your home calligraphy learning experience.

Each box is accompanied by a live video lesson, allowing the community to ask questions and connect with other enthusiasts.

Start with the beginner box or go straight into the regular course box for £22 per month.

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Get monthly motivation through the post with one of our health and fitness subscription boxes specially designed for women.

The ideal subscription box for gym-goers, Gym Bunnies is a great way to keep your gym wardrobe up to date. Created for your active lifestyle, you can choose to receive tops and leggings or leggings only. There is a wide range of stylish designs available, and they are of excellent quality and thoroughly squat-proof! Set your colour preferences, then leave it Gym Bunnies to pick you out a fresh set of gym kit to your door.

Perfect for those that love that box-fresh feeling of a new pair of leggings and tops. Prices start from just £12.99

 
 
 

27. BoxD Protein Shakes

BoxD is a monthly subscription that contains healthy shakes for women. These shakes are bursting with goodness, including an especially formulated blend of vitamins and minerals. You can opt for a monthly supply of 12 or 20 proportion sachets, and you can choose from premium whey or vegan pea and white hemp. Plus, there are two delicious flavours available, including Madagascan Vanilla and Double Chocolate.

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For healthy snacking on the go, Healthy Nibbles is our number one choice. They first started business as a healthy snack vending machine in hospitals, and have since become one of the leading snack box companies in the UK. There are several different Healthy Nibbles boxes to choose suit your dietary preferences, including the:

 - Regular Healthy Snack Box with extra options to specify vegan or gluten-free only snacks.
 - Kids Healthy Snack Box
 - Protein Snacking Box
 - Eco Snack Box
 - Keto Snack Box
 - Free From- Allergen-Safe Snack Box

You can choose between the mini 5, which includes five snacks, and the Big 30, for enough snacks to last the month. All of the snacks included are full-sized and across a wide variety of popular and premium ethical snacking brands.

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Perk up your morning brew and enjoy barista-style coffee at home with one of our tea and coffee subscriptions. Some of our top selling include:

Transform your home coffee experiences with delicious fresh hand-roasted coffee beans. The Blue Coffee subscription box includes two 227g bags of coffee beans from one of 22 countries worldwide. Each coffee is selected based on ethical sources and roasted by a UK independent coffee roaster.

In addition to a different coffee blend each month, you will receive information about each coffee's farm, origin and tasting notes. Personalise your box by selecting ground or whole bean, strength, grind type, and any custom gift message.

Try your first box of Blue Coffee for just £8.49 with free next day delivery.

 
 
 

30. TeaPro

Teapro was the vision of founders Tom and Tatjana, who handpick monthly brews to provide subscribers with an educational journey through the wonders of loose tea. Each month you will receive enough black, white, oolong, herbal, or matcha tea for 30-120 steeps, as well as gorgeous teaware and informative cards. All of their teas are ethically sourced, and your package will arrive beautifully wrapped in sustainable and recyclable packaging.

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At uOpen, many of the subscription boxes that we showcase are dedicated to sustainability,
with recyclable packing and reducing plastic wherever possible. In addition, we also work with the following dedicated eco-based boxes that deliver products handpicked for their sustainable and ethical values.

The Green Future Box is the ideal choice for subscribers looking to adopt sustainable living and reduce waste. Previous boxes have included a superb selection of eco-friendly products such as stainless steel straws, plastic-free deodorant, and bamboo toothbrushes. Each item is handpicked around a different theme of the month, with each box having a minimum value of at least £30.

Discover new eco-friendly products to maintain your sustainable lifestyle with Green Future for just £20 per month.

 
 
 

32. My Inner Box

MyInnerBox is also filled with all manner of sustainable alternative products. All of the items included are vegan and cruelty-free, with previous boxes including tea, skincare, bath products, and stationery. Plus, MyInnerBox supports global charities with each subscription. With free UK delivery and 5-6 full-sized sustainable and vegan products each month, this is the perfect option for anyone who wants to minimise their carbon footprint.

Whether you are searching for the best Mother's Day gifts, thinking about your better half's birthday, or treating a loved one for any other special occasion, a subscription box service is a perfect way to let them know you are. The vast majority of the subscriptions showcased at uOpen would make an excellent present. However, if you are looking for a gift with a difference, you could consider:

The Letterbox Gift Subscription for Her is a luxury gift set that would be a great way to let the woman in your life know how much you care. You can choose between a 3 or 6 months prepaid subscription and each month, your recipient (or yourself) will receive one of their superb gift boxes. Some of the most popular options include:

● Signature Letterbox Gift
● Pamper Gift Set
● Birthday Box
● Spa Night In Gift Set
● Relaxation Letterbox Gift
● Gin Lovers Letterbox Gift
● Chocolate Box
● Cocktail Box
● Gin Night In Box
● Thinking of You Box

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