The 9 Best UK Beauty Subscription Boxes

Covering far more than just makeup, the beauty industry is anything and everything we use to make ourselves feel and look our best; from perfume to shaving, cosmetics to fake tan. What’s more, following the boom in micro-influencers thanks to social media platforms such as Instagram and YouTube, looking and feeling your best has never been a hotter topic.

From makeup artists to YouTubers, to A-listers; beauty is enjoyed by men, women, and everything in between, right across the world. And with beauty subscription boxes covering everything from vegan makeup and Korean skincare to monthly period boxes and perfume deliveries; there’s a beauty subscription box that’s perfect for everyone.

Providing an ideal solution for discovering the latest and hottest new products, but equally helpful if you want to try before you buy, a beauty box is a fun and exciting way to keep your makeup counter refreshed and your body feeling beautiful. Whether it’s testing out the latest beauty products on Instagram stories, treating a loved one to a thoughtful birthday gift that arrives monthly, or a simple interest in the latest products on the market,  a beauty subscription box is the perfect treat.

Delivering to your door on a typically monthly basis, a beauty box subscription surprises you with a range of gorgeous beauty goodies, whatever your favoured niche. So, for anyone looking to give their current beauty regime a creative boost, we’ve rounded up the 9 best UK beauty subscription boxes on the market for your reading pleasure.

As featured in the likes of Cosmopolitan, Grazia and Women’s Health, Birchbox is a firm UK beauty box favourite. Created by founders Katia and Hayley in 2010 as a cost-effective way to try out new beauty products without breaking the bank in the process, Birchbox delivers 5 exciting beauty treats tailored specifically to your skin, hair and style through the post each month. Treating you to well-loved brands such as NIP+FAB, Eyeko and Coco & Eve, you’ll even get a 10% discount code to purchase any full-sized items from your box on their website. With a mission statement to help customers find products they love, Birchbox is an easy, efficient and fun way to shake up your beauty regime...and it’s totally affordable too.

Visit Birchbox to try a box from £10 per month plus £2.95 for delivery

If vegan is your thing, then The Pip Box is just the subscription you need. Delivering at least 5 cruelty-free and vegan-friendly products to your door each month, this box will introduce you to a whole new assortment of beauty and cosmetic products that not only benefit you but the lives of animals too. For every box sold, 50p is donated to Animal-Free Research, so you get to sample new products while making a positive impact on the world. Lip balms, eyeliners and face scrubs - you can make the world a better place one Pip Box at a time!

Order Pip Box from uOpen today for £22 per month with free delivery

Looking to support a UK independant beauty box before they get too big and mainstream?  Handpicking their favourite beauty finds and secrets of the skincare trade, the products from this Yorkshire based subscription service will leave your skin feeling soft and supple. Plus, this is a great choice for keeping ahead of the curve and in the know about the latest trends across social.

Unlike traditional beauty boxes, each month’s Roccabox is created in collaboration with a beauty blogger or Instagrammer. With a combination of deluxe samples and full-size products, each box contains around 5-7 items including make-up, skincare, accessories and hair care.

Each month is themed, with previous boxes including their Hydration Station Box, their Staycation, and Vegan Beauty. With over £50 worth of beauty products in every box, Roccabox also offers exceptional value for money; with their monthly subscription starting from just £10 a month plus p&p when you sign up for 12 months. 


Order Roccabox from uOpen today for just £14 per month with free delivery

Control freak? You’ll want to give the Latest In Beauty box a go. Putting the power back in your hands, each month you get to choose 3, 6 or 9 products in a personalised build your own beauty box experience. With gorgeous treats from big names such as L’Occitane, Kiko and St Tropez, the Latest in Beauty Box is perfect for those who are not completely sure about giving up the reigns to the beauty box mavens. Make sure you never receive a product that you won’t use and keep your beauty drawer topped up with the hottest products on the market.

Visit Latest In Beauty to purchase a box for £25 per month plus free delivery

Even if you’ve somehow not heard of the beauty boxes listed above (...), we’re pretty sure you’ll have heard of this one. With over 1 million ‘Glossies’ worldwide, Glossybox is a community obsessed with all things beauty. Alongside their monthly beauty delivery of 5 sought after products packaged in the - now iconic - pink box, the editorial team at Glossybox provide regular competitions, tutorials and guides online too. Enjoy brand new beauty products to try out with some old favourites thrown in too. Goodies include beautiful treats from thisworks, ESPA, Yves Saint Laurent to name a few. What’s more, when Christmas swings around you can indulge in the Glossybox advent calendar featuring 25 treats from some of the world’s best-loved brands and ones you won’t have seen in Glossybox before.

Visit Glossybox to order a box from £8.50 per month plus free delivery

Whether you are looking to refresh your skincare regime or searching for the perfect gift for a beauty enthusiast, Dr Botanicals Beauty Box is a London based brand that has a range of wonder products that will gently soothe and nourish skin.

From their Coffee Superfood facial exfoliator, which promises to leave skin feeling soft, smooth, and renewed to their super-food powered Kale Nourishing Day moisturiser, this superb selection uses only the best natural ingredients. Not only are these products a great addition to your daily routine, but Dr Botanicals are also a certified PETA brand, all of their range is suitable for vegans, and they are committed to cruelty-free principles. Plus, there are no nasties such as harsh sulphates, detergents or parabens in any of their products.


Subscribe to this pioneering skincare brand and receive 5-7 full-size skincare and body products to your door each month. You can opt for auto-renew or the prepaid 2, 6 or 12 months subscription, there are no obligations or commitments, and you can cancel at any time up until 24 hours before the renewal date.

Purchase Dr Botanicals Beauty Box from uOpen today from £19.99 per month with free delivery.

As Europe’s number 1 beauty retailer, Lookfantastic sure know their stuff about beauty and each month, they deliver 6 delightfully indulgent beauty products that are perfect for treating yourself to a little pick-me-up. You’ll receive a mix of cult classics from your favourite brands, plus treats from completely new brands you may not have heard of. With all items carefully selected by the Lookfantastic beauty team, you’re sure to discover new treats month after month. Their beauty box offering has a guaranteed worth of over £50 per box and always comes complete with the latest issue of Elle magazine so you’ll have some pop culture to indulge in too.

Visit Lookfantastic to buy a box from £13 per month plus free delivery

The company behind Skin Chemists has a history in the beauty industry that dates back to the late 1800s when their restorative quinine and tonic beauty mixture was a popular hit. Today, founder of the Skin Chemists, Richard Walker, is committed to curating natural ingredients that will leave your skin feeling refreshed and rejuvenated and help you to achieve that illustrious glow. If you are looking to take your beauty routine to the next level, this award-winning company is a favourite amongst celebrities and make-up artists.

Each month contains a mystery selection, with this anti-ageing option featuring 5-7 products that will help you achieve younger-looking skin. Plus, all of their products are vegan, natural, organic and cruelty-free!

This superb selection would make an excellent birthday, Christmas or anniversary gift or it could be the best UK mother’s day present. With each box estimated to value around £100, the skinChemist subscription offers huge value for money.

Purchase Skin Chemists Beauty Box from uOpen today from £20.00 per month

If you’ve got a nose for good scents, Sniph is a fragrance subscription box that will be a welcome addition to your postbox. Finding the most delightful artisanal scents from the best boutique perfume studios all over the world, each month they deliver a beautifully packaged perfume sample direct to your door - providing a convenient and exciting way for you to explore new scents every month without the hefty price tag.

With the option to choose which collections you’d like to try out, from ‘Female Classics’, ‘Clean’ or ‘Trending Now’ to name a few, you’ll be feeling and smelling divine all month long.

Purchase Sniph from uOpen today from £14 per box plus free delivery

Jobs, family, friends, the gym...the to-do list goes on. We don’t always have time to scour the shelves looking for new products and accessories to improve our self-care regime. A beauty box subscription takes away that hassle, by delivering you a box full of beauty goodies for you to try out and indulge in the comfort of your own home - completely stress-free.

Whether you’re looking to refresh your makeup routine or want to share the latest and greatest beauty products with your social media following, a beauty subscription box is the perfect monthly treat to supercharge your makeup counter. With self-care boxes covering everything from the latest Korean skincare releases, to perfume sampling, to shaving products, there is a subscription box that’s perfect for everyone.

At uOpen, we offer a range of incredible subscription boxes in a variety of different categories so no matter what your interests, there’ll be something that’s perfect for you too. With drink subscription boxes for tipple lovers, food subscription boxes for foodies and health and fitness boxes for those looking to supercharge their wellbeing, browse the full range at uOpen today.