18 Best Beauty Subscription Boxes to Try in 2021

Perfect for: People who want to forget about their three-page to-do list and play around with beauty samples instead.

The details: One of the most well-known beauty subscription boxes out there, Birchbox stands out from other services because you can tailor the contents to your skin needs and preferences. (Not to mention, its boxes are practically works of art you'll want to keep long after you've emptied them.) Once a month you'll receive all kinds of hair-care, skin-care, and makeup samples from brands like Oribe, Amika, Kiehl's, Tata Harper, Nest Fragrances, Dr. Jart+, and Benefit Cosmetics. 

The cost: Subscribe to a one-month plan for $15 a month, or commit to a six-month subscription for $14 a month, or $13 a month for a 12-month plan.

Availability: All over the U.S., excluding Alaska, Hawaii, Montana, and parts of New Mexico.