Tuesday, January 24, 2012

Like samples? Like getting packages? Sign up for a subscription box!



subscription boxes
This list is constantly being updated with your suggestions. So if you know of one that isn't listed here, please leave it in the comments so I can add it!

I've been hearing a lot of people talk about Birchbox lately and I have been thinking about signing up (since I created this post, I have signed up). It sounds like such a fun idea! Who doesn't like the idea of getting monthly packages?  So just to see what else is out there, I searched for other companies that are similar to Birchbox where you receive a box of deluxe samples or handpicked products in the mail each month. I included a list of companies that ship to the US, Canada and the UK. Two companies below offer sample boxes catered to men, two for pets, and one for babies! So stick around, there's something for everyone!

**Please be sure to read their terms and conditions before purchasing in the event I have any information incorrect.

Note: Some of the links below may contain my referral codes so I will get credit if you join using my link.

Sock Panda for
-$11 per pair of socks a month (includes tax and shipping)
-You can choose how many solid colors vs patterned socks you'd like to receive.
-US only

Popsugar for full size beauty, home, fashion, fitness, and food products.
-$35 a month
-Products in box worth a value of $100.
-Free shipping.
-Available in 1, 3, 6, and 12 month subscriptions.

KlutchClub to try the best in health, fitness and wellness products.
-$18 a month
-Box includes about $50 worth of products

Eco-emi.com for chic eco friendly products (Also available for international customers)
-$15 a month for 5 - 10 samples of natural, organic, green, eco-friendly or Fair Trade products.
-Free shipping on sample boxes.
-Ships internationally.

Ipsy for a glam bag of beauty products.
-$10 a month for 4-5 top beauty finds. Both deluxe samples and full-sized products.
-There are stylist videos showing you how to use what's in your bag.

Testtube.newbeauty.com for a "tube" of beauty samples.
-$29.95 + &8.95 shipping for deluxe and full sized beauty samples.
-Included with each tube is an issue of the latest NEWBEAUTY magazine.

Beautyarmy.com for a kit of 6 beauty samples
-$12 a month for 6 samples that YOU choose.
-$132 for the entire year (you get a free month this way).
-Free shipping on all kits.
-$5 flat rate shipping on full size shop items.
-Has a rewards program starting later this month.

Cravebox.com for a mix of beauty, food, and home products.
-$10 a month for 4-5 full, deluxe, or sample sized products.
-Free shipping.
-Instead of a shop offering full sized products, they have links to where you can purchase them online. 

PetiteBox is for babies
-Receive a customized box of 4-7 baby samples for an age range you choose (17 weeks - 1 year).
-$25 month subscription.
-Free shipping.
-Also available in 3 and 6 month subscriptions.

Newly added to the list from your comment suggestions:

Indie Gift Box for themed boxes of items from independent artists and small businesses.
-Ships internationally
-Items valued at least $25.
-More details coming soon...

The Look Bag for luxury beauty samples.
-Members receive at least 2 full size and 3 deluxe sample size beauty products every month.
-Monthly subscriptions cost $12.95 a month.
-Can also choose from 3, 6, or 12 month subscriptions.
-Free shipping.
-Ships to US only.
-Has a full-sized store and members get 20% off orders.

Bark Box to treat your canine companion each month.
-$17-$25 a month with free shipping
-Available in 1, 3, and 6 month subscriptions
-4 to 8 goodies in each box
-10% of proceeds go towards animals in need 

Fair Ivy for packages catered to women, young girls, men, and pets!
--I just bought a subscription for the dogs! --
-You choose who the package is for and how many samples per package.
-Prices range from $22-$32 plus shipping.
-Ships internationally

Good and Lovely for a LovelyBox of samples to provide a little sunshine during your time of the month.
-$13.99 a month for samples of tea, chocolates, aromatherapy.
-Add extras like vitamins, feminine products, PMS easing products.
-You choose when your package will ship to coincide with getting your monthly friend.

Umba Box for handmade items.
-$26 a month.
-Free shipping.
-Ships internationally.
-Offers 3, 6, 12 month subscriptions.
-Will be non-size specific women's products.
-May include jewelry, stationery, bath products, accessories, or home goods.

Citrus Lane for parent picks for happy babies.
-$25 a month
-Free shipping
-receive 4-5 child products reviewed by real moms. Products are tailored to age.
-offers 3, 6, and 12 month subscriptions


Loosebutton.com for beauty samples.
-$12 a month for 4-5 deluxe sized samples.
-Also has quarterly ($36) and yearly ($120) subscriptions available.
-Free shipping.
-Has a referral program.

Glymm.com for beauty products
-$10 a month for 3-5  luxury samples.
-Free shipping.
-Has a rewards program.
-Has a shop to buy full sized products where orders over $50 ship for free.

Glossybox.co.uk for beauty products.
- £10.00 a month for 5 luxury product miniatures.
-Shipping is £2.95.
-They recently added Glossybox for men for £15.00.

Amarya.co.uk for natural and organic beauty products.
-£10.00 a month for full size and trial sized products.
-Also have a yearly plan for £120.00
-Free shipping on all orders
-Has a shop to buy full sized products.
-Has a referral program.

Boudoirprive.co.uk for beauty products.
-£10.00 a month for 4-5 deluxe size samples.
-Shipping is £2.95
-Has a shop to buy full sized products.

Carmine.co.uk
for beauty products
-Packages from £10, £25, or £50 a month.
-5 beauty products in the £10 a month package.
-They have a points system so you can earn a free box.

Australia
Lust Have It for women's, men's, and eco sample boxes.
-Comes with 5-6 samples each month
-Ships free in Australia.
-Boxes range from $14.95-$29.95 a month.
-Has a full-sized product store.

So there you have it! I'm sure there are many more. These are just the ones I found. Have you tried any of these? Do you know of any others? Which one have you signed up for and do you like it?

47 comments:

  1. Fair Ivy is another company similar to these. We deliver handmade surprises on your doorstep every month!

    www.fairivy.com

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  2. I love this! I'm always looking for fun samples and new companies to try out. Thanks for doing the work for me and introducing me to more great sample companies!

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  3. This is awesome. I'm subsribed to Loose Button, and am waiting impatiently for January's. It's always something to look forward too, and I'm a huge makeup junky. Always looking for the next best thing!

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  4. Thanks for this!! I've joined up on Birchbox's wait list, I'll have to check some of these out. :)

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  5. Wow this is a nice list, i am currently enrolled in Birchbox and absolutely love it! If you can wait i would wait till their waitinglist opens up cause it's honestly a great site you even earn rewards when you review products.

    But i would really like to try the eco-friendly one :).

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  6. Fair Ivy is similar. So is Good and Lovely.
    http://www.goodandlovely.com

    And Umba box is a similar with the subscription, but it's all handmade. www.umbabox.com

    I just got a box from Eco Emi and WOW. There were so many different little items in my box. :)

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  7. I had never even heard of these! What a great idea. Thanks so much for sharing (and for thinking of us Brits in the process) :)

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  8. I had no idea that there were so many websites that did this! Thanks for sharing all of the information! Once I'm not on a ridiculously tight budget I'll definitely be signing up for free monthly goodies :)

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  9. This is awesome!! I've never even heard of this! As soon as I get back from vaca I'm going to look into them more. I like free samples :)

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  10. Thanks for sharing all of these. I've heard people talking about birchbox so much and was curious. Are you going to sign up for anything?

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  11. Seriously, thank you so much for making this list. That's awesome! Money's kinda tight for me right now, but I am definitely going to bookmark this. I still get so excited when I get things in the mail. (Not bills, obviously. haha.)

    -april.

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  12. Thank you!!! i was looking for ones in Canada!
    xox Dana

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  13. ooh, this is such a helpful post! thanks!!

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  14. awesome post! for the aussie girls, I have a subscription to http://www.lusthaveit.com.au/

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  15. Thank you for thinking about us Canadians eh!

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  16. Ugh...by the time I signed up for MyGlam it was sold out : ( I was excited about it then it was like...nope...sold out!! Oh well!

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  17. Awesome list! Love that there is one for GUYS! Great idea for a birthday present. Thanks!!

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  18. ohhh, thanks for the UK links, I've never heard of them before but its interesting to see what's out there and they don't seem too pricey either.

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  19. Thanks for posting this! I have been trying to get on Birchbox for a while now but they are full...I need to try one of these :).

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  20. Ooh thanks! I have been wanting to try one of these. I didn't realize there were so many! I hope you post about the one you signed up for. .. I'm considering doing one to promote my handmade business but I don't know which to go with!

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  21. What fun! I love my Birchbox. Might have to check out some of the others. Thank you for this post.
    http://shannonhearts.blogspot.com

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  22. Love this post, thank you! I might have to sign up for a few of these.

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  23. Oh wow - looks like I signed up for Birchbox just in time!! I started my account a week or two ago and a waiting for my first box to arrive. It's such a fun idea! Like Christmas all year round. ;)

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  24. There is a sight called The Look Store and they have a look bag for $10 per month plus once you sign up you get 20% off your purchase.

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  25. Great list! I had no idea they had one's out there for pets too! Totally signing up for the bark box!

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  26. you should add influenster.com to this list. They send you mostly FULL SIZE beauty/home care items based on answers to their surveys and "badges" you earn on their site and the best part .. it's FREE! :) I just signed up but, haven't received anything yet. I read ALOT of great reviews and lots of great youtube unboxing videos. :)

    www.influenster.com

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    1. i wish it would let me sign in! it keeps saying i have the wrong user name and password when i don't. oh well.

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  27. Add Citrus Lane! I just ordered this for me and my daughter this morning. Its for newborns-3 year olds...hand pick items each month...very cute stuff too!

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  28. feelunique.com isnt a subscription service. It's just an online store. I was very excited about the international shipping because I love trying European products - a lot of which we can't get here in Canada. But when I went to the website there was no such thing. Just a standard store. Maybe I'm looking in the wrong place??

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  29. indiegiftbox.com is a new handmade gift box that's out.

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  30. thanks! just added it to the list :)

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  31. I haven't heard good things about GoGo Girlfriend. From what I heard it was a big scam. A lot of the girls over at the makeup talk forum were really upset with this company. I guess buyer beware.

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  32. oh man thanks for the info. i'm gonna take it down.

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  33. Try ipsy.com it's by Michelle Phan, 10$ a month, free shipping, full size-samples 4-5 items.

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  34. Hi! PopSugar started their "Must Have" box, as well. Check it out!

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  35. Love this list! So many I didn't know about! I'm going to check out that one for men, maybe my boyfriend would like it.

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  36. You might want to add the PopSugar MustHave Box to the list. It's $35 every month, but they don't send samples - they send real stuff, full-sized products & items, each month. I've gotten some really great things - fancy soap & tea, a Gorjana bracelet, JK Rowling's newest book, beautiful glass mugs, gift cards to Rent the Runway, Stylemint, & others... I'm obsessed!

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  37. Saw the list. I'm loving it, but I'm the kind of girl who wants to pay once and forget about it for the rest of the year! That's why I subscribed to Birch Box. I was wondering, (any maybe some of the people who commented could help me out on this one) if there was any other sites that offered YEARLY subscriptions. Please and thank you!

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  38. SwatchBox is a new designer fabric samples box that's out!

    https://www.etsy.com/listing/123617610/swatchbox-one-month-subscription

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  39. I get a monthly box from klutchclub.com and I absolutely love it! You should definitely add it to the list! :)

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  40. SwatchBox just started offering yearly subscriptions. I agree, it's so nice to not have to think about it! http://www.etsy.com/shop/SwatchBox

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