What companies do you subscribe to?

[lindseylouwho]

Mid-January I had never even heard of subscription boxes until I saw an ad for Julep, and now, well, confession time... Haha.

Subs for me:

Julep - Also ordered all of their Valentine's boxes. Whoops.

Popsugar

JewelMint (will most likely cancel soon... most of their stuff isn't my style)

Birchbox

Ipsy (first shipment in March)

My Cotton Bunny (might or might not keep... although I am bad about forgetting to buy lady products)

Beauty Box 5 (used a $20 off yearly sub coupon code, bringing the price down to about $6.50 a box)

Blush Beauty Mystery

Bezel Box

Glossybox

Memebox - Pre-ordered 8,9, and 10 and ordered Superbox 1 and 2.

Subs for my fiance:

Underwear Society - This one is super fun if you've got a man in your life that's more adventurous with his underwear patterns and colors. It's a keeper.

Five Four Club - So far we like this one, but we're not sure that the clothes are really that great of a deal.

Birchbox Man - Might not keep past next month. He doesn't seem to be too interested in most of the samples.

Bespoke Post - The box he's getting this month has a pocket square, a bowtie, a fabric flower lapel pin, some cufflinks... I think that's it. Neat stuff.

Nerd Block

 

[afwife8405]

I currently receive:

Barkbox

Julep

PopSugar

Just signed up for:

Nina Garcia Quarterly

FabFitFun

Just cancelled:

Ipsy

Birchbox

NatureBox

Bijoux Box

 

[Kelly Silva]

Currently Subbing:

Birchbox - 2 boxes, I hated my first December box, loved January so much I got my second sub, and now I'm iffy about both my February boxes. Will keep subbing though for sure.

Glossybox - Subbed in January for the Beauty Blender, and I love it. Can't wait to get enough boxes to make that cute set of Glossybox drawers everyone is making.

Graze - I love Graze, great snacks, my boyfriend has a sub and I do as well, so double the snacks!

Ipsy - Loving Ipsy as well, although if I keep subbing for a while, I don't know what I'll do with all the bags!

Julep - I don't know if I'll ever be able to resist Julep, and upgrading to the ultimate collections each month. I'm a new nail polish addict (and subscription addict) so I'm still building my collection.

Plated - I get Plated meals every so often when I have enough credits or refer a friend. I cook a lot so it's fun to have the ingredients come to me for once!

Quarterly Veronica Belmont - I've been subbing to the Veronica Belmont box since the beginning and I always love the interesting local foods and snacks she picks out.

On Hold or Cancelled:

Love with Food - I liked this box but because I loved my other subs more I got rid of this one.

Mistobox - I gave this as a gift to my dad, but as much as I like coffee I think it's too expensive for what you get.

Nibblr - I like Graze more then Nibblr and I have a bunch of referrals on my Graze account, so Nibblr got the axe unfortunately.

POPSUGAR Must Have - Cancelled after getting February half off. Not my thing, my favorite item each month would probably be the food.

Skoshbox - I was so disappointed with February's box I cancelled after one month. Threw away a few of the snacks because they were so gross.

Tonx - Tried the free sample, and same with Mistobox I love coffee but just can't afford this also right now.

 

[MissFi]

Currently subbing: Ipsy Birchbox Beauty box 5 Popsugar New test tube beauty box Julep Stitch fix Pinchme Jewelmint Cypress and 5th Her fashion box FFF Cancelled: Barkbox Peckish Klutchclub Bulu Wantable Shoe dazzle Pets love toys Fancy Glossybox

 

[trustlust]

I only subscribe to Ipsy right this second. I'm kind of itching to try out 2 more subscription services, but I'm on the fence about which ones to try? February 2014 will be my first Ipsy bag. I was a BeautyArmy subscriber but cancelled after only one month because the sample sizes were just so small, and they offered ZERO makeup my second month. I've toyed with joining Birchbox, but it's become more of an "everything" type box versus a beauty/health box. Any suggestions ladies?

 

[yousoldtheworld]

Quote: Originally Posted by trustlust /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  I only subscribe to Ipsy right this second. I'm kind of itching to try out 2 more subscription services, but I'm on the fence about which ones to try? February 2014 will be my first Ipsy bag. I was a BeautyArmy subscriber but cancelled after only one month because the sample sizes were just so small, and they offered ZERO makeup my second month. I've toyed with joining Birchbox, but it's become more of an "everything" type box versus a beauty/health box. Any suggestions ladies?
Birchbox really is mostly beauty, they just add the occasional snack or extra...and when they send a "Birchbox Find" like the pens, Ghirardelli bars, etc. they have sent in the past, they're in addition to your usual samples. /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[trustlust]

Quote: Originally Posted by yousoldtheworld /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  Birchbox really is mostly beauty, they just add the occasional snack or extra...and when they send a "Birchbox Find" like the pens, Ghirardelli bars, etc. they have sent in the past, they're in addition to your usual samples. /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />
Ahhhh, thank you, I didn't know that! /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> I guess once I get off the waitlist, I'll try them out /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> lol.

 

[trustlust]

Quote: Originally Posted by afwife8405 /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  I currently receive:

Barkbox

Julep

PopSugar

Just signed up for:

Nina Garcia Quarterly

FabFitFun

Just cancelled:

Ipsy

Birchbox

NatureBox

Bijoux Box
How is Barkbox? I spoil my little princess, so I was thinking about getting this for her. /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[SaraP]

I loved Barkbox and had it for 6 months, had to unsub because we became over run with treats! No way my 13lb Boston could eat it all, although I'm sure she'd happily try...

 

[yousoldtheworld]

Quote: Originally Posted by trustlust /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  Quote: Originally Posted by yousoldtheworld /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  Birchbox really is mostly beauty, they just add the occasional snack or extra...and when they send a "Birchbox Find" like the pens, Ghirardelli bars, etc. they have sent in the past, they're in addition to your usual samples. /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />
Ahhhh, thank you, I didn't know that! /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> I guess once I get off the waitlist, I'll try them out /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> lol.

Yep, as long as you don't mind getting tea, chocolate, or bars once in a while, Birchbox is great...I've always gotten at least 4-5 beauty samples in addition to the other things. /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> And the points totally make it worth it. Right now I have $40 in points just waiting for me to splurge!

 

[trustlust]

Quote: Originally Posted by yousoldtheworld /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  Yep, as long as you don't mind getting tea, chocolate, or bars once in a while, Birchbox is great...I've always gotten at least 4-5 beauty samples in addition to the other things. /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> And the points totally make it worth it. Right now I have $40 in points just waiting for me to splurge!
Are they deluxe-sized? I just did the unthinkable and donated about 85% of my makeup stash to my 13 year old cousin. So I'm looking to find some new items to test to rebuild my collection. And I know some beauty services only give you like one-time use samples.

 

[pinkgirlie]

Quote: Originally Posted by trustlust /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  Are they deluxe-sized? I just did the unthinkable and donated about 85% of my makeup stash to my 13 year old cousin. So I'm looking to find some new items to test to rebuild my collection. And I know some beauty services only give you like one-time use samples.
They are teeny tiny. and if you dont mind getting post cards too. I canceled Birchbox when I got postcards, bags of tea and only one makeup lippy and one time use shampoo. One person even got a ziplock bag as one of the birchbox items

Its not a beauty subscription IMO.

 

[yousoldtheworld]

Quote: Originally Posted by trustlust /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  Quote: Originally Posted by yousoldtheworld /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  Yep, as long as you don't mind getting tea, chocolate, or bars once in a while, Birchbox is great...I've always gotten at least 4-5 beauty samples in addition to the other things. /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> And the points totally make it worth it. Right now I have $40 in points just waiting for me to splurge!
Are they deluxe-sized? I just did the unthinkable and donated about 85% of my makeup stash to my 13 year old cousin. So I'm looking to find some new items to test to rebuild my collection. And I know some beauty services only give you like one-time use samples.

It depends. They do sometimes send foils, but most of the time there are multiple uses in them (or you will get more than one foil). Makeup especially is usually full or deluxe sized. If you use Instagram, you can search the Birchbox tag to get a good idea of the kinds of things they send out. Sample sizes aren't as big as, say, Glossybox, but after points, you're really only paying about $5 a month and it's always well worth that.

Birchbox samples are smaller than Ipsy (for the most part), but the brands are much nicer and there is a MUCH larger variety. There is more skincare, haircare, etc, but most months I get one makeup item. It just depends what you're looking for in a sub. /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[yousoldtheworld]

Quote: Originally Posted by pinkgirlie /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  Quote: Originally Posted by trustlust /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  Are they deluxe-sized? I just did the unthinkable and donated about 85% of my makeup stash to my 13 year old cousin. So I'm looking to find some new items to test to rebuild my collection. And I know some beauty services only give you like one-time use samples.
They are teeny tiny. and if you dont mind getting post cards too. I canceled Birchbox when I got postcards, bags of tea and only one makeup lippy and one time use shampoo. One person even got a ziplock bag as one of the birchbox items

Its not a beauty subscription IMO.

Post cards were an extra, as was the tili bag (which I also hated). And that particular month was definitely not the norm. It's not for everyone, but it IS primarily beauty.

 

[trustlust]

Quote: Originally Posted by yousoldtheworld /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  It depends. They do sometimes send foils, but most of the time there are multiple uses in them (or you will get more than one foil). Makeup especially is usually full or deluxe sized. If you use Instagram, you can search the Birchbox tag to get a good idea of the kinds of things they send out. Sample sizes aren't as big as, say, Glossybox, but after points, you're really only paying about $5 a month and it's always well worth that.

Birchbox samples are smaller than Ipsy (for the most part), but the brands are much nicer and there is a MUCH larger variety. There is more skincare, haircare, etc, but most months I get one makeup item. It just depends what you're looking for in a sub. /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />
i think whenever i'm un-waitlisted, i'll give it a go for a couple months, see how i feel about it.

any other beauty-based subscription services you'd highly recommend (besides GB)?

 

[yousoldtheworld]

Quote: Originally Posted by trustlust /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  Quote: Originally Posted by yousoldtheworld /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  It depends. They do sometimes send foils, but most of the time there are multiple uses in them (or you will get more than one foil). Makeup especially is usually full or deluxe sized. If you use Instagram, you can search the Birchbox tag to get a good idea of the kinds of things they send out. Sample sizes aren't as big as, say, Glossybox, but after points, you're really only paying about $5 a month and it's always well worth that.

Birchbox samples are smaller than Ipsy (for the most part), but the brands are much nicer and there is a MUCH larger variety. There is more skincare, haircare, etc, but most months I get one makeup item. It just depends what you're looking for in a sub. /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />
i think whenever i'm un-waitlisted, i'll give it a go for a couple months, see how i feel about it.

any other beauty-based subscription services you'd highly recommend (besides GB)?


If you're after makeup, Starlooks is a good one. I cancelled because my makeup stash is out of control, but the brand is pretty good quality and you get all full sized.

Right now, I have Ipsy, Birchbox, Glossybox, and Beauty Box 5 (I've had and cancelled many more). I think Ipsy and BIrchbox make a good combination (Ipsy for makeup, BB for other things and a bit of makeup) but I am probably cancelling Ipsy and GLossybox after this month. 

Ipsy sends out the same brands over and over and I've gotten bored with it, and Glossybox is just "meh" for the price and a bit shady, business-wise. Beauty Box 5, I get free as part of the blog team, and it's usually decent products but again, not exciting.

Sample Society has high end brands, some small samples and some large...but they are another that is lots of skincare and usually 1 makeup item.

Some people like Blush mystery beauty box, but I cancelled, it is not for me...lots of skincare, which I do like, but I can only use up so fast, and while products are  decent, and sizes are large, they never sent anything exciting. 

Goodebox is nice if you like organic/natural.

Many people like Julep, and they have branched out of just nail products.

I'm kind of still looking for the beauty sub of my dreams! 

 

[yousoldtheworld]

Oh, and Eco-Emi! Another green option (and the best eco type box I've tried).

 

[yousoldtheworld]

And quarterly, some people love New Beauty Test Tube...there's a regular version and a QVC version. I've tried neither but am considering it. 

FabFitFun is quarterly and they are a mix of beauty, fashion/accessories, and fitness. And of course Memebox if you're interested in Korean products. /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[trustlust]

Quote: Originally Posted by yousoldtheworld /img/forum/go_quote.gif
 
If you're after makeup, Starlooks is a good one. I cancelled because my makeup stash is out of control, but the brand is pretty good quality and you get all full sized.

Right now, I have Ipsy, Birchbox, Glossybox, and Beauty Box 5 (I've had and cancelled many more). I think Ipsy and BIrchbox make a good combination (Ipsy for makeup, BB for other things and a bit of makeup) but I am probably cancelling Ipsy and GLossybox after this month. 

Ipsy sends out the same brands over and over and I've gotten bored with it, and Glossybox is just "meh" for the price and a bit shady, business-wise. Beauty Box 5, I get free as part of the blog team, and it's usually decent products but again, not exciting.

Sample Society has high end brands, some small samples and some large...but they are another that is lots of skincare and usually 1 makeup item.

Some people like Blush mystery beauty box, but I cancelled, it is not for me...lots of skincare, which I do like, but I can only use up so fast, and while products are  decent, and sizes are large, they never sent anything exciting. 

Goodebox is nice if you like organic/natural.

Many people like Julep, and they have branched out of just nail products.

I'm kind of still looking for the beauty sub of my dreams! 
thank you so much /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> i may try BB5 and the blush one, just to see how i like it. 

BeautyArmy would be sooooo freakin' fantastic if the samples were bigger. i thought i was going to be in love, but i was so disappointed when my box got here and it was like.. foil packets. then on my 2nd month, they offered me zero makeup samples, so i just cancelled. i guess with subscriptions i'll just have to try them out and see how it goes. lol.

 

[yousoldtheworld]

Quote: Originally Posted by trustlust /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  Quote: Originally Posted by yousoldtheworld /img/forum/go_quote.gif
 
If you're after makeup, Starlooks is a good one. I cancelled because my makeup stash is out of control, but the brand is pretty good quality and you get all full sized.

Right now, I have Ipsy, Birchbox, Glossybox, and Beauty Box 5 (I've had and cancelled many more). I think Ipsy and BIrchbox make a good combination (Ipsy for makeup, BB for other things and a bit of makeup) but I am probably cancelling Ipsy and GLossybox after this month. 

Ipsy sends out the same brands over and over and I've gotten bored with it, and Glossybox is just "meh" for the price and a bit shady, business-wise. Beauty Box 5, I get free as part of the blog team, and it's usually decent products but again, not exciting.

Sample Society has high end brands, some small samples and some large...but they are another that is lots of skincare and usually 1 makeup item.

Some people like Blush mystery beauty box, but I cancelled, it is not for me...lots of skincare, which I do like, but I can only use up so fast, and while products are  decent, and sizes are large, they never sent anything exciting. 

Goodebox is nice if you like organic/natural.

Many people like Julep, and they have branched out of just nail products.

I'm kind of still looking for the beauty sub of my dreams! 
thank you so much /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> i may try BB5 and the blush one, just to see how i like it. 

BeautyArmy would be sooooo freakin' fantastic if the samples were bigger. i thought i was going to be in love, but i was so disappointed when my box got here and it was like.. foil packets. then on my 2nd month, they offered me zero makeup samples, so i just cancelled. i guess with subscriptions i'll just have to try them out and see how it goes. lol.


I really hated Beauty Army! I saw other people get great boxes, but I would only get boring foil packets and/or small perfume samples to choose from. I like both of those things (and I know, with foils you can usually get multiple uses just by putting them in a little container) but I just never had the "good" things to choose from.

I've subbed and cancelled and resubbed to most of these subs multiple times, haha! It's funny how my tastes have changed /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> I used to love GB and others with full sized products, but now that my stash has gotten so big, I'm definitely feeling quality over quantity these days - I want to sample things to find actual awesome products to buy, not just add yet another lipstick or mascara to my pile. /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

And yeah, subs are definitely something you need to try for yourself, in the end. Everyone is just looking for different things from them!