Beauty Box 5

Closed.Beauty Box 5 stopped operating around August–September 2017 after shipping delays and silence on social media.

What's in the box: A monthly surprise mix of mini and full-size beauty products, mostly makeup, with some hair, nail, bath and body, and skincare items.

Beauty Box 5 is no longer operating. It stopped shipping around August to September 2017 after a stretch of delivery delays and silence on its social media accounts, so we do not recommend trying to subscribe. When it ran, it was a US-based monthly beauty subscription. Each box held a surprise mix of minis and full-size products. Makeup was the main focus, and hair, nail, bath and body, and skincare items also appeared. Subscriptions shipped free within the US, and Canadian subscribers paid a small shipping fee. The company also ran an online shop with products from brands such as Absolute New York, Coastal Scents, So Susan, Bodyography, The Beauty Crop and O.R.G. Skincare. It kept a blog with short ingredient explainers and offered free downloadables. The appeal was a playful, low-cost way to try affordable and indie brands. The way it ended is the main concern. Boxes ran late before the company went quiet. The old website is no longer maintained and now carries unrelated spam links, so avoid entering any personal or payment details there. If you once had an account, check your card statements and remove any saved card. If you want a similar experience, choose a beauty box that is still active and has responsive customer support.