Blissim

What's in the box: A monthly selection of beauty products from French and European brands, often led by skincare, in a mix of sample and full sizes.

Blissim is a long-running French beauty subscription that many shoppers know as the former Birchbox France. Each month it sends a box of beauty products. The October box puts skincare first, with a new Respire moisturiser that comes in two formulas so you can pick the one that suits your skin. The site also works as a full beauty shop. It offers limited editions such as an autumn Splendist edition, themed bundles like a five-step anti-blemish routine, an anti-ageing section, gifting options, a deals area and an advent calendar. A bonus duo from Dijo and La Rosée is currently offered with the October box. Offers like this change and come with conditions, so read the fine print. The site is in French and aimed at shoppers in France, so if you live elsewhere, check delivery before you sign up. The homepage does not give prices or commitment terms, so look at the subscription conditions before you commit. The boxes usually mix skincare with makeup and haircare, so if you only care about skincare you may get some items you won't use. If you like trying French and European brands in sample and full sizes and want a shop where you can rebuy favourites, Blissim is a solid, established choice.