Cohorted

What's in the box: A curated mix of full-size skincare and makeup from prestige and emerging brands, with a stated value of over £100 per box.

Cohorted is a UK beauty box retailer with three main formats: a recurring subscription box, a one-off mystery box, and limited edition curated edits built around a theme or a single brand, such as its Pat McGrath boxes. The appeal is discovering new products at a discount. The site stresses full-size products from both prestige and emerging brands. Brands shown with its mystery box include Laura Mercier, Estée Lauder, Pixi, Mario Badescu and Nip+Fab. The mystery box is the cheapest way to start. It is listed at $26.00 and described as worth over £100 RRP. The subscription box is listed at $54.00, and the themed edits cost $68.00 to $81.00. The site shows prices in dollars even though it is aimed at UK shoppers, so check the currency at checkout. New customers can use code WELCOME25 for 25% off, and a second mystery box is 15% off. Shipping is free on orders over £50, and delivery is tracked and carbon neutral. The usual caution about value claims applies. An RRP total adds up list prices, which is not the same as what the products are worth to you, and a mystery box gives you no say over shades or formulas. The site does not say how often the subscription ships or how to cancel, so read the terms before signing up. If you are happy to gamble on big brand names, it looks like fair value.