Lookfantastic Beauty Box

What's in the box: A themed monthly mix of skincare, haircare and sometimes makeup or body products, combining full size items and deluxe samples.

Lookfantastic is a large online beauty retailer, and its Beauty Box is a monthly subscription sold alongside the main shop. This is the Spanish version of the site, written in Spanish and priced in euros, so shoppers in Spain get a local storefront even though the brand is best known in the UK. The box has run for years and is one of the better known beauty subscriptions in Europe. Each month usually brings a themed mix of skincare and haircare, sometimes with makeup or body care, combining full size items with deluxe samples from brands the retailer stocks. The main appeal is discovery. You try products you might not pick yourself, and if something becomes a favourite, the retailer's huge catalogue makes it easy to buy again. The downside is the usual one for sampling boxes. You do not choose what goes in, so a month can include a shade, scent or hair product that does not suit you, and the value depends on whether you actually use what arrives. The site is crowded with promotions, and the box is just one menu item among many, so check the renewal and cancellation terms before you subscribe. The front page does not show the current box contents. For skincare fans who enjoy a surprise, it is a solid and established choice.