Mademoiselle Bio Box

What's in the box: A curated mix of organic and natural skincare and beauty products drawn from the brands the shop stocks.

Mademoiselle Bio is a French retailer of organic and natural cosmetics. Its box is one part of a larger shop, not a standalone service. The company is marking 20 years with a special edition advent calendar, so this is an established business. The current box covers September and October, which suggests it runs on a two month cycle rather than monthly. The site does not clearly state the box price, how many products come in each box, or how the subscription works, so check those details before you sign up. Curation is where it does best. The shop carries a wide range of organic and natural brands, including Avril, Lamazuna, Pai Skincare, Absolution, Patyka, Oolution, Pachamamai and Sanoflore. The team says it aims to choose the best formulas, not just good ones. That gives the box a deep pool of brands to draw from. If you live near Paris, Nantes, Bordeaux or Toulouse, you can also visit its boutique institutes for skin diagnostics and in cabin treatments, which few box companies offer. There is also a loyalty club and a referral program. Keep in mind that the focus is organic beauty. The site does not describe the range as fully vegan, so check individual products if that matters to you. The site is also in French, which may slow down shoppers who don't read it.