Pandorabox

What's in the box: A rotating selection of beauty samples, with the premium box offering a wider range of products from more prestigious brands.

Pandorabox is a Malaysian online beauty retailer that sells full-size products and also runs a sampling program. It offers two box options. The Monthly Sample Box is a selection of samples you redeem for free. The Premium Sample Box has a wider range of products and more prestigious brands. The shop also lists a Monthly Sampling Box from RM538.92 per year. The site does not clearly explain how that plan relates to the free and premium tiers, so check the terms before you commit. The store leans toward skincare from brands such as Kiehl's, Lancome, AHC and Hanskin, plus makeup from NARS and YSL. That gives you a rough idea of the brands that may show up in samples. Orders within Malaysia ship free above RM100. You can reach support by phone, email or a web form during weekday office hours. A few things give pause. Most products have no customer reviews, and some promotional banners look out of date, so it is hard to tell how actively the store is maintained. The site also does not say exactly what each box contains or how often the selection changes. If you live in Malaysia and want to sample premium skincare before buying full sizes, it is worth a look. Just read the subscription details carefully first.