Best Subscription Boxes For Women 2024 - Forbes Vetted

Looking to treat a special someone—or yourself? Subscription boxes offer a fun, convenient way to discover new products or upgrade your essentials. Whether it’s the popular Ipsy and Allure beauty boxes, personalized styles from Stitch Fix and Nuuly, or niche offerings like Bookbrews’ coffee and book pairings, our shopping editors searched high and low for the best subscription boxes for women—including many our editors have tried firsthand.

The best subscription boxes for women in 2024 include BookBrews, StitchFix, Trade and Therabox.

While the offerings are diverse, our favorite curations all share certain features: Each comes packed with an array of top-notch products delivered monthly, quarterly or at the cadence of your choice, and every pick offers a certain level of flexibility and customization. Below, find 26 of the best subscription boxes for women, which also happen to make thoughtful last-minute gifts. (Check out our guides to the best subscription boxes for men and subscription boxes for moms for more gift ideas.)

Stitch Fix

Frequency: Every 2 to 3 weeks, monthly, every other month, quarterly | Free shipping: Yes | Extras: Free returns, inclusive sizing, one-off ordering available

Stitch Fix features clothes for women of all ages and styles with the advice of an expert stylist, to boot. Members answer a style quiz, and a personal stylist curates five picks to be shipped out. Unlike other services, there’s a $20 styling fee up front—but it’s credited toward purchasing those items, or you can use it to give someone a gift card for future purchases. Executive strategy editor Lindsay Boyers, who admits to being "pretty picky" when shopping for clothes in stores, says, “I skeptically tried StitchFix and I absolutely loved it.” She likes how easy the process is, noting: "I ended up keeping three out of the five items StitchFix sent, which I call a win. They were items that I would have never picked out myself, but they worked wonderfully for me and I get compliments on them every time I wear them."

Nuuly

Frequency: Monthly | Free shipping: Yes | Extras: Laundry/dry cleaning and repairs included, student discount, no late/damage fees

Offering a curated collection of styles from brands like Anthropologie, Free People, Good American and more, Nuuly’s clothing subscription box presents the opportunity to rock on-trend pieces without the commitment of purchasing them. For $98, you can choose six garments to rent and wear over the next month—and you can add up to four bonus items for $20 each. “It’s a great way to try out new trends without giving in to fast fashion,” says senior deals editor Kara Cuzzone, a subscriber. She adds that it’s incredibly easy to pause and unpause your membership. If you fall in love with a particular piece, you can purchase it directly.

IPSY

Frequency: Monthly | Free shipping: Yes (in U.S. and Mexico) | Extras: 3 subscription tiers, adjustable frequency, member-exclusive deals, choose up to 3 products

The Ipsy box is a no-brainer for anyone who’s obsessed with all things beauty. It comes in three differently priced packages, and you get to sample products from top-notch beauty brands like Tatcha, Tarte, Glossier and more. The $14 Glam Bag includes five sample-size beauty products worth up to $70; meanwhile, for $30, BoxyCharm gets you five full-size products worth up to $200. The last tier, Icon Box, is the most personalized of the three: For $60 a quarter, you’ll receive eight full-size items worth up to $350—three of which are your choice, and five that are curated by a beauty “icon.”

Sophia Smith, Forbes’ product manager of acquisition and engagement, previously subscribed to the service and found it “delightful," adding, “Once the products have come and gone, the small zip-up pouches included with your order remain useful. I still use a sleek black pouch from them to organize everyday-carry toiletries in my purse, and I get a dopamine hit every time I see the Gudetama [Sanrio character] pouch that I keep on my dresser.”

Scentbird

Frequency: Monthly | Free shipping: Yes | Extras: Reusable bottle, first box is half-price, skip or cancel anytime

Full-size perfume bottles are expensive, which often limits the number of bottles you can add to your vanity lineup. But with Scentbird, you discover a wide range of new perfumes every month (from a collection of 700-plus designer brands). Start with a quiz and customize your preferences, after which the brand sends you miniature bottles of perfume from designers like Versace, Prada and Dolce & Gabbana. As a bonus, your first box is half off ($8.47) and includes a sleek reusable spray bottle.

Therabox

Frequency: Monthly, or every 3, 6 or 12 months | Free shipping: No | Extras: One-time gifts available, can gift on a skip month, Happiness Guarantee

The monthly self-care box TheraBox is designed to help rewire your brain to make more positive neural connections—basically, to inspire happiness and self-love. How? In the form of this monthly subscription box packed with full-size self-care and wellness products selected with the help of therapists. Managing editor Emmy Favilla, who received a sample box to test, appreciates that the box was “filled to the brim with a variety of self-care and wellness products. In general, this seems like a really solid subscription box, and they have sold out quickly in the past.” Every box contains one research-inspired, joy-boosting activity, like journaling, brain-training exercises, stress-reduction card decks and more. You’ll also find seven or eight self-care goodies that range from skincare to aromatherapy to soothing teas.

Allure

Frequency: Monthly, quarterly, annually | Free shipping: Yes | Extras: Member-exclusive sales and events, free item for first-timers

Curated by the beauty experts at Allure magazine, the Allure Beauty Box is a great way to sample products everything from luxury brands like Elemis and L’Occitane to indie names like Commodity and Shielded Beauty (one of the reasons our editors also recommend it as a top beauty subscription box). The box treats subscribers to three full-size items along with six smaller-sized products worth over $100—plus a free gift for first-time recipients. Shipping is always free and the subscription includes access to exclusive discounts and events, as well.

The Bouqs Co.

Frequency: Weekly, biweekly, monthly or bimonthly | Free shipping: Yes | Extras: Skip/cancel anytime, discounts on seasonal flowers, monthly $10 credit

The Bouqs Co. and its gorgeous bouquets—which earned it the top spot in our Best Flower Delivery Services story—have built up an army of fans, including editorial director Brinda Ayer. “It’s my go-to for all kinds of floral gifts—birthdays, anniversaries, condolences and more,” she says. She highlights the quality selections, prompt delivery and the company’s commitment to working with local or independent florists and farmers.

The Bouqs’ subscription program lets you choose from several delivery options and three bouquet options: Original (featuring 10 to 16 stems), Deluxe (20 to 32 stems) and Grand (30 to 45 stems). All subscribers get 30% off additional bouquets along with a monthly $10 credit. While The Bouqs is a little pricier than other flower-delivery services, Ayer adds that it’s “well worth the high quality of product and extra peace of mind.”

Harry & David

Frequency: Monthly | Free shipping: No | Extras: One decorative planter, grow pots, custom care instructions

Growing your own flowers from seeds can feel intimidating, which is why Harry & David’s Bulb-Of-The-Month Club makes a great gift for budding gardeners. The first set of seasonal bulbs arrives pre-planted in a decorative planter—you can expect to see blooms in just two to four weeks. Every month, the bulbs change depending on the season: In the summer, you can expect colorful begonias, hyacinths and lilies; the fall will bring bulbs like paperwhites and amaryllis. Reviewers say it’s a great alternative to gifting cut flowers.

Etsy

Frequency: Monthly | Free shipping: Yes | Extras: Can choose to alternate coffee/tea or more than one genre

This monthly subscription box doesn’t just bring you reading material; it encourages you to take a little time to indulge. Along with a book from your recipient’s favorite genre, the box also includes tea or coffee (enough to make 3 to 5 cups) and high-quality chocolate from brands like Theo, Mast and Endangered Species. The reviews are incredibly positive and, best of all, you’ll be supporting a small business.

murray's cheese

Frequency: Monthly | Free shipping: No | Extras: Educational info about selection, exclusive content

The monthly Cheese Clubs from New York City icon Murray’s Cheese (a favorite among our food editors) are a must for any fromage lover. There are five subscriptions to choose from, including a globally sourced curation, a pairing box for those who love wine with their cheese and a mac and cheese club. You can also gift a pre-paid subscription, like Ayer did. Her recipient reports that their boxes were generously portioned, but not so much so that they felt pressured to speed through all the options before the items expired. “The box curation and tasting notes come digitally before the recipient actually gets the package, too, so they can choose wine and ingredient pairings that will complement the cheese,” Ayer says. “From what my recipient said, things were packaged reliably and well.”

Trade Coffee

Frequency: Weekly, biweekly or every 10 days | Free shipping: Yes | Extras: Pause or cancel anytime, exclusive discounts

A top pick in our best coffee subscriptions list, Trade Coffee has teamed up with 400 roasting companies (including smaller brands) from around the country, ranging from Merit Coffee to Good Citizen. Take a quiz to match up with varieties that suit your tastes, then decide how often you want the coffee delivered. Each bag of coffee usually costs between $15 and $22 on its own, and subscription holders get access to exclusive savings and free shipping. Coffee pro Jordan Crosthwaite, who tried several coffee subscriptions for Forbes Vetted, writes in his Trade review: “There’s enough variety and customization options to satisfy people who want a dependable cup, as well as those who want to explore new coffees. During my time testing this subscription, I received weekly coffees that tasted great, arrived on time and challenged me to try brews I normally wouldn’t.”

CURATEUR

Frequency: Quarterly | Free shipping: Yes (over $50) | Extras: Brand partner discounts, free gift

Sometimes we want to pamper ourselves with only the best products—but don’t have time to put in the research. Curateur solves that problem with its seasonal The Curation Box, which is packed with full-sized fashion and beauty items that have all been approved by tastemaker Rachel Zoe herself. Each quarterly box is worth over $600 (after all, all the products are full-sized) and contains upscale finds like a woven Margaux handbag and the 24 Hours Of Plump Beauty Set by Lawless.

FabFitFun

Frequency: Quarterly or annually | Free shipping: Yes | Extras: Full customization, member-exclusive deals

“FabFitFun feels like an accessible luxury—like Christmas comes once a quarter," says Smith, a previous subscriber. For starters, members can choose from a little bit of every lifestyle category: Past items have included a plush robe, Kate Spade stud earrings and Lilly Pulitzer mugs. “Not only do they have a broad range of items—from toiletries and makeup to decor and clothing—but you get a lot of flexibility in your ability to pick and choose from the catalog, so you’ll only receive stuff you’re actually interested in,” Smith notes.

Each quarterly box is valued at $200 but costs $60 (and if you choose an annual plan, it’s only $55). After providing our preferences to sample FabFitFun’s fall box, some discoveries we enjoyed (and will continue to use or buy again) include Sin’s sculpture-like glass bowls, Bushbalm’s ingrown hair oil (a godsend after monthly waxes) and Emmaline aviator glasses by Kate Spade.

Adore Me

Frequency: Monthly | Free shipping: Yes | Extras: Skip/pause/cancel anytime, one-off purchases, free exchanges, member-exclusive discounts

Online intimates retailer Adore Me, known for its stylish intimates, offers two monthly memberships. The VIP membership pulls $40 per month to be used as store credit; you also score discounted pricing from 40% to 50% off retail (and newbies get an additional 50% off). Every sixth set you shop is free, and you can skip a month before the 6th. Plus, any credits you accumulate never expire. There’s also the Elite Home Try-On membership, a “try before you buy” lingerie-only monthly subscription in which in-house stylists match you with four to seven pieces per month. The $20 styling fee is credited toward anything you decide to keep. Some Adore Me pieces we’ve loved and added to our lingerie collection include the soft and flattering Ove Black Unlined and the sexy but comfortable Calissa Lace Bodysuit.

erleia

Frequency: Monthly or quarterly | Free shipping: Yes (over $50) | Extras: Portion of sales and 100% of donations given to nonprofit organizations

We know how difficult it can be to find body products that cater to sensitive skin—and are also sustainable, all-natural, high-quality and fairly priced. Taiwanese-American–owned Erleia’s skincare products fit the bill, and then some. The small, woman-led business makes all its products in Denver, Colorado, and they’re all available to add to your customized subscription for a 10% discount (excluding the gift sets). Shop by skin type (from sensitive to acne-prone) or your target area (face or body). Our favorite part is that Erleia’s products are incredibly travel-friendly since they’re compact, solid and packaged in push-up paper tubes. In our experience, the Lotion Bar has been a must-have on weekend trips and weddings, and the Heel & Foot Balm has been a nice addition to our nighttime moisturizing routine.

Succulents Box

Frequency: Monthly | Free shipping: No | Extras: Clay pot available (for a fee), care and educational info

Unlike elaborate houseplants, succulents require very little care and it’s hard to kill them even if you forget to water them for weeks. This is why succulents are ideal gifts for budding plant parents who have a hard time keeping their green babies alive. At Succulents Box, you can choose between gifting one to four succulents for a time period of one to 12 months. The most basic subscription includes only a plastic pot and soil, but higher-end options are available for those who want clay pots delivered with each monthly package.

Reviewers highlight how well-packaged the plants are; one writes, “I love the little cards that give the info and care for each succulent. Everything was well packaged, and customer service was great in answering my questions. I can’t wait to see next month’s sneak peak of succulents.”

Universal Yums

Frequency: Monthly | Free shipping: Yes | Extras: Recipes, trivia booklet, personalized note for gift subscriptions

Alas, we can’t always hop on the next flight to Belgium or Greece when we’re craving authentic crème brûlée bonbons or baklava. Enter: Universal Yums’ monthly snack box. Every shipment contains a selection of sweet and savory snacks from the country featured that month, whether it’s chocolate-covered waffles from the Netherlands or pineapple candy from Thailand. You also get a guidebook with trivia and games. Finished all the goodies before the month is over? You can buy your favorite snack individually from the Universal Yums shop.

tiny fish co.

Frequency: Bi-monthly | Free shipping: Yes | Extras: Skip/modify/cancel anytime

If, like senior editor and foodie Amanda Arnold, you’ve fully bought into the tinned seafood craze, you’ll want to subscribe to Tiny Fish Co.’s Party Pack. You’ll get four tasty tins from the Portland-based brand, the brainchild of James Beard Rising Star semi-finalist chef Sara Hauman: Buttery Octopus With Lemon & Dill, Spicy Jamaican Jerk Rockfish, Chorizo Spiced Mussels, and Sunshine & Sole. The first option is “especially delicious,” according to Arnold. As she describes in her Best Things We Ate column: “Large chunks of Pacific octopus (that are by-caught in Alaska) are suspended in sunflower oil, clarified butter, dill weed and lemon, begging for a spot in a springtime picnic spread.” Drool-worthy, we say.

Compartés

Frequency: Monthly or quarterly | Free shipping: Yes | Extras: Two-day shipping included

If you know someone with a sweet tooth, consider gifting them with a Chocolate of the Month Club subscription from California-based Compartés. Every month, the brand sends a selection of seasonal, handmade chocolate bars and truffles to your doorstep. Ayer, who’s gifted these artsy treats, says, “They are truly works of art and make for a really special edible gift. I love that the brand carries options for different dietary needs—so basically everyone can enjoy these chocolates as a sweet and thoughtful gift.” For the holidays, your recipient will receive festive confections with flavors like Cinnamon Toast, S’mores and more. You’ll also see seasonal favorites in the summer months—and even a mystery box in August.

atlas

Frequency: Monthly | Free shipping: No | Extras: Pause/skip/cancel anytime, postcard, tasting notes, compostable filters, money-back freshness guarantee

Traveling tea lovers, listen up: The Atlas Tea Club is the perfect way to quench your wanderlust. Each box comes with two loose-leaf teas from the featured country (guaranteed single-origin and specialty-grade), an informative postcard, tasting notes and tips and disposable tea filters. Choose the type of package you want (pure, blended or a variety), as well as the type of tea you prefer, from flavored to herbal. Past teas have come from Japan, Nepal, India and more. Favilla, who sampled Atlas Tea in the past, says she loved the collection: “The teas are delicious and the boxes are highly customizable—beautifully designed packaging as well, which really makes it feel giftable.”

August

Frequency: Every 1 to 6 months | Free shipping: Yes (over $50) | Extras: Modify/skip/cancel anytime, 10% discount, choose your shipping, HSA/FSA reimbursement

Instead of crossing your fingers that you’re stocked up for that time of the month, Gen Z-founded period care brand August offers an alternative with its subscription box. Choose the quantity of each period product (up to 96 units per item) and your shipping frequency; you’ll get 10% off items and be able to modify or cancel your subscription any time. You can feel good about August’s 100% organic cotton products, too: Each purchase contributes directly to period poverty-reduction initiatives (like taking a stand against the “tampon tax”).

We were able to sample a box of the brand’s products, which included every size of its BPA-free tampons and chlorine-free pads and liners. Our impression: We loved the fun packaging, and it felt good knowing we weren’t putting anything scented, toxic and inorganic (read: plastic) materials into our bodies. Most importantly: The products work.

Cratejoy

Frequency: Monthly | Free shipping: Yes | Extras: Matching apparel for second parent, 14kt gold necklace with prepaid subscriptions, converts to postpartum boxes post-birth

It’s extra hard for pregnant mamas to think about self-care, much less actually do it. That’s where Oh Baby Boxes’ monthly subscription comes in. The personalized box includes six to eight full-sized, parent-tested goodies that moms need to pamper themselves—from all-natural skincare to artisan-crafted maternity apparel. You’ll give important info like your due date, clothing size and whether you’re co-parenting so the curators can make sure to pick self-care items tailored to you. A second-time mom writes in her review: “I’ve tried three maternity subscription boxes over two pregnancies, and this is the best one by far. … There is no filler in these boxes; it’s several full-sized, quality products that you can actually use and [will] make you feel truly pampered.”

vellabox

Frequency: Monthly | Free shipping: Yes | Extras: Lifestyle item, matching playlist

Candle lovers, rejoice: Vellabox’s candle subscription is here to help you set the perfect mood. Choose your preferred candle size (from four to 16 ounces) and scent profile, and you’ll get your tailored candle from one of Vellabox’s brand partners every month. The brand’s candles are hand-poured in small batches by U.S. artisans, made with all-natural ingredients and delivered in eco-friendly packaging. You’ll also receive a surprise eco-friendly lifestyle product and a matching playlist. Reviewers say the box also makes a unique present; one user notes, “I always gift this box to family and friends for birthdays and other occasions. Everyone loves the monthly surprise and all the different scents they get to try. There are different duration options, so you can pick something within your gifting price range.”

Firstleaf

Frequency: Every 2, 4 or 6 weeks | Free shipping: Yes | Extras: Half off first box, satisfaction guarantee, member discount, tasting/pairing notes, wine concierge consultations

Firstleaf’s wine subscription is the perfect gift for the wine connoisseur in your life—or yourself. You or your lucky recipient answers a quick questionnaire, after which you’ll receive a box of six or 12 wines—from award-winning local and international makers, no less—catered to your taste buds. With each box, the more you rate your wines, the more personalized your experience will get. You’ll also get helpful tasting and pairing notecards and access to the brand’s wine concierge (which is why our kitchen editor also dubbed Firstleaf as the top wine subscription for discovering new wines). Firstleaf also offers credit back for bottles you don’t enjoy, and its shipping policies are flexible so you can choose how often you want a box dropped off at your doorstep.

Shaker & Spoon

Frequency: Monthly | Free shipping: No | Extras: Recipe cards, how-to videos, Facebook community group

Prefers cocktails over wine? Consider a Shaker & Spoon subscription. Every month, you’ll receive a box packed with the ingredients necessary to make three original cocktail recipes, all created by award-winning bartenders. Specialty syrups, bitters, garnishes, mixers and aromatics—put together in small batches in the company’s Brooklyn facility—are all included. (If you don’t have the hard stuff at home, we recommend getting booze delivered with the help of an alcohol delivery service.)

We think the pre-paid subscriptions make great gifts for cocktail lovers looking to go out of their comfort zones or for couples hoping to level up date nights. “I got a three-month subscription as a birthday present for my husband, and we have both loved it,” writes one reviewer. “It’s been such fun getting to learn about the different cocktails and make them ourselves. We loved it so much in fact that we have given subscriptions to other people as presents.”

We Are Raising The Bar

Frequency: Monthly | Free shipping: No | Extras: Matching playlist, cocktail picks and other accessories, recipes for leftover ingredients, optional gift note

Miss happy hour but cutting down (or ditching) the alcohol? Channel your inner mixologist with Raising the Bar’s themed subscription boxes. Take it from Favilla, who highly recommends them as a splurge gift: “This fun subscription box sends your recipient an array of beverages, from ingredients for a delicious mocktail to nonalcoholic versions of beer and spirits. You can send this as a one-off box or opt for a three-, six- or twelve-month subscription.”

Each box makes up to 10 servings of the featured cocktail, and bar tools and other accessories are included as well. Themes include Garden Party, which highlights springtime flavors like strawberry and lavender, and Smokeshow, which features mezcal and the bold Lapsang Souchong black tea.

Flamingo Estate

Frequency: Quarterly | Free shipping: Yes (orders over $150) | Extras: Member-exclusive items, optional handwritten note

Michelle Hensley, CEO of premium gift basket company Nifty Package Co., knows a thing or two about gifting (and receiving) luxury presents. Her typical gift basket? A personalized one that’s filled to the brim with handmade products like artisanal soaps, organic soy candles and luxe spa items. If you don’t have the budget or bandwidth to create such a specialized box for yourself or your recipient, we think the quarterly Flamingo Estate’s Seasonal Harvest Subscription Box is the next best thing. Created by the Los Angeles-based brand that specializes in “radical pleasure,” each shipment contains a seasonal array of luxury home goods—consisting of cult favorites, new releases and products exclusive to subscribers. The latest box includes rose honey, a golden flower soap brick and cilantro jalapeño seasoning salt.

The best women’s subscription box to buy depends on your budget and lifestyle. For those who have the extra income and want the convenience of getting personalized, curated items delivered right to their door, subscription boxes may be worth the investment. Many subscription boxes also provide several full-sized items from your favorite brands at a considerable discount.

Still, it might be hard for some people to justify the recurring costs associated with subscription boxes—unless they purchase them as gifts. Luckily, several companies—including Scentbird, The Bouqs and Trade Coffee—allow you to prepay for several months’ worth of boxes. That way, you won’t be on the hook for a recurring charge and your recipient gets to enjoy a gift that keeps on giving.

On average, subscription boxes for women cost anywhere from $10 to $100 per box or shipment—though price varies greatly depending on the type of goods each contains. On the lower end of the cost spectrum, for instance, you can sign up for a plant subscription from Succulent Box for as low as $5 a month or a small-batch candle box from Vellabox starting at $12 a month. On the other hand, gourmet chocolates from Compartés cost at least $49.60 per shipment, while each box of luxury fashion and beauty items from Rachel Zoe’s The Curateur Curation is priced at $112.50.

Women’s subscription boxes are popular for a few reasons. First, they make the regular task of restocking essentials or upgrading them a lot more convenient. For example, clothing subscription services like Stitch Fix and Nuuly make it easier to refresh your wardrobe by working with stylists, using style quizzes and partnering with trendy brands. Second, subscription boxes make it easier to cultivate your hobbies or invest in special interests—whether that’s your green thumb or sustainable causes. Lastly, women’s subscription boxes also make some of the most thoughtful and unique gifts, particularly if you’re a last-minute holiday shopper.