During lockdown I decided to treat myself to a few subscription services. I wanted a little pick me up through the letter box each month. After asking on Twitter for opinions of the best beauty box subscription services I decided to give Latest in Beauty a go. I’ve previously purchased their pre-made boxes but have never used their monthly subscription service.
Latest in Beauty run quite differently to other beauty box subscription services. Normally beauty boxes are set each month and they are mass sent to subscribers. With Latest in Beauty Box you pick what products you want in your subscription box each month. This was one of the factors that made me choose them over all the other options available. I’ve had subscription beauty boxes before but I’ve never felt like I’ve really had value for my money. A lot of the time I’ve disliked a large number of products in the boxes which I have then gifted on.
How does Latest in Beauty Box work?
When visiting the Latest in Beauty website select to create an edit. You will then see a huge range of products to choose from that you want included in your beauty box. Simply select 3,6 or 9 items that you would like to try. You can decide whether you would like a one off box or if you would like to subscribe to receive a beauty box monthly.
How much does it cost?
For the best value for money you can sign up for a monthly beauty box subscription which includes 9 products for £18 including delivery. That works out at just £2 a product, which gets you more bang for your buck. For 6 products a month the price is £15 per month including delivery. This works out at £2.50 a product. For 3 products a month the price is £9 per month including delivery. This works out at £3 a product. If you are really into your beauty and skincare products I’d highly recommend the 9 products a month option. You really do get a lot more for your money that way.
If you don’t want to sign up for a subscription you do have the option to buy a one off box but they are a lot more expensive and will bring the overall saving of your beauty box down. As you can cancel at any time you would still be better off subscribing and if you aren’t happy then you can cancel your subscription.
Am I tied in to a contract?
The great thing is you can unsubscribe at any time. So if you feel you aren’t using the products enough or you are stocking up on too many you can cancel.
When will I receive my box?
Latest in Beauty Box is a monthly subscription service, so whatever day you pay for your first box that will be the date you will get to select your next box the following month.
How will I know when to select my products each month?
Each month you will get an email to let you know that your account is in credit. It will be the same day the payment is taken from your account. You will then go to the Latest in Beauty website to place your order for that months’ box.
How long does delivery take?
For the two beauty boxes I’ve received so far, from the date I’ve placed the order, delivery has taken around 6 days.
What sort of brands can I choose from?
Currently some of the brands available to choose from include: Oskia, Garnier, Vita Liberata and Lancome just to name a few. There are 10’s of brands to choose from and they switch the brands and products up each month so there’s always something new to choose.
How do I know if I’m getting a full sized product or a sample size?
Unfortunately the website doesn’t actually state if the product is full size or sample size, but you can easily work it out. When you expand to view the products you can see the size of the product in ml. Sometimes I’ll check a stockists website too so I can find out how many ml’s are in a full size and work out the size of the product I will receive.
What is the value of the Beauty Boxes?
The value of the box you receive will depend on the products you select. But to give you an idea for my June Box I paid £18 but received £30.25 worth of products. And in July I paid £18 and received £70.42 worth of products. For the first month I was drawn in by brand names but that didn’t offer me the best value for my money as a lot of the products were sample sized. In July I was more open to trying new brands and was able to select higher value items and more full size products.
I’m getting too many products that I’m not using
You can upgrade or downgrade your package at any time. So if you find you’ve got way more products than you could use you could downgrade and opt for 6 products a month instead of 9. You can manage your subscription directly from your Latest in Beauty account. No emailing back and for required.
My Review of Latest in Beauty Box
I love that with Latest in Beauty Box you can select the products you want each month. It really does make them stand out against all the other beauty box subscription services available. There’s a really great selection of brands to choose from that alternate each month so there’s always something new to try. I also like that there are some big name brands involved as well as some smaller and budget brands. It’s a great way to try samples of expensive products before you commit to purchasing a full size.
I’ve wanted o try the Oskia Renaissance Cleansing Gel for ages but at £35 for a full size product the thrifty person in me has hesitated. Now I can try the product knowing I’ve only paid £2 for a sample worth £15! I’m really pleased with both boxes I’ve had and will keep the subscription going. It’s a lovely treat each month to look forward too.
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