Benefit launches charity pop-up in Covent Garden… and everything is pink

Beauty subscription boxes - in pictures

• 1/10 Scroll for our pick of the best beauty subscription boxes...

• 2/10 Birchbox

  Birchbox, the first ever beauty subscription box, packs the essentials you didn’t know you needed into a pretty-looking parcel and sends it your way. Subscribers can look forward to brands such as Laura Mercier, Benefit and Caudalie. The package can also be personalised to suit your skin type, hair type and beauty style.

  From £10 per month, Buy it now

• 3/10 Glossybox

  This charming pink box is something we can see arriving at the home of Legally Blonde’s Elle Woods. Not only do you receive five must-have products, but there are also tips and tricks from the Glossybox beauty experts. Expect brands like MUA, Clarins, Maybelline and Nails Inc. Finished with a hand-tied ribbon, it makes a perfect gift for yourself or someone special.

  From £10 per month, Buy it now

• 4/10 Look Fantastic Beauty Box

  With six products worth up to £50, Look Fantastic’s Beauty Box is a real bang-for-your-buck option that doesn’t skimp on the good stuff. It’s beautifully packaged and offers skin, hair and makeup products from brands including Benefit, Eve Lom and Bloom and Blossom. The celebration editions, such as the Best of British box (pictured), feature special designs, premium items and an extra little treat like an Elle Magazine issue.

  From £13 per month, Buy it now

• 5/10 LoveLula Beauty Box

  If you prefer your cosmetics to be made with only the purest ingredients, then this is the one for you. Ideal for those with sensitive skin types, it includes a mixture of sample, trial and full-size products from premium organic brands such as REN Skincare, Zoya, EcoTools and Dr. Hauschka. The packaging isn’t the most extravagant, but it gets the job done and is totally recyclable.

  From £12.50 per month, Buy it now

• 6/10 Nailbox

  Here’s the box that every mani-addict needs in their life. Nailbox aims to fuel your obsession by sending 3-4 hot shades of the season each month, with popular nail polish brands like Rimmel, Nails Inc, Orly and Essie. There’s also a useful tool or treatment in every package such as a cuticle nipper, nail scissors and top coat.

  From £13.50 per month, Buy it now

• 7/10 The Perfume Society Discovery Box

  Finding your perfect scent just got easier with The Perfume Society’s monthly Discovery Box. This generous package, which can be bought as a one-off, is filled with samples of the latest perfumes from brands including Miu Miu, Prada and Jimmy Choo. Subscribers are also treated to sample-sized skincare extras like SPF moisturiser. One of our favourite parts is the helpful smelling notes for each scent.

  From £17.50 per month, Buy it now

• 8/10 Love Me Beauty

  If you know what kind of products you’re after, then the Love Me Beauty box is your best bet. It’s slightly different from the others in our edit, as it provides the option to pick what items you’d like in your box and most of these come in full size. Choose from a wide variety of tailored product recommendations from brands like Nuxe, Lord & Berry and Murad.

  From £10 per month, Buy it now

• 9/10 Latest in Beauty

  Latest in Beauty offers subscriptions collection boxes or a build-your-own service of three, six or nine products to try each month, meaning you can choose the plan that suits your budget. Working with over 500 brands, you can expect to find goodies from the likes of Elimis, Bare Minerals and Clinique with products ranging from tester to full size. This is a great one if you’re looking to broaden your beauty horizons and discover new brands.

  From £9 per month, Latest in Beauty, Buy it now

• 10/10 Pink Parcel

  Never get caught short again with this monthly godsend. Filled with tampons and towels from your favourite brands (you get to choose your favourites) including discreet pouches to keep in your bag and take to work, you can get it delivered on a date that suits you. You may ask yourself, ‘why bother?’ when you can buy your essentials along with the weekly shop, but aside from convenience and the generous amount included (which is a big draw) there’s the added delight of a little box of presents such as teas, chocolate and beauty products to cheer you up.

  First month £6.99, then £10.50 per month, Pink Parcel, Buy it now