The next gift giving holiday is quickly approaching. Hopefully a little less stressful than Christmas, the most sought after Valentine’s Day gifts appeal to the senses; sight, sound, taste, touch and smell.  We traditionally give things such as chocolates, perfume, spa days and flowers on this holiday. If you are ready to give a more unique present this year, give her a beauty box subscription.

What Is a Beauty Box?

One of the hottest trends in the beauty world the past year or two is beauty product discovery programs. These monthly or quarterly subscriptions ship an assortment of skin, hair and body care samples on a recurring basis. The premise is to introduce women – and men – to high-end and up-and-coming beauty products. Depending on the company, the “beauty box” may include cosmetics, hair care products, eco-friendly skin care and sustainable living items, nail polishes and more. A gift subscription is sure to bring a smile to your Valentine’s face for a number of reasons.

Beauty Boxes Pamper. Most of us love facials, manicures and pedicures. One of the great things about going to the salon to have these services done is that they use “the good stuff.” These are often products that we wouldn’t invest in for ourselves. Beauty boxes allow us to try salon-quality and international products at a fraction of the cost. Even better if we get the cost of a subscription as a gift!

A Beauty Box Subscription Eliminates the Need for You to Guess.  You may have been thinking about giving her perfume or cosmetics, but what kind does she like? Floral or Woodsy? Natural or Bold? Save yourself the trouble. She will be able to choose her preferences when she redeems your gift.

A Beauty Box Will Be Appreciated. New washing machine? Bad idea. Even if she said she needed a new one, appliances are rarely considered a good gift – unless you are giving them with another gift. If she wears makeup or nail polish and takes good care of her skin, there is a pretty good chance she is going to enjoy a beauty box subscription.

A Beauty Box Gift Subscription Keeps On Giving. The only thing better than receiving one amazing Valentine’s Day gift is receiving several amazing Valentine’s Day gifts, and you can make that happen on a monthly basis. Every time she receives a new box of goodies, it will remind her of what a great guy she has. That’s good news for you.

Beauty Boxes are Affordable. You may be getting a little concerned about how much this is going to cost you. The trust is, not that much. Most beauty box subscriptions run $10 to $20 per month. Gift subscriptions can typically be purchased in 3, 6 or 12 month lengths.

Beauty Box Recommendations

If you are looking for a referral, these are my favorites in a few popular categories:

Nails: Julep Maven

Budget-Friendly: Birchbox (also has a men’s box)

Eco-Friendly: Goodebox

Luxury Brands: GLOSSYBOX

Not what you are looking for? Leave a comment, and I will try to help.

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Angie is a beauty product junkie who believes every woman deserves to look and feel good – regardless of your budget! You can connect with her on Facebook and Google+.

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