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I’m definitely a fan of a beauty subscription box or five! They’re like monthly surprise gifts to ourselves and it’s always fun to get them and see what treats are tucked away inside.
There are so many to choose from, it can be a little overwhelming. Having tried more than my fair share I’ve come to learn that sometimes you can discover great products and brands. But inevitably you end up with a whole load of mini products that are much of a muchness, or that you won’t use, or at least I have.
I have more mini aerosols of dry shampoo than I can count. I do use them and I will get through them but for moment it feels a little like they’re taking over! This is the big disadvantage of the good old monthly subscription boxes for me.
Wouldn’t it be ideal if we had more control over what we received? Enter Latest In Beauty, build your own. They have created a monthly subscription box which you fill with products of your choice. They have a huge selection, you’ll struggle to decide which ones to add! I know I did! Products were in the cart, they were out of the cart, they were back in, this went on for some time.
They have three options within the build your own subscription available:
- Beauty Novice – 3 Items per month – £9
- Beauty Enthusiast – 6 Items per month – £15
- Beauty Guru – 9 Items per month – £18 or a one of box for £25
All of the above options come with free postage too which is fab! No-one likes the dreaded postage charge!
Being a beauty junkie I went for the Beauty Guru* option to add the most products, mainly because I found narrowing it down so difficult! Now that it’s arrived I’m so happy with my selection! They arrived in a box packed with brightly pink protective packaging and tissue paper, all neatly tucked away inside!
After much deliberation my final 9 were:
- Caudalie Vinosource Moisturising Sorbet 10ml
- Caudalie Vinosource Radiance Serum 10ml
- The Body Shop Oils Of Life 7ml
- ESPA Hydration Therapy 15ml
- Rosalena Bio Active Skincare Rock & Rose Face Oil 10ml
- Mini OPI Nail Polish – I Love Applause 3.75ml
- Burts Bees Natural Lipstick – Blush Basin 3.4g
- Tropic Skincare Super Greens Nutrient Boost Serum 5ml
- Pretty Athletic Workout Glow – Hyaluronic Vitamin Tonic 30ml
Overall I’m really impressed with this box, I love that it gives you the freedom to choose your own products. They offer a great range of products, the only problem will be trying to narrow it down to your chosen 3, 6 or 9 product box!
Have you tried this or any other subscription boxes from Latest In Beauty?
*Contains PR / Gifted Items, all opinions are my own.
28 Comments
I agree with you on the fact that random beauty subscription boxes leave you with too many minis! This box sounds perfect, you can actually pick what you want to try and I feel like that would make your beauty collection less cluttered. I might have to try one of these! Xx
This is a great idea as you’ll get to try products you actually want to and not end up with a random product or two!
Em x
This is such a fab approach to beauty sampling, I will have to check it out x
This sounds so great, it’s awesome that you can pick your own products! 🌸✨
With love, Alisha Valerie x | http://www.alishavalerie.com
This is a great concept-you always be getting exactly what you want! X
These look amazing, Ill have to try it out! xxx
This seems like such a cool idea!!
I’ve not tried this one. I used to subscribe to the Lookfantastic box but cancelled it because half the contents I wasn’t using so just seemed a waste of money. I was recently sent an organic beauty box to try which is actually really lovely. If I’m going to subscribe it would definitely be this one as can tailor it.
Samantha x
http://thebeautyspyglass.com
I love that you get to choose which products you receive, at least that way you know you will use them. Plus the products/brands look like they’re really good quality ones! Thanks for sharing! Xx
This is such a fab idea! So much better than receiving random minis that you might never use!
Emma | emmadrury.com
I’ve been hearing a lot about this lately, I’m very intrigued by the concept of it! x
Terri // TerriTalks
I love the idea of choosing your products because the reason I don’t bother with subscription boxes is I rarely find on where all of the products interest me! xx
Beautylymin
This design your own box is so fun isn’t it, and you got some amazing goodies x
I love Latest in Beauty purely for the fact you can choose the products you’re going to get. i hate minis and its one of the main reasons I don’t likes boxes!
The Tropic Supergreens looks incredible, and I already love the Burts Bees lippy! They are incredible! 🙂
Erin || MakeErinOver
That’s such a great idea! I always think that boxes would be great, if you had a little more control over things x
I love subscription boxes. I love the idea of being able to pick what goes into there too!
carriefi.co.uk
This was a great post I have been trying to find a subscription box I’d really enjoy for ages, maybe this could be the one as It might tend to my specific needs lol. X x
http://www.katesbeautyhome.blog
This is such a great idea! I’d never heard of it before but I’m going to sign up now
This sounds so nice to get products that you want to try instead of minis that you are never going to use. I loved the flat lays you’ve put together for this post they are so eye-catching!
ashianashome.wordpress.com
I’ve read a few reviews about beauty subscription boxes, and it makes me really want to get one! Although as you said, there are so many to choose from so it can quite overwhelming, and also hope you get good products in them! This sounds like such a great subscription box if you get to choose. I might have to try this one out!
Amy,
https://creativenails.uk
This is such a good idea! There’s nothing worse than getting a box of stuff you’d never use! This looks really fab. Xx
I’m a Birchbox fan and have been for years but I love that you can build your own with Latest in Beauty! I’m gonna check them out!
Alice x
I’ve heard so many good things about this subscription box, I need to try it out!
This sounds like a great idea! Much better than others available x
Oh this sounds like a lovely idea! Being able to try what you want!
I love the idea of being able to choose your own products I was so disappointed with my first glossy box the products just weren’t for me x
ooh I think I’m going to try this! thanks for sharing