Beauty subscription boxes continue to be a hugely popular and cost-effective way for UK shoppers to refresh their skincare and makeup collections. As we move into 2026, the market is thriving with options to suit every budget, from luxury edits to affordable monthly surprises. These services offer a clever way to discover trending products and new brands without the commitment of buying full sizes, often delivering products worth significantly more than the subscription fee.
One-Off Beauty Boxes for 2026
For those who prefer a single purchase over a recurring subscription, several retailers offer standout one-off beauty edits. Boots is renowned for its limited-edition sets that frequently sell out. Their recent Viral Icons set, priced at £20, contains a selection of the retailer's own-brand formulas and is worth over £80.
LookFantastic also releases special editions alongside its subscription service. Currently, The Roxie Nafousi Edit is available for £55, boasting a value of over £175 and featuring premium brands like MAC and Laura Mercier in a travel-friendly cosmetics bag.
Meanwhile, Cult Beauty offers the Scalp to Sole Edit. This comprehensive pampering kit, worth over £130, can be purchased for £45 and includes products from Sol de Janeiro and Paula's Choice.
The Best Monthly Beauty Subscriptions for 2026
For beauty enthusiasts who enjoy the regular surprise of a curated edit arriving at their door, these monthly subscription services represent the best value and choice in the UK for 2026.
OK! Beauty Box
Priced at £8.99 for the first box and then £15 monthly, the OK! Beauty Box delivers five beauty products each month with a guaranteed value of at least £80. The January 2026 edit is reportedly worth over £95. The service, which has sold over 600,000 boxes, offers full flexibility allowing members to pause or cancel anytime. January's box includes a Bloom and Blossom bath oil worth £24 and a Hello Sunday SPF hand cream.
Customer reviews praise the variety, with one shopper noting a "really nice range of products." Some acknowledge that not every product will be a perfect fit, but see this as an opportunity to gift items to friends and family.
Glossybox
A veteran in the subscription box scene, having launched in 2011, Glossybox costs £13.50 per month on a rolling plan. Shoppers can save by paying upfront; an annual subscription of £138 works out at £11.50 per box. Each month, subscribers receive five products worth at least £50. New annual members also get a free welcome box worth over £52. The January 2026 box features items from Commodity and Anastasia Beverly Hills.
With over 4,300 reviews and a 4.4-star average, feedback highlights the joy of discovering new products. One customer called it a "super little treat," though another expressed disappointment with unfamiliar brands in their first box.
LookFantastic Beauty Box
The LookFantastic monthly beauty box is £15, or £13 per month with an annual membership. Their January 2026 edit is valued at over £55 and includes brands like LANEIGE and Molton Brown, with the standout item being an Iconic London mascara worth £22. New members receive a free welcome gift.
Subscribers appreciate the regular delivery and the savings on toiletries. One long-term member noted they save unused items for Christmas stocking fillers. Some reviews, however, desire more variety in product types each month.
Liberty London The Beauty Drop
Offering a different model, Liberty's 'The Beauty Drop' membership costs £25 per month. Members receive four seasonal discovery boxes annually (in January, April, July, and October), with a combined yearly value over £300. Crucially, £20 of each monthly fee is returned as credit to spend on Liberty's website. A limited-time offer allows new members to get their first three months for £20 each, with the full amount returned as credit.
This service is ideal for those who want curated luxury discoveries alongside the flexibility to choose their own products with the monthly credit. Members also get early access to Liberty's famed Beauty Advent Calendar with an exclusive £25 discount.
Whether seeking a monthly surprise or a seasonal luxury edit, the UK's beauty subscription box market in 2026 provides ample opportunity for consumers to explore premium products while making substantial savings on their beauty regimen.
