A Christmas Wish: Subscription Boxes

*Updated October 2026

A couple of weeks back I started on a Christmas Wish List. My first thing on the list was a coffee machine. Recently I have been hearing about various subscription boxes that you can buy. Nowadays there are subscription boxes for everything! So for my second Christmas Wish I’m going for a subscription box.

So far I’ve come up with a list of the different boxes you can get.

• Beauty – Glossybox, Birchbox
• Food – Graze, HelloFresh, Degustabox, The Goodness Project and my fav – Hotel Chocolat Tasting Club. I’m wondering if my husband reads this… Hint… Hint!
• Geeks – My Geek Box, Lootcrate
• Books – The Willoughby Book Club, Prudence and the Crow
• Tea and Coffee – The London Tea Club, Pact Coffee
• Flowers – Bunches
• Health – VITL
• Stationery – The Brimbles Box, Happy Paper Club, Paperhaul, Ink Drops Ace Selection Box, Spotlight Stationery

Going in deeper……

Beauty, food, books and self-care subscriptions

Beauty, food, books and self-care subscriptions make such lovely Christmas gifts because they don’t just feel special on the day. They keep the cosy, ‘treat yourself’ feeling going for months. If you’re stuck on what to buy someone who’s hard to shop for, a subscription is a really easy way to make it feel personal without guessing sizes or styles.

Beauty subscription boxes (UK)

• Lookfantastic Beauty Box – A brilliant all-rounder with a mix of skincare, haircare and make-up. It’s ideal if you love trying new launches without committing to full sizes.
• Glossybox UK – A classic monthly beauty treat that feels really giftable, with a nice balance of well-known brands and newer finds.
• Latest in Beauty – Great if you prefer more control, because you can often choose products rather than leaving it all to chance.
• Very UK Festive Beauty Box – A wonderful selection of iconic beauty products!

Beauty subscription boxes (US)

• Ipsy (Glam Bag / BoxyCharm) – One of the most popular beauty subscriptions in the US, and it’s easy to personalise so it feels like it was made for the person you’re gifting.
• Allure Beauty Box – A solid choice for skincare lovers, with editor-approved products and a good mix of trending and trusted brands.
• Dermstore BeautyFIX – More skincare-leaning and a bit more “premium”, ideal for anyone who’s really into results-driven products.

Food & drink subscription boxes (UK)

• Gousto – A genuinely helpful gift for busy households: less planning, less waste, and you can pick family-friendly meals each week.
• HelloFresh UK – Another great meal-kit option, especially if you want lots of choice and quick midweek dinners.
• Simply Cook – A more budget-friendly way to do “subscription cooking”: you get recipe kits/flavour pots and buy the fresh ingredients yourself.
• Hotel Chocolat Subscription – A proper treat subscription that feels festive all year round (and is always a winner at Christmas).

Food & drink subscription boxes (US)

• HelloFresh US – Perfect for anyone who wants to cook more at home without the mental load of meal planning.
• Blue Apron – Great for foodies who enjoy cooking and want something a bit more adventurous than basic weeknight meals.
• Universal Yums – A fun snack box that’s brilliant for families (each box is themed around a different country).
• Bokksu – A gorgeous gift for anyone who loves Japanese snacks and beautifully packaged treats.

Book subscriptions (UK)

• Rare Birds Book Club – A lovely option for readers who enjoy discovering thoughtful, conversation-starting fiction.
• Abonnement/Book Subscription from a local independent bookshop – Many UK indie bookshops offer subscriptions or “blind date with a book” style bundles, which can feel more personal than a big retailer.

Book subscriptions (US)

• Book of the Month – A brilliant gift for readers because they can choose their own book each month from a curated list.
• OwlCrate – A fun choice for fantasy/YA readers who love special editions and bookish extras (very “Christmas morning” vibes).

Self-care subscriptions (UK)

• Bloom & Wild (Flowers Subscription) – Such a feel-good gift for anyone who loves having fresh flowers at home (and it’s a proper mood-lifter in winter).
• The White Company (Fragrance / Bath & Body gifts as a recurring treat) – Not always a strict “subscription”, but easy to turn into a monthly self-care gift idea (candles, bath treats, home fragrance).

Self-care subscriptions (US)

• Sips by (Tea Subscription) – A cosy, low-effort self-care gift for tea lovers (and perfect for winter evenings).
• FabFitFun – A bigger “treat box” style subscription with a mix of beauty, wellness and lifestyle bits—great if you want something with a wow factor.

I think subscription boxes are completely on trend at the moment. While doing a little reading up on subscription boxes and what’s on the market at the moment I came across a Gin Explorers box! Fab for your gin-loving friends Yes Mumzilla I mean you!

Another subscription box find is the Cure and Simple one. One for that bacon love in your life! Oh yes! Bacon delivered to your letterbox weekly, fortnightly or monthly. Whatever you want! Just in time for your fry up!

I have discovered that the Subscription box list could go on for ever.. socks, razors, sanitary towels, surprises, scented melts, home accessories, dog treats, baking boxes – I will stop now!

Do you subscribe to a subscription box? Have you ever bought one as a gift?

Thanks for reading x

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