Beauty secrets don’t have to remain a secret.
Want the GLASS SKIN of K-drama actors but don’t know where to start? Consider a beauty subscription box from South Korea.
These let you try and discover new K beauty products. If you like them, that’s another step to your 10-step beauty routine. If not, there’s always the next box. They contain anything from sheet masks to BB cream to moisturizers to serums.
We gathered 9 of the MOST HIGHLY RECOMMENDED Korean beauty subscription boxes. See if the one you’ve been eyeing is included!
Top Korean Beauty Subscription Boxes
1. Beauteque Monthly
What's in It?
This monthly beauty subscription box from Korean brand Beauteque contains 6 FULL-SIZED assorted skin care products, makeup, body and hair care, and beauty tools. Perfect if you want a little of everything.
How It Works
Subscription options for this K beauty box are monthly, every 3 months, every 6 months, or yearly.
What Else?
Beauteque also has a box dedicated to face sheet masks if that’s more your thing. Check out their famous Mask Maven mask box.
Price
Starts at $22/month
2. BomiBox
What's in It?
Only big name items such as Laneige and Neogen.
With each Bomibox, you get the best Korean skincare products in full- and deluxe sample size. Yes, that’s 100% authentic Korean skincare.
Even better? They’re SUITABLE FOR ALL SKIN TYPES.
The downside? Bomibox has no info sheet. You have to go online to read about the item you want to learn more about.
How It Works
Bomibox subscriptions come as a once-off gift, monthly, or every 3 months. Also, cancel at any time and ship anywhere within the U.S. for FREE.
What Else?
A portion of the proceeds from each Bomibox goes to The Shelter For Abused Women and Children Charity. Talk about feeling good while doing good!
Price
Starts at $39/month
3. Daebak Box
What's in It?
With every Daebak Box, you get 8 of the coolest and most exclusive items from South Korea! This means a curated selection of K-beauty, K-pop, K-drama, K-lifestyle, and K-snacks.
Unfortunately, this might not be for those only interested in skincare and makeup.
How It Works
You can go for the annual or seasonal plan. Either way, the subscription boxes COME 4x A YEAR. One box each for spring, summer, fall, and winter.
Sadly, shipping’s only free if you go over $149 but orders are sent out weekly.
Price
$49.99/box for the Annual Plan
4. FaceTory
What's in It?
MASKS! That’s FaceTory in a word.
It’s all in the name.
7 Lux equals 7 sheet masks plus a deluxe- or full-sized skincare product. Not enough? Lux PLUS gives you 5-6 sheet masks PLUS 5-6 skincare products. That’s 10-12 Korean beauty products!
What reviews find missing? Big-name items with good value, including COSRX, are rare finds in this box.
How It Works
7 Lux subscriptions are billed monthly; 7 Lux PLUS subscriptions are billed seasonally.
What Else?
All FaceTory products are proudly cruelty-free!
Price
Starts at $19.90/month
5. IPSY
What's in It?
Everything a COSMETICS COLLECTOR desires.
A Glam Bag subscription with IPSY gives you 5 deluxe samples monthly. Amazingly? This beauty box costs only 12 bucks! No other Korean beauty subscription box costs less.
Hate having each and every product chosen for you? Glam Bag Plus lets MEMBERS PICK 3 of the 5 products they’ll receive each month. Cool, right?
So what’s unique about IPSY? That’d be Glam Bag X, their celeb curation.
How It Works
Subscription plans come monthly or annually.
Don’t wanna be billed for the upcoming month? Good news! IPSY lets you SKIP A MONTH.
Price
Starts at $12/month
6. K-Beauty Box
What's in It?
Well, if you can think it, K-Beauty probably has it. Just lots and lots of K beauty innovations!
Everything is carefully selected and comes from top Korean beauty brands.
Even better? There’s a free sample product in every box.
But our favorite feature? The COMPLETE PRODUCT LIST WITH A HOW-TO GUIDE that contains all the information you would need. Learning K beauty skincare is now easier than ever!
How It Works
We’ll admit it. Subscription options are limited with this K beauty skincare brand. They only do it monthly.
But they do SHIP ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD FOR FREE! That’s right. Anyone from anywhere can get the best Korean beauty brands from K-Beauty at no extra charge.
What Else?
Men get their own Korean skincare subscription box!
Price
$34.95/month
7. NoMakeNoLife
What's in It?
8-9 unique KOREAN and JAPANESE skincare and makeup chosen by an in-house beauty consultant. No need to order twice!
Two of NoMakeNoLife‘s most kawaii collectibles? A candy-shaped lip tint and Tamago-themed hand cream. Cute, right?
But they don’t skimp on your monthly subscription. NMNL also offers popular and branded products for your skin.
How It Works
NMNL offers 3, 6, or 12 months plans, all charged upfront. So you still get your monthly beauty box from the other side of the world but you have to pay for at least 3 months.
What Else?
Only they carry luxurious bath products. Looking for head-to-toe treatment for your skin? Search no more.
Price
$31.50/box (12-month plan)
8. Pink Seoul
What's in It?
Expect a cleanser, toner, sheet masks, treatment, moisturizers, and accessory item in your first Pink Seoul box.
But the best part? You get to CUSTOMIZE YOUR BOX based on your SKIN TYPE and area of focus. Perfect for those craving a personalized skincare routine.
How It Works
Get this K-beauty box anywhere in the country every 2 months.
What Else?
Each week, Pink Seoul sends boxes to 2 women battling cancer. Something they’ve been doing since April 2016! #PAYITFORWARD
Price
Starts at $39.95/box
9. Sooni Pouch
What's in It?
While not literally a beauty subscription box, a Sooni Pouch still contains all the Korean beauty products for your skincare routine.
Want only K-beauty masks? Get over $30 worth of facial sheet masks that’s different every month from each Sooni Mask Pouch.
Want a skincare set? Get over $60 worth of full-size or deluxe sample size K beauty products in every Sooni Mini Pouch.
Want an even bigger set of Korean skincare products? Get over $100 worth of full-size or deluxe sample size K beauty products in every Sooni Pouch. Skincare products? Check. Facial mask? Check. Makeup? Check. Hair care? Check. Beauty tools? Check!
How It Works
Pay every month or every 3 months to get your K beauty favorites monthly.
What Else?
Shipping costs? You’re in luck! If your order of subscription boxes exceeds $100, shipping is free!
Price
Starts at $22.99/month
Conclusion
Korean beauty subscription boxes are all about choices. If our list is leaving you wanting more, then you can also scour through popular K-beauty websites for more options.
Whether you’re in this for face masks, makeup, or even food, there’s a Korean skincare beauty subscription box for you!
