Birchbox review: A great subscription box for skincare enthusiasts looking to discover new brands

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Birchbox
$10/month
The Good

Super customizable • Loyalty points for discounts • Extra focus on skin and hair care • Great value for the price

The Bad

Samples can be tiny • Less than stellar customer service • Repeated products

The Bottom Line

For skin and hair obsessives, these monthly samples are a clutch way to discover new products — just don’t expect a $10 box to singlehandedly stock your collection.

Mashable Score4.25
Cool Factor5.0
Learning Curve0.0
Performance4.0
Bang for the Buck5.0

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