My mind has slowly changed about beauty boxes. I think I’m starting to get the idea. I know, shocker, considering I’m a beauty therapist, beauty blogger and beauty product enthusiast. But anyway, I have been quite eager to receive my beauty boxes from lookfantastic* lately.
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Short answer: yes, I think the lookfantastic Beauty Box can be worth it if you enjoy trying new skincare, makeup and hair products and do not mind the surprise element. I received these boxes as PR samples in 2018-2019, so the product examples and prices below are from that period. Before ordering, check the current monthly box, subscription terms and price on lookfantastic.
Is the lookfantastic Beauty Box worth it?
At the time of writing in 2019, I had received three lookfantastic boxes and I was impressed with the contents. I had tried a few boxes from different companies and I thought lookfantastic Beauty Box* was one of the better ones. Obviously with beauty boxes there is the inevitable chance of receiving products that you won’t necessarily like, but that’s the risk you take with a surprise. And that’s also the reason why I’ve been hesitant about beauty box subscriptions. But with these boxes there were more good products that I could actually use – and less of those products that I don’t like. Besides, it’s exciting to not know what you’re gonna get. And what a nice surprise these were!
Price note: the prices I mentioned in 2019 are historical. Current offers, subscription lengths, shipping and cancellation rules vary by country, so check the current Beauty Box page before subscribing.
I got my first box in November and I’m still using and loving the Mellow Cosmetics eyeliner I got. I think it’s the best eyeliner I’ve tried. All in all that box was great, another favorite of mine was the REN day cream I got and immediately used. Read my November lookfantastic Beauty Box unboxing.
The second box in February got me a lovely palette from Sleek cosmetics. It has the perfect coral blush shade, that I’m also using as an eyeshadow. The box also had some nice travel sized things, that I’m saving for my trips. I wasn’t so impressed with the hair spray and lash curlers it had, but I’m super picky about hair products – and well, lash curlers too. I happen to own the perfect pair of lash curlers, and no other lash curlers to this day have compared to them. But when you count the worth of the products, it was more than what the box cost at the time.
And the third box was probably the best of the three I reviewed. It had The Ordinary’s full sized hyaluronic acid serum – and my skin loves hyaluronic acid. It helps to keep my skin hydrated, soft and radiant. It also had one of my favorite masks in a travel size (Madara Smart) as well as a hand lotion from one of my favorite brands, Rituals. I thought I wouldn’t like the eos lip balm, but to my surprise it smelled heavenly, and so my mind was changed. I think that’s one of the things about beauty boxes – you might try something you otherwise wouldn’t think to try!
At that time the box also included a small Elle magazine. The only thing I didn’t like was that it was so small and everything was printed in such a small print. But maybe it’s just my personal preference. I understand why the magazine needed to be small – so that it would fit the box. But I just hoped that Elle would use bigger font so that it would be easier to read! Gosh, how was I just 24 years old? You should see the font size on my kindle.
In the photo I’m wearing the Sleek face palette I got from lookfantastic’s February box.
Who I recommend the lookfantastic Beauty Box for
All in all, I would recommend a lookfantastic beauty box subscription if you are thinking of trying a beauty box and enjoy skincare, makeup and hair product discoveries. It’s a nice monthly surprise to yourself, a piece of luxury to your every day life. It usually comes with well-known brands and smaller brands you wouldn’t necessarily otherwise try. If you want to choose every product yourself, a surprise beauty box may not be the best fit. If you enjoy skincare and makeup and are eager to try out new beauty products – it can be a fun one to try. I also have to note that I love the pretty boxes themselves. They are great for organizing.
If you want more context before ordering, read my more recent Lookfantastic beauty favourites. And if you like surprise beauty shopping in general, my best beauty advent calendars guide is another useful comparison.
*Check the current lookfantastic Beauty Box options here (availability, price and terms vary by country)
FAQ: lookfantastic Beauty Box review
Is the lookfantastic Beauty Box worth it?
It can be worth it if you like trying a mix of skincare, makeup and hair products and are happy with the surprise element. It is less ideal if you want to choose every product yourself.
What comes in the lookfantastic Beauty Box?
The contents change monthly. The boxes I received in 2018-2019 included brands such as The Ordinary, REN, Rituals, Sleek and Mellow Cosmetics, but current boxes can be different.
How much does the lookfantastic Beauty Box cost?
The prices in this review were 2019 prices and should be treated as historical. Check the current lookfantastic Beauty Box page for today’s price, subscription length, shipping and cancellation terms.
Can you choose the products in the box?
Beauty boxes are usually built around a surprise selection, so you should not expect to pick every product yourself.
Who is the lookfantastic Beauty Box best for?
I would recommend it most to someone who uses beauty products regularly, enjoys discovering new brands and will actually use travel-size products.
Do you already have a subscription? What do you think?
