The beauty of these subscription boxes? You get to try a wide range of skincare and makeup products before buying them.

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Subscription boxes not only introduce you to products you otherwise might not know about, but also allow you to try before you (really) buy. Plus, they’re an absolute joy to receive — how often do you receive a gift every month? And if you’re the sort to live and breathe makeup and skincare, you’ll want to check out these nine beauty subscription boxes you can get delivered to Singapore. Happy shopping.
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Medusa’s Make-Up
Each and every box from Medusa’s Make-Up contains three to four products that are vegan and cruelty-free, so you can be sure that you’ll doll up without feeling an ounce of guilt.
From $22 per month excluding shipping.
Love Goodly
Another feel-good box is the one from Love Goodly, which also comes with products that are cruelty- and toxin-free and that have a retail a combined retail value of over $100. There are two types of boxes available: essential and VIP.
From $40/box excluding shipping.
ColorMeHappy Cosmetics
ColorMeHappy Cosmetics is based in Singapore, so you’ll receive your goodies faster than you can say “checkout”. Get three made-in-Korea lip products delivered to you every month — though you also have the option of receiving just one.
From $13/month.
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PinkSeoul
A customised K-beauty box means that your skin type and preferences are taken into careful consideration, and this is just the type PinkSeoul offers. The US-based company delivers a box full of sheet masks every month and a box packed with beauty products every two months.
From $40/month excluding shipping.
Lip Monthly
How does paying $13 for a box of lip products with a retail value of up to $100 sound? If it sounds like an absolute steal, which it is, you’ve got to apply for a subscription with Lip Monthly. Several other types of plans are available.
From $13/month excluding shipping.
Lookfantastic
Want to try out products from premium brands without having to spend time picking and choosing? Lookfantastic is your friend.
A three-month plan is currently going for $80 excluding shipping.
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Kira Kira Crate
Be the proud owner of six to eight Japanese beauty products every month with Kira Kira Crate, which not only offers skincare and makeup goodies but also cool bath essentials.
From $29/month. Shipping is free!
Go Scratch It
Show your nails some TLC with limited edition nail wraps by NinaNailedIt and other exclusive nail art extras. Go Scratch It doesn’t usually ship internationally but special arrangements can be made.
From $13/month.
Mishibox
Tear into the latest K-beauty products every month with the US-based Mishibox, which thoughtfully includes English instructions in every package.
A three-month plan is going for $80 excluding shipping.
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A version of this article first appeared on www.cleo.com.sg.