This beauty box service combines K-beauty & J-beauty to bring your skin the best of both worlds
Our obsession with all things K-beauty and J-Beauty isn't going anywhere. After all, it was Korean and Japanese beauty that gave us so many of the skincare and makeup trends we have come to know and love, including 'glass skin', sheet masks, double cleansing and of course the renowned 10-step skincare regime.
While many beauty brands have incorporated these trends and product technologies into their own product lines, launching essences, sleeping masks, lip scrubs and cushion compacts, many consumers still prefer to source their skincare from the OG Korean and Japanese beauty brands. The only problem with this is, some of these products can be hard to get your hands on. They may not have a UK stockists meaning the overall cost shoots up to include international shipping, not to mention a lengthy wait time before delivery. Plus, for those just getting into J-Beauty and K-Beauty, it can be almost impossible to know where to start and where to look.
Luckily there are a number of Korean and Japanese beauty subscription boxes containing a curated edit of the biggest brands and latest launches delivered straight to your front door. Not only that, but each box contains a number of full size products to replenish your beloved selection of beauty essentials as well as sample size products across makeup, skincare, haircare and body care for you to test out from brands that you may not have discovered yet. Plus, a number of boxes include brands from both K-Beauty and J-Beauty, meaning you can enjoy the best of both worlds while perfecting the art of 'cloudless skin'. Here are the best boxes to choose from...
Still not sure? Read up about the difference between J-Beauty and K-Beauty as well as the latest innovations.
nomakenolife If you want to experience J-Beauty as well as K-Beauty, nomakenolife brings you the best from both Japanese and Korean brands. Each box contains 8-9 items ranging from face masks to haircare, and quirky tools.
Cost and commitment: Bundles start from £27.70 per month (decreasing in price the longer you commit for) and they require 48hour notice to cancel any subscription.
Pink Seoul is ideal for those unfamiliar with K-beauty, as the boxes guide you through the basics without being overwhelming. If you choose a traditional subscription, you'll receive four full-size product every second month.
Cost and commitment: £42 every two months for a traditional subscription, £50 every two months for the plus subscription (recommended for over 35s) and £27 per month for the mask subscription. You can cancel or skip a month anytime, as long as you email before the 10th of every month.
One of the originals and the best, Bomi Box (pronounced boh-me, which means glow-me) contains up to eight full-size and sample skincare, makeup, body or beauty tools every month. The only downside is the shipping is a little pricey.
Cost and commitment: £56 for the monthly box subscription, or alternatively they have a smaller 'bag' option which is £42 per month.
Leng Box is an affordable favourite, filled with quirky finds like egg white face masks and peach-shaped hand creams. Plus, 5 per cent of all proceeds is donated to a charity that helps North Korean refugees.
Cost and commitment: £30 per month and can be cancelled at any time.
If you'd like a bit of K-beauty makeup thrown in with your skincare, this is the box for you. When you sign up to Joah, they also take into account your skin type and preferences so they can tailor your boxes to you.
Cost and commitment: £25 a month and you can cancel at anytime, but you'll need to notify them a month in advance.
Instagram/iblushbeautyukFace mask fiends, you've found your ultimate box. You can choose between a four mask per month plan or an 8-10 mask plan depending on how often you pamper your complexion.
Cost and commitment: £9.95 per month for the Glow Starter subscription (4 masks) and £24.99 for the Glow Setter subscription (8-10 mask) and you can cancel anytime.
