Does your entire shower and grooming routine consist of a bottle of 2-in-1 Head and Shoulders? We love you just the way you are, but we picked out some grooming subscription boxes in case you want to level up your look.
Effective skin care, the right hair products, and a more sophisticated fragrance can make a huge difference, not just in your appearance, but also in your confidence. However, the personal care market is such a juggernaut, it can feel overwhelming, and send customers running back to their standbys. It’s tough not to feel cynical at the amount of marketing behind these products. Who wants to spend four times as much on Irish Spring in a fancier package?
It’s true; there’s a lot of hype. Marketing is often the only difference between a grooming product and a beauty product. Apparently “grooming” was the best masculine alternative to “beauty” in focus groups, although we think men deserve better than something that sounds like a PetSmart service.
There are also legitimately high-quality products that, thanks to their active ingredients and formulation, are worth the higher price tag. While active ingredients have the same effects on male and female skin, there are certain products—beard oil, aftershave, etc.—that are generally more useful for men.
We took a look at men’s subscription boxes to see which can give you the best results, whether you’re starting from a bar of soap or looking to finesse your routine.
Best for Everyone: Birchbox Grooming
Birchbox made its name as one of the most popular women’s beauty subscription boxes and has a devoted following thanks to its high-end brands, loyalty program, and personalization. As a result, Birchbox Grooming is undoubtedly the best subscription for the personal care novice. Every month, Birchbox sends you five, deluxe-sized samples based on your “grooming profile.”
We chose Birchbox as the best for everyone because it’s ideal for anyone who wants to try new products from top brands, like Jack Black, Youth to the People, Kiehls, Brickell, Clinique for Men, or Baxter’s of California, before springing for the full-size products.
A one-year subscription can reduce the cost of each box by a couple of bucks. While a one-time payment for the whole year might seem steep, you can easily spend that same amount on three full-sized products you don’t end up using. To find the products that work best for you, you have to go through some duds.
A year’s worth of Birchbox lets you sample 60 products, which should be more than enough for you to decide which brands or types of products are worth purchasing in the full-size. As for all those deluxe-sized samples you accumulate—they’re great for your gym bag, travel, or to keep in a guest bathroom.
Best Premium Skin Care Subscription: Hims
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