by Thomas Lee Brooks — Junior Fashion Editor
It’s that time again! Whether you’re a beauty novice or someone who wants to discover something new, then look no further, July’s edition of the Beauty Subscription Box Overview will have your Summer set.
Birchbox

For July 2020, Birchboxers are quenched with fruit powered products. In a small package, you can embrace the sun with Polaar’s Sun Lotion in SPF50, and we at OVERDUE are head over heels for SPF! This formula provides protection from UVA and UVB, helping you steer clear from sunburn, and premature aging. Also, what a better a way to capture the mood of this season with a Coconut Sheet Mask from Beautypro – makes us wish we were abroad. Now, we let out a lot of heat and lose moisture during the weather, so this mask locks you in with essentials such as Vitamin E and Amino Acids. This box is filled with goodies to keep you primed, prepped and perky for the golden days. Pimms, anyone?
Birchbox subscription: https://www.birchbox.co.uk/subscribe
Choose your subscription from £12.95 a month, alternatively be rebilled every 3, 6 or 12 months.
Instagram: @birchbox
Breakdown:
Beauty Pro Coconut Sheet Mask (RRP £4.95) Philip Kingsley Body Building Shampoo (RRP £20) Ciate London Watermelon Burst Hydrating Primer (RRP £24) Dr Paw Paw Balm in Hot Pink (RRP £6.95) Polaar Sun Lotion SPF 50 (RRP £20.20)
Cohorted

Oh, the famed black box, Cohorted doesn’t play around with their edits. In June, us Cohorted Chics (yes, I gave us fans a name) were swept away with their this works edit which gave us peace mind, and skin at night! What do we have for July? Focusing on Summer Essentials, we have a complete experience when enjoying the sun. Included is B. Tan products intended to help you tan with ease – such as their You Go Girl! Gradual Tanning Mist to achieve a glowing tan. Their hero product for this edit is clearly Huda Beauty’s Coral Obsessions Eyeshadow Palette, nine shades of reds, pinks and oranges to accompany your b.tan glow! Huda Beauty doesn’t stop there with eyeshadow, they’ve accompanied the Summer Edit with their KAYALI Deja Vu White Flower perfume, fresh and sweet. For the cherry on top, we have been given an olfactory experience with Floral Street fragrances, ranging from florals and sweet, you get to discover the scent for you.
Cohorted subscription: https://www.cohorted.co.uk/pages/black-edition
Subscription service of £39.99 a month.
Instagram: @cohorted
Breakdown:
Kayali Déjà Vu White Flower 57 Eau De Parfum (SAMPLE) Floral Street (SAMPLES) Jorgobé Niacinamide Serum (RRP £23) Marc Jacobs Beauty Highliner Gel Eye Crayon (RRP £21) Anne Semonin Botanical Toner (RRP £8) Anne Semonin Botanical Milk (RRP £8) B. Tan You Glow Girl Gradual Tanning Mist (RRP £12.99) B. Tan Tanned AF Body Oil (RRP £14.99) Huda Beauty Coral Obsessions Eyeshadow Palette (RRP £25) Huda Beauty Coral Obsessions Eyeshadow Palette (RRP £25)
Glossybox

Aloha, Glossybox! This was definitely a box that radiated holiday vibes. With all of us in lockdown and staying at home this summer, it was a delight to see our summer vacation coming to our door. It was clever that they provided me with a waterproof sports mascara from Eyeko, in this heat, you will need it. The item that caught my eye was the bronzer from Give Them Lala Beauty, such a beautiful shade of bronzer for this season, definitely a must in my kit. Of course, Glossybox has supplied us with a mask, this time Kocostar, some of us may have received the watermelon (which looks so good) and some would have received the cucumber. Both are succulent and fabulous to rehydrate during the summer days.
Glossybox subscription: https://www.glossybox.co.uk/subscribe.list
Choose your subscription from £10.00 a month, alternatively be rebilled every 3, 6 or 12 months.
Instagram: @glossyboxuk
Give Them Lala Beauty Aloha Bronzer (RRP £19.80) Jecca Blac Glow Drops (RRP £16) EYEKO Sport Mascara (RRP £10) Naobay Orange Juice Hand Cream (RRP £11.50) Kocostar Fruit Slice Mask Sheet Cucumber (RRP £4)
LookFantastic

Like the other subscription boxes, LookFantastic’s focus is sunkissed skin, however they have taken a slightly different approach. In the six products, there was a variety from final touches with the Sleek MakeUP Matte Me liquid lipstick, and products focusing on moisturising the skin. One product that stood out when compared to other boxes were the myvitamins hair, skin and nails capsules – a great reminder that in order to achieve healthy skin, we need our vitamins! Finally, we have another pleasure from this works with the Morning Expert Hyaluronic Acid Serum – this will match perfectly with My Wrinkles Extreme Moisturiser.
LookFantastic subscription: https://www.lookfantastic.com/beauty-box/lookfantastic-beauty-box-subscription/11140463.html
Choose your subscription from £15.00 a month, alternatively be rebilled every 3, 6 or 12 months.
Instagram: @lookfantastic
Myvitamins Hair, Nails, Skin Capsules (RRP £14.99) MONUspa Rose and Lemon Body Cream (RRP £29.95) Sleek MakeUP Matte Me Liquid Lip in French Fancy (RRP £4.99) Madara Regenerating Night Cream (RRP £30) thisworks Morning Expert Hyaluronic Serum (RRP £37) So Eco Eye Shading Brush (RRP £4)
Roccabox

Finally, the box that provides for the Roccababes. Let’s cut to the chase and talk about their hero product, Perricone MD’s No Makeup Instant Blur compact — this product is absolutely amazing! Perfect for the summer, heavy and a full face of makeup during the summer isn’t palatable whatsoever, but don’t fret, Perricone MD has you covered. Their compact blurs and minimises pores, fine lines and redness – just apply SPF, tap the No Makeup Instant Blur and you’re all set for vacation. It has to be said, this edit has been very generous and well thought through, it is a whole routine in a box. Start with the MineTan Coffee Scrub to exfoliate, and next, reset your face with the Gold Collagen Hydrogel Under Eye Masks from Balance Active Formula, accompanied with the Mudmasky Leave-Me-On Summer Mask. Then finally, after you’ve touched up your face with the No Makeup Instant Blur, give your hands a treatment for once with Skimono’s Intense Nourishment Hand Mask. Amazing, honestly.
Roccabox subscription: https://roccabox.co.uk/pages/subscribe
Choose your subscription from £10.00 a month, alternatively be rebilled every 3, 6 or 12 months.
Instagram: @roccaboxuk
Breakdown:
Perricone MD No Makeup Instant Blur (RRP £45) Mudmasky – Leave-Me-On Summer Mask (£35) MineTan Coffee Scrub (RRP £9.95) Skimono Intense Nourishment Hand Mask ( RRP £10) Skimono Intense Nourishment Hand Mask ( RRP £10)
Why opt for beauty subscriptions? Beauty subscriptions are perfect to be delighted with new products you have never tried — you may find your new favourites. Also, the value is what makes subscriptions worth trying. At OVERDUE, we will be giving monthly overviews of these brands with some special boxes as they come their way. Stay tuned!