anyone have any suggestions for an upgrade ...I am new to sample subscriptions and just don't think I am going to stay with sample society.
I kind of feel like if you don't love sample society, glossybox / birchbox won't be any better because over time they are all kind of the same to me. What kind of products do you like? More skincare, hair care, makeup, or do you like home, fitness, or other lifestyle items? These are all of my favorites (I clearly have a sub box problem)...
I have higher end taste and prefer full sizes and lifestyle boxes over sample boxes. My all time favorite sub is popsugar must have, but after 3 years I'm sort of wondering if I should just do the limited edition boxes. I have too many thingggggs. It's the one box I truly missed when I took a couple of months off, so I am having a hard time hitting the cancel button. Definitely a must have for those who are new to the sub box world though. I also love Rachel Zoe's Style box and Nina Garcia's quarterly box for style/fashion.
If you are more into an artisanal feel than high end stuff, check out Style Quarterly. They are a newer company but they haven't disappointed me yet.
If you are into fitness I love Bianca Jade's quarterly box. She really pours her heart and soul into the curation. Even if some of the items miss the mark, overall I think it's the best fitness sub out there. You get to try a new workout, some fitness items, and even a beauty or lifestyle item in each box.
If you are into meditation and yoga and self help, Arianna Huffington's quarterly box is a really nice one.
I haven't really found a makeup sample sub I like, ipsy gets SO REPETITIVE with the brands they offer. I am really loving jouer's quarterly box because the brand is amazing and it's a great way to try the entire line. Le Metier de Beaute has a sub too (I think the subscription window is open now) but it's a lot of money up front and I don't find myself reaching for it the way I have been with the jouer.