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Stock up on stickers, skincare, graphic tees, PB cups — the choice is yours.
Huppy is an Asian-owned small business on a mission to provide sustainable options for ~fresh breath~. Their tablets come in completely biodegradable or recyclable packaging, so you can feel just as good about helping reduce plastic consumption as your teeth feel after chewing one of these minty tablets.
Promising review: "Couldn’t imagine giving up the toothpaste I grew up with, despite everything else in my household being organic or at least all natural and mostly environmentally friendly. Gave Huppy a try and loved it. Used two tablets and brushed away. Just one more small step to do my part. Thank you, Huppy." —Andrew C.
Get them from Huppy starting at $8 (available for delivery every four months).
When you sign up for a subscription you'll start by taking Ipsy's Beauty Quiz. This way, they can get an idea of your skin tone, eye color, hair color, and how often you typically use certain products. If you neverrrrrrr wear eyeliner, for example, you can mark that so you don't get sent a bunch of product you'll never touch!
Get it from Ipsy for $13/month.
PS: Birchbox intentionally partners with BIPOC-founded, -owned, and -run beauty brands so everyone can find options that fit their needs.
Get it from Birchbox for $13+/month (available in 1-, 3-, 6-, and 12-month plans).
Jessie's Nutty Cups is a Brooklyn-based small business. Every month, you'll receive a selection of eight handcrafted PB cups including signature flavors (think: dark sea salt, cookies and cream, and choco-hazelnutty) and Nutty Cups of the Month!
Get it from Jessie's Nutty Cups for $18/month.
Each month you'll receive an 8-milliliter bottle of perfume from one of the 450+ designer perfumes on their site. Each perfume should last 140 sprays.
Get it from Scentbird starting at $15.95/month.
Each month you'll receive a plant and a terra-cotta pot and saucer, or a planting accessory along with tools and tips to help you care for your plant.
Get it from Horti for $20+/month (available in three styles).
What's included: Six+ sticker sheets (in your choice of Cute, Vintage, or Pop styles), three stationary pieces, and one Stickii storage insert.
PS: If you're the type of person who LOVES stickers but just can't commit to actually sticking them to anything...(the permanence!) Stickii also sells a folio where you can safely store your collection instead.
Stickii Club is a small business run mostly by women of color. The brand creates stickers in house and collabs with indie designers in order to offer a range of styles.
Get it from Stickii Club for $10/month.
Vellabox subscriptions start at just $10 per month (!!) and if you choose to pay upfront for a 6- or 12-month subscription, you'll save even more $$$. No matter which size/frequency you go with, each box features small-batch, hand-poured candles from American artisans.
I have been subscribed to this box for about a year now now and I LOVE it. The candles smell incredible, the jars/labels are soo aesthetically pleasing, and they're even packaged in reusable drawstring bags. I also appreciate the little card that comes in the box that explains the scent and gives you a lil' more info on the candlemaker so you can shop them directly for additional scents.
Get it from Vellabox for $10+/month (available in 6- or 12-month subscriptions).
Beans for the single-origin releases and blends are sourced from around the world before being roasted in Los Angeles. And you can trust the guys behind Yes Plz — Tony (Tonx) Konecny and Sumi Ali — as the coffee-obsessed duo worked as baristas, head roasters, and "nomadic coffee consulters" at beloved joints like Intelligentsia, Blue Bottle, and Victrola Coffee before diving into their own direct-to-consumer roasting company.
Get it from Yes Plz Coffee for $17+ (available in two sizes and your choice of one to four shipments a month).
The woman-founded brand also offers a personalization quiz so you can set your preferences ahead of time and ensure nothing goes to waste.
Promising review: "I got these as a gift for a family member — during these COVID times, holiday gift giving had to look a little different. I'll keep doing this even after the pandemic is over! Thank you, Simplicity Teas — LOVE your selections, the shipping, and all of it — well done, you!" —Christina A.
Get it from Cratejoy for $19.17+/month (available in two sizes).
When you sign up you can choose the length of the subscription and whether you'd like to receive one or two pairs a month. You can also set style preferences (e.g., yes/no to thongs). Before checkout, you can also decide whether to add a matching bra or not.
Get a subscription from BootayBag for $10+/month.
FYI, the tampons are made with 100% organic cotton (tampon and string). Pads and liners have 100% organic cotton topsheet and core. I'm a fan of the compact plastic applicator tampons.
Get a box of six regular and six heavy pads from Lola for $9/month. Check out the rest of the period products here.
Piquant Post is a small business based in San Francisco. Each box comes with three to four spice blends and recipes for four+ meals each would complement.
Get a subscription for $11.99+ (available in 1-, 6-, or 12-month options).
The basic Yum Box comes with five to seven snacks, the Yum Yum Box comes with 10 to 12 snacks, and the Super Yum Box comes with 18 to 20 snacks. No matter which subscription you choose, you'll receive a mix of sweet and savory goodies.
Get it from Universal Yums for $15+/month (available in three sizes).
Each month you'll receive five or six nail art items including a Born Pretty stamping plate, nail art decals, glitter, nail-striping tapes, charms, rhinestones, flat-back pearls, nail wraps, and more. BTW, Fearless Nail Art is a small biz from Kendyl Reis!
Promising review: "I'm always amazed at how much every box includes. Hands down the best subscription box I've ever received. Top-quality themed boxes, and it even includes OPI polishes! I'm never disappointed and I recommend that anyone who loves unique, quality nail products try it!" —Kathryn M.
Get it from Cratejoy starting at $12.23/month, or from Fearless Nail Art starting at $12.99/month.
Each month you'll get a new pair of funky socks. You can pick from crew, premium, or no-show, and even switch up the style for the next month if you wish. Plus, as a sock club member, you'll get 20% off individual purchases, free shipping, and exclusive discounts so you can expand your collection at any time.
Get it from Foot Cardigan for $12.99+/month.
PS: You do have to pick up a starter set from Quip for $25+ if you don't already have one, but after that, refills are just $5+ every three months!
Check out one BuzzFeeder's full review of the Quip toothbrush as the best inexpensive option to learn more!
Get it from Quip for $5+/every three months.
Get it from Billie starting at $9.
My colleague Kayla Suazo has this razor and loves it! Check out her full review to learn more.
Reviews in this post have been edited for length and/or clarity.