From Stylish Underwear to Makeup – 17 Thoughtful Subscription Gifts to Surprise Loved Ones Near & Far

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Now that we’re only a few days out before Christmas, it’s time to create our list of gifts to get our friends, family and maybe even colleagues.

Looking at all the names can be overwhelming, but with holiday sales going on, you can take advantage of promos and discounts to score heartfelt gifts — without leaving a hole in your wallet.

Not everyone you’re gifting may be close in proximity, but that doesn’t mean you can’t still surprise them with a thoughtful gift. Subscription gifts are a great way to surprise your friends and family without having to stress over last-minute gifts or mailing out a box on your own. Instead, the best subscription gifts will supply your loved ones with months of their favorite things, whether it’s books, skincare or virtual learning experiences.

Rather than do the research yourself, we took the time to put together a mix of unique subscription gifts, no matter your need or budget. Take a look at our subscription gift picks below.

There’s nothing worse than being without your favorite undies, socks or intimates. Without them, you’re left feeling naked (pun intended). Your loved one will never have to feel that way again if you gift them a subscription to Shinesty. The Monthly service, which is currently 50% off for new subscribers, sends subscribers one pair of undies, socks, or laundry strips each month.

The Quarterly Plan promises three pairs of undies every three months, while the Annual plan promises one pair of undies each month for a year, perfect for those who like to keep their intimate collection fresh. Users will be able to choose via a range of subscription options from men’s and women’s styles and everything in between including socks and laundry products. 

Like Shinesty, Underclub is an intimates subscription service, this time, for women only. If you know someone whose undie drawer desperately needs a refresh, or they’ve been hanging on to the same bras since college, then this subscription is for them. Users have the option to choose between a bralette and bottoms plan, currently 50% off for $48 a month, or the underwear/bottoms plan, which gifts users two bottoms a month for $38. You’ll be able to choose your preferred style and size on Underclub’s website.

If your loved one is a bit of a book worm, and blows through titles like nobody’s business, then Book of the Month might be a great option. For the avid reader, this subscription service offers one hard-cover book a month starting at just $59.99 a month. Subscription holders will be able to choose one book from a curated list of five to seven new releases, making it easier to discover your new titles without committing to anything too serious. You can also add up to two (or more) extra books to your box for a reduced price depending on your subscription. 

Ipsy has been a beloved service, utilized by many for years. For just $14 a month, subscription holders will be shipped a goodie bag of new mini makeup products, monthly curated by experts on the Ipsy team. This allows users the ability to try out products without having to pay full price for something they’re not sure about. You’re able to test the product for yourself to see if you want to go out and buy a full size. It’s pretty genius.

With $20, you can gift a loved one a whole new wardrobe catered to them. It’s all thanks to Stitch Fix, a subscription service that combines the power of human stylists with data science to send personalized clothing boxes, or Fixes, to your door based on a detailed style quiz covering fit, budget and preferences. Members can receive curated boxes delivered to them every 2-3 weeks, monthly, every other month or quarterly depending on preference. A box typically contains up to five pieces.

A Walmart+ membership offers loads of benefits, exclusive perks and early access to sales before everyone else, all for just $12.95 a month. With the membership, your loved one will be able to snag a free subscription to either Peacock or Paramount+, shopping certain sales earlier than everyone else, special pricing and product releases, a whopping 50 cents/gallon off fuel at Exxon & Mobile stations, and up to 5% back in Walmart Cash on flights, hotels, car rentals and activities booked through Walmart+ Travel.

Take advantage of Amazon Music‘s current promo, which offers three months of the service for free. After the free trial is over, you’ll be charged $10.99 per month. The best part is you can personalize how many months you want to pay for the subscription — just make sure to cancel it when you’re ready.

MasterClass offers a vast library of classes for people to take no matter if they want singing lessons, piano lessons or something else. Each class is taught by a legend or professional in the industry, and even includes classes taught by artists such as Christina Aguilera and Usher.

Music lovers will be excited about Veeps All Access, which provides on-demand and live concert and comedy performances from a growing library of performers. You can choose between a six-month of 12-month gift subscription, or send them a virtual ticket to one performance – it’s up to you!

For the friends who are always keeping up with the latest tech and gadgets, Breo Box comes stocked with the most buzzy innovations they’ll immediately want to unbox. Just choose how many boxes they receive in a year, and they can look forward to unboxing moments every three months until your plan is up.

Keep your friends listening to all the latest and greatest thrillers, musician memoirs and more with an Audible subscription. Plans start at $15 for one month of Audible.

Encourage some self-care with a Headspace subscription that’ll help them track their goals, meditate and use stress-reducing resources for a more mindful lifestyle. You can pay monthly for as many months as you’d like, or choose the annual plan for them to have a full year of the service.

Beauty gurus will be praising your gift-giving skills after receiving Dermstore’s subscription box. Each one comes with a curated pick of six skincare, haircare and makeup products that are a mix of full- and travel-sized bottles. And did we mention they’re all worth at least $100?

Jiggy offers a puzzle-of-the-month subscription that sends a new puzzle your gift recipient can choose each month. Every puzzle is designed with art from a local artist, with a percentage of the profits going to support their work.

Scentbird is offering a scent-sational subscription for either three, six or 12 months. All plans come with a free case for their perfume or cologne, and with a six- or 12-month plan, they’ll also receive up to two free fragrances.

If your family member can’t be seen without a cup of coffee in hand, then Bean Box is the gift to go with. You can choose between a three-, six- or 12-month plan as well as customize it to the type of brew they like, and whether they receive full-beans or freshly ground. From there, the brand will send a new bag of coffee from independent coffee shops around the nation.

Help grow your friend’s candle collection with Wixbox. The subscription service creates personalized boxes for each person’s tastes, and has a month-to-month plan or you can prepay for up to 12 months. Plus, they’re offering a free wick trimmer with most plan options — just enter the code FREEWICK at checkout to redeem.

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