It's the Murphy's Law of grooming: Whenever youreally need to shave your legs, that'll be the day that you reach into the cupboard and your box of razors is empty. (Andyou're left to use the slightly rusty oneon your shower shelf while you frantically calculate when you had your last tetanus shot.)
The same can be said for lots of things that you never rememberto buy until you desperately need them—think tampons, hand soap, dental floss. Which is what makes thenew wave of subscription boxes, which set up recurring auto-shipments of choice products, clutch for the busiest of women: You'll always be fully stocked with all of your healthy personal carestaples without actually having to think about it.
Just like those super-popular monthly boxes filled with clothes, recipe ingredients, and beauty products—hey, even Well+Good curated one—these subscriptions willnot only save you money (or cost about thesame as a drugstore run),but they'll also save youincredible amounts of time. Whether you use that extra time to squeeze in back-to-back workouts or catch up on Jane the Virgin? Hey, no judgement.
Scroll down to see the healthysubscription boxes that'll save you money—and a few CVStrips.
Boka oral care supplies
Boka is a healthy oral care brandthat sends you fresh brushing gearevery three months—that's the suggested amount of time that you should be using a toothbrush, FYI. Thebrush’s bristles are made with Binchotan activated charcoal that naturally reduces odor-causing bacteria, the floss is Teflon-free and petroleum-free, and thenatural mint toothpaste is made in the US and devoid offluoride, SLS, triclosan, parabens, and artificial ingredients.
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Plus, forevery Boka brush purchased, thecompanydonates a toothbrush to those in need. So even though the Boka kit isslightlymore expensive than buying all your dental items à la carte, it's worth it for the convenience and the feel-good factor.
Boka kit
$16/quarter; toothbrush, toothpaste, floss
Traditionaloral care items
Toothbrush: $5.00
Toothpaste: $6.00
Floss: $3.00
Total:$14.00
Cora tampons
This is a category where convenience is key. How many times have you woken up to find your periodhas paid a visit and you're fresh out of tampons—you knew you forgot something at the store!
That's not the only reason why it's worth springing for a subscription. Coratampons are made with premium organic cotton and aBPA-free compact plastic applicator—andconsidering where they're goingin your body, Cora's higher price (compared to thestandard drugstore tampons) is totally justified.
Cora tampons
$13/month; 18 tampons
Regular tampons
$6.99/16 tampons
Dollar Shave Club razors
Subscriptions start at $1 a month for thebrand'smost basic two-blade model, with four-blade and six-blade razors availableat $6 and $12, respectively. (The handles are free, FYI.)
I personally cringeevery single time I lose my store-bought razorhandle or need a new pack—they'reoutrageously expensive if you expect a smooth shave (which I do).And since these blades are designed for dudes' faces, you know they're going to deliver in that department.
Dollar Shaverazors
$6/month; four-blade razor and four refills
Normal refillable razors
$9.50/two refills
The Honest Company Essentials Bundle
The Honest Company has the option to order bundled subscription boxes, allowing youto saveup to 35 percent off what you'd pay for individual products. You just chooseanyfive items—from dish soap to face wash—and choose how often you'd likethemdelivered.
Yes, you could possibly find non-natural options for less individually, but all of these are free of the most dangerous chemicals commonly found in household and personal care products.Clean, discounted,anddelivered before you even know you need them? It's ano-brainer.
The Honest Company Cleaning Bundle
$39.95/five items
Regular basket of cleaning supplies
Multi-Surface Cleaner: $4.00
Hand Soap: $4.00
Healing Balm: $12.95
Shampoo + Body Wash: $9.99
Face Lotion: $20
Total:$50.94
Splendies underwear
While you may not think of underwear as a subscription box necessity, if you take a look in that top drawer there's a chance you have some underthings that are way past their prime.
This subscription box from Splendies gives you three pairs of underwear—from an all-thong pack to a surprise mix—each month, so you can keep things exciting in thelingerie department. Added bonus: If you feel sexier, you're probably going to have more sex (and experience the wellness benefits that come with it)—so think of it as an investment in your health, and not just your closet.
Splendies subscription
$13.99/month; 3 pairs
Regular underwear
$35/3 pairs
Now that you don't have to go out and shop for your everyday necessities, you'll have more time for the stuff you love, like cooking.Try out this easy-to-make quinoa salad that food blogger Rens Kroes swears by, or add thesevegan ginger kiwi cheesecake bars to your next dinner menu.
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