The 20 Best Subscription Boxes for Teens

Teens who love to express themselves through colorful accessories will simply adore a Quirky Crate subscription, which offers both thoughtfully curated goodies and flexible plans. Full of whimsy, each surprise kit comes with at least one enamel pin and a pair of socks. Subscribers also receive bonus quirky goodies such as stationery items, stickers, and bags. The cherry on top? Everything’s adorably packaged and organized around a fun theme. 

The most basic plan, the Quirky Post ($12.95 per month), comes with three items. If you’re willing to pay more, the Quirky Crate ($39.95 per month) includes six to nine items worth over $90. With the Quirky Crate, you can get a monthly subscription or pay upfront for three, six, or 12 months. Keep in mind that shipping is not included in your subscription.

Perfumes can help teens express themselves and freshen up after gym class or extracurricular sports. For $16.95 a month (with free shipping), Scentbird sends a travel-friendly 8-milliliter atomizer of fragrance, which amounts to 120 sprays. When it comes to available fragrances, your teen can choose from over 600 perfumes, including classic fresh scents like Marc Jacobs Daisy, Acqua di Parma’s Arancia di Capri, and Commodity’s Gold to name a few. If they don’t end up picking one, Scentbird will send its Fragrance of the Month to make things easier. They’ll want to carefully select their options, though, as subscription items are non-returnable and ineligible for refunds. Plus, keep in mind that a few fragrances may have premium upcharges of up to $15.

Teens can foster curiosity about the world around them by learning new languages with a Babbel app subscription. With lessons crafted by language expert teachers, the app features vocab words and other lessons to help teens tackle real-world conversations at their own pace. Every subscription comes with full access to courses in the language (or languages), including progressive lessons and supplementary material on common subjects like culture and vacation phrases. Note that only the lifetime subscription ($349) includes all languages, and live tutoring lessons require a separate Babbel Live subscription.

With Stitch Fix, your teen simply needs to share size, budget, and style to get personalized clothing picks from over 1,000 brands, such as Levi’s, Kate Spade, Madewell, and more — good news for those who want to flex their style chops. In addition to men’s and women’s options, Stitch Fix has styling services for kids sizes 2T to 18. While the company doesn’t technically consider itself a subscription, members can set up automatic deliveries for consistent service. There’s an upfront $20 styling fee to access a stylist, but this charge gets credited toward kept items. After the first Fix shipment, members can also shop through the Freestyle section of the Stitch Fix website for personalized recommendations without a styling fee. Shipping is free for receiving and returning packages.

As a jewelry rental service, Rocksbox gives teens the opportunity to accessorize to their heart’s content with rings, necklaces, earrings, and bracelets from brands like Kate Spade and Kendra Scott. The available styles are wide-ranging, too — from statement earrings, huggies, celestial pieces, stacked rings, and more. 

Besides its varied collection, Rocksbox makes renting easy with free shipping and returns. As long as they return items, your teen can check out pieces as many times as they’d like each month. Plus, there are no return deadlines, so no need to worry about late fees. If you're gifting a subscription, keep in mind that you won’t be able to choose the pieces.

Featuring both trendy and classic pieces, Glamour Jewelry Box is a designer jewelry subscription that will pamper a bauble-loving teen. Each month, the company sends two pieces of jewelry, randomly choosing between a necklace, pair of earrings, and a bracelet. Your teen can rotate between different tones or specifically choose a gold and rose gold or a silver plan. If your teen prefers bold looks, keep in mind that the brand’s style leans minimal and dainty.

Each shipment contains over $70 worth of jewelry for only $34 — plus, there’s free shipping on top of that. Glamour Jewelry Box also makes it easy to skip deliveries or cancel its subscription. Additionally, there’s even a 30-day, hassle-free return policy.

Crafting is a wonderful pastime to help your teenager get in touch with their creative side. That said, it can be time-consuming to pick out the right supplies and research helpful instructions. Touting its subscription as “Pinterest in a Box,” Home Made Luxe takes the guesswork out of crafting. For $29.99 per month (shipping included), the company sends a new craft kit with all the supplies needed, along with written, photo, and video instructions. Past projects have included clocks, cup holders, and other stunning displays. One thing to keep in mind is that while you can skip projects, you can’t pick what they will be.

If the more mainstream makeup options at department stores aren’t cutting it for your teen, they can explore the latest in beauty with Tribe Beauty Box, which specifically spotlights indie beauty brands. Tribe Beauty Box’s ethos is all about quality over brand name, and its in-house experts curate each set to include makeup kit basics while still tapping into current trends.

Each beauty box includes five or more full-size products worth at least $120, but prices start at a low $35.99 per shipment. Just remember to be patient — Tribe Beauty Box only ships boxes every other month.

With a monthly GlossyBox subscription, teenage makeup connoisseurs can enjoy earned rewards and savings on beauty items. In fact, students even receive 20% off their first GlossyBox. Subscribers also get exclusive monthly offers, priority access to limited edition items, and credit that can be used on GlossyBox products. 

Starting at $18 per month with the annual plan, each shipment features a gorgeously packaged kit with five products worth $75 or more. Ranging from minis to full-size items, products may include makeup, hair care, and skin care from brands such as Laneige and Lancôme. Bonus: there’s free shipping!

Menlo Club is one of the best clothing subscription boxes for teens to pick up basics such as tees, fleeces, shoes, and joggers. Each set will typically include two to three items from Menlo House’s family of brands. And over a 12-month period, subscribers will receive New Republic footwear in two months, Grand AC athleisure wear in two other months, and Five Four pieces in eight months. Something to keep in mind: Menlo Club is a men’s clothing subscription service, so its clothes feature masculine styles.

Subscriptions cost $60 per month with free shipping and 25% off all Menlo Club items. If your teen isn’t into a month’s selection, they can pause their subscription and skip that month.

With Curology, teens can establish their skin care routine with personalized skin care. The sign-up process begins with a selfie and a questionnaire outlining skin care goals. One of Curology’s licensed dermatology providers will then connect with your teen and prescribe a custom bottle of treatment cream. The formula will include three active ingredients tailored to their skin’s needs. Add-on options include a cleanser and moisturizer set, acne body wash, and spot patch. 

Expect to be billed $59.90 every 60 days. This billing schedule is due to the fact that Curology only ships products every two months, though it sends a big 24-gram bottle each time.

For teens who are aspiring health care workers, the MEL Med subscription is an engaging and hands-on monthly science kit. Each set features professional tools for performing simple medical tasks — think a sphygmomanometer for measuring blood pressure. Teens can also access video guides from real doctors and virtual patients through the kit’s app. Each month, they receive up to five science projects and access to a new virtual patient. To add to the real-world feel, MEL Science also includes things like a case history sheet and medical trainee badge in its kits. 

Keep in mind that the kits are a bit pricey at $64.90 per month (or $59.90 per month for a six-month plan) and that shipping is not free.

For not one, not two, but three cute bracelets each month, subscribe to Pura Vida Bracelet Club. The bracelet styles run on the small, dainty side, featuring bead patterns or braided ones with charms. We like that subscribers have a say in what they receive since they can choose between two option bundles every month. Each set also includes a fun sticker that’s perfect for decorating things like water bottles.

Given that each bracelet set retails for about $45, the subscription is relatively inexpensive. Subscriptions start at $11 per month and include free shipping. Plus, Pura Vida Bracelet Club members can earn Pura Vida’s Shore Dollars, which can be cashed in for discounts. And if your teen wants matching pieces, they can also enjoy early access to Pura Vida sales.

For teens with a sweet tooth, a Candy Club subscription will make each month feel like Halloween. The company works with small artisans and renowned candy makers alike to fill its monthly Fun Box with thoughtfully selected candies in adorable six 6-oz cups. Subscribers can choose their preference between mostly sweet or mostly sour to get a delicious surprise each month, with candies like rainbow sour belts, nutty caramel clusters, and more. 

The Fun Box is an elevated experience compared to grabbing candy bags from the drugstore, so expect to spend a bit of money; memberships cost $29.99 per month, plus shipping.

A World's Finest: The Collection subscription will thrill teen comics enthusiasts who want to rep their DC love with merch. Each box includes exclusive pieces designed by DC fans from CultureFly.com, an official DC Entertainment licensee, and features fandoms such as Wonder Woman and Superman. Thoughtfully curated around themes such as “Heroes at Home,” the box items include goodies such as stationery, clothes, accessories, and decor. 

One big downside is that the boxes only ship quarterly, but your teen will be well stocked with goodies until the next delivery.

Give your teen the chance to enjoy downtime with unlimited access to game and movie rentals from GameFly. When it comes to accessing rentals, shipping is free, and there are no late fees with a continued membership. Teens can check out up to two titles at a time, and most premium subscriptions even grant them access to 4K UltraHD and new release rentals. If your child loves a rental, they can buy it at a discounted price. 

Bear in mind that GameFly sends physical rentals, so your teen has to return their current items before receiving their queued titles.

Ideal for bibliophilic teens, OwlCrate is a monthly book subscription service that sends a new hardcover young adult novel to members. The company reviews hundreds of manuscripts and chooses the best books to share in its boxes, which have included titles such as The Poison Season by Mara Rutherford and The Luminaries by Susan Dennard. Geared toward ages 14 and older, the books are perfect for high school students. 

Besides a special edition hardcover, each subscription box also includes a handwritten author note, collectible pin, and set of four to six bookish goodies — think themed bookmarks and cases. A monthly subscription costs $35.99 per month, plus shipping.

Encourage your teen to embrace their best selves with inspirational goodies from Strong Selfie. Geared toward teens ages 13 to 17, each kit from Strong Selfie promotes positivity and fun, featuring three to five lifestyle products along with an inspirational (and collectible!) wall art card. The little gifts may include various items such as calendars, water bottles, stationery, and much more. Bear in mind that Strong Selfie markets its subscription toward teen girls, so the goodies in its monthly boxes lean feminine. Subscriptions start at $34 per month, plus shipping. 

Teenage nail enthusiasts can polish up with a seasonal ORLY Color Pass subscription. The nail color and care kit comes every quarter, allowing subscribers to try out ORLY’s new colors before the general public does. What’s also great is that each kit is 50% off the retail price and features six nail shades, bonus items from other brands, and exclusive discounts. The subscription costs $36 per season, including shipping.