Friday, 22 August 2014

New Australian subscription box - The Parcel by Marie Claire

Just wanted to let you know I've just taken the plunge and signed up for the newest Australian subscription service, The Parcel by Marie Claire. The parcel is described as an all new sampling service where magazines collate the best and latest in beauty and cosmetics. 



The first box, the spring edit will be delivered in October and is valued at over $100. It's featured brands are LancĂ´me, OPI, Revlon, Loreal and Benefit. According to the website, receiving the box will "feel like the magazine's pages coming to life in your hands, with products handpicked by the editorial team". The boxes aren't customised, but are aimed to suit a variety of tastes, skin types etc. This is okay with me, as the other subscription boxes make you fill in a beauty survey but ignore all your preferences so at least this one is up-front!

This box sounds great, especially the brands that they mention for the first box. It seems this will be more mid-high end brands. It also mentions deluxe new releases as well as cult samples. I love discovering new brands and new products and this sounds like it will do just that! Which to me, is what a subscription box should do! Another great touch is they mention exactly when boxes will be sent each month (so no more waiting until the end of the month!), as long as they actually stick to it!

You can sign up for a one off box at $25, or you can sign up to receive each season automatically for $25 per box (cancel anytime). There is also an annual subscription for $90 (4 boxes), and a deal for annual subscription to the box and Marie Claire magazine for $149. If this lives up to the hype, it will definitely be worth it in my opinion!

For more information, visit www.theparcel.com.au

Oh, there is also a Girlfriend magazine box coming soon (it doesn't mention when) and you can register your interest to be advised when sign up opens.

So what do you think? Will you be signing up or wait till the first box is released?

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