Top-rated self care subscription boxes include TheraBox, Loti Wellness, Bath Bevy, Aster Skincare, and Goddess Provisions. Common items include scented candles, gratitude journals, and incense to remind you to take care of yourself. Self care boxes make the perfect treat for yourself, or a thoughtful gift for a friend or family member who could use more self care in their life.
Making sense of the options can be overwhelming – which self care subscription box makes sense for you?
We’ve worked to simplify your self care subscription box options below.
We also have separate guides specifically diving into spirituality subscription boxes, meditation subscription boxes, and mindfulness subscription boxes.
Best Overall Self Care Subscription Box
Therabox
TheraBox received Cratejoy’s Best of 2021 award and is positively reviewed by 2000+ customers.
Not only is it designed by therapists – ensuring a meaningful inclusion of products each month – but the thousands of positive reviews show this box has resonated big time with customers.
Shipping to the US, Canada, Australia, the UK and many other countries, this is also one of the most globally accessible options out there.
TheraBox
Who It’s For: TheraBox is “the ultimate self care subscription box.”
Summary: Not only is it designed by therapists – ensuring a meaningful inclusion of products each month – but the thousands of positive reviews show this box has resonated big time with customers. Each TheraBox includes a “research inspired therapeutic activity to wire your brain for more joy.” And each month, you receive six to eight self-care “wellness goodies” to enhance calm. Usually, the goodies have to do with aromatherapy, natural bath, body and skincare products, and other lifestyle products. Each box includes a retail value of over $120.
TheraBox Review: “I really enjoy getting a little reminder to slow down and take care of myself. This is a great subscription box. – Julie I.”
Further reading: If you’re considering TheraBox, check out our overview of exactly what comes in each TheraBox here.
Bath Bevy
Summary: A proper self care routine means taking care of your body. For those times when all you need is an ultra-relaxing bath, Bath Bevy is the subscription box for you. They curate handmade bath and body products, helping you discover relaxing new products and shipping them right to your door. Common items include bath bombs, bubble bath, bath salts, soap scrubs, and more. Each box includes 5-7 items.
Bath Bevy Review: “I look forward to this box every month. My mail lady(who now subscribes) even brings this box to my door because it smells soooo good. The quality of the bath bombs are great and for the first time I have tried a “tea bag” bath and it was so relaxing. I love the bath salts and the have the greatest smell that lasts a long time. This is a box I will keep getting.” – Meghan E.
Hopebox
Summary: Give the gift of monthly self care for your body, heart and soul. Hopebox includes high-quality books, aromatherapy, jewelry, candles, snuggle buds, organic soaks, scrubs, masks, and more. Each item is carefully selected. Products come from talented artisans who have their own stories of hope and renewal. Products are vegan and cruelty free. Each Hopebox includes 10+ items and a personal message of hope.
Hopebox Review: “I loved it! I love the variety of fun things to pamper myself.” – Audrey W.
Introverts Retreat Box
Summary: As an introvert, you need more moments of calm and recharging than others. This box is all about helping you give yourself permission to stay home and take care of yourself. Each month, you’ll receive items like books, candles, bath salts, scented soaps, small-batch handmade snacks, and more. The perfect gift for yourself or the introvert in your life. Gift a single box or a 3, 6, or 12 month subscription.
Introverts Retreat Box Review: “Got 3 months for my mom, she was delighted with everything inside (and of course took plenty of photos to show off to her sisters). A fun experience!” – Ellyse B.
Aster Skincare Box
Summary: Aster Skincare boxes are perfect for helping you level up your skincare routine, or for gifting to the skincare aficionado in your life. The focus of these boxes is on high-antioxidant, anti-aging skincare products. There’s no synthetic ingredients or fragrances, and all products are vegan, natural, and cruelty-free. Each box comes with 5-6 products like gel face cleansers, floral gen toners with pomegranate extract, day cream, rejuvenating oil face serum, body oil, and night eye serum.
Aster Skincare Subscription Box Review: “My boyfriend got this for me for Valentine’s, he knows how much I love skincare. My favorite products in the box were the strawberry body oil and peach face wash. Both smell HEAVENLY and my skin felt amazing! Will order the next box once I run out.” – Mikaela L.
180° Box
Summary: Ready to give yourself (or someone close to you) the gift of self love and self care? This box contains 6-9 full-size selfcare and lifestyle items at a value of $150+ each month, each one designed to remind you to take a break and enjoy the journey of each day. The perfect gift box. Items include mood boosting products, spa, bath and body, lifestyle, home goods, treats, beauty, and more.
180° Box Review: “This has to be one of my most favorite subscription boxes! Not only is the owner one of the sweetest souls I ever met, she has the best customer service! And this subscription box is packed full of unique items you will not find in any other subscription. I absolutely LOVE this box!!” – Sarah S.
Chakra Box
Summary: Chakra Box is a unique product in that it’s organized into a 9-month journey to help balance your chakras. Instead of an indefinite subscription, the journey ends after 9 months and on the final month you receive an astrology box to continue your spiritual growth. Items included are all vegan and cruelty-free, and total in value up to $111 each month. Typical products are aromatherapy, crystals, gemstone jewelry, herbal teas, altar items and other spiritual tools.
Chakra Box Review: “Just received my first box from Chakra box. It is just wonderful! It was thoughtfully packaged and immediately clear how much care and attention was put into this collection. So excited to learn so much with such beautiful aids to assist.” – Leah S.
Goddess Provisions
With 1800+ reviews and 17000+ sales, the Goddess Provisions Box is one of the most popular spiritual subscription boxes available.
Summary: You won’t get much better than Goddess Provisions if you’re looking for creative items to fuel your spiritual journey each month. The boxes are curated around a monthly theme. The reviews are full of raving fans who talk about how packed with value these boxes are (“I think it’s rare to get a full deck of oracle cards in a $33 box”). Each monthly box includes 5 to 7 full-size products (total value $80-$100). Typically included are a mix of crystals, aromatherapy, natural beauty products, superfood snacks & spiritual tools.
Goddess Provisions Review: “Absolutely LOVE Goddess Provisions! It has greatly increased my supply of witchy things- every month me and my daughter look forward to opening it together and I’m always happy with the things they pick each month. It is definitely worth the cost each month for how much we get!” – Margaret S.
Further reading: If you’re considering the Goddess Provisions Box, check out our overview of exactly what comes in each Goddess Provisions Box here.
Loti Wellness
Who It’s For: It’s for you if you’re most drawn to therapeutic, scientific explorations in your mindfulness practice.
Summary: Loti Wellness is a self-care box put together using research based in positive psychology and psychotherapy, with the goal of helping you choose joy and nurture wellness. Each box from Loti Wellness contains 5-7 wellness products to remind you to take the time for self-care. Every month you’ll also get therapeutic activities and guided materials, connected to the monthly theme. Common items in each box include a mix of natural bath and body, skincare, candles, aromatherapy, journals and more.
Loti Wellness Review: “Just loved everything in the box, can’t wait to try everything. It’s like opening a Christmas present.” Joanne J.
Mindful Souls
Summary: If you’re looking for a more spiritual angle to your mindfulness practice, Mindful Souls may be one to consider. Their boxes are designed to ease people into easy-to-use tools for their spiritual practice. Each Mindful Souls box includes 6-8 hand-picked items, like crystal jewelry, raw crystals, aromatherapy, affirmation cards and more. Each box also includes instructions on how to use these tools, and descriptions of each. They bill themselves as being “almost like having a spiritual mentor with you.”
Mindful Souls Review: “This box is my favorite. I find myself wearing the jewelry, displaying the crystals, and just overall excited to see what comes next.” – Robin D.
Further reading: If you’re considering the Mindful Souls box, check out our overview of exactly what comes in each Mindful Souls box here.
Karma Scents
Summary: Karma Scents is a premium curated incense box delivered monthly to your doorstep. Whether your goal is to change the energy in the room or simply make your home smell fantastic, Karma Scents provides premium, hand-rolled incense to help you foster creativity, relaxation and mindfulness. Every box contains 2-10 fragrances of incense (number of fragrances depends on the size of box ordered). Free shipping.
Karma Scents Review: “This is an such a fun and lovely box!! The scents are amazing and the little surprises you receive in the box are so much fun… this little box brings me much joy and a very nice smelling home!” – Emily C.
My mindfulness practice kicked off in 2016 with a ten-day silent retreat. Since then, I’ve read dozens of books about mindfulness and completed hundreds of hours of meditation. Thinking about what makes humans happy, calm, and peaceful is endlessly fascinating to me.
