Updated 2026-02-16 · 5 min read
Birchbox charges $15/month for beauty samples. That's $180/year for products you probably already have too many of. The subscription box industry banks on inertia — you forget you're subscribed, the boxes pile up, and you feel guilty throwing away "curated" items you never asked for.
Birchbox claims each box contains "$30+ worth of products." But these are sample sizes of products you didn't choose. The retail value of samples you'd actually buy full-size is typically $0-$5 per box. You're paying $15/month for the excitement of opening a box.
Birchbox charges on the 1st of each month. If you cancel on the 2nd, you've already been charged for that month's box. Cancel by the last day of the month to avoid the next charge.
| Box | Cost | Cancel Method |
|---|---|---|
| Birchbox | $15/mo | Website account settings |
| FabFitFun | $59.99/quarter | Website → Account → Cancel |
| Ipsy | $14-$28/mo | App or website settings |
| BarkBox | $23-$35/mo | Contact support (no self-serve) |
| Stitch Fix | $20 styling fee/fix | Cancel autoship in account settings |
| Dollar Shave Club | $5-$10/mo | Account → Subscription → Cancel |
| Blue Apron | $48-$120/week | Skip weeks indefinitely (no cancel button) |
| HelloFresh | $50-$130/week | Account → Cancel Plan (buried in settings) |
Many people subscribe to multiple boxes without realizing the total:
| Scenario | Monthly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| Birchbox + Ipsy | $29 | $348 |
| + FabFitFun | $49 | $588 |
| + BarkBox | $78 | $936 |
| + HelloFresh | $148 | $1,776 |
Ask yourself these questions for each box:
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