There is an abundant variety of subscription boxes to select. Whether you have a penchant for artisanal dog treats, organic coffee beans, or patterned socks, there exists a box tailored to your preference. Beauty can be considered one of the more saturated divisions within the subscription box domain. However, for those who are deeply passionate about skincare or merely desire to explore a gamut of new brands and products, the emergence of dermatologist-created boxes presents an ideal solution. Here's what you should be aware of regarding three of the most sought-after derm-supported beauty boxes in 2024.
The box: The Box by Dr. Ava
The dermatologist: Dr. Ava Shamban is a board-certified dermatologist and dermatologic surgeon based in Beverly Hills, California. Renowned for her frequent appearances on TV shows like The Doctors and Extreme Makeover, she is also the author of Heal Your Skin: The Breakthrough Plan for Renewal and serves as an assistant clinical professor of dermatology at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA.
What you get: A combination of full-size, medical-grade products and even at-home devices, curated by Dr. Shamban, along with coupons for complimentary cosmetic treatments. "We search for products that incorporate high-quality active ingredients, and I only include solutions that I would share with both my close circle and patients. It's an excellent means to assist people in evaluating skincare they might not otherwise encounter," remarks Dr. Shamban. (For reference, the current box encompasses a sunscreen, a growth factor serum, and one session of truSculpt Flex; future boxes will consist of five items.) The box is also accompanied by an informative brochure detailing each item.
Cost : $250 for a single box; $850 for an annual subscription (delivered four times per year)
The box: Dermy Doc Box
The dermatologist: Dr. Fatima Fahs is a board-certified dermatologist in Grosse Pointe, Michigan. She is particularly well-known for her Instagram account, @dermy_doctor, where she imparts knowledge about skincare, debunks common beauty misconceptions, and offers useful, real-life skincare shopping guidance.
What you get: At least five skincare and haircare products selected by Dr. Fahs, a mixture of full-size and sample-size, with a retail value of at least $100. (The current box showcases products from brands such as Glytone, La Roche-Posay, and Klorane.) Additionally, there is a pamphlet written by Dr. Fahs that includes ingredient information, application tips, and discount codes.
Cost: $50 every three months (four boxes per year)
The box: Bialife
The dermatologists: Dr. Janelle Vega, a board-certified dermatologist and dermatologic surgeon in Coral Gables, Florida, and Dr. Shasa Hu, a Miami board-certified dermatologist; Dr. Vega specializes in cosmetic dermatology, specifically injectables and lasers, and adopts a holistic approach to skincare. Dr. Hu places emphasis on patient education regarding skincare fundamentals as well as the latest trends and fads in beauty.
What you get: Slightly distinct from the other two boxes, this commences with a personalized consultation with one of the derms. You fill out a questionnaire and submit photos; they review the information and formulate a custom three-month skincare routine just for you. The cost of the consultation comes with a credit for purchasing the recommended products on the site, all of which are from medical-grade brands such as Alastin, EltaMD, and their own Bialife brand.
Cost : Three months: $125 for one consultation plus a $50 product credit Six months: $200 for two consultations, at three-month intervals, plus a $90 product credit Yearly: $375 for four consultations, at three-month intervals, plus a $175 product credit
