There’s no shortage of subscription boxes to choose from. Whether you’re looking for artisanal dog treats, organic coffee beans, or patterned socks, there’s a box for that. Beauty is arguably one of the more saturated categories in the subscription box space, but for those who are super-serious about skin care—or just want to experience an array of new brands and products—the advent of dermatologist-developed boxes offers the perfect solution. Here’s what you need to know about three of the most popular derm-backed beauty boxes.<\/p>
The dermatologist:<\/strong> Dr. Ava Shamban<\/a> is a board-certified dermatologist and dermatologic surgeon in Beverly Hills, California. Known for her frequent TV appearances on The Doctors <\/em>and Extreme Makeover, <\/em>she’s also the author of Heal Your Skin: The Breakthrough Plan for Renewal <\/em>and is an assistant clinical professor of dermatology at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA. <\/p> What you get: <\/strong>A mix of full-size, medical-grade products—and even at-home devices—curated by Dr. Shamban as well as coupons for complimentary cosmetic treatments. “We look for products that contain high-quality actives, and I only include solutions that I would share with both my inner circle and patients. It’s a great way to help people evaluate skin care they might otherwise not experience,” says Dr. Shamban. (For reference, the current box includes a sunscreen, a growth factor serum, and one session of truSculpt Flex; future boxes will contain five items.) The box also comes with an informative brochure detailing each item.<\/p> Cost<\/strong>: $250 for one box; $850 for an annual subscription (delivered four times per year)<\/p> The dermatologist: <\/strong>Dr. Fatima Fahs<\/a> is a board-certified dermatologist in Grosse Pointe, Michigan. She’s best known for her Instagram account, @dermy_doctor<\/a>, where she educates about skin care, debunks common beauty myths, and offers helpful, real-life skin-care shopping advice.<\/p> What you get: <\/strong>At least five skin- and hair-care products chosen by Dr. Fahs, a mix of full- and sample-size, with at least a $100 retail value. (The current box features products from brands including Glytone, La Roche-Posay, and Klorane.) There’s also a pamphlet written by Dr. Fahs that includes ingredient info, application tips, and discount codes.<\/p> Cost: <\/strong>$50, every three months ( four boxes per year)<\/p>The box: <\/strong>Dermy Doc Box<\/a><\/h2>