Following International Women’s day, Mother’s day and the tragic murder of Sarah Everard, there has never been a time more pressing to stand up and show support for women in the UK and across the world. Everyone can contribute this united cause to better women’s political, societal and economic situation. Even as little as buying from a brand that stands up for women, is a great start to promote and fund positive change. Here is a list of five brands to buy from that support, empower and help women.

ASOS Women-owned Brands Edit
Continuing on from International Women’s day, online clothing retailer, ASOS, have produced a fashion edit showcasing their favourite women-owned brands. As well as promoting and celebrating female ran businesses, ASOS have also collaborated with the Prince’s Trust on its #ChangeAGirlsLife campaign, in which they have donated £28,000 to its Women Supporting Women initiative.

£ 6.95

Lottie London Freckle Tint

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£ 65

WMNSwear one shoulder lace up back dress in black

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Estrid Razors
Estrid is a brand built on the continuous support for female empowerment. This online brand sells Razor subscriptions; their products are super cute and luxury quality. Importantly, the brand pride themselves on sustainability; how they defy the Pink Tax and donate a portion of their revenue to charities which increase women’s power and influence globally. They give money to The Fawcett Society, Kvinna til Kvinna and Medica Mondiale, all charities which campaign for gender equality UK and worldwide.

£ 7.95

Estrid The Starter Kit — Space

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£ 8.95

Estrid Body Oil Wash

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House of CB
House of CB is renowned for their luxurious, high quality occasion-wear; the company pride themselves on their products making women feel confident and beautiful. Conna Walker, owner of House of CB has set up a campaign CBwomen4women in celebration of International Women’s Day. House of CB is giving the opportunity for three female owned businesses to win a prize of cash injections to fund their own brands. This support for women in business is super important in the working world, House of CB want to promote equal pay, equal respect and equal opportunity for females and believes this campaign will afford women the opportunity to grow and expand their businesses.

£ 109

House Of CB Makani Corset Blazer

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£ 129

House Of CB Chocolate Satin Corset Dress

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Missguided
For International Women’s Day, Missguided have adopted the slogan Changeagirlslife. They are partnering up with The Princes Trust Charity and donating 100% of the profits on their Charity collection in the mission to support women in underprivileged and challenging situations.

£ 30

Princes trust x Missguided sand international women’s day hoodie

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£ 15

Princes trust x Missguided sand international women’s day cap

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Nectar Nectar
Nectar Nectar is a Fair Trade Jewellery business, sold in UK stores such as Anthropologie and John Lewis. The brand is committed to help women areas from around the world, which do not provide safe working environments and do not pay fairly or equally. Nectar Nectar employs women as artisans, training them to be jewellery crafters, agricultural croppers, wooden handicrafts makers and other occupations suited to their skills. Nectar Nectar pay their employers equality and ensure they are working in working environments where safety is ensured. They also offer the women the chance to take educational modules; mentors give them classes on literacy, business education, nutrition and financial planning. This jewellery company are commuted to the personal and professional growth of their female employers.

£ 60

Nectar Nectar Gemstone Drop Earrings

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£ 85

Nectar Nectar Elliptical Link Necklace

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Words By Theodora Wood

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Once upon a time, the beauty subscription box market was led by industry giants Birchbox and Glossybox, the most popular brands that still dominate the game today. Now we are frankly spoilt for choice with the wide selection on offer to arrive on our doorsteps every month. Whether you’re a makeup addict, a cruelty-free crusader or somebody that likes a little bit of all of the above, here are the ten best beauty subscription boxes you need to know about right now.

Glossy Box

An OG in this field, this box is priced at £10.00 – plus postage and packaging – a month. Of course, there are other payment options available, including paying up front which makes it a great gift idea for a loved one. You’ll receive a monthly box filled with five new makeup, skincare or haircare mini goodies with a collective worth of over £50. The reason for its popularity can be narrowed down to the affordable monthly price point as well as some of the credible, well-loved beauty brands that have been included in the boxes. From Aussie to Huda Beauty, you will not be disappointed.

Birchbox

At £12.95 a month, yet this time round including postage and packaging, Birchbox will treat your beauty needs every month. In your box, you will receive five products which are a mixture of travel and sample size items with the occasional full-size treat included for a surprise. Create your own beauty profile on your online account, which lets them know if you’re into your haircare or makeup and in turn, watch them personalise your box products to fit your preferences. Birchbox also collaborates with other luxury brands to release one-off boxes which are great if you want a taster for the real deal before committing to a subscription. Check out their current one with Anthropologie.

Look Fantastic

At a slight price incline, Look Fantastic’s subscription box provides you with a whopping six beauty products. That’s one more than the rest for just £15 a month. To give you a comparison, this April’s spring-themed box contains four full-size products and two minis worth over £65 – not too bad if you’re beauty-obsessed like us. Look Fantastic often give beauty box subscribers discounts on their site which is great if you’re looking to restock a newly founded product from your box!

Cohorted

Edging towards the more luxurious higher-end of the beauty box spectrum is Cohorted. At £39.99 a month, you will receive around eight premium products hand-selected by beauty experts. It comes with a complimentary magazine giving all the knowledge on your products and shining a light on the brands. If there is one thing ensured by this subscription box it is quality, which is probably why it was voted by Vogue as their number one choice.

Lovelula

If your ears prick up at the mention of natural beauty, this one is for you. Lovelula is one of the best all-natural beauty subscription boxes, priced at a monthly fee of £14.95. With this subscription you are promised to be given five products with no harmful chemicals, that haven’t been subject to animal testing, won’t present you with unrealistic beauty ideals and ones that celebrate small enterprises too. This box is excellent if you’re very conscious about what ingredients you want to use in your beauty regimes, as this ensures you are using products that are cruelty-free in every sense of the matter. Another great gift too.

Treasure Tress

As we enter the haircare zone, Treasure Tress has to be commended as being a pioneer in the curly hair subscription box community. If you have afro/curly hair and are perhaps transitioning your locks on a natural hair journey, this box is a great shout. It partners subscribers with products that will help improve and maintain the condition of your curls and is friendly to use whether you’re refraining from using heat on your hair and letting it grow, or if you like to chop/change and relax it too. The most amazing part about Treasure Tress is the choice of three boxes. Are you a queen, a tween or a mini-me? That’s right – a box type for every member of the family for £20 a month with four to six full-size items included.

Curlee Box

Another fabulous box for universal curl owners is Curlee Box, which again encourages those to embrace their natural kinks and waves and invest in hair health. Priced at £24 a month for a monthly subscription, this box contains four to five full-size items. Curlee Box aims to expose people to hair care products and brands you may not otherwise know about and through an affordable method. Another great USP that Curlee Box offers is their bi-monthly free from box option, which means the products delivered in that box contain no chemical nasties. Ideal for someone looking to learn about and protect their curls.

Callaly

If you like innovative creations, Callaly is changing the way we think about, buy and experience sanitary products. Every month you can personalise, schedule and receive a box full of organic cotton tampons, liners, pads or their new invention tampliners – visit their website if you want to know more. The boxes, depending on what you want them to contain, are priced between £4 to £10 a month, so chances are you might save some cash and have the luxury of convenience which isn’t always the case when it comes to periods. A really useful subscription with non-toxic products that are better for our bodies too.

The Perfume Society

When it comes to beauty loves, if fragrance is your kryptonite than The Perfume Society will excite you to no ends. Essentially, their discovery boxes include ten perfume sample products or testers from the latest and greatest releases in perfume. This comes a box (which have to be bought separately, not on a subscription basis) priced at £19 or £15 if you’re a VIP member. And when you think it can’t get any better, if you purchase their latest ‘Launches We Love’ discovery box, you’ll be entered in a competition to win a full-size bottle.

Estrid

Where Harry’s and Dollar Shave Club introduced us to shaving on subscription, Estrid has provided us with a female-friendly alternative which avoids wasting plastic on replacing razors and being more sustainable at a convenience. For £7.95, you first receive a handle, two interchangeable 5-blade cartridges and a wall mount to start you off, and for £9.95 a month then onwards you can continue your subscription of blades as and when you need them. Don’t need? Don’t pay. You can also add shave cream, body lotion and body oil wash to your order too for some extra treats every month. The razors are dynamic, the process easy and the results intensely satisfying – what more could you ask for?

Words by Amy Arfi

Graphics by Katie Janes

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