The P.Louise Budget Box is a monthly makeup and beauty box from P.Louise, the UK cosmetics brand founded by Paula Louise. Each month brings a themed edit of P.Louise products, hand-picked by the founder and usually full size, for £30 a month on subscription or £45 as a one-off box. UK delivery adds £3. It is a single-brand box, so it only makes sense if you already like P.Louise, but for fans it is the cheapest way to try the new launches, often with exclusive scents and shades. Our news story on the latest Budget Box lists what is inside the current edit.
P.Louise Budget Box price
| Option | Price | UK delivery | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly subscription | £30 a month | £3 | £33 a month |
| One-off box | £45 | £3 | £48 |
Subscribing saves £15 on every box against the one-off price, so if you want more than one box the subscription is the obvious choice. Delivery is charged on top and is taken with the subscription payment. Shipping to other countries is available at the rates listed in P.Louise’s shipping policy.
What is in the Budget Box
Every box has a theme and its own mix of P.Louise lip, eye, face and skincare products, plus the occasional accessory. The brand describes the products as full size, chosen by the founder and sometimes in exclusive versions you cannot buy elsewhere. As an example, one recent edit, The Chill Chapter, had five items in a Frosted Coconut Snowball scent:
- Fluffy Bad Bitch Energy Lip Duo, pairing a lip oil with a lip conditioner
- Wisp Me Away Mascara in black
- Whisper Water Jelly Sphere Spray
- Rest Behaviour Jelly Eye Patches
- Cosy Up and Chill Babe Cup, a reusable cup
Contents change every month and items are picked for you, so you cannot choose shades or swap duplicates. P.Louise’s refund policy says items in budget and mystery boxes are randomly selected and that shades or products may vary.
How billing and dispatch work
This is the part most people get wrong. P.Louise takes the subscription payment and the shipping fee on the last calendar day of each month, and that is also when your box goes into the warehouse. It can then take up to seven working days to be dispatched, so most boxes arrive in the first or second week of the following month. If you order other P.Louise products alongside the box, they wait and ship with it at the end of the month, so order separately if you want something sooner.
About P.Louise
P.Louise Cosmetics was founded by Paula Louise and has grown into one of the UK’s best-known online makeup brands, with a large social following and an energetic, playful tone. It sells its own makeup, brushes, skincare and gift sets, and its shop shows an average of 4.7 out of 5 from more than 6,000 reviews. Help is by email at [email protected].
Cancelling and returns
P.Louise’s terms say you can cancel the subscription at any time before the next billing cycle, and that subscription orders cannot be refunded once processed. Because the payment is taken on the last day of the month, cancel well before then if you want to skip the next box; contact [email protected] if you cannot find the option in your account. Products in budget and mystery boxes cannot be returned or exchanged, even for duplicates or shades you dislike. Faulty or damaged items should be reported to customer service.
P.Louise Budget Box against other beauty boxes
| Box | Price | Brands |
|---|---|---|
| P.Louise Budget Box | £30 a month plus £3 delivery | P.Louise only |
| Glossybox | From £11.50 a month | Mixed brands |
| OK! Beauty Box | £15 a month | Mixed brands |
The difference is the brand mix. Multi-brand boxes are better for discovery, while the Budget Box gives more product from one brand you already know.
Our verdict on the P.Louise Budget Box
For P.Louise fans the Budget Box is good value: several full size products for £33 including delivery, often in exclusive versions, and the subscription is £15 cheaper than the one-off box. It is not a discovery box, though. Everything comes from one brand, you cannot choose shades, nothing can be returned, and the end of month billing means a wait of a week or more for your box. Subscribe if you love the brand and are happy to be surprised; buy a single one-off box first if you are not sure.
Pros
- £30 a month for a themed edit of usually full size products
- £15 a box cheaper than the one-off price
- Exclusive scents and shades in some editions
- Cancel any time before the next billing date
Cons
- P.Louise products only
- £3 delivery on top
- No returns or exchanges on box items, even duplicates
- Billed on the last day of the month, with up to seven working days to dispatch
Best alternatives to the P.Louise Budget Box
- Glossybox: a monthly mix of beauty brands for discovery.
- OK! Beauty Box: a beauty box with products from several brands.
- Liberty Beauty Drop: £25 a month with £20 back as Liberty credit.
- Kingdom of Beauty: a beauty box from the UK beauty retailer.
For more options, browse all our beauty subscription boxes.
P.Louise Budget Box FAQ
How much is the P.Louise Budget Box?
£30 a month on subscription or £45 as a one-off box. UK delivery is £3 on top.
When is the Budget Box charged?
On the last calendar day of each month, together with the shipping fee. The box is then dispatched within about seven working days.
Can I choose my shades?
No. Products are picked for you and shades or items can vary.
Can I return the Budget Box?
No. Products in budget and mystery boxes are non-refundable and cannot be exchanged, including duplicates.
How do I cancel the Budget Box?
Cancel before the next billing cycle, which is the last day of the month. If you cannot do it from your account, email [email protected].
Does the Budget Box ship outside the UK?
Yes. P.Louise ships to many countries, with rates set out in its shipping policy.
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