It’s a new year, and many use this as a fresh start to work out more or eat healthier food. Another option, however, is a change in appearance. Are you looking to try out some new hairstyles, makeup products, and fragrances to stand out amongst your friends? Don’t have time to actually go out and find these things?

Luckily, there are options online that can be delivered straight to your door, so no more freaking out if you don’t have the perfect lipstick to wear on a night out or can’t find the right cologne for your date. These offers are great for on-the-go college students who not only want to save money, but also don’t have time to go out looking for makeup, skin-care products or new looks to show off.

There are plenty of solutions available without having to pull spare change from between your couch cushions. Birchbox is a subscriber online shop where each month men and women can get a box filled with beauty/grooming products and treats for $10. They are sample boxes filled with all kinds of on-the-go products, and the site also lets you buy the full-size product if you liked them, such as Tocca Cream, Mana Lipstick, and chocolate covered pretzels. A quiz is given upon entering the website to tailor the product for each user.

“Some months are great and some are less than amazing,” Joanna Slezek, a first year grad student, said. “Regardless, I still try all the products and often find new things to love. If I don’t like something, I find a friend or family member that will. Another great thing about Birchbox is their surprise extras – I’ve gotten an amazing Chapstick as well as a sweet treat before. I have been a Birchbox subscriber for over a year. Getting my Birchbox in the mail is always exciting.”

The site also gives you hair tutorials, Birchbox bonus samples, as well as tips on trying out new makeup styles, menswear and a whole lot more. You can refer friends and earn points toward your account to buy products too. The best part is, you can subscribe or unsubscribe at any time or pay annually and it’s only $10. 
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Ipsy is another great way to buy makeup without ever leaving home. Instead of a box, they come in full sized one-of-a-kind makeup bags as well as full -sized makeup products. When you enter the site, you also take a quiz to see what you would like in your bag and it’s also $10 a month.

“I joined Ipsy because my friend told me about it and I also like the brand Urban Decay,” Depaul sophomore Chammaine Tan said. “Five items for $10 and it comes with a free bag, different designs every month … so worth it!”

There are stylists online that help you with makeup tips, as well as new hair tutorials that are quick and easy to do. You can subscribe or unsubscribe any time you want. They also have contests where you can score some free products too.
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A final option is Conscious Box, useful for those looking to shape up and maintain a healthy lifestyle. The Conscious Box is a wellness box filled with snacks, body care and cleaning products.

You get to take a quiz on snacks you would like to try and they come in full-sized packages. You also get chances to earn points for referring friends and get exclusive offers.

It’s a little more expensive at $20 per month, but just like Birchbox and Ipsy, you can subscribe or unsubscribe at any time or pay annually and save some money along the way.