The Liberty Beauty Drop Subscription Explained

As a beauty writer and enthusiast, I’ve tried a ton of beauty boxes over the last few years. My mission has always been to find the best beauty products on a budget. And beauty boxes are often the best way to try and test as they usually include a few sample-size products. 

I'm assuming you're a fellow product junkie as you have found yourself here! You will know how rare it is to find a product you love enough to hit pan. So is the Liberty Beauty Drop going to give you your latest favourite product? But more importantly, can it save you money? 

I tried the Liberty Beauty drop for a year, read on to find out if it's not just worth the money but if it can save you money. 

What is the Beauty Drop from Liberty London?

Unlike regular subscription box schemes, the Beauty Drop from Liberty is different. Rather than pay for a box of discounted skincare and cosmetics each month. You pay £25 per month and receive 4 Liberty Beauty Drop boxes per year. And £20 of your monthly payment will be added to your Beauty Drop Credit. 

How does Beauty Drop credit work?

As of March 2024, the price of the Beauty Drop has increased from £20 to £25. £20 of your payment is then added to your Beauty Drop Credit. You can save up this credit and spend it whenever you like. I saved mine and bought a luxury fragrance. 

What can you spend your Beauty Drop Credit on?

In the past, Beauty Drop credit could be used to buy beauty products. However, this has now changed and you can use your credit on anything from Liberty London. Either instore or online. 

What is the £5 service fee for?

As mentioned, the monthly cost is £25. £5 of this is a service fee. Liberty say the cost is to cover the cost of products, packaging and delivery.

What will I get in my Liberty Beauty Drop Box

Since becoming a member I’ve received 4 boxes. In general, each box contained 2 to 3 full-size products along with 3 to 4 sample-size products. A handy guide is also included that tells you all about the products you have received and advice on how to use them for the best results. 

Some of my favourite products have included Ready Steady Glow Daily AHA Tonic from Ren, a Jasmine-scented SpaceMask from SpaceMasks and hand cream from L: A Brunket. 

What are the value of Liberty Beauty Drop boxes?

You will receive 4 boxes a year. Liberty say the total yearly value is at least £300. Therefore, each box is worth approximately £75. 

When will my Liberty London Boxes arrive?

Boxes are delivered 4 times a year in January, April, July and October. Once you have become a subscriber, you don't need to do anything. Boxes are issued automatically and you are sent a notification when they are dispatched. 

What are the downsides?

After a years membership, I can only see two downsides.

£20 doesn’t buy you very much at Liberty. The high-end products are costly, if you normally spend £20 a month at a cheaper shop like Superdrug or Boots you may not want to spend £20 on one eyeshadow at Liberty. Of course, you can save up your deposit each month, in 6 months' time you will have £120 to spend at Liberty. 

Secondly, the 4 boxes of complimentary goodies are samples and full sizes of the brands that Liberty stocks. So if you want to repurchase or buy a full size, expect to pay for the premium prices. 

I’ve found the samples great fun, but at times frustrating. For example, I received a fragrance sample of Acampora Bruno Eau de Parfum in my latest Beauty Drop box. I loved the fragrance and would love to purchase it, however, the cost is a whopping £220 for a 100ml bottle. If I want to buy this with my Liberty credit, it would take me 11 months to save enough credit, unless I want to pay for it outright. 

As long as you keep in mind what you will be able to purchase with the credit you accumulate the Beauty Drop is a win-win beauty box and scheme. 

Does the Liberty Beauty Drop Subscription Save Money?

Unlike other beauty boxes that you might buy on a monthly basis, you aren’t buying a box of products that work out at least 50% cheaper for example. The box that you receive is part of a scheme that ensures you spend money regularly at Liberty. And for that, you are rewarded with free delivery and 4 boxes of complimentary goodies each year.

Even though Beauty Drop is a fantastic scheme, it won’t save you money.