I love surprises. Not the type when your cellphone bill or car service is more expensive than you ever could have imagined, but the type of suprise when you get gifts and treats.

I've long loved subscription boxes, since they were first introduced here a few years ago. I love the anticipation of opening a new box, filled with things that I probably haven't tried or owned, and even though I don't fall in love with every product, there are usually enough hits to make subscribing worthwhile.

The latest box I've tried comes from Belle Box. Each monthly package consists of a range of great skin and makeup products, and a lifestyle product. 

In my box, I got a quirky canvas shopping bag from Mr Price,NoMu hot chocolate, Hean nailpolish, SKNlogic SKNcleanse Gel, Theravine Super Hydrating Day Cream, a voucher from Runway Sale, and Delight Bath Essentials Body Soap and Ballistic Ball.

You can subscribe here, and there's no commitment to sign up for more than a month. Each box costs R200, with a value of R500.

For more info, you can follow Belle Box on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.