Glossier reviews and discussion

4.2

85% of reviewers would recommend to a friend

Reviews mention

  • Effortless, natural finishes
  • Compliment‑magnet fragrance
  • Long‑lasting brow gel
  • Buildable, seamless blush
  • Sheer coverage complexion
  • Inconsistent scent longevity
  • Fussy, fragile packaging
  • Limited shade inclusivity

Glossier earns praise in reviews for effortless, “no‑makeup makeup” staples—Boy Brow, Cloud Paint, Lash Slick, Stretch Concealer, and the cult Glossier You fragrance—delivering natural, dewy finishes that draw constant compliments. Reviews also flag weaknesses: very sheer coverage, mixed skincare efficacy, packaging hiccups (leaking tubes, fragile caps), limited shade inclusivity, and scent or longevity concerns with You and some eye products; several note reformulations that feel less hydrating or shorter‑wearing.

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2,461 reviews and posts

  • I’ve tried a few products from Glossier including their balm, body lotion, face moisturizer, brow gel. The body lotion had kind of an old lady scent and over all just didn’t like. Face moisturizer was nice however after sometime it would clog my pores. Brow gel was ok, ended up giving to a friend. The balm was like vasoline, overpriced product in my opinion.

  • Love the “clean” make up smell and feel and the no-make up make up look.

  • The aesthetic and idea of glossier is nice, but I always hesitate on purchasing glossier’s products because of their ingredient list. The ingredients in a lot of their skin care has fragrance and irritants.

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    More transparency on the ingredients. Omit fragrance (hormone disrupters).

  • All Glossier’s products are perfect for my dry skin and exactly what I want for a skin like, glowy, healthy finish.

  • I am fairly new to Glossier, but have gone through almost a whole bottle of their ‘You’ perfume and know that I will wear it forever!! It is the perfect light and clean scent that is unique and doesn’t give me a headache (like most scents do!). Love love love this brand so far and can’t wait to try more products!

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    I’ve had all good experiences !

  • Glossier is a very beloved company and I have fallen under that love spell as well. Their products look and smell clean and beautiful! Their consistent pink-colored products make for the most aesthetically pleasing products on the market. As for their products themselves, I'll start with their perfume. I absolutely adore their perfume and every time someone wears it, I am entranced immediately! One of my favorite perfume scents ever and the price is understandable and more affordable than high-end perfumes. As for the jelly face wash, I was not a fan of this one. My face did not feel clean, especially since it did not lather up. I would not use it again. As for their blushes and balm, the packaging is adorable and I love the formula! Their scents and flavors are unique and always stand out in the best way. Lastly, their foundation and concealer became a big problem for me when I realized they didn't have a large array of shades. I struggled and still haven't found a proper shade to match me, which is disappointing because I have loved every other product from them. I wish their shade colors became more exclusive. Other than that, I love and cherish this brand. I would recommend this definitely.

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    I think their shade colors for the concealer and foundation can have more variety so it is more exclusive and accessible to more people who would like this product.

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  • I’ve used a variety of their products over a few years but their perfume is def my fave it smells so light and fresh! I wish they had just a little more variety on their items. I’m excited that they are opening a storefront in my city.

  • I love the smell of Glossier’s products. But at the end of the day, they don’t really feel like anything special. Boy Brow is definitely a favorite, in addition to their bar soap and shower gel. I really didn’t get into the cloud paint - it often just felt like the shade was never representative of what was online. The concealer is nice, the tinted moisturizer was an absolute no for me.

  • Glossier is a hit-or-miss brand. I love some of their products such as Glossier You, their perfume but other products are not worth the money. I think that you can find a lot of better versions of their skincare and makeup products elsewhere. I also feel iffy about purchasing from this brand because I have heard several controversial takes about them.

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    I think they need a PR campaign that shows they are supporting minorities. they send out emails and rarely post about it on their socials so I think that if they were to become more inclusive and push that towards their audience it would help with their brand image.

  • so light and refreshing ! the lash slick, you perfume, and balm dot calm are just a few of my favorites :)

  • It’s nice. Still using my cloud paint from 2 years ago.

  • Products are FINE. the stores are cute. But it bothers me that the experience or the decor is more exciting than the products themselves.

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    I have dry/normal skin and I found their skincare not hydrating enough.

  • The body wash oil based thing is a game changer. The mascara also stays on beautifully

  • As someone who has bought multiple things from glossier i can say with confidence that it is one of my favorite brands. i have purchased their hoodies, lash slick mascara, and the “you” fragrance. all of the items have been amazing with only one flaw. the hoodies seem to have sizing/quality differences between each one. the green hoodie seems perfect, the original pink one is really good and fits amazing, but the more recent lavender one just seems off. the sizing is weird and it just looks kinda strange when you wear it.

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    as i mentioned in my review i think that the quality control of the hoodies could be better.

  • The scent of their perfume is very unique and musky in a feminine way — but does not have longevity at all. Would not even last till the end of the day at my desk job

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    The lasting power of the perfume could use some work

  • I've used the cloud paint and the balm dot com. I like the aesthetics of the packaging as well as their compactness, making them easy to carry. The cloud paint looks amazing on a variety of skin tones.

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    The packaging of the cloud paint is not user friendly, especially for the price of the product. It's extremely easy to spill way more than you need and its painstaking to try and refill the tube.

  • Blends well and always looks natural. Some of my favorite concealer and highlighter.

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    A little pricey, and there’s a lot more affordable options that are similar in quality and style than there were a few years ago. Doesn’t feel as “innovative” of a brand as it once was.

  • I think the brand is what you make it. Not all of the products will work for your skin/beauty needs,but there are noteworthy gems in the mix that I love. The blush, lip balm, and concealer just to name a few. I have tried their skincare stuff as much as I’d like to.

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    Please expand your shade range for the darker hues of people. Good range but not great.

  • This brand is great overall! I love their skincare line and cosmetics and I especially love their packaging. The only complaint I have is that their product line is getting pretty stale. I haven’t purchased with them for a while and I’m not feeling entirely compelled to continue buying from them with so many alternatives now.

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    I’d love to see them expanding their product line. I mean, with their marketing and packaging I’d probably be easily persuaded. Their product at the moment is great, they’ve just become a bit boring.