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 really enjoy a lot of the glossier products. In fact, I enjoy them so much that my go-to perfume is You. I’ve been using it for years and constantly receive compliments on it! I also have been using Boy Brow for years and absolutely love the product. It holds your brows in place, and adds a bit of dimension and color. I also like that they give you the option to order eco friendly by eliminating your sticker and some other things.

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    I am a big fan of Glossier, but one thing I would say could improve is the pigment in some of their cloud paint colors. I could use a little more pigment!

  • I absolutely love Glossier! I have bought quite a few products over the past few years, although, my overall favourite product would probably the the Cloud Paint in shade spark. It is so pigmented and shows up so well on every skin type! I love that I can build up the colour if I find that it is too light.

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    I feel as though the size of the tubes could be a little larger. Although, it is no big deal to me, I would prefer to get less and have a better product than get more and have a less pigmented product.

  • I would give this brand a 5 star review if only there wasn't company controversies. I do think that this company is doing something very right with makeup. I really swear by Glossier!

  • I really enjoyed the items i ordered (skin tint, boy brow, brow flick), all the formulas were great and gave that “no makeup make up look”. I live in Canada so when ordering from US based companies I’m always expecting a long delivery time but it was actually a reasonable 7 days. Overall would recommend

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    The boy brown was quite chalky. Its applied great but once it dried down it became all flaky throughout the day.

  • Love the smell of the body products (and the limited edition candle they did a while ago). The body hero range is my favourite.

  • Overall the packaging and actual products from glossier are great. The experience is delightful and typically the products are of high quality. I especially enjoy the balm dotcom.

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    Sizing. In promoting a minimal makeup aesthetic, glossier encourages minimal application of products which means it’s strange that they make many of the products so large. Offering smaller products at a lower price point might make it easier to actually use them up and achieve actual sustainability!

  • Have religiously used some products such as their moisturiser and toner for years, I collect their lip balms and just purchased their fragrance. Some things I love, but are too pricey for a routine purchase such as their body hero. I would advise to wait for their bi-annual sales for the pricier purchases. Additionally you can save when buying particular sets. Not all skincare, makeup and fragrance suits everyone so I would try products at a time- glossier are very generous with samples so there is always a chance to try products then.

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    One thing not exclusive to Glossier but in general would be great to see from more skincare brands is biodegradable packaging. Additionally whilst the packaging looks good a few products have functionality issues. Other people and I have had an issue with the lipstick cases cracking after dropping them and the lid not really closing properly afterwards. Some designs create difficulty using all the product. Including the face, moisturiser and some of the cream/liquid makeup items. I love the toner, hate the packaging and it leaks when I travel with it :( As a public company with a large presence online there is pressure for the company to be ethical if you are concerned with the brand's ethos. I think they may have had one or two scandals in the past but if you are concerned I encourage you to do your own research.

  • I love some of glossier products but dislike others. Their solid perfume is a must for traveling, while their body lotion smells horrible. All of them makeup I tried was excellent. I especially like the concealer

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    A better sent for the body lotion

  • Got their basic makeup set and have been using it for a while. Fell in love with their cream blush and it was easy to decide on a color for it since their site featured how it looks on different skin tones. Their mascara and brow pomade were great quality too. I tend to breakout when trying new makeup but had no issues with their products.

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    Their packaging is very nice and makes the products look very chic and simple; however some are not as functional and even annoying to use. Every time I use their cloud paint cream blush, a lot more product comes out than I intend to.

  • Specifically rating the eyeliner pen and the mascara. Both are the best I’ve ever used. I have a tendency to get the raccoon look throughout the course of the day, but for me both products stay put and last all day long without melting away. I’ll use both for as long as they keep the same formulas!

  • Love the braning and the communication!

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    They have so much plastic in their packaging, but I can see improvements over the years (which makes me happy)

  • Great makeup love their cloud paint.

  • Loved the majority of the skincare products in this brand! Glossier You is one of my all-time favorite perfumes to this day and i've been using it for the last 3 years.

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    I think their makeup formulas could use some work. They generally skew either too dry to too oily and usually favor younger skin with less imperfections. Their eyeliner & brow products are amazing though!

  • Ingredients and textures are OK. Scents also

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    Packagings are not exceptional

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  • Love their gloss! It’s thick and stays on long.

  • I’ve been watching Glossier from afar and finally took the plunge earlier this year. Fun shopping experience but felt like low quality skin care once I started using it (bounce and moisturizer).

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    The packaging feels really wasteful! Specifically: the priming moisturizer has double hollow plastic and very little actual product.

  • Love the makeup - but you really need to have pretty good skin to start off with. I love what Glossier set out to do when it launched - it really turned the beauty industry on its head (this is coming from someone who worked in the head office of a big French beauty brand) and rewrote the playbook.

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    The skincare leaves a lot to be desired and they're still not as shade inclusive as they can be

  • the cloud paints are the best and super versatile

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    a bit pricey and not the fastest shipping