Glossier reviews and discussion

4.2

85% of reviewers would recommend to a friend

Reviews mention

  • Intuitive, finger‑friendly formulas
  • Natural, flattering shades
  • Lightweight, comfortable textures
  • Iconic, compliment‑magnet fragrance
  • Sheer, low‑coverage base
  • Inconsistent scent longevity
  • Fragile, leaky packaging
  • Limited, uneven shade range

Glossier delivers effortless, natural-looking makeup that many reviews praise—standouts include Boy Brow, Cloud Paint, Lash Slick, Stretch Concealer, and the “You” fragrance—while frequent critiques cite sheer coverage, short wear, and hit‑or‑miss skincare. Reviews of Glossier highlight intuitive, finger-friendly textures, flattering shades, iconic scent, and chic design, but also note reformulations (You and Balm Dotcom), packaging breaks/leaks, limited shade range, and products that feel lightweight to the point of barely there.

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2,448 reviews and posts

  • Used to use their cloud paint all the time, but it's not as blendable. It is very pigmented so a little goes a long way. Use the brow gel in brown and 10/10 I look great. It's on my list to try out their perfume.

  • Glossier's products are good basics with appealing packaging. Their repackaged balms come in pretty tints, and the mascara is a nice everyday basic one to use.

  • Super unique but not overwhelming scent. I always get compliments when I wear it.

  • I’m mixed on glossier - I like the highlighting stick, and I used to like the mascara but it started getting dry and flaky

  • BABY THE LIP GLOSS IS TO DIE FOR!! I would give my life and stand by all the glossier products in my bathroom. Gamer girls THIS IS THE BRAND!!

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    My overall experience is that they deliver in ingredients and have amazing customer support.

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  • I can only speak to the cosmetics and fragrance. This brand is sooo hyped which made me excited to try it but unfortunately it kind of let me down. If you have oily skin or acne the makeup probably won’t work for you. The cloud paint blush is sooo pretty but disappeared within an hour on me. They liquid eyeshadows were also kind of a dud and for the price there are other products I prefer that work better. The fragrance and body care products are fantastic tho. I love the oil to cream body wash, lotion, and perfume! The scent is a light, clean, everyday scent. I would repurchase these products and I hope they come out with another fragrance.

  • Glossier is a mixed bag! I recently learned that their life changing mascara is not vegan so I’ve had to stop using my holy grail item. Other favourites would be the body wash and bar.

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    They are expanding their retail footprint and are at Sephora now, so would recommend testing stuff out in person. Mostly, I just wish they were fully vegan :/

  • I love some stuff and really don’t like others. It’s hit or miss for me.

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    I’ve tried many of their products and for me the must haves are boy brow and balm dotcom. I am never very impressed with the skincare, but love the make-up. Excellent packaging and branding.

  • Glossier is a very aesthetic brand and I do like their cloud paint, but I honestly do not get the hype. I don't love their cleansers or other makeup products. It felt like it was trying too hard.

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    More sustainable packaging!

  • I am late to the Glossier party but am loving my new haul! I've tried several products including cloud paint, future dew, balm dot com, lidstar, and haloscope. Cloud paint and haloscope are so great, super lightweight and blendable. I especially love the cloud paint in beam - it's the perfect peachy flush. Lidstar might be one of my fav products - the application is so smooth and I love that it feels really dry even immediately after applying. The bun color is a really nice golden hue.

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    Balm dot com is an amazing lipgloss/balm (looks more glossy if you apply more) but what is up with the application tip? Please redesign for a smooth applicator you lose so much product (not to mention it feels rough on your lips). Future dew - wanted to love this one but it feels thick on your skin and doesn't really absorb well.

  • Slow delivery to Canada, but some great products. Lash slick mascara: no clumping, zero smudging ( and I always get smudging) and long natural looking lashes. Boy brow: cult fav for a reason Cloud paint: best blush ever , sheer and blends well Balm.com: great for all dry spots

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    Less great products : Perfecting skin tint: barely-there evening effect. Not worth close to $50 Brow flick : meh

  • I've used their products for awhile. I've purchased because of the strength of the brand and many of their testimonials, both paid and unpaid.

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    I've found products lately (like Merit) that are higher quality for the same price point. I'm 26, and I feel like Glossier has developed into a brand made for a younger age group.

  • Have been following the growth of glossier for most of my teen years into my adulthood, it is crazy to see the lengths which they have grown and improved!

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    Overall Glossier products are good, you just know the price you are getting into. If you can sacrifice a bit of coin, you will feel the most luxurious with just simple products. A few items I can interchange with cheaper dupes, but some things you just have to get straight from the source.

  • I haven't tried a wide range of their products, but Glossier's Pro Tip liquid liner enlightened me to the fact that most eyeliners are actually failures. This is what an eyeliner should be. Long lasting, easy to use. That's it. That's the review.

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    I will say that I did once receive a tube that was already dried out, and I have seen others share this complaint, so that's something to watch out for!

  • Love the whole brand experience, especially in-store

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    Makeup products are not as good, lots of packaging that isn't necessary

  • The lip colors are classic. Love them. Everyone adores the brow but it's not my favorite - I need a bit more volume.

  • I love their creamy cloud paint. The colors that I have tried always look beautiful on me, no matter the season and skin tone.

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    I wish they had more colors.

  • Boybrow and Milky Jelly Cleanser are both fantastic.

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    Wasn't a huge fan of the eyeshadow.

  • I am a HUGE fan of Glossier. I've loved almost every product I've tried from this brand, but would most highly recommend their Boy Brow, Balm Dot Com, Zit Stick and Highlighter.

  • I didn’t know how much of Glossier’s success was just hype when I first bought from them. But I’ve been really impressed. I love the Cloud Paint blushers, they’re so pretty and natural looking and last ages. I also like Boy Brow as it makes it super easy to polish up your brows in seconds.

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    The design rubbed off the packaging pretty quickly. And the plastic zip bag seemed unnecessary.