Glossier reviews and discussion

4.2

85% of reviewers would recommend to a friend

Reviews mention

  • Effortless, natural finish makeup
  • Compliment‑magnet signature fragrance
  • Lightweight, blendable textures
  • Chic, minimalist packaging
  • Sheer coverage complexion products
  • Inconsistent scent longevity
  • Fiddly, fragile packaging
  • Limited inclusive shade range

Glossier delivers an easy, “no-makeup makeup” look that works for many, according to reviews of Glossier, with standouts like Boy Brow, Cloud Paint, Lash Slick, Stretch Concealer, Milky Jelly Cleanser, and the You fragrance earning repeat buys and compliments. However, reviews also flag inconsistent skincare efficacy, very sheer coverage, shade-range limitations, packaging flaws (leaky tubes, cracking caps, tiny Boy Brow), reformulation concerns (Balm Dotcom, You longevity), and some products that fade, flake, or feel sticky.

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2,456 reviews and posts

  • I love this skin tint I just wish it was more full coverage and that they had a more diverse shade range

  • Glossier is my new favorite cosmetic brand. Not gonna lie-I was skeptical about trying both their refillable deodorant and Balm Dot Coms but thank the lord I did. Their deodorant is the best deodorant I have ever tried; it lasts ALL DAY, smells incredible, and is sustainable due to its refillable nature. Their bday balm is delicious-same with their rose one. They should improve the mint one by making it come out in a lipgloss tube rather than just a regular tube.

  • I have the monochrome eyeshadow trio in bluff and almond and I think they're so perfect for carrying on the go to complete your look! There are so many shades that you can get refills of to put into the same case. The glitter is subtle enough for your daily routine

  • Glossier is great but not mindblowing — their stuff is straightforward, easy to use, just the right amount of frills. I really like their boy brow (probably their most popular product) and their You perfume. I'm a fan but not a die-hard one.

  • While I love Glossier's packaging I don't find my self gravitating towards their products these days. I like their makeup better than their skincare but find that sometimes it doesn't last throughout the day as much as I'd like

  • Been a fan of these guys since before the brand launched. Love it slightly less now that they dropped the fun stickers and also now that I’m much more educated about ingredients etc.

  • Everyone and their mother has tried this brand at this point so I'm not sure what this review will add, but I will mostly just say that I find Glossier increasingly irrelevant and uninspiring. The Boy Brow will always be great, and the lip balm (in cherry) is one of my winter go-tos. Other than that I find most of the products unremarkable, marketing-over-substance, and attempting to fix problems that don't really exist. Definitely not eco-friendly.

  • I seriously coveted this brand and was desperate to try the Cloud Paint. Was gifted some for my birthday in Dusk shade and couldn't wait to use it. I loved the colour but found on my menopausal skin the product dried quicker than I could blend it and so looked a bit blotchy. Applying it in tinier dabs has helped, though I still haven't quite got it right. I think on drier skin, you've got to work really fast and maybe add an extra slick of moisturiser to help give it more slide. For me, it's consequently a bit too much faff for a rush-to-work day and I've gone back to my powder blushes for my everyday look.

  • I used to be a huge fan and my rating has gone down in the last 6 years. I have never tried the skincare so I'll start with that. I used to love the perfume, Glossier You, but then they changed the formula and it just is not as good. There are a few makeup products that I love- CloudPaint and the Balm Dot Com.

  • I have had mostly good experiences with Glossier and have tried so many products from them. I love their liquid eye shadow and lip glosses especially. My only issue I’ve had is the face serums make me breakout, but I do have very sensitive skin.

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    Consider marking of your items are noncomedogenic and if they aren’t, if it’s possible to make them.

  • Absolutely my favorite makeup and skincare brand! As someone who prefers the no-makeup-makeup-look, this brand nails that. I haven’t tried anything that I didn’t love but I use the balm dot com, the boy brow, and the cloud paint practically every day! Also one of the best customer service teams I have ever interacted with.

  • I've used many of Glossier's products, including the Milky Jelly cleanser, You fragrance, Balm.Com, etc. All of them are pretty great, but I feel like now there are so many other better options on the market I would go to first before going to Glossier. They are on the more expensive side, and as I've gotten older, they've felt younger and younger. Going to the LA store I was surrounded by teenagers, which is fine, but definitely not in line with their campaigns featuring people of all ages using their products.

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    The You fragrance definitely smells different on other people, and may not always be pleasant. On my friends, it smelled really great and fresh, but when I tried it, we were all laughing and baffled because it just smelled like paper on me. Truly, fresh paper out of the printer smell. I would also say their products are on the more expensive side, and there are others out there that work just as good or better at a more affordable price. Feels like a lifestyle brand more than a genuine good products brand.

  • The branding and aesthetic are what drew me to follow the brand on social media as the skincare industry is so saturated.

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    There needs to be more shade offerings and their scents don't last long after a few spritzs. It feels like they're charging customers based on hype and drops, which is part of the equation for attracting new and current customers, but that can't be all of a brand's DNA.

  • Standard quality make up and skin care, with chic packaging. Their balm dotcom is fancy vaseline... that I do love and prefer to regular vaseline. Their cloud paint blush is highly pigmented and last FOREVER (if you have tips on how I can use mine up dm me, it is a never ending tube). Their mascara creates a very clean "no makeup" look. Their body oil is really nice. Very hydrating and absorbs quickly. Their exfoliating bar does what it says it will. Is it worth the price? I personally won't be repurchasing. But I am glad I tried them.

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    The biggest obstacle for me is having to buy their product on their website. I hate having to pay for shipping for such small and low cost items. I wish there were more options to buy their products in person. I think Sephora may stock them soon.....

  • I've tried the Glossier Futuredew. I love the look of the bottle! And really appreciate the ingredients: Jojoba, Grape Seed, Evening Primrose, and Rosehip Oils are suspended in a water-in-oil emulsionEvodia Rutaecarpa Extract: Fruit extract to visibly increase brightness. Sugarcane Squalane: 100% plant-based ingredient that helps lock in moisture. Light-Reflecting Minerals: Gives all skin tones an immediate glow that lasts all day.

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    I thought it was a tad sticky on my skin. That's all I did not like.

  • I love most of their products (moisturizer, face wash, etc.), but find their makeup to be overly subtle. Certain products feel like they barely do anything. Skincare is the way to go.

  • Love the Boy Brow! Other products that I have tried have been good, but not the best.

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    I wish Glossier used more clean ingredients.

  • The go to for no makeup makeup Cloud Paint: Its so pigmented that it takes a while to learn how much product to use. Easy to build and blend into the skin. The colors can be layered or mixed to customize Balm Dot Com: Vaseline like, not necessarily moisturizing, but it does add a nice hint of color to you lips or skin. You Perfume: I’m on my second bottle, it’s my everyday scent. I always get compliments on it. It’s light and pretty Boy Brow: I like it better after it dries out a bit. A solid tinted brown gel with great pigment

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    The packaging, specifically the shipping, could be a little more sustainable