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

  • I love the scent of all these products. Great value and cute packaging!

  • Glossier's Cloud Paint is a makeup must-have! The dreamy, blendable formula gives cheeks a natural, radiant flush. It's like a soft, rosy kiss for your face. Perfect for that effortless, dewy look.

  • Glossier is a good brand to purchase if you are looking for that subtle “clean girl” aesthetic. The products they offer are simple but clean and they work beautifully. My favorite product is the “Balm Dot Com” the product name speaks for itself with 9 different flavors to choose from from mint to birthday cake. I love that the balm is vegan and cruelty free while also being soothing and conditioning. Highly recommend this product!

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  • Glossier is one of those brands that I think is majorly over-hyped. I have bought a few products from there (boy brow gel, balm dotcom lip balm) and they're fine, but nothing to write home about. I got the lip balm in original, and there was a slightly weird smell to the product in both tubes I had bought. The boy brow definitely does it's job, but I already have full brows so I don't mess with my eyebrows much. I've been to their showroom/store in NYC too and tested out their products but again, wasn't overwhelmingly impressed. There's nothing wrong with Glossier, they seem to be great at marketing, there are just other brands I prefer more.

  • I started with Boy Brow maybe 5 years ago and still use it religiously. I've tried other brow gels, I know Benefit has a good one that I've also used and liked, but I keep coming back to Boy Brow because it applies so consistently and cleanly, wears all day, doesn't smudge, and is a super dark black. It's perfect for the no-makeup makeup look. I also love Glossier's daily moisturizer. It's so smooth, layers well, and doesn't pill under makeup.

  • Very cute and simple, does the job but I wouldn't recommend to spend to much money on this brand because their skincare don't really work. Some of their makeup such as lipsticks and fondations are good, but that's it. Honesty not a big fan

  • Boybrow is my go-to eyebrow product. I've been using glossier for years, and that and the Generation G for a perfect blurry lip are my top products. I've never had an allergic reaction, despite sensitive skin, so go Glossier!

  • I bought some Glossier products when I visited America and I loved them. I wish we could get them in Australia. The stretch balm concealer is so good. Natural looking, easy to apply, feels nice on and blends right in. Love the branding and packaging too.

  • Glossier is a popular and affordable beauty brand. Its budget-friendly prices make it accessible to many, which is a big plus. However, one downside is the excessive waste generated by the brand's packaging. While it has a minimalistic design, Glossier could do more to address the issue of sustainability. They also often change formulas of the products so there is not much of a consistantcy

  • the new formulation of YOU is not bad, but definitely not what it used to be. Still love the smell!

  • 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

  • I got the Ultralip High Shine Lipstick from Glossier and love it! The color doesn't last as long as I'd like but keeps my lips more hydrated and doesn't feel sticky like some lipsticks. Love that they're in Sephora now too!

  • Great brand if you want an elevated basic, as I don't really think any of their products are remarkable or do anything to set themselves apart. I have and use lidstar and the bodyhero like daily, and while they both accomplish their job its nothing special. The in store experience is definitely fun and their scents do smell good, I wish they just lasted longer.

  • Love this brand overall!! I got the Glossier You rollerball perfume and it smells amazing - peppery, and almost unisex! My only issue is that it’s a little pricey for a small rollerball, but I love it so much. I’ll definitely buy again.

  • Not only are Glossier’s products super Instagram worthy but they also are effective and beautiful. I started with the balm dot com and now have multiple Glossier products as staples in my routine. The pigments are beautiful and the makeup wears beautifully. The skincare products are also great- although I’ve not tried it all. Also, I love that they now sell at Sephora so I can try products in person!

  • 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 steal this from my girl ALL the time. All the products are gas. Sometimes I look at the website just for fun because it is nice to look at it. I would buy all of it if I could. I just love the product but I think I love the brand even more. Long live brands. I love em.

  • Love the make up products I've tried so far. I really like that they are subtle to enhance your beauty for that no make up look. I prefer to keep it natural but these make up products feel so fun and are in such flattering colors. the pinks are my favorite!

  • Glossier defined a generation of beauty products. I love the aesthetic. Some of my favorite products include the Boy Brow gel and the lip balm. Unfortunately, the recent re formulation of the Balm Dotcom has made the product less moisturising (-1 star for changing my fave).

  • I love Glossier's products. I am a no fuss truly no-makeup makeup girl and this fits the bill. Sometimes I see people discuss no-makeup makeup looks and it involves a full face of foundation, that's not it to me. For me it's a tinted SPF base, blush , lip balm, and eyeliner. I use a cloud paint everyday and if I could only use 1 blush forever it would be that. I have used the milky jelly cleanser and solution and like them both but am trying to buy less plastic overall, so I haven't bought more. The SPF feels amazing, but again plastic. The stretch concealer is great too and I love that it's in a little glass jar, not a plastic tube. The fragrance is also super nice and if you live in Los Angeles, do yourself a favor and shop there in person, truly a wonderful shopping experience and its nice to try on all the colors and products and get a feel if they are for you. If you don't love a dewy blurry look it may not be for you, but it is a great brand.