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

  • Some of their products are nothing special/not good, but a handful are favorites of mine that I've purchased multiple times: the Body Hero body wash, the Cloud Paint blushes, the Ultralip, and the Balm Dotcom. I tend to find that their makeup is better than their skincare. I also got the solid You perfume, which eventually went stale.

  • 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 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.

  • Are the products anything special? Honestly no. But is the brand and experience awesome? Absolutely yes. Of the lip products and contour I bought, they are nothing special, but the branding and aesthic is so awesome that I would consider buying them again.

  • Glossier is very hit or miss. Their mission is minimalist products. I disagree with many peoples’ criticism that you need to have perfect skin to use glossier as I myself don’t and I enjoy certain products. I love the idea of lash slick but I found it has no staying power on the lashes. I really loved the shimmer paints for lids. Even though I have pretty oily lids and nothing lasts, I did have a noticeable tint & shimmer all day. Now that it’s in Sephora, try them out in store and see what works for you.

  • I love everything about this brand. My favorite is the milk cleanser and their paint blushes.

  • This brand is great for all beauty lovers! Whether you’re new to makeup/skincare or a seasoned MUA, there are products for everyone to love. My personal favorite products would be their perfume: Glossier; YOU and their priming moisturizer. Their price points are sooo great and I would definitely consider the price to be between drugstore and slightly higher end. Would definitely recommend to everyone.

  • Looks good and feels good. Just does not excite my look after few uses. Definitely can use rainbow colors.

  • I've shopped the brand online and at both the original and new location in New York City, which is worth a visit even if you're not a superfan. They nailed overall impression, branding and design.

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    TLDR: I sometimes feel Glossier is as if Lisa Frank and Estée Lauder got together and adopted a puppy. This is a brand that understands marketing and the *special feeling* one gets buying their products, and their products live up to the hype. They have a nice variety of staples while also experimenting with color and new things, but not doing "all the things" just for the sake of it. Are some products overpriced? Yes. (While I adored the Orange Blossom Neroli candle, it will never be a consistent repurchase at $45, more like a treat-myself moment, if that.) Is the branding addicting? Also yes. Are there higher-quality alternatives for skincare products? Yes, but the Priming Moisturizer, at $24, is one of the best products I've ever used and is a great value, especially considering how little of it you need to use on your face daily. While the Body Hero line is really nice, I would stick with the oil mist, exfoliating bar and cream for the best experience. The daily oil wash doesn't foam up much but does feel lovely on the skin, so if you're not a fan of suds, you might love it. As far as their makeup, I was an early user of the Boy Brow, Perfecting Skin Tint and Stretch Concealer, and would use any of those products again.

  • I still really like Glossier. While I used to buy everything religiously when it came out, I now only buy certain products frequently. But I think it's a good price point and good quality products. I would recommend Glossier for someone looking for some good quality basic skincare and makeup pieces. The in store shopping experience is also great and recommend trying out their products in Sephora or in their stores!

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    My favorite is their Glossier You scent, which just came back in rollerball form. It's a good price point and. Their new Deodorant is good but expensive. I really like Cloud Paint and it lasts forever. Not everything is a must-have, but that's ok!

    Received a free product from Glossier
  • I got their balm and mascara just to try them out last year and it seemed to last a really long time, and not for lack of using them. I still have the mascara, though the balm is just about done. Their products gives a very luxurious feel which I love!!! I’ve heard the face wash is really nice so I do want to try that in the future for when I travel.

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    Nice shop, lovely products. Definitely recommend.

  • I swear by their mascara, cloud paint and balm dot com. The pink bags they give you with each purchase is also great as a makeup bag.

  • Really love Glossier, especially the boy brow, lash stick, and lidstar. I've been consistently buying boy brow and lash stick for years now, easily the most natural looking mascara and tinted brow gels I've found. I like the ethos of their products being good for skin first.

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    I've really only been a consumer of Glossier for makeup - their skincare products have not intrigued me as much as other skincare brands. I only tried Future Dew and it felt heavy and made me break out a little bit.