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.

AI summary based on Thingtesting reviews

2,448 reviews and posts

  • 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!

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  • 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.

  • Love glossier products! Good quality for that no-makeup makeup look and super cute easy-on-the-eye packaging. My faves are the glossier you fragrance as well as the classic balms (mango girl forever)

  • The boybrow, mascara, and dew serum are the only thing I use for makeup. My face looks more cohesive, natural-but-better, healthy, than it ever did with a full range of products or more expensive brands. I have repurchased all of these items multiple times.

  • I've used the core Glossier make-up products on and off for a while, and while they're a good staple (esp cloud paint and bow brow), but there are so many better competitors who care about diversity, sustainability, and innovation.

  • You're paying for packaging and branding for the most part. There are a few standouts but its mostly drugstore products at high end prices. and even the packaging isn't that great

  • love glossier and all their products! every time I order I try something new and have never disliked a product. So good for your skin and love all the scents.

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    Customer service is incredible and very helpful. Always doing whatever they can to make your day better. I love this brand!

  • I love Glossier's products. I haven't tried all of them, but the gloss is nice.

  • Love the lip balm! Mango is so tasty you can skip the desserts with that lip balm