4.2
85% of reviewers would recommend to a friend
Glossier
4.2 • 2,459 Reviews
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4.2
85% of reviewers would recommend to a friend
Glossier earns mixed reviews: the brand excels at effortless “no-makeup makeup” with standouts like Boy Brow, Cloud Paint, Lash Slick, Stretch Concealer, and the Glossier You fragrance, but several users find the skincare average and some makeup too sheer to last. Reviews praise easy, finger-friendly application, flattering shades, and iconic packaging, while noting weaknesses such as reformulations (Balm Dotcom, You), limited coverage and pigment, mascara/brow products drying quickly, packaging flaws, and scent or longevity concerns with You.
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I highly recommend going to a Glossier location to purchase because they are beautiful works of art and the salespeople are so lovely and stylish. I love the You scent in all forms and the weightless feel of Glossier’s products.
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I would take the You rollerball over the You solid if given the chance. I find that the solid doesn’t last as long as the perfume but I have no difficulty using it! I get compliments on this perfume all the time.
I’ve enjoyed the products that I’ve tried. Boy brow my go to! Same with balm dot com
I love glossier products because they're easy to use (intuitive, do it with your hands makeup) and also for their adorable packaging. Their "You" perfume is long lasting & one of my favorites & smells different on everyone. I can also recommend their sunscreen for daily use under makeup.
I’ve been using Glossier for about 7 years now, since 2016 and I keep coming back to it. I’ve tried almost all of their makeup and I just bought the super glow serum to try. Some of their products can be a little bit hit or miss but overall I’ve noticed I tend to reach for glossier when I do my makeup.
I’ve been using this brand for years! I enjoy all of the blushes and the skin tint is pretty good at covering redness while still being very light coverage. The concealer is my favorite as it looks nearly undetectable and one pot has lasted me years.
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Old balm dot com formula was much better.
Never truly loved any of their products.
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Not worth the money! Nothing remarkable.
Glossier's branding is great. But recently, I've noticed that some of their flagship products, such as the Balm Dot Com, have stopped working as well, and I've heard complaints from others about this too. Lanolin and beeswax have disappeared from their ingredients list. I am rating 3 stars though, because their brow product is a stellar makeup product. I would give other products on their website a try, but disappointed in the Balms, since they are probably the most useful product they sell.
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At the end of the day, I would say there are other brands who do what Glossier does for a cheaper price and more effective results.
I love using glossier because their products are very natural. I love how this brand has everything like skincare, makeup, body care, and fragrances.
4y ago
Glossier has definitely gone through many changes - including to some of their cult favorite products - but I still often turn to my Glossier makeup products. Cloud Paint is a holy grail makeup product for me, but I use their highlighter, concealer, bronzer, and lip products often as part of my everyday look for a "my skin / my face but better" vibe. I have not used much of their skincare, but I love their fragrance and their body wash. Definitely recommend checking them out in one of their stores if you happen to be in a city with Glossier! Their in-person presence is amazing - they've done a lot of work to create great store experiences.
I have tested a couple of their moisturizers and their lip tints and balms. They're definitely not bad and have cute/trendy packaging. If you're looking for bang for buck though, I would shop drugstore brands more so.
Glossier customer for years. I love that they have slowly and thoughtfully increased their product offerings. Some forever favorites are milky jelly cleanser (gently removes all makeup), priming moisturizer rich (so thick and luxurious and yet not greasy or too heavy), boy brow, and lash stick (for eyelashes that still look like human eyelashes). Glossier may not have pioneered the no make up makeup look but they definitely offer everything you need to pull it off.
Cute packaging but overall products are ok. I would say their makeup is better than their skincare stuff. Both not worth the price point or supporting the old CEO though.
Glossier started out as one of the best new makeup brand launches of its time. Only some products have stood the test of time and have stood up to new similar competition. The mascara, cloud paint blushes, and Gen Z lipsticks are still staples in my makeup wardrobe but unfortunately none of the other products can compete with the sophisticated new launches since glossier launched. Unfortunately the packaging on my favorite products has broken and rendered the product unusable. The shade range on the products was not impressive and Glossier was too slow to address the frustrations with brands offering white centric shades.
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Without sustainable packaging and branding that has not matured with its consumer Glossier now reads as a cheaper version of makeup and skincare that does not continue the novelty it brought to the scene when it launched. A more sustainable and sophisticated branding along with paired down and reformulated products could bring back original clients.
4y ago
Universal Pro-Retinol
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I’m 57 years old and have been using the Glossier Pro Retinol for about a year and a half about 4 times a week and will be continuing with this product. I regularly receive compliments regarding my skin, youthful appearance, and minimal lines and creases.
Cute, but not worth the hype. Product packaging is esthetically pleasing, but other than that I didn’t experience any miracles when using any of the products.
I've purchased a couple things from Glossier in the past including liquid eyeshadow, lip gloss, a set of serums. Overall they've been ok. With the serums, there wasn't any visible change to my skin. The eyeshadow was pretty but the shade I got was too close to my skin tone so barely visible. The lip gloss is good but pretty sticky. I do like their minimalist package designs and they're physical stores are a fun experience.
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Their products seem ok for what they cost. Wasn't blown away but they do the trick. If you can I'd recommend going in person to one of their stores and trying their products.
I have loved boy brow and generation g. I have tried the moisturizer, eyeliner, eye glitter, blush.
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Previously a go-to but hasn’t released any notable products in years.
4y ago
I keep coming back. Some products have become staples in my beauty routine, others have been cycled out -- and over the years, I have been impressed by their customer service! The milky jelly cleanser is a must have for any skincare routine. And its an excellent, gentle makeup remover. I also love their ~you~ perfume. I know everyone has it but there is something special there if you don't mind your scent not being particularly unique to you. I love the priming moisturizer -- it's a go to for the winter bedtime routine. I have tried all three of their serums. It is cheaper too bundle them than not -- they do work but like all serums you must be consistent to see results. The masks are lovely -- but I think they're are better out there. No big loss or major wins here. You will have a pleasant experience if you buy but may not be returning for more. The body hero lotion is moisturizing -- but former partner once told me he thought it smelled like sunscreen (ha!) - I didn't think so but there it is. Generally -- I am not particularly impressed with their makeup. If I was a teen or in my early 20s I can understand turning to their cache of tinted moisturizers, lip gloss, and cloud paint. I have tried most in their line and have almost always replaced their goods with others (mac, morphe, makeup forever, pat mcgrath etc.)
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Please consider making products in larger volume -- e.g. milky jelly cleanser and perfume
I get the hype, this is beautifully branded stuff from a cult fave company. I bought in and purchased a few things - moisturizing moon mask, skywash, futuredew, and boy brow and haven’t purchased again and won’t. They felt like just run of the mill drugstore products, just with better packaging. The boy brow lasted for about 3 weeks before it was out of pigment and became just a brow brush. Bummer, I wanted to love but just didn’t.
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Underwhelming, overpriced, mediocre. The definition of “meh.”
I've been using a variety of Glossier products for a few years now and think some things are more worth the hype than others, but the things I do like I really like. My current favorites are the balm dotcom and the Milky Jelly cleanser - balm is great especially for very subtle very moisturizing color in the tinted shades, and the cleanser does a good job of cleaning without stripping moisture.
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I really like the minimal nature of Glossier's products. My favorites have all been their take on something that is fairly common, just a bit nicer and sleeker and still not too pricey.