Glossier reviews and discussion

4.2

85% of reviewers would recommend to a friend

Reviews mention

  • Compliment-magnet signature fragrance
  • Seamless, buildable cream blush
  • Natural, defining brow gel
  • Gentle, lightweight cleanser
  • Inconsistent shade inclusivity
  • Sheer, short-lasting formulas
  • Fragile, leaky packaging
  • Variable scent longevity

Glossier earns praise in reviews for effortless, no‑makeup makeup staples like Boy Brow, Cloud Paint, Lash Slick, and the universally complimented Glossier You fragrance, which many call a signature scent. However, reviewers flag inconsistent makeup payoff and longevity, polarizing skincare efficacy, packaging flaws (leaking body oil, cracking lipstick caps, messy Cloud Paint tubes), reformulation disappointments (Balm Dotcom, You perfume), limited shade range, and some products feeling sheer, basic, or short‑lasting.

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2,449 reviews and posts

  • I love the Milk Jelly Cleanser and all of their non-tinted lip balm's aka bombdotcom products.

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    The tinted lip balms have a gritty texture that I don't like

  • Got my fiancée all new makeup for Christmas. Love how simple it is, pricing is reasonable. Very cute makeup case as well.

  • Their blush has been a staple for years! I’ll always have a soft spot for this brand

  • Longtime fan of Glossier -- here are my thoughts. - Cloud paint: My first purchase and introduction to the world of cream blush. Super cute packaging and beginner friendly because it blends easily and isn't crazy pigmented. I like a lot of blush, though, so I would only get it if you're wanting a more natural look. - Balm dot com: I'm fundamentally against petrolatum based lip balms, but unfortunately I love this :/ It feels great on the lips and the flavors are super fun! Lavender is my favorite - Haloscope: I know a lot of people hate it because it's super sheer/natural, but that's what I love about it! It's a great everyday highlight and wonderful if you're not wearing a lot of makeup (or even if you are). I've never swiped it directly on my cheek because I'm scared of it lifting up my base products. - Skin tint and Stretch concealer: Super flexible if you get the wrong shade like I did because they're so sheer, but you definitely need to know what to expect when you get this. The skin tint slightly evens out the skin, and that's about it. Not very much coverage (which I'm fine with). I love that I don't have to set the concealer, but it can sometimes look dry/emphasise texture under my eyes. Mine is really old, though, so take that with a grain of salt. - Glossier You: My first perfume, so it has a special place in my heart. I think the packaging is adorable, but I think mine has been smelling a bit more alcohol-ish and less like iris (which is the main note I was getting when I first bought it). My bottle is pre-reformulation. - Gen G: My FAVORITE! Love the blotted look, but they can feel a bit drying. - Boy Brow: I like the brush because I feel like compared to other brow gels and dupes, it gives a fluffier look. The hairs at my brow tail fall by late afternoon, but not much more than with brow soap. Still, I wouldn't recommend this if you're wanting a super laminated brow look. - The beauty bag: Super cute, but you can't really stuff it/overpack it like you might other makeup bags. I often travel with only a backpack, and that takes up a lot of space in my bag.

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    I feel like the formula for cloud paint has changed (my new ones seem less pigmented, but I'm not sure), and the lip balms often separate. The caps of my Gen G and Ultralip pop off as if I haven't closed them all the way, though they don't fall off. I haven't noticed any cracking of the lids yet, and I've had some of them since 2019. Considering recent changes to the company and their iffy behavior in the past, I'm not sure how invested I'll be in Glossier's future.

  • It took me a while to try Glossier but now I am a big fan! My favorite products are Boy Brow, Cloud Paint and Future Dew. The

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    Please bring back the Cookie Butter Balm Dot Com!

  • I fell for the aesthetic makeup and skincare with the cute bubble wrap carrying bags. As someone who is not a huge make-up wearer, I loved how the make-up felt more "natural" and wasn't that overwhelming to use. I've enjoyed every make-up product that I've ordered so far (mascara, skin tint, concealer, and lidstar). However, I did not really like the face wash. I didn't really feel like it made my face that clean.

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    Price point is a little bit on the higher side. Also, I wish there were more in-person stores or offered in other beauty stores, so I could see the colors in person.

  • Cutest packaging + branding by faaaar. I've tried so many products I can't even remember which I've tried, but the highlights are the balm dot com and futuredew oil serum. The serum is definitely innovative, and it gives a nice glow. The balms are just all around solid in terms of packaging, scent and formulation. I am obsessed with the berry and mango ones, they're lightly tinted and smell AMAZING

  • I love their products. They are high in quality, reasonable price, and their products actually work well. Especially, I love the exfoliating skin perfector. It really does transform your skin. My skin surface got even and smoother. I keep ordering more of the perfector as I finish the whole bottle of it!

  • The brow gel is phenomenal, the freckle pen works pretty well, and the blush cloud is super natural looking and dewy!

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    Maybe improving the foundation

  • That dewy goodness is soooooo worth it. the boy brow is overhyped but I'm here for it at it's pricepoint!

  • I love the products that I have tried from Glossier. I do think the brand is geared towards people who are wanting a more natural and minimalistic look. I really enjoy lash slick because I already have long lashes and it gives them a natural boost. I also love boy brow because it is the only gel that actually works with my thick brow hairs.

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    I think some of the products are expensive for what they are. Additionally, the brand is not very shade inclusive as they really only have four-five shades. I was unable to find complexion products for my skin tone.

  • There are certain products I love and certain ones that are just ok. I'd recommend if you wanting to try some new makeup and skincare out. It's a little pricy and can only be bought on their website.

  • I love how approachable to makeup their products are. Boy brow and the mascara are my staples. Reasonably priced, does the job, and made for quick application. Great for a natural beauty look.

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    None!

  • I don’t go a day without the boy brow! I have tried countless other substitutes and nothing compares! My experience with the other products has been so-so but I continue to buy the boy brow!

  • I like the products and the ease and convenience it has.

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    I wish their wasn’t so much fragrance.

  • Many of my holy grail products are Glossier. Cloud paint is the best cream blush I have tried to this day.

  • Great eyebrow and eyeshadow products. Good price for the quality. I would but again.

  • I have brought so many of their product for myself and my friends. I'm an absolute sucker for the bowbrow, the mascara. the cheek stains and the perfume. The perfume never ceases to surprise me just how many people absolutely love the smell and ask me about it. A brand that really listens to its customers too.

  • Glossier is perfect who is overwhelmed by skin care and make up. The products are super simple and straightforward. I also really appreciate the diverse representation of skin tones wearing the make up on the website, it really helps when picking out a shade!

  • I love the generation G lip balm for a bit of natural lip color that doesn’t dry out my skin! Also I’ve had the blush for 3 years it lasts literally forever!

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    Generation G lip balm top constantly breaks. I’ve had 4 and all have broken in half and refuse to close over the top of the balm now! I don’t want to spend money on a new one when this one still has a lot of product left.