Glossier reviews and discussion

4.2

85% of reviewers would recommend to a friend

Reviews mention

  • Effortless, natural makeup effect
  • Beloved, compliment‑magnet fragrance
  • Lightweight, comfortable textures
  • Iconic, chic packaging
  • Sheer, low‑coverage bases
  • Inconsistent scent longevity
  • Occasional packaging fragility
  • Sticky gloss, drying lipstick

Glossier impresses in reviews for delivering easy, natural-looking makeup—standouts include Boy Brow, Cloud Paint, Lash Slick, and the much‑praised Glossier You fragrance—while drawing criticism for ultra‑sheer coverage, inconsistent longevity, and packaging flaws. Reviews say the brand is good for “no‑makeup makeup” days and everyday scent, but skincare feels basic and shade range and recent reformulations (You, Balm Dotcom) disappoint some users.

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2,460 reviews and posts

  • I have purchased the boy brow, cloud paint, balm Dotcom, and lash slick. -I am in love with the boy brow and cloud paint, making it a staple in my makeup routine. -The lash slick was disappointing and smudged easily. -Balm Dotcom was good but not worth buying it full price. If on sale get it! -I am far from being good at makeup so glossier's minimalist and high quality products are great for me.

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    Do not expect "bold" heavy makeup. Glossier is known for their "natural" aesthetic.

  • Absolutely love the Boy Brow - have bought it multiple times now and always find the purchasing process straightforward, arrives quickly and is packaged well with a cute bag that I actually want to use and a sample. I enjoy that it's not too big so it's easy to throw in my bag to take with me for the day and doesn't dry out if I'm not using it as often.

  • The auburn boy brow changed my life. I use it as mascara because there are no good mascaras for redheads. Genuinely, I don't know what I'd do if it was ever discontinued. Also love their FutureDew, it's my favorite highlighter.

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    Make the Lash Slick in auburn <3

  • I love the buying experience at Glossier (in-store and online). Every year I re-fill on boy brow and cream blush. The boy brow dries up pretty easily imo but gives your brows a waxed, brushed look in the first ~20 swatches which I love.

  • The packaging is REALLY cute and Glossier, imo, has influenced the mainstream aesthetic drastically over the last couple years. The products used to come in these pink bubble wrap-esque travel bags, which were really cute, but they stopped doing that. However, the packaging is still really cute and minimalist.

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    The products are usually pretty hit or miss for me. I understand the idea of "barely-there makeup", but some of the products weren't that great. For example, I think the balm dot com has an almost cult-like following, but I bought the cherry one and was recently gifted the swiss miss one and both of them felt like thicker, sticker, glorified vaseline. The color looked quite potent coming out of the tube but did not have much of an effect once it was on my lips. Additionally, the generation G lipstick didn't glide on my lips at all, but that rough/chalky feel gave that "barely there" effect since there was not much product transfer. However, I have to say, the skincare and serums are the BEST and made my skin feel amazing. I recommend the vitamin C superglow serum!

  • What can I say, Glossier's branding and packaging got me. I first bought their products online without ever having sampled anything. Their makeup line is really fun--I'm especially a fan of their lidstar eyeshadow, which gets applied with a wand (like a lipgloss) and comes in pretty, very wearable colors. Also, their Wowder (loose setting powder) is AMAZING--a makeup mainstay for me, I genuinely don't use any other. Also love their balm dot com, which comes in adorable flavors (birthday is the my favorite) and is pretty moisturizing. And, I mean, the products just look great on your dresser!

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    Glossier's skincare products are just okay. They don't really do anything for my skin, and I haven't returned to them after trying their The Skincare Edit set. I'm 100% loyal to the Wowder and dabble in their "fun" makeup now and then--love the lidstars and the pencils and the cloud paints. Also! The Wowder powder brushes! Unmatched.

  • I currently have the following products from Glossier and have been pleased with all of them. - Lash Slick mascara in black: a very subtle look, think "your eyelashes but more defined", I would wear it more often but it has sadly flaked every single time I have used it. - Boy Brow eyebrow pomade in brown: looks great and I have had no issues with it, this product is more for evening out color and brow hair direction than hold. - No. 1 eyeliner Pencil in Kiln red: I was looking everywhere for a red pencil eyeliner and this is the best one, it goes on smooth and dries down well enough that I have worn it during a workout and had no smudging. - Cloud paint in Storm: the color is amazing and the formula is the right amount of buildable. - Balm Dotcom in Rose, Birthday, and Cookie Butter: all three smell and taste amazing and I would love to try more, however, it seemed to be marketed as a tinted lip balm and the colors just did not show up or last more than a couple minutes. (This product is also not unique enough to warrant the price so I would only get one if you are curious instead of three). - Generation G lipstick in Fuzz: I was a bit disappointed in this formula as it ended up creasing a bit weirdly and the other colors available are not flattering on most people. - Ultralip lipstick in Ember: I liked it at first but I find that it becomes uneven after about an hour of wear. My recommendation for this product would be to only wear it if your lips are fully hydrated and to reapply more often. - Glossier You perfume: it smells amazing! My first purchase came with a free sample and the scent profile is modern, youthful, and honestly a little addicting. I have not bought a full bottle though because it is quite expensive. In addition, when I was in D.C. I was able to visit their Georgetown store and try almost all of their makeup products (available in the summer of 2022). - Boy Brow in clear: does dry down with a slight white cast so if you have darker brows I would opt out of this one. - Generation G lipstick: the colors are a hit or miss so I would recommend trying them on when they are available in Sephora stores next year. - No. 1 eyeliner pencil: I was able to try each of the shades and all of the formulas were opaque and dried down well. - Lip Gloss: the texture was nice and I loved the gold color - Pro Tip liquid eyeliner: great standard liquid eyeliner - Lidstar: did not blend out well and was disappointed with the texture - Skywash: did not blend out well, the formula was chalky, and the colors did not hold up well - Stretch concealer: amazing, very buildable - Monochromes eyeshadow: I wish the shadows were more pigmented and had more variations in color options - Perfecting skin tint: good for evening out color and redness but don't think of it as a foundation - Brow flick: very precise tip and seems natural - Solar paint bronzer: okay but when blended out it doesn't really add anything - Haloscope highlighter : nice, I wish there were more shades

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    I overall like quite a few of Glossier's products and would love to see what they come out with next! However, I do find that it is more of an aesthetic than a holy grail brand. An aesthetic that I have bought into, yes, but an aesthetic nonetheless. Not all of their products are perfect, but they have enough star products to have a place on my shelf.

  • Very beginner friendly, easy to use makeup! I love their blush and brow gel. My only qualm is that it can be easy to accidentally dispense more product than wanted with the blush tubes. The mascara is my all-time favorite; I can't use anything else at this point. The most natural-looking mascara I have tried, looks like you're not even wearing any, but still does the job a mascara should do. It keeps my lashes curled all day, even if I workout. The balm dot coms too omg! So nice, and great scents! (except mango, I hate the mango scent but several of my friends have tried it and liked it)

  • I have only ordered from them once and so far my experience is average at 3.5 stars. I feel that for the quality and size the prices are a bit high but overall the products work well. For my first order, I purchased boy brow, You solid perfume, and the balm dotcom.

  • I've tried numerous Glossier products over the years. My absolutely favorite one is their SPF. It is incredible. Loved it.

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    I don't get too excited about their Balm Dot Com...feels like it's just the same quality as vaseline...at a $24 price point 😩

  • Glossier is one of those brands that once you take the plunge and get the products, I think most people will really love them. If you are looking for a full glam look, this isn't the brand for you. It is very much a clean, no-makeup makeup brand

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    The liquid blushes are really wonderful, a little goes a long way and they last forever!

  • This brand is adorable and addictive. And one of the only makers of a non-comedogenic bronzer I could find!! I can't do any pore blocking products due to lovely adult acne and Glossier knocked it out of the park with their solar paints for such an affordable price. I also adore their lip glosses and scented balms (the rose makes me feel like pure beauty). Big, big fan!

  • Have tried a lot of glossier, only product I think is A game changer is boy brow. Otherwise, I’ve found it’s pretty average.

  • Glossier has slowly been trying to work its way back into the mainstream and has started to gain some traction once more with an influx of physical stores allowing people to begin to try products in person and purchase them. I was able to purchase a few products in store and really enjoyed them.

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    When it comes to Glossier and their products they cater to those who want that no-makeup makeup look. If you're looking for something heavier than that maybe steer clear of Glossier complexion products. Glossier continues to have a poor shade range which is unfortunate. I don't think I will repurchase Glossier products considering there are a plethora of products now that fill the same market as Glossier which are readily available without all of the unfortunate baggage that Glossier totes around.

  • Boybrow is unparalleled. I haven't tried any of their skincare but I find the makeup is meh. There are better products out there.

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    I wish boybrow came in a bigger tube, I'm constantly having to buy a new one and I wish shipping to Canada was easier!

  • I went in store at the Soho location in 2019 for my first (and last) purchase. The products were by no means bad, I just did not find them to live up to the hype that surrounded them. Great price point for the items though!

  • I have and will continue to love Glossier for years. The brand ethos is so unique and they started a big trend of simple makeup in the beauty industry. My absolute favorite products are lash slick, Glossier You (so ahead of its time), cloud paint, super pure, and ultralip.

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    The sunscreen and priming moisturizer would be great, but they have added fragrance which keeps me away from repurchasing. I also think the scent of the body oil wash smells like old cooking oil.

  • I love glossiest original line of products but the newer ones can be hit and miss. Balm dot calm and boy brow are great basics

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    Bring back old colors

  • I've been a tried and true Glossier customer for years. Their products are fantastic for the minimal look, but also buildable as desired. They're simple in the best way, and are perfect for everyday use. Some favorites include cloud pain, generation g lip, ultralip, boy brow, balm dot com, and glossier you fragrance.

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    One thing I think could be improved a bit more is the shade range. The complexion products in their line are limited, including about 10-15 shades, vs some of the more inclusive brands which can include upwards of 40-50.