Glossier reviews and discussion

4.2

85% of reviewers would recommend to a friend

Reviews mention

  • Effortless, buildable formulas
  • Compliment‑magnet signature fragrance
  • Iconic, intuitive packaging
  • Natural, seamless finishes
  • Sheer, short‑wear pigments
  • Inconsistent reformulation outcomes
  • Drying, quick‑spent mascara/brow
  • Fussy, fragile packaging

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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2,460 reviews and posts

  • Used a few of their balm.com lip products and they’re lovely!

  • I walked into the store in Soho and it’s an immediate vibe. I’m not much into makeup but the You perfume is so nice. I sprayed it and left thinking I didn’t NEED it, only to end up going back after I couldn’t stop obsessing over the smell. I purchased it and have used it for daily wear and have been really pleased.

  • Love the makeup (cloud paint, boy brow, eyeshadows, bronzer). Used to use the skincare but have moved onto other things. The branding has always been beautiful to me too

  • I had gotten the shade "Zip" and it's a very flattering red (context I have light olive toned skin). I loved that it applied matte with sheer, even layers. One issue I had was that it wasn't very moisturizing and I would have to apply another lip balm every time before an application. Making the product more moisturizing might compromise the matte finish, so maybe a fast-absorbing, hydrating ingredient might be the solution.

  • I would buy the cloud paint and the boy brow again. I liked the scent of the perfume, I had the solid perfume, but I found it didn't wear that well and after a few hours you couldn't smell it at all.

  • I try the lip balm from this brand and the color is quite nice. The issue is I would have to constantly be replying it in order for it not to dry out my lips. I’m looking for a lip balm. Most people would like something that hydrates my lips for a longer period of time.

  • Glossier is litteraly such a pretty brand, packaging, the smell, it feels luxury, the price it worth it so much, glossier products form part of my daily body and skin care routine.

  • innovative and "fresh" a few years back. now it's basically the same as all the brands available at sephora - merit, rare beauty, rhobe...etc. unless you really LOVE a product, wouldn't repurchase again as the price is not the most affordable recent reformulations has been a bummer too

  • I love everything Glossier! I have tried nearly all of their products and the one I swear by the most is their perfume. It is my signature scent and I get compliments every time I wear it. I have recommended so many friends to try it as well, they all love it!

  • Really like the minimalist look of the brand. Also obsessed with their signature scents.

  • I love this fragrance. It’s a clean, strong smell that is good for any time of year. I used Dolce & Gabana ‘Light Blue’ for years and ‘You’ gives a similar smell.

  • I have been using Glossier for years, but their stretch concealer is so worth the hype. Blends so well into the skin and lightweight but buildable coverage.

  • Glossier is one of my favorite brands. I own a few products but Boy Brow and the Cloud Cheek Paint is my favorite and I cannot do my makeup without it.

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  • The balmdot com lip product has great flavors and feels nice. It’s not as hydrating as other product though if you have severe dry lips. Definitely feels more of an every day hydrating lip or a nice shine for a no makeup look

  • I love glossier for basics. I have always loved their milk jelly cleanser and have been using it since I was 16-am now 22. The glossier perfume I get compliments on at least twice a day. It smells completely different on everyone but always amazing. I use the lash slick when I want to look like I’m not wearing mascara, but want my eyelashes to no be the normal blonde color they are. Some products are a miss but these three are amazing!

  • I love these products. Always smell good and are applied easily. I only wish they lasted longer for me--I seem to go through a given product very quickly. Especially boy brow--I was having to purchase it SO often. But I really liked the product.

  • The perfume is my go-to and the body wash is underrated, but I feel like the makeup is very good, the lasting power isn’t great and sometimes it’s too minimal.

  • I'm a millennial and I did my generational duty of buying some Glossier products. Also worth noting that I wear very little makeup on a daily basis, and throwing on some Glossier is my version of getting dressy. It's low effort, low pressure 'no makeup' makeup and it makes me feel a tiny bit more polished. Bow brow = does the thing and my brows pop a little bit more. Balm dot calm = I like the packaging, not sure if it's any better than vaseline but it smell good. Cloud paint = it's a smart concept and brings some color to my cheeks. The mascara is also good and doesn't result in an overly dramatic spiderweb eyelashes.