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

  • Glossier is a pretty revolutionary brand, especially in terms of their aesthetic. While not all of their products may hit the mark with every consumer, they have some standout formulas with a cult following. They put effort into every step, and I admire it!

  • Not a huge fan of their products. I have tried a few of them (skincare + makeup) and I was not impressed. The skincare didn’t really do much and the makeup the quality was ok.

  • I've only tried their face sunscreen and it's honestly a magical product. Expensive but worth it.

  • A real mixed bag. The color cosmetics are far superior to the skincare products and it seems like that's where the company is putting their energy. Reformulations to get into sephora generally did not make anything better. But the color cosmetics tend to be either inoffensive or good - kind of impossible to screw up, but good luck getting a full beat from any Glossier product.

  • I've been a Glossier girl since their products were available in Canada. 90% of the makeup I wear is Glossier (and I imagine when they're stretch foundation comes out it will be 100%). I particularly love their blushes and eye shadows. They're easy to blend and build and the eyeshadows are easy to mix. I have however, had trouble with their skincare in the past. I've found the products had hydrating oils that tend to irritate my skin so I have to avoid.

  • Love the makeup (especially contour, blush, and highlighter). Those holy grail products aside, lidstars aren’t pigmented enough and as somebody with very sensitive skin, their (scented) skincare makes me break out.

  • I use balm dot com as my every day chapstick. I’m never not carrying it! It has a great texture and the original is without funky tastes.

  • Glossier is one of those brands that I ride hard for, but must admit there are some serious flops. Some of the greats: brow flick, generation g, skywash (though some colors are whacky pastel), lash slick, solution, you perfume. Some products that should really be reconsidered: balm dotcom (it's seriously flavored and tinted Vaseline and way over priced), milky oil (burns!), haloscope (felt like it was ripping my cheek off), cleanser concentrate (stinky and stripping). Glad to see them in Sephora, though I wish they had chosen Target as an access point.

  • Great brand. My top products are their eye liners (fun cool colors), cloud paint and their perfume. The cloud paint is my favorite blush to use. its very pigmented and stays on all day. The eyeliners are also very pigmented, I use a light purple and most brands you wouldnt be able to see it very much on the water line but glossiers you can.

  • Love the marketing/packaging but the actual products themselves compare to drugstore makeup, imo. To be fair- i've only tried their eyeshadow, boy brow, lip gloss and face powder- so the other stuff could be better!

  • I loved the lipgloss at first, it went on smooth and was extra shiny but it dried out my lips and I couldn’t use it anymore.

  • The first thing that caught my eye (and for many others) was the packaging. It's striking and recognizable. The thing that keeps you is their lovely customer service and fun products. They've been very attentive with any issues that came up for me so feel assured after each time I order that the process will be smooth. Good price points especially for a trendier brand.

  • Glossier makes great products and there stores are such an experience. I recently bought the You perfume and I think the formula has changed. It smells different then when it did a couple years ago. I love there halo stick for a light from within glow and the boy brown is a staple.

  • I don't particularly think that their makeup is anything that cannot be found elsewhere, but their packaging is amazing and I cannot find alternatives to the Glossier You perfume anywhere. It smells so clean and fresh, and I wish I had detergent with the same scent!

  • ah yes-- Glossier. You have never failed me and you have been with me through my bests and worsts. Glossier has a lot of nice, easy-to-use products but my favorite by far is Glossier Lidstar in Cub. It's a liquid eyeshadow that I easily reach out for every single damn day. Easy application and makes you look awake and clean. I am a little sad they changed the formulation for the Balm Dotcoms, but overall a great company.

  • I’ve been using glossier products since ~2016. The one I use most is the perfume! Smells great on my skin and it is probably the most complimented scent in my collection. Their makeup is great for light make up days!

  • Glossier is sort of hit and miss for me as some products are great and others I’d never buy again. I love the cloud paint, boy brow, and generation g lipstick. The stretch concealer is okay but a bit too thick for some occasions. I wasn’t a fan of the perfecting skin tint, and I HATED the skywash lid tint, it was so chalky and would crease super easily.

  • Their lip balm is one of my favorites!! I have the cookie butter scented balm and it smells heavenly. It makes my lips so soft and smooth! I always have it in my purse