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

  • I absolutely love Glossier! Their milk jelly cleanser is the only one I use now, and their perfume smells amazing.

  • I've been shopping here for years! Really good for the no-makeup makeup look, and very versatile pieces. I love the mascara and boy brow - they're effective and cute while not being overpriced.

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    I wasn't crazy about the eyeliner, because I felt like it wasn't super opaque, but that's just my personal opinion.

  • The branding is fabulous, and they have basically created a new category. I just think that there are now better options out there for a lot of the products at this pricepoint.

  • My go-to skincare and makeup for years — prices are usually $15-30 and many products have been consistently better than $50+ alternatives I’ve tried. Can’t say enough good things. Top products with a spot in my daily rotation are priming moisturizer, boy brow, cloud paint blush, generation G lipstick (+ maybe haloscope highlighter). Mileage may vary more on newer products — they didn’t become staples for me in the same way — but core bestsellers are still unbeatable. Awesome customer service and easy free returns every time too.

  • Not so great for sensitive skin, especially when you have hormonal acne and on daily tretinoin use. There’s definitely additives for scent (which smells great!) but can be irritable for some people. Be cautious and do a test patch. Works for some and not for others. Which is completely expected!

  • I love glossier’s products. The lash slick used to be my all time favorite mascara when I preferred a look that was more subtle but enhanced my features. The cloud paints are my favorites because I love their shades and they are nice when you want to use a nice, subtle makeup look. This brand is what started a lot of the clean girl makeup trends which is what has caused brands like rare beauty to succeed.

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    Some of the skincare is overpriced for what you get. It isn’t really innovative and for that price there are definitely better things on the market.

  • Long time Glossier user over here. There have been very few products that I haven't liked. My favorites are: Haloscope, Cloud Paint, and Body Hero body wash.

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    Either the Solution face wash or Futuredew made me break out - not sure which one because I bought them at the same time.

  • Overall good packaging and pretty makeup products. On the pricier side of makeup but if you like the effortless no make up makeup look, then this is for you.

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    Packaging allows for some product to spill, especially after a long flight.

  • A few hours fiduciary are great but most are just ok

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    Boy Brow is great color. Rest of make up isn’t great.

  • Glossier fills the gap in the beauty industry of “no makeup” makeup. Amazing brand.

  • This is an unusual circumstance but my niece is an adult with an intellectual delay, so when I look for gifts I want something that is useful for her lifestyle, but not too adolescent. These products fit the bill. They are a great gift because you can customize the set for any price point and they come nicely wrapped and feel luxurious.

  • All of Glossier's skin care products work well for me, particularly their cleanser and serums. Compared to most other skin care brands their prices are very affordable. I haven't tried too much of their makeup, but their concealer is the only one I use. I also love their packaging and stickers.

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    I would love if they came out with more new products.

  • Love Glossier! Love the packaging, love the product, love the way it makes me feel special when I use it! Their perfume is so delicious I don't know why anyone bothers with anything else.

  • BOY BROW, LASH SLICK AND BODY HERO BODYWASH ARE MY FAVESSSSSS! I looooove love love glossier’s marketing, packaging, and brand experience. However they have gotten lost along the way. I’ve been purchasing for 5ish years, trying out almost everything - the lipstick, cloud paint, the liquid matte eyeshadow, the moisturizer, the exfoliating bar soap, the highlighter… the list goes on. I have sworn off trying their stuff bc I do get disappointed often. However never by my two faves - boy brow and lash slick.

  • I have been using the exfoliate for years now and love it! It has made my skin clear up so much!

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    My least favorite item are the balm dot coms. The formula is a little too think for me.

  • I used to love this brand but lately I feel that the quality has fallen off. Their packaging has always been cheap, which is fine, it helps keep their prices low, but the last few items I've tried feel cheap on the inside as well. Boybrow is a great product but I swear there's hardly any formula inside, it lasts me like 2 weeks only!

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    Serum was too sticky. Eyebrow gel and mascara have too little product, they only last a couple weeks, which is especially nuts for a mascara.

  • Glossier has been the OG minimalistic brand. Their serums were the first actual serums in the skincare routine that worked and were hydrating. I still use their beauty products like skin tint, concealer, dew, bobby brow, wowder, and more. They don't make my skin breakout like the other brands and they are under the affordable category compared to the new beauty brands in the market.

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    Keeping up with the market innovation