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've tried a good amount of glossier products. It really tends to be hit or miss for me. I think boy brow is great and their perfume is very pleasant. Their body scrub bar is also really effective. However, their body oil made me break out, their body lotion pilled up on me, and their mascara kind of sucked.

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    Make things as effective as they are aesthetic.

  • I have tried various of their products. I like that their products are lightweight and provide a dewier finish. If that is not your thing then you might not like this brand.

  • I really like Glossier. My favorite products are the exfoliating bar soap (which I swear is made from crushed windshield glass and feels amazing), the Body Hero body wash is totally luxurious, and the Body Hero moisturizer. They smell nice and last a long time.

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    Their price point is pushing me away from them. That and the lack of discounts unless you buy their groupings which often aren't the products I want.

  • Obsessed with the lip products. I love the product aesthetics. The quality is super high. For a non-makeup wearer, it's very approachable.

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    Honestly nothing!

  • Helped me whenever I had dry skin

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    Help me understand what products to use

  • I love their Boy Brow, but found the other products were mostly hype and cute packaging.

  • I use almost exclusively Glossier products. I never felt good at or enjoyed applying makeup and Glossier made it easy and natural-looking.

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    I wish there were more sets with better discounts.

  • Used to be my favorite skincare brand but felt like it didn’t really do much for me…

  • I love glossier boy brow! And also love the packaging. I alway use the pink pouches for traveling.

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    I've had trouble using the skincare products and have found they lead to breakouts for me specifically.

  • I really want to be a Glossier fan — I love the look and followed the founder's blog — but the products don't feel suited for my skin type. I used Boy Brow, Perfecting Skin Tint, Wowder. I have no complaints about the Boy Brow, but I wouldn't say it was any better than similar brow products. I have combination/oily skin and I felt like the Skin Tint and Wowder made my face more oily by the end of the day.

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    It has been several years since I've used the products, and Glossier has extended its product line by a lot since then. Not sure if they offer more guidance on best products for skin types, but that would be my suggestion!

  • love some products, could live without others. i don't go to glossier for skincare except their lip balm (which is my favorite product - i have every flavor). their mascara is the perfect no-makeup mascara.

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    their skincare products don't give off efficacy to me

  • I have only tried the concealer and I must say I love it! I was not sure the brand was "for me" but I am glad I tried it.

  • Obsessed for years and so many hero products- boy brow, lash slick and the whole body hero range!

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    More body products!

  • Absolutely love this brand. I don't wear a ton of makeup, and love to have a quick routine so Glossier products have been the perfect balance for me! I also feel like they have the right amount of innovation... they aren't launching a ton of mediocre products frequently, instead they're launching 1 great product every so often that they really have perfected. I appreciate that a lot! Also, there perfume scent is to die for and I will not be okay if it is ever discontinued. I buy it in everything I possibly can... the perfume, the lotion, the body wash. It smells so luxurious, and lasts all day. I can't tell you how many compliments I get when wearing it.

  • Very minimalistic. Fun products to choose from. Love the mascara ans blushes.

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    Better ingredients in skincare.

  • A long time user of the Cloud Paint, I think that Glossier is making a nice little spot for themselves in the DTC space with makeup. I've recently started using the Future Dew, and (when not wearing a mask) it's fabulous. I'd love to see more eco-friendly packaging, but use the pink bubble pouches for travel until the seams come apart. The Boy Brow could use some improvement, but I'm particular, I think depending on your brows and how you style them, is still a strong choice.

  • TBH I think Glossier is cheap and over priced. I was a big fan for awhile, love their bow brow though, but I've since thrown out all of my things. Their makeup smelled off.

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    Improve scent and work on being clean

  • I've purchased a few of their products (exfoliating solution, balm dot com, green mask, and primer). Honestly, this is a beautiful and minimalistic beauty and skincare brand but I think it is overhyped. None of the products I purchased made a huge difference to my skin or makeup.

  • They do a couple of products I love - like cloud paint and balm dot com (birthday cake smells incredible!)

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    Not sure how sustainable to bubble wrap packaging is?! Appreciate its a key component of their branding, but perhaps you should let people opt out if they don’t need another pouch.