Kosas reviews and discussion

4.5

93% of reviewers would recommend to a friend

Reviews mention

  • Weightless, blurring complexion finishes
  • Creamy, brightening concealer formula
  • Natural‑looking, defining brow products
  • Hydrating, glossy lip oils
  • Occasional concealer creasing under eyes
  • Inconsistent, yellow‑leaning shade undertones
  • Clumpy, flaky mascara texture
  • Premature formula separation and odor

Kosas earns strong reviews for delivering natural, skin‑improving makeup that works—standouts like Revealer Concealer and Cloud Set powder blur, brighten, and wear weightlessly—while Air Brow and Wet Lip Oil draw repeat loyalty. Reviews also flag drawbacks: occasional creasing or dryness with concealer, overly yellow undertones for some complexions, clumpy mascara, glowy finishes that can run oily, and reports of products separating or smelling “off” over time.

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125 reviews and posts

  • I have switched to using other brands for makeup bug always comeback to a couple of tried and true kosas products. Maybe its partially cause I love the clear pink but they carry my go to eyebrow pencil. I recently purchased a bronzer but I am still not 100% sold on if I will be buying it again.

  • After my favorite foundation was discontinued, I tried and discovered Kosas and it was the perfect solution I was looking for. It's not cakey or too oily, has great medium coverage and does not settle in fine lines. This time I also tried the setting powder and lip oils- they're great but it's the Kosas foundation that's made me a loyal customer.

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  • I love this cute little set has the best essentials for your lips and goes well at any time of the day. Makes you look like you had the simplest of the looks. Definitely recommend product if you look for make up to stand up.

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  • I wish I could say I liked this concealer but it’s just pretty meh and underwhelming in my opinion. Sure it’s is creamy when you first apply it but then it just feels patchy when it dries down. I felt like it enhanced my pores and really sank into them which was surprising since I had heard it was good for dry skin. It also has a weird smell that I am not a fan off, very plastic-y and weird. I don’t see myself repurchasing this product and I probably won’t even finish it because it just didn’t work for me. Three stars because it’s a nice applicator, cranny formular at first but then it all goes downhill once it dries.

  • I decided to try Kosas because it’s known for being a cleaner beauty brand with skincare benefits built in. My skin can be pretty reactive, and I had no issues with any of the products I tried, which was a big plus. I don’t usually wear foundation (or much makeup in general), but I liked that the Revealer Skin-Improving Foundation felt lightweight and didn’t get cakey like a lot of formulas do on me. My skin did feel a little dry by the end of the day, but that’s pretty typical for me with any foundation. I was kind of neutral on the mascara—it wasn’t bad, but not my favorite and did feel a bit clumpy at times. That said, I’m really impressed with the Tinted Air Brow. I’ve tried a ton of brow tints since the ends of my brows are much lighter, and this one really stood out. I’ve also been using other brow growth serums at the same time, but I do feel like my brows have filled in more, and the tint subtly darkened the lighter hairs, which is a huge win. Definitely worth trying, especially if you’re picky about brow products.

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  • I really wanted to love this brand as I have olive skin and it can be difficult to find brands that have shade matches. I was really pleased with the shade matches I could find, but unfortunately the reviews online are true: the BB cream arrived separated with strange white spots in the formulation. That said, I really like the concealer (so far - hoping it doesn't also go off soon) and I'll also say the AHA deodorant is one of the best options for the price.

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  • I'm honestly so impressed with my little Kosas collection; the hype is definitely real. The color corrector and concealer combo is a total game-changer for my under-eyes, making me look awake without getting creasy. Seriously, everything from the powder to the setting spray melts into my skin and makes it look so healthy and glowy, not like I'm wearing a ton of makeup, which is exactly how I want to look!

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  • I've used AHA serum deodorants for years and I've never found a better one than Kosas. I always come back to it for the ease of application, the clean scent, and the value of the bottle. It's also aluminum free which is a deodorant requirement for me. $18 is a little steep but I truly feel that I get a lot out of each of these tubes - they last me many months. I apply at night once I'm dried off after showering, then will apply a different more scented deodorant in the morning (also aluminum free). I feel that the Kosas is an essential first step to start working overnight and kill bacteria before it even starts smelling, which then sets up my morning application of a different deodorant for success.

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  • I really loved my Kosas products. More than skincare, I prioritize skincare so that I can be less maintenance with my makeup routine, so I especially like that Kosas incorporates skincare into its cosmetic products. Moreover, the quality and performance of the products are fantastic! They're lightweight but very durable and effective and feel such high quality on my skin. For example, I've really been enjoying my Kosas lip gloss, it feels like nothing, hydrates my lips, but also makes my lip pop in a natural way.

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  • I was pleasantly surprised by the items I purchased from Kosas. I got the Soulgazer eyeliner in the brightening shade to use on the lower lash line as an eye brightener. The color looks natural while still having a brightening effect. I chose the pink shade (candy) for the Cloud Set Brightening Powder and while it looks noticeably pink in the pan, it's much more natural when applied. I tried using both a brush and a puff for application. Both seemed to work fine. The pencil is made in Germany, and the powder is made in Italy, and I think that is reflected in the quality.

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  • I tried three products and was incredibly impressed with all of them. The brow gel shaped my arches without leaving crunchy gel cast or flaking. The blush was a lovely color, went on smoothly, and lasted all day. The lipstick in rose water was absolutely beautiful, and felt nice on the lips. I was very impressed with all of the products, especially at this price point.

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  • Kosas products are amazing. I’ve been a user of the foundation, concealer, powder, and lip glosses and they are all amazing. They NEVER miss with their clean products, but I do have to say that once you’ve had a product for a year or so it starts smelling a bit different.

  • Kosas makes excellent products. Their tinted air-brow is my holy grail item, much better than brow gels from similar brands that I've tried. Their products are all cruelty free and great for sensitive skin. The Chemistry AHA serum deodorant is the only aluminum free kind I've found that works for me. I ordered their "bright eyes" set and love the two concealers, they have good coverage without a heavy feeling. The extra makeup blender is a plus- all their products are easy to apply without specialty tools, but the blender is fun to use. Overall I'm really happy with my order, they even thew in a free compact mirror.

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  • This is my absolute favorite tinted brow gel. The shade selection is great, and the gel makes my brows look defined yet natural. It also does a great job of keeping them in place throughout the day. It does not flake. Will continue to repurchase.

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  • Kosas products are in line with what I’m always looking for in make up: high quality, cruelty free, and long lasting. This was my first time trying the mascara and eyeliner and I love them. The mascara applicator is shaped so that every lash gets coverage. The eyeliner goes on smoothly and neatly, and lasted all day. I would not hesitate to purchase again. I found my new favorite eyeliner and mascara.

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  • I can only speak to the blush I've tried, but I didn't love it as much as I thought I would. I have the color "Butterflies" and based on photos, I thought it would be very glowy, but it looks pretty matte on my skin. I do have dry skin but generally still see a glow with glowy products. The color is very pretty, and I like that it's pigmented but still easy to sheer out for fairer skin tones like mine. Because of the finish I just don't find myself reaching for it.

  • This is a great treatment deodorant. I use it three times a week and it keeps bad smells away. I use it at night after my shower, letting it dry and then putting Shea butter or my basic facial moisturizer on afterwards. I don't recommend using it everyday because it would be too irritating. It has a nice smell too. Try not to rest it on the flat head or else the roller will get goopy over time.

  • The shade selection was great in my opinion and I was able to find a shade that worked well for my skin tone. I did really enjoy this concealer but at times, I feel like it was a little drying or it would look a bit creased under my eyes.

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  • I’m a Kosas girl through and through. The Cloud Set is my holy grail — truly my go-to powder. It gives that soft, smooth, airbrushed finish without feeling heavy or cakey. It’s the perfect balance of coverage and glow, like your skin but with a filter on it. I reach for it every day because it just works. It sets everything in place, evens out your complexion, and somehow makes you look naturally put together without trying. Verdict: Lightweight, flawless, and low-effort — exactly what I want in my makeup routine. If you want that “clean girl, but still polished” finish, Kosas Cloud Set is it.

  • I’ve been using the Kosas concealer for years now and it’s become one of the only makeup products I actually reach for consistently. I’m not great at makeup, but this one makes me feel like I know what I’m doing - it blends so easily, feels hydrating, and makes me look more awake without looking like I have anything on. If I had to nitpick, it can crease a little under my eyes if I don’t set it, but that’s about it. It’s one of those products that just makes you look instantly better with minimal effort, which is exactly what I want from a concealer.