Glossier: The Good and the Bad
Over the past two years there have been many makeup trends from dark eyeshadow looks to bright lip looks.
Glossier has become one of these trends. This line was founded in 2010 by it's CEO Emily Weiss and business was slow until about 2017 when it became a nominee for business of the year, maybe in part because it is a non-cruelty brand and they offer some vegan products.
Glossier is not a full coverage brand, and their motto is ‘Skin first, Makeup Second, Smile Always.’ I have seen other people try on Glossier, and I agree that these products are NOT full coverage. To be honest, they are not coverage at all. This makeup is for people who like to embrace their imperfections.
Since makeup is such a popular holiday gift, I have reviewed this line to help make shopping easier.
Boy Brown
Glossier’s number one best-sellers is the Boy Brown, which has won two major awards: Allure Best of Beauty and Teen Vogue 2015 Game Changers. I have tried this product in the shade clear, and it is very clumpy, but it does work.
Bottom Line: I prefer the Anastasia Beverly Hills brow gel.
Skin Tint
Their skin tint comes in five different shades, which caused a lot of controversy because not everyone can fit into these five shades. The skin tint is marketed as ‘your skin but better,’ and some people do not understand the point of it. I have tried this product, and it is ok. It evens my skin out but does not cover up any pimples, which I was not a fan of because I do breakout very easily. The skin tint is also VERY lightweight, which I love about this product.
Bottom Line: I recommend this product for people who are ok with showing their imperfections.
Lash Stick
My favorite makeup product for Glossier is the Lash Slick. It comes in the shade black and is $16 for 0.29oz. This product is on the cheaper side compared it competitors. This Lash Slick claims to be water-resistant, conditioning, and lengthening. I have used this product for over two months, and itis the best mascara ever. It does not flake and the appearance of my lashes is thicker and fuller.
Bottom Line: I would recommend this product!
Milk Jelly Facial Cleanser
The Milk Jelly Facial Cleanser comes in two different sizes: mini and full size. The full size retails for $18 and has six fluid ounces in it. It has also received two awards: the 2015 Beauty Awards from Cosmopolitan and the 2016 Allure Best of Beauty. The Milk Jelly Facial Cleanser claims to condition your face and to take makeup off. I have never used this product, so I asked my friend Annie Levy what her thoughts on it are. She told me that she “really like it. It clears [her] face up, it is really gentle, and it does not have a strong smell.” However, this product is not good for people with severe acne because it is not very strong.
Bottom Line: This product is great for people who do not have severe acne.
Rose Balm Dotcom
Lastly, I am reviewing the Rose Balm dotcom. This product comes in a pack of three and retails for $30. Each product has .5 fluid oz in it, which is a lot compared to other brands. I have used this product for months, and it works so well on my lips and anywhere else that “needs a little love,” as the back of the product explains. Glossier claims this product soothes, moisturizes, conditions, and smells great. The rose has a barely there pink tint to it, which I love about it. It has made my chapped lips go away and is great for people who live in very dry areas. This product is good for anytime, even when you are not wearing makeup.
Bottom Line: I would recommend this lip balm because it works great.
Now is a good time to visit Glossier because they are having a pop up store in Ponce City Market on December 2 from 6-8:30 in Madewell. I’m not sure if I will be there, but I would love to go. Overall, I would recommend Glossier to a friend if they enjoy lightweight coverage. I like how the brand is cruelty free and some of their products are vegan. Since the holidays are coming up, I would put this on my holiday list because the prices are affordable and it is great for most people.
By Sarah-Anne Seligman