A bit of background on Glossier, a brand that looks as though it might be the antidote to beauty fatigue. It’s simple, clean, pared back and practical – everything that the frantic unicorn and fire trend is not. Founded by Emily Weiss, of IntoTheGloss.com fame (an instant hit US blog from the days when blogging was still cool and new), almost everything about Glossier is right. It’s a no pressure production that cares less about glamour and more about brilliant basics – being quick, smart and effortless – a holiday from product pressure I guess you could say.
I’m still taking this brand through its paces – I know Balm.com of old and while it’s very much a Glossier best seller, it’s my very least favourite product being (in my view) more like flavoured Vaseline than anything new or exciting. However, that’s where the critique ends because I am instantly in love with Cloud Paint blush and I’d recommend adding it to your basket as soon as shipping to the UK goes live (in October) if you like a natural looking, creme-liquid blush.
Boy Brow (above, alongside Perfecting Skin Tint and Haloscope highlighter) is coloured or clear to define natural brows rather than model into an Instagram pair – you’ll find this collection is far more about optimizing than disguising.
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First impressions of the Niacinamide + Zinc Super Pure Serum are good – it’s not right for my skin type at all (it’s for break out prone skin) but as an overall indicator of their serums in general there is nothing not to like. As a die hard gloss fan, the Glossier Gloss is straight into the keep drawer – it’s got all the shine with little tack or stickiness but just enough to make it stay a while rather than disappear. The Concealer isn’t right my for my skin, but it’s less dry than most creme concealers.
Unusually, the Generation G Lipsticks are colour ‘dialed down’ meaning that pigment is light and sheer, allowing your natural lip shade to come through as an undertone. Haloscope Highlighter, by the way, has a hydrating central core – it’s a pretty highlighter that does all the right highlighty things but it’s not exceptional – functional without being fancier than existing similar products.
In the swatch above you can see Haloscope, Cloud Paint in Beam and Puff and Generation G in Cake and Leo.
Generally, I love this range that speaks of a happier attitude to beauty – it’s not so much about being basic but about valuing what you have already and not trying to disguise it. I think I love that – as much as I can get on board with a full make up look as well, we’re bombarded with altered imagery and of unattainable beauty. Glossier is championing keeping it real, being far less hard on yourself (and your budget because all of it is reasonably priced) and is just a breath of fresh air.
There is talk of a Glossier is available to the UK (free postage over £25) HERE.
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Yay Jane, ive been following Glossier for a while now and just torturing myself creating imaginary shopping bags! I got an email from them saying they were increasing their shipping and got sooo excited but then saw it was just Canada for now and they didn’t have a date for UK. So I’m so happy to hear you say it will be October! Going to be so poor after this haha. Great to get your views on some things I’ve wanted for so long! Xx
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glad to hear it!
Excellent overview, Jane! I’ve been lusting after glossier products since forever and I’m so so excited to hear they’re coming to the UK. Could you please elaborate a little more on the concealer? I’ve read such polarised reviews and it would be helpful to hear your thoughts/ know the type of coverage it gives, how you think it would work on dark circles and what products you would say it’s similar to. Thanks as always x
I thought that – given it’s a creme – it was better in terms of slip and blendability than most of that type. Personally I need to use a very fluid concealer and so it’s not for me or anyone who has dryness or creasing under the eye. If you’re blessed with no creasing and normal skin, I thought it was great without being absolutely exceptional. Hope that helps x
Ha! Unfortunately I’m not blessed with creaseless under eyes- I have creases aplenty. I also have really dark circles, so need concealer that covers well while being lightweight. So far the tarte shape tape has been the best I have tried but it still hasn’t *quite* hit the mark for me.
Would you liken the texture to the slip/blendability/staying power of this glossier one to the bobbi brown creamy concealer or benefit erase paste (if you’ve tried these) or even liquid concealers like your recently reviewed l’oreal true match? and on the other end of the price spectrum MUFE HD concealer?
I like MUFE HD – definitely reviewed it somewhere on the site. I think the problem is that concealer needs a lot of powder to give the coverage but the powder is what causes the problems with creases when the liquid evaporates. Why don’t you try adding a drop of serum to your concealer.. I do. Glossier concealer isn’t as thick as Erase – it’s a bit more silky in feel and glidey although it’s been a while since I’ve used Erase x
Interesting- I did not know that! Will try the serum trick to elevate my concealer game. Thanks, Jane xx
Would love to see a review on individual products… So much hype around this brand and I value your opinion a lot, it would help deciding what to order when they start shipping in October <3
Need to try some Glossier products!
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I really want to try out Glossier after seeing so many US influencer rave about it. The Generation G lipsticks packaging and formula look very similar to ColourPop’s Blotted Lip – have you tried both? Would you consider them similar? Still, I’m very excited to try their products when they hit the UK!
No, haven’t tried Color Pop lip – so sorry x