Beauty Review: Glossier

On a whim I decided to order both the Glossier Phase 1 & Phase 2 sets after seeing the brand pop up constantly on my social media feeds. A friend of mine swore by the Balm Dotcom, but I knew I had to see what else the brand had to offer. As I started writing this post I realized I completely forgot to grab the face cleanser from my bathroom to photograph – but do know that it’s currently being used!

First things first. Can we talk about this packaging. It’s minimalist with white with pops of pale pink. It’s beautiful. Lined in pink bubble wrap, each set came packaged in a zippered pouch – I made sure to hold on to mine – they are reusable and perfect for stashing your beauty items when you travel – I just did this when we traveled to Florida a few weeks ago!

Phase 1 – Skin First

Over the past few months I’ve noticed a few changes in my skin. I can attribute it to stress, not enough sleep, and not always eating the best. The key to great skin is how you treat it. I’m a firm believer in a strong SPF for your face – I’m trying to fight off wrinkles for as long as I can, but it’s also about finding a cleansing face wash and moisturizing!

Milky Jelly Cleanser – The cleanser isn’t harsh and has very little fragrance. Sometimes face-wash can leave my skin red, and this is very soothing. I switch between a few other cleansers, but I tend to use this in the mornings.

Priming Moisturizer – I’m trying to get in the habit of using moisturizer on my skin – both face & neck. This formula leaves my skin soft and perfectly primed for make-up. I love that it isn’t heavy on my skin and reduces redness. This felt amazing on my skin after a few long days of sun & sweat when we were down in Orlando at Universal!

Perfecting Skin Tint – If you like a lot of coverage, this skin tint may not be for you. I don’t wear a lot of foundation, but love a good swipe of powder over concealer or a tinted CC cream. I tend to use this skin tint on the weekends when I have no particular place to be or am just running errands and want just enough coverage to look ‘pulled’ together. If you are into the ‘dewey’ look, this is for you (and me)!

Balm Dotcom – There is no better name for this than what it is. This balm is seriously the bomb.com. I have only used this on my lips – I tend to have seriously chapped lips and this makes them so soft! Cannot get enough of this stuff!

Phase 2 – Makeup Second

I hate to publicly admit this, but I tend to run late in the mornings before work (I need to sleep train myself to get up earlier, any tips??). I am just NOT a morning person. So, a beauty brand that promises an uncomplicated, simple make-up routine made my ears perk up. On any given day I’m running late or looking for just a hint of make-up – I can easily swipe on concealer under my eyes, swipe the boy brow on my eyebrows (if anything, I can leave the house just doing this and instantly feel more put together), and swipe on a lip color.

Boy Brow – This product reminds me of a mini mascara for your brows. Some days I don’t have time to fill in and perfectly groom my eyebrows – like I’ve said before, I tend to cut my mornings VERY short. In a pinch – I swipe this on, it fluffs and fills them in at the same time. For some reason I thought the product would be as large as a tube of mascara – but it’s very small. A little bit goes a long way – I learned the hard way, so take my advice!

Stretch Concealer – Of all the products I purchased from Glossier, this is my absolute favorite. It provides great coverage and is very buildable – it neutralizes my dark circles and I love how it feels on my skin – it isn’t chalky or too creamy.

Generation G Matte Lipstick – This would be my second favorite product – so much so I ordered two more shades in addition to what came in my set (I originally ordered Jam, and later purchased Like, and Crush). It definitely reads more tinted lip balm than lipstick, but goes on smooth, doesn’t cake up, and is long-lasting. I love a good lipstick – but this product is more day-to-day friendly. A great beauty product to wear to the office or running errands when you don’t have a full face of make-up on.

To sum it up, I would say this was a great investment. I wouldn’t have normally purchased all of the skin products, but I’m happy I branched out and tested out some new products that I ended up loving. This brand may not be for everyone, but if you love a simple make-up look, dewey skin, and sheer coverage, it’s worth trying out! I’d love to test out some face masks – those are all the rage on snapchat – so if you have any suggestions – let me know!