Glossier Perfecting Skin Tint

I finally got around to using the Glossier products I picked up last month, and this one was first out of the trap. I love a light coverage base almost as much as I love my dishwasher, so this came with great promise. Glossier is the off-shoot of the website Into The Gloss, and has triumphed with a range that has become 'must-have', despite the limited distribution meaning you have to buy it to try it. How do you do that?
You make your packaging, message and marketing scream 'We're so trendy and covetable, you need us, or you won't be.' Glossier is the brand equivalent of Mean Girls. And I say that as an observation, not a criticism.

It's a marketing dream. Even yours truly, with a bullshit detector rating of 11/10, ordered the Phase 1 Set, along with an extra Balm DotCom, before I checked the ingredients, ending up with two very expensive lip balms that are essentially Vaseline in better packaging. More of which for another day.

So tint time:

I thought I'd write this in the way I spoke about it after I tested it (a few times), almost like a checklist. In my head. As you do.

• Coverage is not light, it's literally 'barely there', like almost non-existent. Like you're tanned and sweaty.
• You do not want this if you do not have perfect/really good skin, unless it's to give you 'something' if you're going to the gym first thing, for example, then maybe yes.
• If you're on your period and hate your skin, reach for the full coverage, don't waste this. This is only to be dragged out on those 'DAYUM I look goooood' days OR on those school run mornings when you think 'Jesus, Mary and Joseph woman do something you old hag'.
• If you don't shake it before you attempt to get some out, you'll have cappuccino coloured water running through your fingers. Don't do that. I tried it so you don't have to.
• It gives a good glow, but too much of a good thing and...
• If you're oily, it gives too much of a glow and I think you're going to need powder, which for me, misses the point.
• I like this packaging, it's cheap, but oddly much more solid than its heftier, higher price point comrades.
• It comes in five proper shades from light to rich, and the names are appropriate (light, medium, dark, deep, rich), not offensive i.e. the ever-popular foundation name of 'tan', which I've always thought should be renamed 'white people tan'. 
• Chantecaille people: This is less coverage than Just Skin and a smidge more than Real Skin. A smidge. 

• Bloody Hell this isn't much coverage for $26.00
• But it's nice enough if you can afford it
• I'll probably never be without it
• You're paying for the name
• You can't sit with us

Glossier Perfecting Skin Tint is $26.00 and available here: glossier.com/perfecting-skin-tint - you probably want it even though you don't need it.

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Glossier Milky Jelly Cleanser

Photo courtesy Glossier.com

Describe the brand in five words.
Into the Gloss. Trendy. Basic (not an insult!).

What type of cleanser is it?
Gel, non-foaming.

Who is it for?
Everyone.

What’s in it?
Water/Aqua/Eau, Rosa Damascena Flower Water, PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate, Propanediol, Isohexadecane, Poloxamer 184, Acrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Copolymer, Xylitylglucoside, Betaine, Allantoin, Glycerin, Panthenol, Symphytum Officinale Root Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Anhydroxylitol, Polysorbate 80, Xylitol, Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Isopropyl Myristate, Benzoic Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Hydroxide

What's not in it?
parabens, mineral oil, SLS

Possibly acne/allergy/troubling for some ingredients?
Not really.

Suitable for pregnancy?
Yes.

Natural? Organic? Man made? Vegan?
Man made.

Tested on animals in home country/EU/sold in territories that advocate testing?
No/No

How does it smell?
Like old lipsticks, and that's not an insult. It's the naturally-occurring fragrance, none has been added to the formula.

How do you use it?
Apply to either dry or damp skin, your preference, massage in, flannel off.
You can remove it by splashing off if you prefer, as demo'd in their videos, but I prefer a flannel.

First cleanse/second cleanse or AM cleanse?
Second or AM. Although it does remove makeup in the demo, I found I had to scrub a little too hard and the effect afterwards was a tad dry.

Best for winter or summer?
Summer or second cleanse in the winter, but not on really dry skins.

Does it remove waterproof eye makeup?
No.

How long did I test it for?
I've had it for three weeks.

How much is it? /Size/Approximate cost per usage?
$18.00 for 6 fl oz/177ml. It's a good size, should last a good couple of months.

Works well with?
Anything. No special treatment needed when using it.

What’s the website like?
Good. All the basic information, ingredients listed, and demo videos.
For those of you unaware, Glossier is a brand sprung from the hugely successful beauty website Into The Gloss. It's a masterpiece of marketing, and manages to somehow sell Glossier sweatshirts logo'd up like the GAP and three pink plastic jiffy envelopes for $12, alongside the newer skincare and makeup lines. It's only available in the US, so knowing I was headed to NY recently, I asked a girlfriend of mine to order everything in for me, and it was waiting for me on arrival. I also got my hands on Milk amongst other things, so more reviews will be coming.

How’s the distribution? Available freely or limited?
Only available through their website, glossier.com. No plans to bring it to the UK, and they only ship inland to the US and Puerto Rico.

What’s good about it?
This is a nice formula that definitely cleans the skin, but I don't use it for makeup removal. In my personal use, I found I was instinctively avoiding it if my skin felt dry/dehydrated. It's nice for a morning cleanse, and fine as a second cleanse after a good oily balm.
It's nicely ph-balanced, not too alkaline, not too stripping. It feels nice when using it and is very comfortable on the skin.  I love the packaging, it does the job and isn't faffy. If you want the money in your formula and not your packaging, you'll like this entire range. They've managed to make some of the most generic, low-priced packaging available look aspirational. Clever work.

What’s not so good about it?
If your skin is on the dry side, I don't think you'll find this nourishing enough. It's very 'American' in its formulation, i.e. designed as a gel, no whisper of oil content, the preference for splashing off and no mention of a face cloth/flannel.

Would I purchase/repurchase?
Yes, but probably only for Ava, I prefer more oil content.

Do you need it?
If you're under 30 with good skin, you'll like it.
If you have oilier skin, you'll like it.
If you're really dry or eczema-prone, there are better options for you.

Similar products?

CeraVe Hydrating Cleanser

Yes To Carrots Daily Cream Facial Cleanser

Neutrogena Naturals Fresh Cleansing + Makeup Remover

Neutrogena Ultra Gentle Hydrating Cleanser

Glossier's Milky Jelly Cleanser is $18.00 and available from Glossier.com


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