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Yes Glossier is cruelty-free, and certified by the Leaping Bunny scheme. In fact, it is one of our favourite cruelty-free skincare brands.
So this means Glossier doesn’t test products or ingredients on animals itself. Nor does it work with suppliers who may do or sell in countries where animal testing can be mandated by law.
Glossier has a few discounts and voucher codes on offer too which you can see below.
Is Glossier Vegan?
Glossier is not a completely vegan brand. But, it does have a lot of vegan-friendly products including:
You can request a list from Glossier with all its vegan products, which is super useful when shopping.
Is Glossier an Ethical Brand?
Glossier is one of the more ethical brands brands out there. It has never tested on animals. It also has a solid vegan range – although not entirely animal-free – and avoids largely unnecessary chemicals.
But that doesn’t mean it hasn’t made mistakes over the years.
Recently, Glossier has reduced the impact of its packaging on the environment significantly.
However, it also released a plastic-based glitter gel, which was unanimously panned as plastic-based glitter almost always ends up in the oceans. Luckily, that gel has been discontinued.
Glossier Product Range
Glossier is almost like an online superstore for skincare and makeup. There are multiple versions of all products. So there is generally something for everyone. And it’s pretty cheap too.
Glossier’s Hero Product
There are so many to choose from. But, the dermatologist-approved ‘Super Bounce’ Hyaluronic Acid Serum is a firm favourite.
Packed with hydrating, nourishing ingredients, including vitamin B5, it softens and brightens skin beautifully.
- £24
- 30ml
Impressively, in a clinical trial – reference on the product page – 8 out of 10 people found it improved their skin quality instantly.
What else do we love about Glossier?
We love the skincare quiz Glossier has on its website. Fantastic for finding out which products are suitable for dry, oily or combination skin.
Glossier Ethical FAQs
No Glossier does not test products or ingredients on animals. Neither does it work with suppliers who may do so.
Glossier isn’t part of PETA’s ‘beauty without bunnies’ scheme, but it is certified by the Leaping Bunny scheme.
In recent times the move to more sustainable packaging has significantly reduced Glossier’s impact. The launch of the limited packaging option has been widely appreciated by consumers.
Yes Glossier is paraben and sulfate-free.
Glossier is not organic. Nor does it quality as a ‘clean beauty brand’ because it uses ingredients that aren’t classified as all-natural.
No Glossier is not a plastic-free brand.
It is taking steps in the right direction in order to mitigate plastic in product packaging. The glitter products also contain plastic.
Yes Glossier’s packaging is largely recycled and recyclable.
Recently Glossier has updated its packaging to:
a) Discontinue sending plastic based sticker sheets with every shipment
b) Make the boxes out of 100% recycled materials
Which is a huge change in the right direction. The synonymous pink pages are recyclable – but we believe you have to take them to one of Glossier’s retail locations.
No Glossier is not silicone-free. Although it is only present in very low doses.
Yes Glossier’s product range is non-comedogenic.
This means – if you are prone to acne or blemishes – Glossier products won’t clog your pores and cause a buildup of oily sebum.
Yes, Glossier uses palm-oil in its products. so it cannot be considered palm-oil free.
