Glossier

Is Glossier an ethical brand?

Glossier, a make up and skincare brand that appears on The Good Shopping Guide’s Ethical Skincare Ratings Table as a low-ranking company. The brand features in our Ethical Skincare Ratings Table but does not pass our Skincare sector benchmark.

Glossier was founded in 2014 by American businesswoman, Emily Weiss, who had been blogging on the site Into The Gloss since 2010. Glossier became famous for its appeal to millennials and for its ‘simple’ and minimalistic product packaging design.

In which areas does Glossier score well?

Glossier has attained Cruelty Free International’s Leaping Bunny accreditation, which has resulted in the brand achieving a top rating for Animal Welfare. This achievement validates Glossier’s commitment to animal rights and prevents caged animals from being experimented on by the cosmetic industry.

In which areas does Glossier score poorly?

Unfortunately, Glossier does not publish a Sustainability Report or any detailed information on its environmental commitments. The brand therefore receives a bottom rating in the Environmental Report criterion.

Additionally, Glossier receives a bottom rating for Organic, as it does not have any organic-certified products.