Is Glossier ethical?
Good with caveatsMostly — Glossier scores 68/100. It clears our bar on 2 of 4 ethics signals, with gaps worth checking before you buy.
| Check | Status | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Cruelty-free | verified | At least one product in our database carries a third-party cruelty-free certification. |
| Vegan options | unverified | We have not verified certified vegan formulations for this brand. |
| Sells in mainland China | unverified | We have not confirmed this brand's mainland China distribution. |
| Third-party certified | verified | We record 2 distinct certifications across this brand's products. |
| Certifications | on file | Leaping Bunny, Cruelty-Free |
Scored with our public methodology.
Glossier at a glance
Glossier offers 1 product on EthiCompare across Health & Wellness, with an average ethics score of 68/10 and recurring certifications including Leaping Bunny, Cruelty-Free.
Is Glossier ethical and cruelty-free? Read the verdict
Standards & certifications
Verified credentials appearing across Glossier's product range.
Ethics breakdown
Average scores across our scoring pillars.
- Animal Welfare90/10
- Labor70/10
- Sourcing65/10
- Environment60/10
- Transparency55/10
Categories covered
Where Glossier shows up across our directory.
- Health & Wellness1
What reviewers highlight
Strengths mentioned most often across Glossier's products.
- ✓Incredibly natural, skin-like finish
- ✓Supportive of BIPOC beauty initiatives
- ✓Universal shades for all skin tones
Sustainability commitments
"Transitioning to 100% recyclable shipping boxes. Ongoing effort to reduce single-use components in packaging."
Products from Glossier
A cult-favorite, easy-to-use gel-cream blush that prioritizes user experience and lightweight formulation with a commitment to cruelty-free testing.
Common questions about Glossier
Is Glossier cruelty-free?+
Cruelty-free credentials appear on part of Glossier's range in our data. Check the certification badges on each product page — coverage is rarely brand-wide.
How does Glossier score overall?+
Glossier averages 68/100 across the 1 products we have scored, using public certifications, sourcing disclosures and controversy records.
Who owns Glossier?+
Parent-company ownership changes what your money supports. See our brand ownership map for the current group structure and any conflicting parent-company records.
What are the best alternatives to Glossier?+
Our alternatives page ranks comparable products by ethics score with a side-by-side difference table, so you can see exactly which pillar improves.