Glossier is an American beauty company founded by Emily Weiss in 2014. It originated as an online-only business, building on Weiss’s beauty blog, Into the Gloss.
History
Emily Weiss began her career in the fashion industry and gained recognition through her blog
Into the Gloss while working at Vogue. She founded Glossier in 2014 and initially launched four products: an all-purpose balm, a facial mist, a sheer skin tint, and a moisturizer.
The company later expanded its product line to include serums, masks, shower gels, body lotions, fragrances, lip balms, and lipsticks.
Glossier raised $2 million in seed funding from Forerunner Ventures and later raised an additional $150 million in 2018 and 2019
Emily Weiss stepped down as CEO in May 2022 but remained on the board as executive chairwoman. Kyle Leahy, the former chief commercial officer, became CEO, and as of October 2025, Colin Walsh holds the position of CEO.
Corporate Changes
Glossier raised $2 million in seed funding from Forerunner Ventures and later raised an additional $150 million in 2018 and 2019, valuing the company at $1.2 billion.
In 2018, Glossier opened its first physical retail location and introduced a clothing line called GlossiWEAR.
Emily Weiss stepped down as CEO in May 2022
Financial Data
Glossier’s valuation reached approximately $1.2 billion following its 2018–2019 funding rounds. In 2018, the company reported an increase in its customer base, adding over 1 million new customers. Revenue figures have not been publicly detailed for subsequent years.
Sustainability and Corporate Responsibility
Glossier has made adjustments to product formulations to accommodate consumer preferences, such as producing
Veganism options for certain products. The company has also explored initiatives related to environmentally conscious packaging and sustainable product sourcing, though detailed reporting on these practices is limited.
Reception
The company has also faced criticism. For example, after removing
beeswax and
lanolin from its Balm Dotcom lip balm to make it vegan, Glossier reinstated the previous formula following customer feedback.
Glossier has established partnerships with sports organizations, including the WNBA in 2020 and USA Basketball in 2024.
Individual products have received beauty awards from fashion magazines, including a number from Allure.
