This is my very first product from Glossier and honestly the reason why it took me a while is because I was a bit skeptical about the brand at first. They seemed to me like one of those very overpriced and overhyped brands that are popular because of social media and good branding. Also, most of their products are marketed as very natural looking makeup meaning they tend to be more on the sheer side in terms of pigmentation so I felt like I wouldn't be getting the most out of my money. Despite all this, I really wanted to try their new cloud paints specifically in the shade Dusk which has a gorgeous nude, pink-y brown color and because I've been really drawn to these type of colors lately, I immediately fell in love. So is the hype real about this product? Find out below!



Before I get into the performance of this blush, let me talk a little bit about the packaging. I find that the actual tube of the cloud paint is super cute and although it is small with only 10ml product, a little goes a long way as you can see in the photo above. I think Glossier is a good example of a brand that does excellent marketing. Take one look at their line of products and you'll instantly get a feel of what their brand is about and it helps that they are pretty consistent with their branding. They did really well with the packaging of the actual tube with its clean and classic Glossier design. That being said, I was very disappointed with the box that they housed it in. I get the whole paint tube concept but to me, the cardboard and plastic made it look more of an art project. I really wish that they made it look more "expensive" especially since IT IS actually expensive (😰). I guess that's my only gripe about the cloud paint but now let's move on to the actual product and its qualities which is essentially more important than the packaging.

Cloud Paint by Glossier is described as a gel-cream blush inspired by the gradient pink sunsets in NYC, they are available in 4 shades and the one that I have is Dusk which is a nude brown. It contains the key ingredients collagen which has a plumping effect on the skin, a smooth-gel system which gives it a silky application, and blurring powder pigments for providing seamless, streak-free application.  

It is supposed to give a "healthy, flushed-from-within glow". It also claims to be hypoallergenic, dermatologist-tested, paraben free, fragrance free, and cruelty free