Hi guys, a few weeks ago, I did a mini Glossier haul review which you can read HERE. In that review, I was really smitten by their reformulated Generation G Sheer Matte Lipstick (0.1 oz: 18 USD).
The new Glossier Generation G lipstick has a blotted sheer matte look and finish with a slightly balmy feel. There are six shades available and some of them sort of adapt to the natural lip color. I wouldnโt say that this lipstick is super pigmented, instead, itโs more of an everyday lip color which still allows for the natural lip shade to show through. The product itself is cruelty-free, vegan, paraben-free, dermatologist-tested, etc., and the packaging is nice and heavy. Because it is definitely meant for a casual natural look, the effect of this lipstick can be quite subtle or diffused, but the nice thing is that you can always swipe a little bit more for a slightly dramatic lip color payoff.
In this review, I swatched all the new Glossier Generation G colors.
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Cake: subtle peach. Kind of a light-peachy nude which my light-medium skintone could pull off.
Crush: hot raspberry pink, quite similar to the Dior Matte Raspberry Lip Glow, seen HERE.
Like: light-mauve in real life, like a light version of the Jam shade below. This gives a โMy lips but slightly betterโ look, and also great for the โI woke up like thisโ look, LOL.
Zip: poppy red. A blotted red-orange coral.
Leo: mid brown, same shade as the old Leo formula.
Jam: deep berry, darker tone of Like.
The newest Glossier Generation G has a subtle yet distinctive rose/jasmine scent. Its new formula feels smoother and more cushiony than the previous one. Which means, this doesnโt make the lips dry. It definitely isnโt shiny or even satiny, itโs just a pure sheer comfortable balmy matte. The pigment can be very sheer at first swipe, especially in the case of the โLikeโ shade which took a couple more swipes on my pigmented lips for it to show through. But one thingโs for sure, the Generation G in its new formulation is definitely buildable and easy to use, plus, it enhances the lips beautifully.
The closest formula that I could think of in comparison to this is the Dior Lip Glow in Matte finish. Perhaps the Buxom Pillowpout (reviewed HERE) could be comparable as well, but that one has more of a powdery feel. I have yet to investigate the Nyx Powder Puff Lippie Lip Cream which some said could be close to the Gen G in terms of its blotted matte finish.
Overall, I love the new formula more than the old one. The previous Gen G was with time just too drying for me. Though you may still have to swipe this lipstick on the lips a couple of times to get your desired lip color and effect, but once you get it, then the effect is really nice. I also love all the shades even though some can be quite subtle. Most of them last about 3 hours+ on me without eating or drinking, but if I munch too much then they usually last about 2 hours give or take, so you may still need to reapply this lipstick several times. However, theyโre foolproof to apply, so itโs not a prob. I highly recommend this lipstick if youโre into that everyday natural lip look.
The new Glossier Generation G Sheer Matte Lipstick is currently available at Glossier.com
Have you tried this lipstick already? What were your first impressions?
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