When you work in beauty, you spend hours talking about products: how they smell, how they feel, whether someone stopped you on the street to ask what you’re wearing. But the most interesting conversations are about the ones you loved enough to break a pair of scissors trying to get the last drop (guilty). Welcome to ITG Wrapped, where Glossier HQ—and a few special additions—share the empties so good we shook, scraped, and cut open for more.
The Worthwhile Investment
U Beauty Super Hydrator
Used by Halah AlQahtani, Glossier Customer Team
“It’s been a minute since I’ve been completely, head-over-heels obsessed with a skincare product, but man oh man, am I in love with this moisturizer. I could write soliloquies about everything: the texture, the way it primes my skin for makeup, the instant nourishment, the fact that my skin stays hydrated for days after using it. It’s just. so. good. And I’m not exaggerating when I say that every time I wear it, someone tells me my skin looks so good. My only issue is the $168 price tag. It’s genuinely the only thing holding me back from buying it again, so for now, I’m treating every pump like liquid gold.”
The Multitasker
Gisou Honey Milk 5-in-1 Styling Cream
Used by Nicole Solorzano, Glossier CMO
“‘5-in-1’ felt like a pretty big claim, but this one delivers. The texture really surprised me: it’s watery and lightweight, but somehow still super creamy and hydrating on my hair. I use it for everything: slick-backs, air-drying my curls, frizz control, reviving second-day hair. Plus, I can’t put my finger on the scent, but it’s nostalgic and sweet in the best way.”
The Sunscreen MVP
Glossier Invisible Shield SPF50
Used by Isabella Patitucci, Glossier PR/Comms
“This sunscreen has been the MVP of my makeup routine this summer. I apply so many layers of skincare when I’m prepping for makeup—especially when I want a dewier look—that I dread having to put on sunscreen, too. But Invisible Shield is so light that it genuinely feels invisible on my skin, especially because it never leaves a white cast. I always pack it in my bag for the beach or anytime I know I’ll be in the sun.”
The Exception To The Rule
Sarah Creal pHLip Liner Personal Lip Contour
Used by Daise Bedolla, Into The Gloss
“I’ve always been a hater—or at least not a fan—of pH makeup products. They promise to react with the moisture and warmth of your skin to create a custom shade of pink, but more often than not, just result in the same bright Barbie pink on everyone. I was expecting to dislike this pencil in To The Point too, but I was surprised by how much I liked it when I first put it on. The pigment transformed into a slightly-darker-than-my-actual-lips shade that subtly defined my mouth, making my lips look a little poutier without trying. Straight to the point, just like its name.”
The Magic Eraser
Topicals High Roller Tonic
Used by Hannah Davis, Marketing at Glossier
“For years, I’ve relied on this roller to prevent and treat bikini bumps, underarm razor burn, and any post-shave skin that needs a little love. I’ve never found an ingrown treatment that’s more effective, gentle, or convenient. It’s become a post-shower ritual, a beach-vacation essential, and a regular among my empties—I’ve probably gone through six bottles. It really is a magic eraser.”
Mom’s Pick
Isdin Eryfotona Actinica SPF50+
Used by Ali Perkins, Glossier Education
“This sunscreen showed up on my stoop one day, followed by a call from my mom: Her derm recommended it, so she promptly sent bottles to my two sisters and me. I was a little taken aback by the ‘seriousness’ of the packaging, but when I tell you this sunscreen got me through the summer, I mean it. As a proud NYC beachgoer, it was a mainstay in my beach bag but also doubled as my everyday SPF. It’s a magically light, watery—in a good way—formula that leaves my skin with just a touch of dew. It’s just as great under makeup as it is during hour six at the Rockaways. Thank you, Mom!”
The Good Skin Day Hack
Haruharu Wonder Black Rice Essence
Used by Hannah Davis, Marketing at Glossier
“My dry skin loves a milky essence after cleansing, and this K-beauty formula performs just as well as some pricier competitors. It’s rich but still light, cushiony, and unscented. It’s an extra step before moisturizer but a shortcut to a great skin day. Bonus points for the luxe glass packaging.”
The Mood Booster
Jao Goē Oil
Used by Shana Trajanoska, Photographer
“My bestie told me I would love this body oil, and I haven’t been able to shut up about it since I got my hands on a tube. It absorbs quickly without leaving an oily residue behind, and the mix of essential oils—bergamot, lavender, jasmine sambac, among others—always makes me feel a little happier. The instructions say to use it sparingly, but I’m totally overdoing it. No regrets.”
The Undercover Hero
Pat McGrath Sublime Perfection Blurring Under-Eye Powder
Used by Ashley Weatherford, Content at Glossier
“Meet my hero of the summer—I use it two ways it was never designed for. First, as an all-over face powder tapped on post-SPF, pre-concealer. It holds off midday shine way better than loose powder set on top afterwards, and the Yellow shade makes me look more rested than I am. Using it as a buffer between my SPF and complexion products also prevents my makeup from skewing red as the day carries on. The chemical filters in sunscreen will always oxidize my makeup, so a solution was desperately needed, at long last. It was either that or skip the sunscreen altogether. I think I made the right move here.”
The Drugstore Buy
Vichy Capital Soleil UV-Age SPF 60
Used by Nicole Solorzano, Glossier CMO
“Living in LA, I’ve been maxing out on sunscreen all summer. This one is super lightweight, disappears into my skin, and layers perfectly under makeup—or even over it. I especially love mixing it with Glossier’s Perfecting Skin Tint. And a moment for the packaging: This bottle has the perfect pump, and I love a pump.”
The Body Reset
Irene Forte Red Algae Body Exfoliator
Used by Daise Bedolla, Into The Gloss
“To feel like a better version of myself, I have to scrub off a couple of layers of dead skin every few days. And while most body scrubs in my shower come and go, this is one I’ll be remembering long after it’s gone. It has both chemical and physical exfoliants, foams as you massage it onto your body, and always leaves my skin significantly smoother and softer. The one drawback: I’m heavy-handed with my body products—there’s a lot of surface to cover!—and at $105 a container, it’s a major splurge.”
The One You Spray Everywhere
Sidia Braless Body Mist
Used by Bethany Larcher, Trade Marketing at Glossier
“I was introduced to Sidia when I happened to sit next to founder Erin Kleinberg at a beauty conference, and the brand’s Braless mist quickly became a favorite. With notes of vanilla cream, coconut, and soft woods, it’s warm, soft, and completely addictive—and surprisingly long-lasting. I love it so much that I’ve started spraying it around my apartment before people come over or on a cozy night in.”
The Big Shortie
KJH Microscara
Used by Ashley Weatherford, Content at Glossier
“I hate a chunky mascara brush; the goop always ends up on my lids. Which is why Katie Jane Hughes’ new mascara is such a stroke of genius. The bristly part of the brush has been cut in half to a stub that’s perfect for maneuvering around and gripping lashes without landing on my lid. The tubing formula builds up fast, so it’s more of a nighttime mascara for me—on the rare occasion I do make it out of the house.”
Photographed by Hannah Schwob