So Glossier tweaked their iconic Milky Jelly. The internet is losing it. Did they fix the formula or just make it smell like a hospital waiting room?
The old version was a vibe — barely-there cleansing that felt like nothing. The new one? It actually *feels* like washing your face. Which is either a win or a betrayal, depending on your loyalty to the original.
🔬 **What They Changed**
It’s still $22. Still a jelly. Still claims to “dissolve makeup without stripping.” But the texture is less slippery, more… soapy.
– **Pro-Vitamin B5** – Replaced some of the old humectants. Makes it feel slightly more hydrating on rinse-off.
– **Niacinamide** – New addition. Brightening, pore-minimizing claims. In reality, it’s a low concentration — don’t expect a serum.
– **Fragrance Shift** – That rosewater scent is gone. Now it’s faintly clinical. Like a dermatologist’s office had a baby with a spa.
– **Cleansing Base** – Slightly more surfactant-heavy. Rinses cleaner, but also leaves a tiny bit of squeak if you overdo it.
🔄 **Ingredients: The Real Story**
The hero is still **Poloxamer 188** — that’s the magic that dissolves makeup without foaming. But they bumped up the **Glycerin** and added **Panthenol (B5)**. The old formula was basically water + micelles + rosewater. This one actually has a preservation system that works better.
– Poloxamer 188: Dissolves sunscreen and light makeup without rubbing
– Glycerin: Holds moisture so your skin doesn’t tighten
– Panthenol (B5): Calms redness — good if you’re a retinol user
– Niacinamide: Faint brightening effect over weeks, not days
👍 **The Feel Test**
First pump: thinner than I remember. Less of a jelly-plop, more of a gel-splash. Spreads like a lightweight lotion — zero resistance. Rinses off in 3 seconds flat. No film. No residue. But also no “ahh” moment.
Week 2: My skin didn’t freak out. That’s the win. No breakouts, no tightness. But I missed the old comforting scent. This one smells like… clean. Not bad. Just boring.
💡 **One Thing** — Use it on dry skin first like a cold cream. Massage for 30 seconds, then add water. Gets off way more makeup than the “wet face” method.
👎 **The Verdict**
Measurable difference: my pores look slightly less angry. My sunscreen comes off in one pass. But my dry patches are the same — this isn’t a moisturizer. It’s a cleanser that doesn’t hate you.
✅ **Buy if** — You have normal-to-combination skin and want a gentle second cleanse that won’t strip
⏭️ **Skip if** — You’re oily and need deep pore-clearing power, or you loved the old rose scent
💰 **Worth it?** — For $22, yes. But buy the travel size first. The new formula is different enough to test before committing.
💬 **Final Call**
It’s better on paper, worse in spirit. The old one felt like self-care. This one feels like a product. Still good, just less magic.
⭐ **7.2/10** — Better formula, worse soul
🛍️ **Where to Buy** — Glossier’s site only (for now). Grab the mini duo if you’re curious — full size is a gamble.