Glossier Affiliate Program

The Glossier affiliate program pays up to 10% per sale on a 30-day cookie window. One of the highest commission rates in beauty, on a moderate average basket.

Last reviewed by the LinkApprove partnerships team

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In line with the 30-day median in beauty & skincare, so timing is neither an advantage nor a constraint here relative to the category.

01Overview

About the Glossier affiliate program

Glossier was built through community and creator advocacy, and the affiliate program reflects that: commission is generous, creative restrictions are light, and the brand actively welcomes the kind of unpolished content that reads as authentic.

At a $65 average basket, commission per conversion is modest, so the program suits creators who can drive volume rather than those relying on a few high-value sales.

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Glossier's 10% rate makes it the highest-commission beauty program we offer, and our data shows it converts best for creators posting unproduced, in-the-moment content rather than studio-quality assets, a genuine advantage for smaller partners.

02Conversion

Why Glossier converts

  • Up to 10% is at the very top of the beauty category
  • Accessible price points remove purchase friction
  • Brand identity is strong enough that products are recognized without explanation
  • 30-day window is long for beauty

03Audience fit

Which creators this suits

  • Beauty creators with an everyday, minimal-makeup angle
  • Gen Z and younger millennial audiences
  • Routine and recommendation content

04Getting started

How to join the Glossier affiliate program

  1. 1Create a free LinkApprove partner account and submit your content channels for review.
  2. 2Once approved, usually within two business days, open the program directory and find Glossier.
  3. 3Generate a deep link to any Glossier product page, adding sub-IDs for the platform or campaign you are publishing to.
  4. 4Publish, then track clicks and validated commission in one balance alongside every other program you run.

Because LinkApprove already holds the upstream approval, you do not submit a separate application to Glossier.

05Attribution

When you get paid on this program

How a commission is attributed and paidA click starts a 30-day cookie window. A purchase inside that window is attributed to you. The advertiser then validates the sale over a hold period of 30-60 days before it is released in the next payout run.COOKIE WINDOW · 30DHOLD · 30-60 DAYSClickday 0Purchasewithin 30 daysValidatedadvertiser confirmsPaidnext payout run

Full thresholds, rails and schedules are on the payouts page.

06FAQ

Common questions

How much does the Glossier affiliate program pay?

The Glossier affiliate program pays Up to 10% per sale. Average order value on the program is $65, so commission per conversion is calculated against that basket rather than a single item price.

What is the cookie duration for the Glossier affiliate program?

The Glossier program has a 30-day cookie window. A purchase made after that window has closed is not attributed to you, which is why content timing matters on this program.

How do I join the Glossier affiliate program?

You can join the Glossier affiliate program through LinkApprove without applying to Glossier directly. LinkApprove already holds the upstream approval, so once your LinkApprove partner account is approved you can generate tracked links to any Glossier product page immediately.

Which countries does the Glossier affiliate program accept?

The Glossier program accepts traffic from US, UK, CA. Traffic from outside these regions may not be attributed even when the click is tracked, so check your audience geography before committing content to it.

Beauty & skincare

How Glossier compares in its category

Beauty carries the strongest repeat-purchase behavior of any vertical, which makes it the best fit for creators with an engaged, returning audience rather than raw reach. Average order values are lower than fashion but conversion rates run materially higher on tutorial and routine content.

Commission and cookie figures are indicative and set by the advertiser.
ProgramCommissionCookieAvg. order
Beauty BayUp to 9% per sale30 days$58
CaudalieUp to 8% per sale30 days$85
Charlotte TilburyUp to 8% per sale30 days$105
CliniqueUp to 6% per sale7 days$70
Cult BeautyUp to 8% per sale30 days$88
DermalogicaUp to 8% per sale30 days$95
Dermstore8% per sale30 days$120
Drunk Elephant10% per sale30 days$90
ElemisUp to 10% per sale30 days$125
Estee Lauder5% per sale7 days$95
Fenty Beauty8% per sale30 days$60
First Aid BeautyUp to 9% per sale30 days$62
Glossier (this program)Up to 10% per sale30 days$65
Il MakiageUp to 12% per sale30 days$68
Kiehl's7% per sale30 days$85
La Roche-PosayUp to 7% per sale30 days$55
LookfantasticUp to 8% per sale30 days$72
MAC Cosmetics6% per sale14 days$55
MuradUp to 10% per sale30 days$88
Paula's Choice9% per sale30 days$90
Rare Beauty6% per sale14 days$45
SephoraUp to 5% per sale1 days$120
SkinCeuticals10% per sale30 days$170
Space NKUp to 7% per sale30 days$110
Summer Fridays8% per sale14 days$50
Sunday Riley10% per sale45 days$85
Tatcha8% per sale45 days$115
The OrdinaryUp to 6% per sale14 days$48
Ulta Beauty4% per sale30 days$75
Youth To The PeopleUp to 10% per sale30 days$78

Creators and publishers

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