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Glossier

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Active
Days running
41 days
Funnel score
46/100
Page speed
36/100

The ad

Glossier ad creative

Build your own set with the pieces you love most. Fragrance and makeup, made your way.

Build your dream fragrance set

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Angle: Customization and personalizationHook: Benefit-driven (control and choice)Format: Video

The funnel behind it

Glossier landing page

Offer: Get a free Applebaby Keychain when you buy the Balm Dotcom Quintet or Balm Dotcom Trial

46/ 100

Funnel score

8-point CRO breakdown

How well the landing page behind the ad is built to convert, scored across 8 factors: offer, copy, speed, trust, mobile, message-match, CTA, and social proof.

This page does well at offering clear customization options with the "Mix + Match" bundle and detailed scent information, but struggles significantly with mobile responsiveness and page speed (36/100). The headline "Fragrance Two Ways" is generic and doesn't match the ad's promise to "build your dream fragrance set." Social proof exists but is minimal—only one review visible. The CTA is buried below the fold and lacks urgency. Trust signals are present (brand reputation, detailed product info) but the poor performance metrics and weak headline-to-ad alignment undermine conversion potential.

What this funnel does right. Steal these.

  • Offer clarity7/10

Where it's weak

  • Social proof3/10
  • Message match3/10
  • Page speed4/10
  • Mobile experience4/10
  • Headline4/10
  • Call to action5/10

Full breakdown

Call to action

5/10

The 'Add to bag' button is present but appears below the fold and lacks visual prominence or urgency messaging.

What works
  • Clear 'Add to bag' CTA button with price displayed ($97)
  • Button is reasonably sized and clickable
What hurts
  • CTA is positioned low on the page, requiring significant scrolling to reach
  • No urgency language (e.g., 'Limited time', 'Only X left')
  • Button styling is understated—doesn't stand out against the gray background

Page speed

4/10

PageSpeed score of 36/100 indicates severe performance issues that will negatively impact user experience and conversion rates.

What hurts
  • PageSpeed score of 36/100 is critically low
  • Slow load times will increase bounce rate, especially on mobile
  • Poor performance undermines all other optimization efforts

Trust signals

6/10

Glossier brand reputation and detailed product information build trust, but minimal social proof and poor page performance undermine credibility.

What works
  • Established Glossier brand with recognizable logo
  • Detailed product descriptions including scent notes and ingredients
  • Professional product photography and clean design aesthetic
What hurts
  • Only one customer review visible—insufficient social proof
  • No security badges, guarantees, or return policy information visible
  • Poor page speed (36/100) suggests technical issues that may concern users

Mobile experience

4/10

Layout appears to stack vertically for mobile but lacks optimization—text is small, buttons may be hard to tap, and the overall experience feels cramped.

What works
  • Images appear to scale for mobile viewing
  • Navigation menu is accessible via hamburger icon
What hurts
  • Text appears small and difficult to read on mobile screens
  • Button sizing and spacing may not meet mobile touch targets (minimum 48x48px)
  • Excessive scrolling required to reach CTA—poor mobile UX

Headline

4/10

The headline 'Fragrance Two Ways' is vague and generic, failing to communicate the customization benefit promised in the ad.

What works
  • Headline is prominent and easy to read in large font
What hurts
  • Does not match ad headline 'Build your dream fragrance set'—no mention of customization or building
  • Unclear what 'Two Ways' refers to without reading further
  • Misses opportunity to emphasize personalization or choice

Social proof

3/10

Only one customer review visible on the entire page with a 5-star rating and positive comment about the fragrance.

What works
  • One 5-star review from 'Compliment Getter' praising the fragrance as versatile and compliment-worthy
What hurts
  • Only a single review shown—no aggregate rating or review count visible
  • No testimonials, influencer endorsements, or user-generated content
  • No trust badges, certifications, or brand partnerships displayed

Message match

3/10

Significant disconnect between ad promise ('Build your dream fragrance set') and page headline ('Fragrance Two Ways'), with limited customization messaging.

What works
  • Page does allow building a custom set by choosing two fragrances
  • Scent selection options align with 'building' concept
What hurts
  • Ad headline 'Build your dream fragrance set' doesn't appear anywhere on the page
  • Page headline 'Fragrance Two Ways' is generic and doesn't emphasize customization
  • Ad primary text about 'pieces you love most' isn't reflected in page messaging

Offer clarity

7/10

The customizable duo offer is clear with size options and scent descriptions, but the primary offer (fragrance set) competes with a secondary promotional offer at the top.

What works
  • Two fragrance options clearly displayed with size selections (50ml, 8ml)
  • Detailed scent notes listed for each fragrance (Pink Pepper, Iris, Ambrox; Rice Milk, Evening Jasmine, Ambrox)
  • Price clearly shown ($97, reduced from $114)
What hurts
  • Top banner promotes unrelated offer (free Applebaby Keychain with Balm Dotcom purchase) that distracts from main product
  • No clear explanation of what 'Two Ways' means until scrolling
  • Bundle discount messaging ('SAVE 15% BY BUYING THESE ITEMS TOGETHER') is small and easy to miss

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