For outdoor recreation I believe there should be 3 different styles of gloves in your rotation. First, the base layer can either be purely a thin wool liner or something with a closed knit face fabric that blocks wind, these can be used in warmer weather as your entire system. Second, is a dedicated climbing/hard use glove. These are obviously adorned when abrasion is a bigger factor. These will typically be lined with a thin layer of insulation, avoid wearing when unnecessary as it's tough on the heart to shred $100+ gloves. Third, is what I dub the “Oh Shit” gloves. In cold weather where frostbite is a possibility it is essential to carry a pair of “Oh Shit” gloves. These have to be a pair of synthetic mittens that are oversized to allow your larger climbing gloves and a hand warmer to easily slip into them if necessary. Why not down? Because if you don't use VBL's (Vapor Barrier Liners) they will lose all functionality either through your hand sweating or the outside elements.
About three years ago I found myself needing a pair of lightweight gloves for the influx of colder weather hiking I was participating in. I also found that you need to be meticulous about glove fit more than purchasing most things. Glove fit not only varies on a manufacturer basis but even by the same model based on the intricacies of manufacturing such a delicate piece of gear. Take a look at your hand. Although you and I have never met, we will never have the same size of hands, nor its distinct anatomical shape. The construction of a good pair of gloves has to be considered as thoroughly as the production of shoes. These things are meant to be made in a variety of sizing and are based on “lasts” that fit a wide population, however like previously mentioned each glove even when differed to its patient zero, the stitching will always be slightly warped than the one before it. This really forces you to try as many as you can if you're stingy as I am about glove fit. Remember to leave some room though as tight fits restrict circulation and ends up leaving you colder.
When performing any activity your hands will sweat, maybe excessively, maybe a little. A vapor barrier liner is a worn item (shirt, gloves, socks) that completely stops the evaporative cooling that would take place if you allow moisture transfer to occur from your skin to the worn item. This trick works well with socks and gloves as they are extremities that are susceptible to cold more so than other parts of your body. This is something to consider and use in the case of a multi day trip in freezing temperatures as you can extend the use of your gloves hopefully until you can dry them in your sleeping bag. For general moisture tips though, consider only synthetic insulations as they dry quicker due to synthetic materials not absorbing water (rather it lays on its fibers). Have multiple pairs of base layer and 2nd layer gloves to switch out when one gets wet, and then place said wet gloves inside your clothing system to dry it out if need be.
I am one for thinking that most of the gloves in your rotation dont have to be super expensive, you can easily get away with having an entire system for under $60. For one, stop looking towards outdoor specific gloves. Consider insulated cut resistant gloves by Milwaulkee, cheap military surplus wool liner gloves, Japanese fishing gloves (SHOWA 282-02), your “Oh Shit” gloves can be easily found in clearance isles since everyone sells huge synthetic mittens. Outdoor brand gloves however typically give you a list of useful features such as wrist loops and knuckle protectors, it's up to you if these are worth it. Last thing to note on the subject, repair your gear. Your gear is going to break down, it's best to adopt the ethics of repair until your gear is completely compromised and becomes a hazard to its purpose. A needle and thread will save you hundreds of dollars.