Purity Made Simple One-Step Facial Cleanser

Philosophy

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3.7

2643 reviews
64%
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3.8/5
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Philosophy's Purity Made Simple One-Step Facial Cleanser with meadowfoam seed oil is an award-winning cleanser that melts away dirt, oil and makeup. It tones and lightly hydrates in one simple step for skin that feels perfectly cleaned and comfortably balanced.

ingredients

aqua/water/eau, sodium lauroamphoacetate, sodium trideceth sulfate, limnanthes alba (meadowfoam) seed oil, coco-glucoside, coconut alcohol, peg-120 methyl glucose dioleate, glycerin, phenoxyethanol, isopropyl alcohol, carbomer, polysorbate 20, chlorphenesin, citric acid, disodium phosphate, aniba rosaeodora (rosewood) wood oil, linalool, ethylhexylglycerin, xanthan gum, sodium citrate, bulnesia sarmientoi wood oil, pelargonium graveolens flower oil, sodium hydroxide, amyris balsamifera bark oil, cymbopogon martini oil, rosa damascena flower oil, tocopherol, daucus carota sativa (carrot) seed oil, mimosa tenuiflora bark extract, ormenis multicaulis oil, piper nigrum (pepper) fruit extract, salvia sclarea (clary) oil, santalum album (sandalwood) oil, fd&c yellow no. 5 (ci 19140). Old formula for reference: Water, Sodium Lauroamphoacetate, Sodium Trideceth Sulfate, Limnanthes Alba (Meadowfoam) Seed Oil, Coco-Glucoside, Coconut Alcohol, Peg-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate, Aniba Rosaeodora (Rosewood) Wood Oil, Geranium Maculatum Oil, Guaiac (Guaiacum Officinale) Extract, Cymbopogon Martini Oil, Rosa Damascena Extract, Amyris Balsamifera Bark Oil, Santalum Album (Sandalwood) Oil, Salvia Officinalis (Sage) Oil, Cinnamomum Cassia Leaf Oil, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil, Daucus Carota Sativa (Carrot) Seed Oil, Piper Nigrum (Pepper) Seed Extract, Polysorbate 20, Glycerin, Carbomer, Triethanolamine, Methylparaben, Propylparaben, Imidazolidinyl Urea, Yellow 5 (Ci 19140).

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    3.0
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    missamerika67

    12 years ago

    Recently found out my favorite face wash has been discontinued, so In search of a new fav I decided to try this as one of my deluxe samples at Sephora. I have used it the past 3 days and I think...

    About reviewer (33 reviews)

    Age30-35

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    walk6860

    12 years ago

    I recommend this cleanser for those with oily or combination skin types. It removes my makeup better than anything - I use it with my Clarisonic Mia, but even without it I always found that my...

    About reviewer (26 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

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    HaulOfFame

    12 years ago

    I have acne prone and very oily skin and this product did not work for me. It caused me to break out in areas I don't normally break out with deep cystic acne. It caused my super oily skin to...

    About reviewer (12 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinVery Oily, Fair, Neutral

    HairBrunette, Curly, Medium

    EyesGreen

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    sportschick

    12 years ago

    I originally tried this because I received a sample in one of those monthly subscription boxes. I liked it, and saved up my points to get a full size for free. Packaging: simple plastic bottle....

    About reviewer (24 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinOily, Fair, Neutral

    HairBrown, Wavy, Coarse

    EyesGreen

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    laschnauzer

    12 years ago

    By itself, this product does nothing on my face. I have oily T-zone and the rest of my face is dry/normal. Using this cleanser by itself completely sucked out any moisture left and my face felt...

    About reviewer (28 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinCombination, Olive, Not Sure

    HairBrunette, Curly, Fine

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    lkeeney1

    12 years ago

    Honestly, I was a little disappointed with this product. Looking through the reviews, I saw that A LOT of people love Purity by Philosophy products, so I was very excited when I got a sample. At...

    About reviewer (18 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinCombination, Fair, Neutral

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    SDSnyds

    12 years ago

    I tend to stray to try new facial cleansers but I always come back to this one. I have combo/oily skin depending on the season and this really does remove all makeup and oil without making mye feel...

    About reviewer (27 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinOily, Fair-Medium, Cool

    HairBrunette, Other, Other

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    whywearethewayweare

    12 years ago

    I seriously can not get enough of this product. I use this every night with my Clarisonic and my skin is seriously flawless, perfectly clear and well moisturized. I will never use any other...

    About reviewer (4 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinCombination, Fair

    HairBlond

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    LookingGood85

    12 years ago

    We really need a maybe option for *would you buy this product again*!!! Anyways, I took the plunge and bought the big bottle for £27 from boots after reading all these good reviews. Expensive,...

    About reviewer (247 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Neutral

    HairRed, Kinky, Medium

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    armygirl

    12 years ago

    Philosophy's Purity Made Simple is a gentle facial cleanser/makeup remover duo that I've found to work quite effectively. I like the fact that a little goes a long way (which helps, since this...

    About reviewer (15 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinCombination, Medium, Neutral

    HairBlack, Straight, Medium

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    RachelisGreen

    12 years ago

    This cleanser has got to be the best thing I've ever tried. I work at Sephora, and we use this to clean all of our make up brushes. It is smooth and creamy, and it seriously melts make up away....

    About reviewer (379 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinNormal, Fair, Neutral

    HairBlond, Wavy, Medium

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    5.0
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    Skilver

    12 years ago

    i love this! i have been using it for about 2 years now, it's great for my sensitive skin :) a little goes a long way so don't be thrown off by the price if you thinks it's kinda expensive. i...

    About reviewer (6 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinAcne-prone, Fair

    HairBrown

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    Sjez

    12 years ago

    A high end cleanser that delivers! This cleanser removes all makeup (yes, even waterproof) without drying out my skin or stinging my eyes. I pair this with a really gentle cleanser like Cerave or...

    About reviewer (283 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinDry, Medium, Warm

    HairBrown, Curly, Fine

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    ekchawaii

    12 years ago

    My mom bought this cleanser 3 years ago and so I started using hers, she likes it because its simple. I don't even though I have been using it for 3 years as well. We own so many bottles. I don't...

    About reviewer (10 reviews)

    AgeUnder 18

    SkinNormal, Fair-Medium

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    nyousha1376

    12 years ago

    My mom bought this cleanser for herself and i also started using it when i ran out of my fresh soy cleanser, i think it kinda dried my skin out and also made me break out a little bit on my cheeks,...

    About reviewer (18 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Neutral

    HairBrunette, Straight, Medium

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    carsandparties

    12 years ago

    I've been using this facial cleanser twice daily for the past two months or so and loved it when I first started using it. About 2-3 weeks ago, I started noticing that I was breaking out with...

    About reviewer (12 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinDry, Fair

    HairBlack

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    5.0
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    CndySmth

    12 years ago

    I love this face wash!! It claims to be a makeup remover, a face wash, a toner, and a moisturizer which I find to be true for the most part. It definitely removes all of my makeup and leaves my...

    About reviewer (2 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinAcne-prone, Fair-Medium

    HairBlond

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    5.0
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    thania17

    12 years ago

    LOVEEEE this cleanser! Bit on the pricey side but, a little goes a long way for me so it ends up lasting me a while! I have pretty sensitive skin and haven't had any problems with this cleanser,...

    About reviewer (1 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinCombination, Medium, Not Sure

    HairBrunette, Curly, Medium

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    itsjannah

    12 years ago

    I love this product so much. It works as a facial cleanser, makeup remover, toner and moisturizer at the same time. Unlike other makeup removers, its not oily but it totally removes makeup in one...

    About reviewer (5 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

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    nicoleliz

    12 years ago

    This stuff is just an expensive form of cetaphil. Did nothing for me. Didn't clean pores-left them more congested. Left my skin oily and left a film-same thing cetaphil does but at least...

    About reviewer (7 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

    HairBlond

    EyesGreen

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