64%
would repurchase
3.8/5
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description

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).

Reviews

Reviews


5.0
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13 years ago

This is an excellent product. NO doubt. Will continue to use. Love this stuff!!!

About reviewer (3 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinOther, Other

HairOther

EyesOther



5.0
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13 years ago

Love this. It really does remove all makeup without drying or irritating my skin (oily and acne prone). I recieved this as part of Sephora's skin care giveaway because I thought it was a bit...

About reviewer (29 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinOily, Other, Warm

HairBrunette, Wavy, Medium

EyesBlue


4.0
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13 years ago

I'm giving this a 4 because I find it works great with my skin type which is between combination and dry. A few years back I was going through a lot of different cleansers that just destroyed my...

About reviewer (15 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Fair, Cool

HairBrunette, Wavy, Medium

EyesBrown


4.0
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13 years ago

I've only been using this for a week but so far it's working really well for me. The cleanser is very gentle on my sensitive, rosacea-suffering skin. It's not drying, doesn't leave a film and my...

About reviewer (12 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinSensitive, Fair, Cool

HairBrunette, Straight, Fine

EyesHazel


1.0
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13 years ago

Add me to the list of people who fails to understand the hype regarding this product. I just don't get it. It doesn't lather at all and does not feel like it is cleansing my face in the least. I...

About reviewer (44 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinCombination, Fair, Neutral

HairBrown, Straight, Fine

EyesGreen


5.0
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13 years ago

best products i have ever used..hands down. EVERYONE needs to try this product

About reviewer (6 reviews)

AgeUnder 18

SkinNormal, Fair-Medium

HairBrown

EyesGreen


5.0
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13 years ago

really makes my skin feel soft and clean yet not overly dry. well done philosophy

About reviewer (116 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinAcne-prone

HairOther

EyesGreen


5.0
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13 years ago

Purity is a great cleanser to use following your make-up removal - I find it wisks away any trapped dirt left in my pores or any lingering mascara on my lashes. Soft, clean, fresh scent that is not...

About reviewer (1 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Medium

HairBrunette

EyesBrown


5.0
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13 years ago

I was very sad when my favorite Sensaria cleanser was no longer available as the company wen tout of business, so I had to start a hunt for a new cleanser. I'd always heard about this cleanser and...

About reviewer (53 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinNormal, Fair-Medium

HairBrunette

EyesBlue


4.0
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13 years ago

I was very skeptical about buying this. Normally, given that I wear long-wear makeup, I dismiss "gentle" cleansers altogether. But I needed a gentle cleanser for mornings or when my skin is...

About reviewer (81 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinOily, Fair, Neutral

HairBrunette, Straight, Medium

EyesOther


3.0
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13 years ago

I received a travel size sample of this product and was so excited to try it, as I have heard so much hype about it. I really don't get why people love it so much! It does the job of taking off...

About reviewer (30 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinNormal, Fair-Medium

HairBrown

EyesBlue


1.0
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13 years ago

I can't seem to figure out why so many people are having a love affair with this product... every single time I go to Sephora and look at cleansers they always direct me to Purity and I cannot for...

About reviewer (32 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinDry, Fair, Not Sure

HairBlack, Straight, Fine

EyesBrown


5.0
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13 years ago

I am sorry to read about the poor reviews given to this product. I'm a big fan of philosophy products, with Purity soap as my #1 favorite cleansing soap ever. It takes off my make up, including...

About reviewer (9 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinOily, Olive

HairBlack

EyesOther


5.0
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13 years ago

I used to have a hard time taking of layers and layers of waterproof mascara! Not any more!!! This takes everything off, leaving to black mascara residue. I don't need to work hard to get my make...

About reviewer (3 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinCombination, Tan, Warm

HairBlack, Other, Other

EyesOther


4.0
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13 years ago

I'm not saying anything that hasn't already been said, but this product is wonderful. I use Rx treatments and this cleanser works well with my sensitive, oily, acne-prone skin. Pros: Creamy,...

About reviewer (90 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinOily, Tan, Not Sure

HairBrunette, Other, Other

EyesBlack


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13 years ago

I had heard so many great reviews, and unfortunately it did not work for me. I generally have an oily T-zone and get blemishes around the nose and mouth. After using this for about 2-3 weeks, my...

About reviewer (1 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinOther, Tan

HairBlack

EyesBrown


4.0
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13 years ago

History: When my skin was going through acne this was the cleanser used. It felt like a mid cleanser that calmed my skin. Texture: Not too thick or runny. Smell: Light, refreshing, different...

About reviewer (19 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Warm

HairBlack, Other, Medium

EyesBrown


5.0
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13 years ago

This cleanser is absolutely fantastic! I have very dry combination skin meaning that my t-zone and chin are oily and acne prone and my cheeks can get dry and flaky so its truly difficult to find a...

About reviewer (34 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinDry, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

HairBlack, Straight, Other

EyesBrown


5.0
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13 years ago

I love this stuff! I wanted a cleanser that also takes off makeup and this is my winner. I have the 32oz since its so much more cheaper then buying the 8oz for $20 but I do buy my purity from ebay...

About reviewer (7 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

HairBlond

EyesBlue


4.0
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13 years ago

I've read the mixed but often positive reviews. For me, this cleaner does not work wonders, but neither does it do any damage (i.e. cause break outs or any bad reactions) after about three months...

About reviewer (3 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinNormal, Medium, Not Sure

HairBrunette, Other, Other

EyesBrown