64%
would repurchase
3.8/5
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price range

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

OH MY GOSH. I wish I could give this product a rating of a million. I have super sensitive skin and from the time I was 12, my poor face was subjected to harsh high and low end cleansers and...

About reviewer (17 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinSensitive, Fair-Medium, Neutral

HairBlond, Wavy, Fine

EyesHazel



5.0
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13 years ago

I love this cleanser! I love this cleanser! Did I mention that I love this cleanser? Because I really, truly love this cleanser! I've been using this for years, and have long-since stopped...

About reviewer (6 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinNormal, Fair

HairBrown

EyesBlue


3.0
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13 years ago

I really wanted to like this product, and was hopeful with all the great reviews. I was looking for something to take off my makeup, and not be too harsh. I have been breaking out when I usually...

About reviewer (188 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinCombination, Olive, Warm

HairBrown, Wavy, Coarse

EyesBrown


4.0
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13 years ago

I purchased this a number of years ago and didn't like it. I prefer foamy cleansers and found that this one just didn't lather. I did use it up but didn't repurchase. Don't get me wrong, the...

About reviewer (24 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinCombination, Fair

HairBlack

EyesBrown


4.0
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13 years ago

I love this cleanser! I have been using it every day for about 2 weeks now, and I have noticed significant changes in my skin. My face feels so smooth and healthy! I've also noticed the redness...

About reviewer (15 reviews)

AgeUnder 18

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Warm

HairBrown, Wavy, Medium

EyesBlue


1.0
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13 years ago

I have used Oil of Olay for years because I have really hard time finding cleanser that doesn't irritate my combo sensetive skin and is able to take off my makeup. I told the SA at Nordstroms...

About reviewer (366 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinDry, Fair, Not Sure

HairBrunette, Straight, Fine

EyesBlue


1.0
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13 years ago

Not sure how this product gets so many rave reviews. While i love the Philosophy line and what it stands for I absolutely hate this product. I have combination skin, oily in my tzone and pretty...

About reviewer (26 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinOily, Dark, Warm

HairBlack, Relaxed, Coarse

EyesBrown


1.0
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13 years ago

this cleanser seems very popular, but was irritating and didn't leave my face feeling soft. it smells a bit harsh, and proved to be harsh on my skin... adding to my already sensitive, break-out...

About reviewer (5 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

HairBlond

EyesGreen


4.0
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13 years ago

i received a 1 oz sample as an extra in a swap...i am just beginning to get into philosophy products and gosh darn it i love this! took off all my foundation and powder and my face felt renewed...

About reviewer (24 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinCombination, Fair, Not Sure

HairOther, Wavy, Coarse

EyesBrown


1.0
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13 years ago

DO NOT BUY THIS! the hype is all crap, this ruined my skin after I had finally cleared it. I'm about to turn 20 yrs old and never had bad skin problems. Once I tried this it ruined my face! I woke...

About reviewer (2 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinAcne-prone, Medium

HairBrunette

EyesBrown


3.0
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13 years ago

I recently just bought a clarisonic, and was looking for a change of cleanser from my cetaphil for something that was a little more lathering, and did a better job at taking of my makeup. Although...

About reviewer (25 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinAcne-prone, Fair, Not Sure

HairOther, Other, Medium

EyesBrown


2.0
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13 years ago

I received a sample of this product and after hearing so much about it, I was very excited to give it a try. I have to say, I'm not impressed. I am almost done using the sample and I have not...

About reviewer (90 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinOily, Tan

HairBrunette

EyesBrown


4.0
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13 years ago

I got a sample of this from Sephora last year and didn't think it was anything special. While I was at Sephora a few weeks ago, I received another sample of this, so I thought I'd give it a go as I...

About reviewer (10 reviews)

AgeUnder 18

SkinCombination, Fair, Neutral

HairBrunette, Wavy, Medium

EyesGreen


2.0
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13 years ago

I am very annoyed with this product. My mom gave me a sample/travel size of this cleanser because she loves it. I tried it every now and again without problems (although it didnt remove my makeup...

About reviewer (15 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinDry, Fair-Medium

HairBrunette

EyesBrown


5.0
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13 years ago

I have been using this product for years I have pale red sensitive skin, it removes all my makeup, doesnt irritate my skin, and I feel CLEAN after. I sometimes try other cleansers to see if they...

About reviewer (1 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinSensitive, Fair

HairBlond

EyesBlue


5.0
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13 years ago

I love this stuff!! It is a really good gentle cleanser. I can easily get my eye make up off without rubbing. The other bonus is if it gets in your eyes it is so gentle it will not burn. I have...

About reviewer (1 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

HairBrunette

EyesHazel


3.0
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13 years ago

I purchased the ginormous size from QVC and maybe have 1/4 left. It didn't wow me. It's OK but for the price, I don't know if I would buy it again. I like my cleanser to foam up and this could be...

About reviewer (201 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

HairBlack

EyesBrown


5.0
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13 years ago

May seem pricy, but it's a small price to pay for gorgeous skin! The product along with a couple other philosophy items has cleared my skin, makes it silky smooth, makes my large pores less...

About reviewer (6 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinOther, Fair, Not Sure

HairBrown, Other, Medium

EyesBrown


2.0
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13 years ago

im editing my original review. i first said this was a good product, but that was before it started breaking me out horribly. i am 22 years old with clear skin, save for the one occassional...

About reviewer (145 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Olive, Not Sure

HairBrunette, Wavy, Medium

EyesBrown


5.0
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13 years ago

This cleanser is great for daily use! It gets rid of all ur oils and dirt from your skin and leaves it smooth and buttery! It removes literally every single bit of your makeup, even waterproof,...

About reviewer (54 reviews)

AgeUnder 18

SkinAcne-prone, Fair-Medium, Neutral

HairBrown, Straight, Fine

EyesBrown