64%
would repurchase
3.8/5
package quality

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

I am surprised by the negative reviews on this product. For me, it does exactly what it says it will and it always removes all my makeup and cleans my face. However, for me in Australia, it is...

About reviewer (88 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinNormal, Fair-Medium

HairBrunette

EyesHazel



5.0
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13 years ago

My favorite every day cleanser. its a 4 in one that does what it states. removes ALL makeup, ph balances the skin and leaves no residue making a toner a thing of the past. lightly hydrates and...

About reviewer (23 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinVery Dry, Other

HairBrown

EyesGreen


4.0
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13 years ago

PROS: - Removes makeup really well, makes your face super clean - Leaves your skin feeling nice, soft and clean without feeling tight and dry. CONS: - Expensive! - Smell is so-so - Doesn't...

About reviewer (89 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Warm

HairBrunette, Other, Medium

EyesBrown


5.0
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13 years ago

I bought this with a makeup optional pack originally but wasn't thrilled about the results of the pack. About 4 yrs ago my roommates 4 yr old twins thought it was bubble bath and used the entire...

About reviewer (155 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinOily, Olive, Warm

HairBrown, Wavy, Coarse

EyesGreen


5.0
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13 years ago

I was looking for something to replace my Cetaphil - which I thought was supposed to be among the best cleansers - when I still noticed makeup on my towel while drying off after using it. I also...

About reviewer (1 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinOily

HairBlond

EyesBrown


5.0
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13 years ago

Cannot live without this. Takes off makeup, cleans like crazy, doesn't dry me out. This and my Clarisonic keep me virtually zit free, flake free, etc. I use this at night to take off makeup, the...

About reviewer (15 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Warm

HairBrunette, Wavy, Medium

EyesHazel


2.0
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13 years ago

I have DRY, not oily skin, and this cleanser still broke me out! I'm completely saddened and surprised. I have sensitive skin with mild to moderate rosacea. I am in need of a cleanser that does not...

About reviewer (61 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinSensitive, Fair, Cool

HairBlack, Curly, Fine

EyesGreen


5.0
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13 years ago

remarkable product. gets my skin clean with out drying it out. helped clear my skin, the scent may bother a few people but it doesnt bother me. packaging is simple nothing fancy and serves its...

About reviewer (3 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinAcne-prone, Olive

HairBrunette

EyesBrown


5.0
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13 years ago

I was hesitant to give this product a chance. I have acne prone skin, and for some reason I thought that this wash wouldn't do much for me except add another step to my wash routine. I was soo...

About reviewer (99 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinVery Oily, Dark, Warm

HairBlack, Relaxed, Coarse

EyesBrown


5.0
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13 years ago

This is my HG cleanser, I stray now and then but keep coming back to this and have repurchased many times and will continue to do so. Purity balances my skin well and takes off makeup like a charm...

About reviewer (2 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinOily, Olive, Not Sure

HairBrunette, Wavy, Medium

EyesBrown


1.0
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13 years ago

I used to love this cleanser, now I HATE it! I bought 240 ml about 4 weeks ago - so expensive - 26 CAD. It really removes all make up, even my liquid Revlon foundation that is a nightmare to...

About reviewer (563 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinDry, Medium, Neutral

HairBlond, Straight, Fine

EyesHazel


3.0
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13 years ago

I really don't use this much for my face as I feel like it doens't clean as well as I need it. My skin is oily and this makes my skin feel even more oily. However, when I was in sephora I had a SA...

About reviewer (115 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinOily, Fair-Medium, Warm

HairBlond, Wavy, Fine

EyesBlue


5.0
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13 years ago

I've always heard great things about this, but considering the price, I decided to stay with my drugstore cleansers until I got a 1 oz. sample in my birchbox two months ago. I used it when I...

About reviewer (20 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinAcne-prone, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

HairBlack, Other, Other

EyesBrown


5.0
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13 years ago

Out of all the cleansers I have tried in the past, this is my favorite out of the bunch. The reason why is that when you wash your face it just creates this really milky kind of lather and just...

About reviewer (4 reviews)

AgeUnder 18

SkinCombination, Other

HairOther

EyesBrown


5.0
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13 years ago

Best cleanser ever! Ive only used this for 2 years, Im currently on my third bug bottle. Ive read some reviews on how the formulation has changed, regardless of what version ive tried, it still...

About reviewer (184 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinNormal, Medium, Neutral

HairBlack, Straight, Medium

EyesBrown


2.0
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13 years ago

I tried this product in hopes of clearing up my skin, like the girl at Ulta had told me it would. It has a fresh scent and lathers nicely, but I would not recommend it to people who want it to...

About reviewer (3 reviews)

AgeUnder 18

SkinCombination, Medium

HairBrown

EyesBrown


2.0
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13 years ago

I have used this product on and off since high school, and I always return to it thinking it's going to make my skin clean and supple, but it always breaks me out. I get painful blind pimples on my...

About reviewer (7 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinOther, Other

HairOther

EyesOther


5.0
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13 years ago

This product maaaay be pricey, but what you pay for is what you will get. Little goes a long way. I use this product int he morning and at night, i use this product at night before i go to bed to...

About reviewer (9 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinAcne-prone, Fair-Medium, Warm

HairBrown, Wavy, Medium

EyesBrown


5.0
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13 years ago

I love this cleanser and it has become my go-to product. I finally tried it at the beginning of this year, after hearing all of my friends rave about it. I have combo skin and it always feels clean...

About reviewer (15 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinOily, Fair, Cool

HairRed, Wavy, Fine

EyesBlue


5.0
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13 years ago

I've used this cleanser for about 3 years, and I ♥ it! I have "normal" skin that isn't acne prone. Purity cleans my face, and gets every trace of makeup off and doesn't leave my skin feeling...

About reviewer (11 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinNormal, Fair

HairBlack

EyesBlue