When Hope Is Not Enough - Serum

Philosophy

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3.5

141 reviews
63%
would repurchase
4.0/5
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water (aqua), glyceryl polymethacrylate, pentylene glycol, propylene glycol, glycerin, butylene glycol, hydrolyzed soy protein, peg-7 glyceryl cocoate, palmitoyl pentapeptide-3, glutathione, potassium ascorbyl tocopheryl phosphate, larrea divaricata (chaparral) extract, sodium hyaluronate, aloe barbadensis leaf extract, allantoin, carbomer, lecithin, polysorbate 20, sodium hydroxide, phenoxyethanol, methylbromo glutaronitrile, fragrance, tetrasodium edta.

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    4.0
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    MoiBelle

    17 years ago

    I've been using this a couple of days ago already. I like the texture of my skin after putting this on. It makes my pores look smaller. although, I have not notice any good moisturizing power,...

    About reviewer (239 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinVery Dry, Other

    HairBlack

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    reynoldskl

    18 years ago

    I love this product, its oil free texture is perfect for my oily and congested t-zone, I apply this day (with Vit C powder) and night and have seen a real improvement in the texture of my skin,...

    About reviewer (39 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinCombination

    HairBrown

    EyesBrown

    4.0
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    dtupaz

    18 years ago

    I LOVE this serum! I have oily, acne-prone skin but want to combat the signs of aging. That is often hard to do without products that are heavy, greasy, or oily. This serum is none of that!! It...

    About reviewer (100 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinCombination, Fair, Cool

    HairRed, Wavy, Coarse

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    CarolynBergen

    18 years ago

    Again, I wonder if the people who are using this and don't like it are younger. tend to have more oilier skin? This is one of thier anti-age products! If you have maturing skin, this is a great...

    About reviewer (39 reviews)

    Age44-55

    SkinCombination

    HairBlond

    EyesHazel

    1.0
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    Jaimee

    18 years ago

    This did nothing but smell funny. Not worth the $$.

    About reviewer (277 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Neutral

    HairBrown, Straight, Fine

    EyesBrown

    3.0
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    kolokithaki

    18 years ago

    The fact that this product is merely mediocre combined with the revolting smell, awful texture and dire packaging makes it a non repurchase for me. Don't get me wrong its not a useless product its...

    About reviewer (96 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinCombination, Other

    HairBrunette

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    kookla31

    18 years ago

    HECK YES I WOULD BUY THIS AGAIN! But the name should be pore shrinker. It really has shrunk my pores and made my skin all glowy. Its worth the money and works well with all the other face products...

    About reviewer (12 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinCombination

    HairBlond

    EyesBrown

    1.0
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    illinigirl54

    18 years ago

    This product along with the rest of the "Makeup Optional" products made me break out. I used each one separately to determine if that was the case, and it was true. I have oily/sensitive skin. The...

    About reviewer (26 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinCombination, Fair

    HairBlond

    EyesOther

    5.0
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    technopixie

    18 years ago

    I can't really comment on the firming/lifting/wrinkle helping ability of this serum, like other reviewers I got it for its antioxidant benefit and because I wanted a peptide serum to help heal the...

    About reviewer (305 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinCombination

    HairBrunette

    EyesBrown

    1.0
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    LianneK

    18 years ago

    I got this as part of the Makeup Optional kit. Long story short, it made me break out, and I don't often break out from skincare products (of course, I check labels very carefully for potentially...

    About reviewer (35 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinCombination, Fair

    HairBrown

    EyesBrown

    4.0
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    LittleBear23

    18 years ago

    I will probably re-purchase this product for 2 reasons: 1- The price. This is a very good price for a serum; and 2- The viscosity. It is watery and sinks into my skin perfectly and immediately. I...

    About reviewer (248 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinSensitive, Fair-Medium, Neutral

    HairBrown, Straight, Fine

    EyesBrown

    4.0
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    kwhite1122

    18 years ago

    My mother gave me this product that she received in a kit. I was expecting it to help the small lines under my eyes. I just finished 1 bottle and don't really see that much improvement. I was...

    About reviewer (12 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinSensitive, Fair

    HairBlond

    EyesBlue

    4.0
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    purplegirlie

    18 years ago

    Yes, the smell is pretty raunchy. But it dissipates quickly, so it's not really a factor. I really like this stuff. My skin feels firmer when I use it--I'm not sure it LOOKS any firmer, but I...

    About reviewer (57 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinCombination

    HairBrown

    EyesGreen

    3.0
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    bostonpiecooking

    18 years ago

    I'm somewhat undecided about this serum. I usually use the Cellex-C serum and then top it off with Cellex C Hydra serum and then Juice Beauty Antioxidant serum. While I was using this for a...

    About reviewer (25 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinVery Oily, Other

    HairBlack

    EyesBrown

    4.0
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    calicokitty

    18 years ago

    I love how light and absorbent this serum is. I usually mix this stuff with the hope and a prayer a.m. powder in the mornings before I apply my laura mercier tinted moisturizer and the results are...

    About reviewer (33 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinCombination, Other

    HairBrunette

    EyesBrown

    4.0
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    AlexandriaMC

    18 years ago

    I'm currently using (and loving) the following philosophy products: purity made simple, when hope is not enough serum, hope in a jar (original formula), hope in a tube (eye and lip cream), and the...

    About reviewer (61 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinNormal, Other, Neutral

    HairOther, Straight, Other

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    iziz

    18 years ago

    I actually found the smell of this product very therapeutic too! Love the smell. This is a good serum, moisturizing but not greasy, sinks right into the skin, leaving my skin smooth and soft....

    About reviewer (23 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinCombination

    HairBlack

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    tracita

    18 years ago

    I have used this serum every morning for the past three months and I think it has improved my skin quite a bit. I can't say it's JUST this product because I've been using other things in...

    About reviewer (268 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

    HairBlond

    EyesBlue

    5.0
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    BGR8FUL

    18 years ago

    I didn't truly appreciate this product until I stopped using it a couple months ago. I had been using this and Hope in a Jar daily for over a year and while I did like them, when they ran out I...

    About reviewer (5 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

    HairBrunette

    EyesGreen

    3.0
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    want2agegracefully

    18 years ago

    Had been an avid Proactiv user for years (before that Murad and H2o prior to that.) Although Proactiv kept the blemishes at bay ('cept for those hormonal ones) it never felt like I was nourishing...

    About reviewer (16 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinCombination

    HairBrunette

    EyesBrown

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