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


4.0
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6 years ago

I bought this product a few days ago along with the Clinique Moisture Surge moisturizer and have been using the facewash twice a day and the moisturizer once a day before my makeup. I have to wear...

About reviewer (1 reviews)

AgeUnder 18

SkinAcne-prone, Fair-Medium

HairBlond

EyesBlue



4.0
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6 years ago

This product is absolutely fantastic for removing makeup. It removes everything, including waterproof mascara, and it doesn't irritate my eyes. Love it as the first step of my skincare...

About reviewer (2 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Neutral

HairBrown, Wavy, Medium

EyesBrown


2.0
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6 years ago

This dried out my skin the first day I used it... I really tried to over look it but its getting worse everyday... I have the philosophy moisturizer but its not helping. I have to get to the...

About reviewer (1 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinDry, Medium

HairBrown

EyesBrown


5.0
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7 years ago

I have very dry skin and am 70 yrs old I get eczema if I use soap but, this product is excellent if you have dry to normal skin you only need a tiny amount and it lathers nicely I love the scent I...

About reviewer (1 reviews)

Age56 & Over

SkinDry, Medium

HairBrunette

EyesBrown


5.0
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7 years ago

Holy grail of cleansers!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I have the scrub peel and moisturizer too. Absolutely love this

About reviewer (3 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinOther, Other

HairOther

EyesOther


1.0
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7 years ago

I have to say I'm so nauseous about constantly hearing about how great & wonderful this cleanser is on Qvc television ???? Bc they keep on & on promoting & raving about it incessantly on their...

About reviewer (321 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinNormal

HairBlack

EyesBlack


5.0
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7 years ago

Holy grail cleanser. Buy it always it is so soft

About reviewer (17 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

HairBrunette

EyesGreen


5.0
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7 years ago

I was looking for an effective cleanser, more straightfoward than luxe, and not terribly expensive. My sister uses this and swears by it. This cleanses my face without drying or stripping. I...

About reviewer (477 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinOily, Fair-Medium, Warm

HairBrunette, Straight, Fine

EyesBrown


5.0
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7 years ago

2/6/18- amended to mention the reviews that mention fragrance. I suggest you return this if you smell some kind of strong fragrance because I have used this for many years, I asked friends and...

About reviewer (790 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinNormal, Fair-Medium, Warm

HairBlond, Straight, Medium

EyesBlue


2.0
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7 years ago

PROS - The texture is nice it doesn't foam up too much which I like for a cleanser. CONS - This smells very strongly of older woman's perfume. It also dries out the skin not only on my face but my...

About reviewer (44 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinNormal, Fair

HairBlond

EyesGreen


3.0
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7 years ago

My sister got this year's ago and I still have some left. It removes make up well and I can also use it to remove eye makeup and it does not sting. The price is an issue for me though. For low...

About reviewer (56 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinNormal, Fair-Medium, Neutral

HairBlack, Wavy, Medium

EyesBrown


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7 years ago

I bought this product because the lady at sephora raved about it. She said it was the best of the best. I bout the 8oz bottle for 24$ and was excited to use it later that night. First, the smell is...

About reviewer (1 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinCombination, Dark

HairBlack

EyesBrown


5.0
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7 years ago

I have sensitive skin that is dehydrated and oily so finding a good cleanser has been a challenge for me. I've been using Purity as a morning cleanse and second when I double cleanse in the evening...

About reviewer (11 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinSensitive, Fair, Cool

HairRed, Curly, Medium

EyesGreen


3.0
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7 years ago

I put a 3 star on packaging because without a pump its a pain to use. Only the large container has a pump. People rave about this but my 70 year-old face found this very drying. I returned it.

About reviewer (7 reviews)

Age56 & Over

SkinOther, Other

HairOther

EyesOther


3.0
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7 years ago

I tried this because it's highly rated. It is also highly expensive. Worse still, it has a very strong fragrance! It seems some women like the smell. I don't. It doesn't seem to work better or...

About reviewer (89 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinAcne-prone, Fair, Not Sure

HairBrown, Straight, Medium

EyesBrown


5.0
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7 years ago

Of all the foaming type cleansers I have used I really do like this one the best. I just wish I could get my hand on a pump as it would make life so much easier. If I buy the mega bottle I need to...

About reviewer (70 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinDry, Fair, Cool

HairBlond, Wavy, Fine

EyesBrown


1.0
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7 years ago

1. Can't remove makeup with this. It's SO THICK & sticky that I can't rub it in at all. A lot of makeup still left after washing. 2. So hard to squeeze the product out. It's so thick so need a lot...

About reviewer (19 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinVery Dry, Fair

HairBlack

EyesBrown


2.0
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7 years ago

Warning for people with dry skin, this might be a bit too much for you. I tried it after my friend was going on and on about how great it was - i'm glad i got a sample and didn't the full size....

About reviewer (40 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinDry, Fair-Medium, Cool

HairBlack, Other, Medium

EyesBrown


1.0
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7 years ago

I got a sample of this and liked it, so I made a mistake and bought a full bottle. After using this cleanser every day for over a month, I had to discontinue use. First, I noticed my aging skin...

About reviewer (1377 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinSensitive, Fair-Medium, Warm

HairBrunette, Wavy, Fine

EyesHazel


1.0
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7 years ago

Oh my, didn't work for me, ended up having a breakout, dry flaky thing going on at the side of my nose. Very disappointed.

About reviewer (7 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinDry, Fair-Medium, Warm

HairBlond, Straight, Fine

EyesGreen