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


2.0
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12 years ago

I stopped using Proactive for a while to try this product. Since it was so expensive I felt that I needed to use it all. I broke out considerably when using this. I feel that its only good for...

About reviewer (14 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Tan, Warm

HairBlack, Straight, Other

EyesBlack



3.0
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12 years ago

I really loved that this product is pH neutral, it won't burn your eyes if you are taking off mascara. I don't do a makeup remover AND a cleanser, so for me, a cleanser has to take off my eye...

About reviewer (61 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinNormal, Olive

HairBrown

EyesBrown


5.0
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12 years ago

Let me start of by saying that this is the first product of its kind I have ever come across. As a cleanser, toner, moisturiser and makeup remover in one, it seems too good to be true, right? Nope!...

About reviewer (21 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinDry, Olive, Warm

HairBrunette, Wavy, Fine

EyesHazel


3.0
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12 years ago

I think this product is very overrated. I got a small size bottle with my clarisonic, and it was ok. If you look at the ingredients list, there's absolutely nothing impressive there, there's no...

About reviewer (25 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinOily, Fair, Not Sure

HairBrunette, Wavy, Coarse

EyesBrown


5.0
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12 years ago

I've had mild breakouts on my face for the past few years and tried all the top-rating cleansers that are sold at drugstores to try to clear my skin up. After awhile I figured it must be something...

About reviewer (15 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Fair, Not Sure

HairBrunette, Wavy, Fine

EyesBlue


5.0
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12 years ago

I really love Philosophy products, and this is definitely my favorite. I use this every day to cleanse my face at night, and usually a very little amount will take off almost all my makeup (if I...

About reviewer (10 reviews)

AgeUnder 18

SkinNormal, Fair, Neutral

HairBrown, Curly, Medium

EyesBlue


5.0
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12 years ago

I have been a long time purity user. I will go and try other cleansers and I always come back. Never any irritation really removes eye make up. Recommend

About reviewer (36 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinCombination, Fair, Cool

HairBrunette, Straight, Medium

EyesBrown


4.0
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12 years ago

Tried this last year... not a bad cleanser... I was looking for a cleanser I could buy on the store shelves instead of the sage facial shampoo Ive been using since 2001 that I have to purchase...

About reviewer (9 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinDry, Fair-Medium, Neutral

HairBrown, Wavy, Fine

EyesBrown


4.0
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12 years ago

This is a great cleanser! When my skin is irritated or dry, I use this in the shower to take off my makeup because it's more gentle than my other cleansers and it takes off makeup wonderfully...

About reviewer (69 reviews)

AgeUnder 18

SkinDry, Fair-Medium, Warm

HairBlack, Straight, Medium

EyesBrown


4.0
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12 years ago

I've heard so much about this product, but just recently bit the bullet and bought some during Sephora's Black Friday sale. I like it so much that I went and bought some more in the Boxing Day...

About reviewer (137 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinOily, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

HairBlack, Straight, Fine

EyesBrown


2.0
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12 years ago

Pros - does a really good job of removing eye make up and foundation - smell is decent - removes dirt and oil Cons - drying - have to make sure to really wash it off otherwise the residue...

About reviewer (21 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinAcne-prone, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

HairBlack, Other, Other

EyesBrown


2.0
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12 years ago

I really like how clean it removes but it broke my out for some reason. Like fancl cleansing oil did too.

About reviewer (31 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinAcne-prone, Fair, Warm

HairBlack, Relaxed, Coarse

EyesBlack


5.0
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12 years ago

Overall, I really love this product! It makes my skin feel super clean and even helps with the few breakouts I have every month. I originally bought the 8 oz. bottle for $20 from Sephora. I think...

About reviewer (6 reviews)

AgeUnder 18

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Warm

HairBrunette, Curly, Medium

EyesGreen


4.0
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12 years ago

I am constantly trying different products so I opted for the 3 oz sample - size bottle, which gets a low rating for packaging as the cap is screw-off. BUT, I noticed in store at Sephora that even...

About reviewer (9 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinCombination, Medium, Warm

HairBlack, Other, Other

EyesBrown


3.0
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12 years ago

I'm not sure if I like this product or not. It cleanse my face very easy and there is no makeup left after cleaning, but my skin feels dry afterwards.. I don't even have a dry skin or so and I also...

About reviewer (12 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinNormal, Olive, Not Sure

HairBlack, Other, Other

EyesBrown


3.0
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12 years ago

I loved this cleanser, it works great at removing make up. I liked that aspect because its nice to wash my face without having to use a separate makeup remover. The downside is that my face felt...

About reviewer (9 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinAcne-prone, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

HairBlond, Wavy, Fine

EyesBlue


3.0
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12 years ago

I wasn't overly impressed with this as cleanser. I don't think it's the miracle cleanser that some make it out to be. Without seriously moisturizing my skin afterwards, I think its a bit drying...

About reviewer (8 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinDry, Fair, Neutral

HairBrown, Curly, Medium

EyesBrown


5.0
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12 years ago

So i havent been using this cleanser for very long, but it has already really helped my skin! it takes makeup off VERY easily and it is even gentle enough to use on eyes, plus my skin has cleared...

About reviewer (2 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Medium

HairBlond

EyesGreen


4.0
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12 years ago

Ha I just realized I didnt write a review on this after using it for so long? LOL I use this cleanser with my clarisonic. It is gentle, non foaming and effective. I dont believe in spending a lot...

About reviewer (137 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinVery Oily, Fair

HairBrown

EyesBrown


4.0
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12 years ago

I started using this product after a Sephora SA put some samples into my shopping bag. I loved the samples enough to buy the full sized (8oz) bottle for $20. I don't feel that this is an expensive...

About reviewer (71 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinSensitive, Fair

HairBlond

EyesHazel