64%
would repurchase
3.8/5
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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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14 years ago

This is a great makeup remover. I can even open my eyes after I rub them with this. There is no stinging sensation at all and the scent is not bothersome. I personally do not like using a cotton...

About reviewer (22 reviews)

AgeUnder 18

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

HairBlack

EyesBrown



3.0
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14 years ago

Good cleanser that takes off most makeup. I received a deluxe size from my Sephora Points. It has a pleasant smell. Cleanser is a yellow milky creamy texture and lathers really well by adding...

About reviewer (12 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinAcne-prone, Fair-Medium

HairBlack

EyesBrown


5.0
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14 years ago

This totally agrees with my skin. Also, it completely cleared my face (when NOTHING else would) after EL and Lancome serums caused the worst breakout I have ever had. It gently, yet thoroughly,...

About reviewer (215 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinOily, Medium, Warm

HairBlack, Curly, Fine

EyesBrown


5.0
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14 years ago

I really love this cleanser. My skin feels smooth, yet moisturized. It also lasts a a long time.

About reviewer (340 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinCombination, Fair, Neutral

HairBlond, Other, Medium

EyesGreen


5.0
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14 years ago

I love this cleanser, it takes everything off of my skin, including eye makeup and does not leave it dry or tight. Its very gentle but effective and has helped clear up my troubled skin. I received...

About reviewer (67 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Fair, Neutral

HairBlond, Straight, Medium

EyesBlue


3.0
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14 years ago

Didn't change my life or anything but I like it to remove my make up.

About reviewer (32 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinNormal, Other

HairBlond

EyesBlue


5.0
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14 years ago

This is my HG, I've been using it for years. Probably don't have anything to say that hasn't already been said. ;) Love the scent, not a strong fragrance but lovely. It takes off every bit of...

About reviewer (251 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinOily, Fair, Cool

HairRed, Straight, Medium

EyesBlue


5.0
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14 years ago

I've tried a boatload of cleansers in my time, everything from Clearasil to Origins to Murad to Clinique. None of them have done what Purity does for me. Maybe it sounds kinda dumb, but I will...

About reviewer (7 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinCombination, Fair

HairBrunette

EyesGreen


4.0
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14 years ago

The first day I used this cleanser my skin felt awful, but I continued to use it thinking perhaps my skin needed to get acclimated to it. I was right, it only took one more wash for my face to feel...

About reviewer (4 reviews)

AgeUnder 18

SkinNormal, Fair

HairBrown

EyesBrown


5.0
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14 years ago

My skin is so sensitive that I can only use very few products on my face. I have read all the reviews and did my homework on this product. So for me it was a no brainer. Plus, if you order...

About reviewer (1 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinSensitive, Fair

HairBlond

EyesGreen


4.0
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14 years ago

love the scent and the feel on my skin, just wish it was a little less $$ its so gentle and removes all my makeup

About reviewer (13 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Fair

HairBrunette

EyesBlue


5.0
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14 years ago

This is a wonderful cleanser. I have used Dove soap the last 25 years on my face. I thought that was good until I tried this. I love this stuff! I love the soft gentle smell, sort of like creamy...

About reviewer (144 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinCombination, Medium

HairBrown

EyesBrown


2.0
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14 years ago

This product is NOT for sensitive skin! or at least mine, anyway. I bought this fairly expensive cleanser so excited from the good reviews. i used it that night, and it was nothing special. hated...

About reviewer (7 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Cool

HairBlond, Other, Other

EyesBlue


5.0
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14 years ago

Bought a small bottle of this years ago, used it maybe 4 times when my daughter and her overnight friends decided to make "makeup potions" and emptied the bottle! I didn't reorder as I was using...

About reviewer (4 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

HairBrunette

EyesBrown


4.0
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14 years ago

I have combo skin & this cleanser works great. I do however wish it came with a pump that would be AMAZING! i feel like im wasting product! it takes my make up off & its super gentle!

About reviewer (84 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Medium, Warm

HairBrunette, Straight, Fine

EyesBrown


5.0
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14 years ago

Best cleanser I have used. I have spent years searching for the best cleanser for my combination skin. I was always too oily and breakout or too dry and my cheeks would flake. After starting to use...

About reviewer (28 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Fair, Neutral

HairBrown, Straight, Medium

EyesBrown


3.0
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14 years ago

A really good thing about this cleanser is that it doesn't leave my skin as dry as others tend to do. The packaging is good as well, it's easy to pour out just the amount I need. Actually, I can...

About reviewer (116 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Fair, Neutral

HairBlond, Straight, Fine

EyesBlue


5.0
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14 years ago

This is my HG cleanser. I use Ponds cleansing cloths to remove my makeup first and then I use Purity on a washcloth to "deep clean". It has kept my skin clear for over a year. It's very gentle...

About reviewer (38 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

HairBrunette

EyesHazel


2.0
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14 years ago

many friends of mine swear by this cleanser, so i was very surprised to discover that it wasn't very well suited to my needs. although it foams up well and smells rather nice, i found it left a...

About reviewer (106 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinCombination, Fair, Neutral

HairBrunette, Straight, Fine

EyesHazel


5.0
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14 years ago

This cleanser works really well, i feel clean and not dry after using it. I usually dont use it to take off my makeup... but i use it after my "pre cleanse" which i use an Olay wet cloth for. THEN...

About reviewer (23 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Fair

HairBlond

EyesBlue