Purity Made Simple One-Step Facial Cleanser

Philosophy

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3.7

2643 reviews
64%
would repurchase
3.8/5
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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).

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    3.0
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    briestoll

    14 years ago

    the problem is this is nothing special . does it take off make up , yes . Does it leave your skin feeling clean , yes . Does it clear up some pore related blemishes , yes but so does my 3.00...

    About reviewer (60 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinCombination, Dark

    HairOther

    EyesBrown

    2.0
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    orisha_girl

    14 years ago

    I'm a huge fan of philosophy's The Great Mystery, and was excited about trying the cleanser, but it was a huge disappointment. First of all, the smell is weird - herbal/essential oils, but with a...

    About reviewer (72 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinSensitive, Fair, Neutral

    HairRed, Curly, Other

    EyesGreen

    3.0
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    smmalloy

    14 years ago

    This isn't a bad cleanser, and I even re-purchased once, but I found out that once the weather turns drier, so does my skin with this cleanser. Right now I'm using it in the SF Bay area where the...

    About reviewer (37 reviews)

    Age56 & Over

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

    HairBrown

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    5.0
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    MakeUp4Fun

    14 years ago

    This feels amazing and soothing on my skin! I look forward to using this every evening. I use it on dry face to get my face makeup off, then i follow with a scrub or another cleanser. My face is...

    About reviewer (561 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

    HairBrown, Other, Other

    EyesBrown

    3.0
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    Quilley

    14 years ago

    I received a 2 Fl. oz. bottle fo this from a friend. I have no problems with the cleanser itself. It's thick and creamy and took all of my face makeup off in one go. It's loaded with natural...

    About reviewer (365 reviews)

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    SkinOther, Other, Not Sure

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    Glamorous_

    14 years ago

    I have oily/combo acne prone skin. To start off with, this is offwhite, somewhere betweek gel and cream and milky in texture. I had moderately high hope for this seeing so many reviews. It helped...

    About reviewer (28 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinCombination, Tan, Warm

    HairBlack, Wavy, Medium

    EyesBlack

    3.0
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    sunshinelu

    14 years ago

    Good cleanser although it doesn't completely take off my eye makeup like other reviewers have said. It's gentle and has helped clear up my skin but I'm hesitant to repurchase due to it's ridiculous...

    About reviewer (29 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinNormal, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

    HairBlack, Other, Other

    EyesBrown

    4.0
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    elcline

    14 years ago

    I absolutely love this cleanser! It literally melts all the makeup, dirt, and oil off my face. The only problem I have with it is the price. I've yet to find something I like as much for a cheaper...

    About reviewer (3 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinCombination, Medium

    HairBrunette

    EyesHazel

    4.0
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    bonnie297

    14 years ago

    I bought this cleanser wanting just one product that would do everything, and it definitely delivers. Very simple, very fast, very thorough. It removes makeup completely and leaves my skin feeling...

    About reviewer (14 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinCombination, Fair

    HairBrunette

    EyesBlue

    5.0
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    cbailey4111

    14 years ago

    Love this cleanser. It doesn't make my skin feel tight after use and it takes off all of my make up with no problem. It hasn't make me break out and it's gentle enough that I can use it sometimes...

    About reviewer (45 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinCombination, Fair, Warm

    HairBrunette, Straight, Fine

    EyesGreen

    5.0
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    citrus489

    14 years ago

    I have sensitive combination skin, am prone to cystic breakouts, and use a prescription retinoid cream -- all things that make me very nervous when choosing skincare products. I've used Cetaphil...

    About reviewer (4 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinAcne-prone, Other, Cool

    HairBlack, Wavy, Other

    EyesBrown

    4.0
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    flauros

    14 years ago

    I give this product a 4 star because it does the job like it says it does. It's creamy and does not dry out my skin. It doesn't foam up too much, this is not a 'foaming' cleanser, it's closer to...

    About reviewer (78 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinCombination, Fair, Neutral

    HairBrunette, Other, Fine

    EyesHazel

    5.0
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    chelseaw79

    14 years ago

    I tried when hope is not enough cleanser and cream first because my skin is so dry and sensitive. It proved to be a little to greasy, making me break out. This purity cleanser is still...

    About reviewer (7 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinDry, Fair

    HairRed

    EyesBrown

    4.0
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    lunalove

    14 years ago

    I have oily and sensitive skin. A lot of face washes dry my skin out and irritate it, so I wanted a cleanser that was non-irritating and did not strip my skin, yet also left me feeling clean. This...

    About reviewer (164 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinAcne-prone, Medium, Warm

    HairBrown, Wavy, Medium

    EyesBrown

    3.0
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    saraarod

    14 years ago

    I really loved this product at first. It removed all my makeup and left my skin really soft. However, after a couple weeks I noticed I was getting painful acne. I stopped using it and within a day...

    About reviewer (12 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinCombination, Medium, Neutral

    HairBrunette, Straight, Medium

    EyesBrown

    2.0
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    RekaJohn

    14 years ago

    I bought the travel size bottle from sephora just to try it out. The bottle is 3 oz and cost $10 (yep pricey) and the bigger sizes are way more over priced. For the PRICE this product is OK. I...

    About reviewer (12 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinCombination, Dark, Warm

    HairBlack, Relaxed, Coarse

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    LondonInMyStyle

    14 years ago

    This product is really great. I love the "clean and fresh" feeling that leaves in my skin after using it. I use it combined with a make up remover oil though (MAC Cleanse Off Oil, which I use...

    About reviewer (28 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinOily, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

    HairBrunette, Wavy, Fine

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    TaxDollar

    14 years ago

    I have been using this for years. It's the only product that gets all my make up off in one go (including eye make up!). I have repurchased again and again and even have my husband and friends...

    About reviewer (51 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinAcne-prone, Fair, Warm

    HairBrunette, Straight, Fine

    EyesBlue

    2.0
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    newslang89

    14 years ago

    In it's defense, it took my makeup off quite well, especially eye makeup. Other than that, I noticed a general degradation of my skin since using this face wash. I feel it's stripped my skin, as...

    About reviewer (3 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinCombination, Fair, Neutral

    HairBlond, Wavy, Medium

    EyesBlue

    3.0
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    everydayk

    14 years ago

    I heard so many great reviews on this product that I was very disappointed in my results. I have dry skin and this wash made me feel greasy by noon! It also did nothing to control my breakouts

    About reviewer (2 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinAcne-prone, Fair-Medium

    HairBrunette

    EyesHazel

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