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


3.0
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14 years ago

Mediocre. I bought the travel size and I stopped using it halfway through. It just didn't wow me at all. Maybe because I like the feeling of really clean skin and this just didn't do it for me.

About reviewer (157 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinOily, Fair-Medium, Warm

HairBlack, Other, Medium

EyesBrown



1.0
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14 years ago

I only use this to clean my brushes... This made my sensitive dry skin 10times worse. I won't be buying it again, but I will use what I have to clean the brushes and my makeup sponges.

About reviewer (26 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinVery Dry, Fair-Medium, Neutral

HairRed, Curly, Medium

EyesGreen


2.0
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14 years ago

This stuff is for me,the worst .It dried my skin out and made it all bumpy and red.Not worth the money.

About reviewer (7 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinDry, Tan

HairBlack

EyesBrown


3.0
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14 years ago

When I first starting using it, I really liked it. I really liked the smell. It doesn't remove makeup as cleanly as it claims, I still find tons of residual makeup when I'm using a toner or...

About reviewer (2 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Medium

HairBlack

EyesBlack


4.0
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14 years ago

I picked up a travel sized version on my last trip to Sephora-somewhat hesitantly, I might add, since this cleanser has some real love-hate reviews, here. In addition, I was experiencing a...

About reviewer (119 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinCombination, Fair, Cool

HairBlond, Straight, Fine

EyesBlue


4.0
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14 years ago

I bought a travel size of this just to try it out. Prior to using this, I used Aveeno. This stuff did not irritate, took off all my makeup (including mascara, eyeliner etc) and did not irritate my...

About reviewer (20 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Tan, Not Sure

HairBlack, Curly, Coarse

EyesBrown


4.0
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14 years ago

Very good product, I use this face wash daily and it keeps my skin moisturized. Does not dry up my skin at all and leaves my skin nice and smooth plus it has a very natural scent!

About reviewer (3 reviews)

AgeUnder 18

SkinAcne-prone, Fair-Medium

HairBlack

EyesBrown


5.0
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14 years ago

I started using the Purity cleanser this winter b/c my oily/sensitive/acne-prone skin gets really dry after showers and cleansing. I wanted something gentle (with no harsh chemicals) that would...

About reviewer (6 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinVery Oily, Medium, Warm

HairBlack, Straight, Fine

EyesBrown


1.0
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14 years ago

I got this as a gift from a friend of mine who raves about it, so I decided to give it a try with my Clarisonic. I have acne-prone skin and it'd been clearing up until I started to use this. Just a...

About reviewer (3 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinAcne-prone, Fair, Not Sure

HairOther, Straight, Other

EyesGreen


1.0
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14 years ago

Omg! The absolute worst product I've ever used! I got this with my Clarisonic and it felt so good when I used it, and after I cleaned my face, but unfortunately that good feeling was shortlived. My...

About reviewer (26 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Warm

HairBlond, Wavy, Coarse

EyesBlue


5.0
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14 years ago

Its awesome!!!!!!! its cleared up my acne alot! i have to say its the best cleanser ive ever used. Love it! I wish Philosophy made a better moisturizer to go with it. Cause that hope in a jar stuff...

About reviewer (1 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Other, Not Sure

HairBrown, Other, Other

EyesBrown


5.0
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14 years ago

Purity Made Simple is my absolute favorite facial cleanser. I have tried others and always come back to Purity. It removes all my make-up including Smashbox Jet Set Waterproof eyeliner and my...

About reviewer (5 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinCombination, Dark, Warm

HairBrunette, Relaxed, Coarse

EyesBrown


1.0
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14 years ago

Bought this hoping it would help clear up some of the oil on my face and boy was I wrong! This face wash cause severe acne breakouts on my face along with some cystic acne. I think the packaging...

About reviewer (3 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinOily, Fair

HairBrown

EyesBlue


4.0
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14 years ago

Got this about two weeks ago, use it only at night to remove makeup. I really like it. Leaves skin feeling really clean, and does a great job of removing makeup. Looking forward to using it with...

About reviewer (34 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Fair

HairRed

EyesBlue


4.0
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14 years ago

It does a pretty good job to remove my sunscreen everyday (don't wear makeup, but many of my sunscreens are water-proof). Clean finish, no dry up, no break out. Already used up 3 mid-size. Will...

About reviewer (6 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinNormal, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

HairBrown, Other, Other

EyesBrown


4.0
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14 years ago

Love this cleanser. Takes it all off and does it well. Except, clinguq mascara, curling. have to work a bit more at that.

About reviewer (21 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinCombination, Medium, Neutral

HairBlond, Straight, Fine

EyesHazel


3.0
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14 years ago

Philosophy is great for gifts but that is all, and not gifts for yourself - I would only but it for friends, family, and co-workers. After purchasing the cleanser and only using half the huge...

About reviewer (10 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Warm

HairBlack, Wavy, Medium

EyesHazel


1.0
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14 years ago

I have very sensitive skin and am having a very hard time finding a gentle cleasner. I also have acne prone skin and prone to clogged pores. On top of that, I have mild rosacea. I decided to try...

About reviewer (167 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinOther, Fair, Not Sure

HairBrunette, Other, Other

EyesGreen


2.0
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14 years ago

I found this one just too drying for my skin. I did try this in the winter, though. Maybe it would be better in the hot, humid summertime. Gave to my mother who found it unexceptional.

About reviewer (135 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinCombination, Other, Not Sure

HairOther, Other, Other

EyesOther


5.0
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14 years ago

my HG cleanser. does what it says on the bottle. LOVE it!

About reviewer (10 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Medium

HairBlack

EyesBrown