Gentle Cleansing Wash

Purpose

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4.1

993 reviews
77%
would repurchase
3.7/5
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Water, PEG-80 Sorbitan Laurate, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, PEG 150 Distearate, Sodium Lauroampho PG Acetate Phosphate, Fragrance, Quaternium 15, Tetrasodium EDTA. [2016]

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    4.0
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    jym414

    12 years ago

    I have sensitive, oily, acne prone skin. Many products leave my skin irritated or feeling tight. However, after using Purpose cleanser, my skin felt fresh and soft. It was not tight and did not...

    About reviewer (9 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

    HairBlack

    EyesBrown

    4.0
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    sleaf

    12 years ago

    I have sensitive combo skin that sometimes gets very irritated and red with dry patches and/or breakouts. This is my trusty backup cleanser for when my skin is annoyed and irritated. It doesn't...

    About reviewer (18 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinCombination, Fair, Neutral

    HairBlond, Straight, Fine

    EyesBlue

    4.0
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    ktann916

    12 years ago

    This is just the best for the price, hands down. After buying a million cleansers my whole life, trying to decide if i'm oily, dry or combo skin, this has been the kindest and worked the best. It...

    About reviewer (7 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinCombination, Fair, Not Sure

    HairBlond, Straight, Medium

    EyesBlue

    4.0
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    Juhtima

    12 years ago

    I like that this is perfect with my Clarisonic Mia. It really cleans my skin without drying it out. Also doesn't leave a residue or have an overpowering scent. I have oily skin so gel cleansers...

    About reviewer (20 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinVery Oily, Fair-Medium

    HairBrown

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    Jackiiev

    12 years ago

    i love this thing! it is very gentle. does not break me out. i've been using it for about 3yrs now. cleans my skin really well. if you have heavy makeup you may need to wipes or pads to remove...

    About reviewer (6 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinVery Dry, Medium, Not Sure

    HairOther, Straight, Fine

    EyesBrown

    4.0
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    mcshellington

    12 years ago

    Great cleanser but not perfect, but then again it's tough to get 5 stars out of me. This cleanser though I have to say has not caused me to break out or over irritated my skin.I do feel like I need...

    About reviewer (6 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinCombination, Medium, Cool

    HairBrown, Wavy, Other

    EyesBrown

    4.0
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    Eire1

    12 years ago

    Not as good as Cetaphil but is very gentle.

    About reviewer (272 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinNormal, Fair, Cool

    HairBrunette, Straight, Fine

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    blueyes14

    12 years ago

    I like this. I think its a really good basic, gentle face wash for everyday, and i use this sometimes in the morning(i switch between this and my Clean & Clear morning face wash). I dont really...

    About reviewer (33 reviews)

    AgeUnder 18

    SkinCombination, Fair, Neutral

    HairBrunette, Wavy, Other

    EyesBlue

    3.0
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    MakeUp4Fun

    12 years ago

    Very basic cleanser. Very thick. I don't wear foundation... i only wear blush and sunscreen, and it doesn't remove them very well. I always get blush residue on my cotton round when I swipe over...

    About reviewer (561 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

    HairBrown, Other, Other

    EyesBrown

    3.0
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    BonBonMouse

    12 years ago

    This is a functional, no-frills facial cleanser. I personally found it a bit drying on my combination/oily (summer), combination/dry (winter) skin. It leaves my face feeling tight, with a drying...

    About reviewer (23 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Cool

    HairBlack, Straight, Medium

    EyesBlack

    5.0
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    ShelbyC

    12 years ago

    I aboslutely love this cleanser. I have been breaking out like crazy but, when I switched back to Purpose, my skin slowly has been getting better. I am not sure if it is because of this face wash...

    About reviewer (1 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinCombination, Fair, Neutral

    HairBrown, Wavy, Fine

    EyesGreen

    5.0
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    forgetmenotbutterfly

    12 years ago

    I absolutely love this cleanser! My mom bought this for me a few years ago because I was having problems finding a facial cleanser for my sensitive skin. I tried pretty much every drugstore...

    About reviewer (5 reviews)

    AgeUnder 18

    SkinOther, Medium, Not Sure

    HairBlack, Straight, Fine

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    ulia032

    12 years ago

    This cleanser is amazing. Removes makeup, doesn't irritate skin and doesn't dry it out. The only cleanser I keep repurchasing.

    About reviewer (10 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

    HairBlack

    EyesBlack

    5.0
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    TaniitaTania

    12 years ago

    I just started using it 3 weeks ago , before this cleanser i used Cetaphil antibacterial cleanser it was okay but i later found out it contains petrolatum ,the ingredient that petroleum jelly has...

    About reviewer (28 reviews)

    AgeUnder 18

    SkinAcne-prone, Fair-Medium, Warm

    HairBrown, Other, Other

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    Magh

    12 years ago

    i have acne-prone combination/sensitive skin. I use this in conjunction with Epiduo, Olay Moisturizer, and Grapeseed Oil. This is one of the best things to ever happen to my face!!!! It cleanses...

    About reviewer (4 reviews)

    AgeUnder 18

    SkinSensitive, Fair

    HairRed

    EyesHazel

    5.0
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    UrbanObsession

    12 years ago

    This is the only cleanser which has significantly made an improvement in my skin over the years and does not break me out. A little background on my skin, it is extremely oily and sensitive. I...

    About reviewer (239 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Warm

    HairBlond, Curly, Medium

    EyesBlue

    5.0
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    alohahawaii

    12 years ago

    I have been on an experimental roller coaster for a couple of years. I have over the years developed Eczema around my eyes (annoying!) and Seborreic Dermatitis around my brow line and hair line...

    About reviewer (64 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinSensitive, Fair-Medium, Neutral

    HairBrown, Wavy, Medium

    EyesBrown

    1.0
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    curlymom2

    12 years ago

    I guess I am in the minority but I really do not think this is a good cleanser for sensitive skin, mainly because of the fragrance. I was actually surprised by how strong the scent was. I always...

    About reviewer (21 reviews)

    Age44-55

    SkinOily, Fair, Warm

    HairBrunette, Curly, Medium

    EyesHazel

    3.0
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    hitomitojite

    12 years ago

    I actually really enjoy this cleanser. It is so gentle yet cleanses extremely well. I like how my skin does not feel dry upon using it either. I have tried many cleansers in my life so far and this...

    About reviewer (61 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinCombination, Medium

    HairOther

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    texasbeautyaddict

    12 years ago

    After having bad results with Cetaphil and okay results with Olay, I consulted Makeup Alley again and found out about Purpose. I use this in combination with a benzoyl peroxide lotion and an AHA...

    About reviewer (42 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinSensitive, Fair, Warm

    HairBlond, Straight, Fine

    EyesGreen

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