19%
would repurchase
3.1/5
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Reviews


4.0
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8 years ago

I use this product everyday as my day time moisturizer. It feels heavier on the skin than the original HIAJ but that is because of the SPF that has been added to this formula. I buy this in a...

About reviewer (15 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinCombination, Tan, Warm

HairBlack, Straight, Fine

EyesBrown



1.0
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10 years ago

I wanted to love this product but I have to say this is just not right for my skin. It feels heavy and does not absorb into the skin very easily. It takes a long to blend into the skin and I HATE...

About reviewer (10 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinSensitive, Fair

HairBrown

EyesBrown


1.0
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10 years ago

I use other Philosophy products and absolutely love them. Not the case with this product. First use was fine, great consistency, moisturizing, thought it was going to be a keeper. Next day when...

About reviewer (5 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinNormal, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

HairBrunette, Straight, Fine

EyesBlue


3.0
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10 years ago

This isn't nearly as good as the original HIAJ, but I like that it has SPF. I hate that it's in a tube as this is hard for me to work with (ie. when I'm trying to add it to my C Booster powder)....

About reviewer (146 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinSensitive, Fair-Medium

HairBrunette

EyesOther


4.0
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11 years ago

I love this moisturizer. I'm surprised to see so many negative reviews though I suspect that some of the issues people have is the result of using the wrong moisturizer for their skin type. At any...

About reviewer (13 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinCombination, Fair, Neutral

HairBlond, Curly, Coarse

EyesGreen


2.0
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13 years ago

'IF IT AIN'T BROKE, DON'T FIX IT" I have used Hope in a Jar for years and LOVED it. Told all my friends about it. Then the "new & improved" one came out and HATED it. I have found that if you...

About reviewer (2 reviews)

Age56 & Over

SkinDry

HairRed

EyesBrown


2.0
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13 years ago

Like other reviewers, I was instantly put-off by the cottage-cheese texture of this moisturiser! Also the formula starts to separate pretty quickly after opening, which doesn't fill me with...

About reviewer (186 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinCombination, Fair, Neutral

HairOther, Wavy, Fine

EyesBrown


1.0
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13 years ago

Hate! I am usually a ravenous Philosophy monster, gobbling up their products at an alarming rate. I realized today I have had this jar for over a year. I love love love the regular Hope...

About reviewer (167 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinCombination, Olive

HairBrunette

EyesBrown


3.0
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13 years ago

I received a 1oz tube of this with my Philosophy Great Skin is In for Normal/Combination skin. This set comes with the Purity cleanser, Help Me retinol pm treatment, 1oz HIAJ, and WHINE...

About reviewer (2 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinCombination, Tan, Cool

HairBrown, Other, Other

EyesBrown


5.0
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13 years ago

i don't really understand why some of the reviews are terrible. This moisturizer is made for those who have dry, dry skin. My skin drank it up. I've been searching for a moisturizer that is...

About reviewer (2 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinVery Dry, Olive

HairBrown

EyesBrown


3.0
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13 years ago

I decided to try this the last time I needed moisturizer. I have been using Philosophy Help Me once a week (I have rosacea and sensitive skin), and thought it was worth a try. The price also...

About reviewer (34 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinSensitive, Fair

HairBlond

EyesBlue


1.0
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13 years ago

While this did not break me out or irritate my skin, this was not a good moisturizer for me. As far as I could see and feel, there was little to no effect of this cream. I had heard so many good...

About reviewer (58 reviews)

Age56 & Over

SkinVery Dry, Fair, Neutral

HairBrunette, Curly, Other

EyesBlue


1.0
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13 years ago

This made me break out all over my face. It is oily, and made my face look terrible for a week and a half. The breakouts stopped as soon as I stopped using this moisturizer.

About reviewer (2 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinDry

HairBlond

EyesBlue


1.0
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14 years ago

Beware, this causes breakouts like no other. The product is extremely oily and is so chemically unstable that it begins to separate in the jar. NEVER buy this.

About reviewer (4 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinOther, Fair, Cool

HairBrunette, Wavy, Medium

EyesBlue


1.0
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14 years ago

Although I enjoy the HIAJ original. This is a disappointment. It did feel overly greasy and just uncomfortabe on my face. The price is crazy for this crap. I prefer Kiehls over this for an...

About reviewer (130 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinCombination, Fair

HairBlond

EyesGreen


1.0
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14 years ago

This jar came with my Philosophy mini "Advanced Makeup Optional" kit. All the other products were great, but I was extremely disappointed with my "Hope in a Jar SPF 20". It's extremely greasy so I...

About reviewer (13 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinCombination, Medium, Warm

HairBrown, Straight, Fine

EyesBrown


2.0
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14 years ago

Hope in a Jar was my first Philosophy product. I got an entire kit and out of that whole kit this is by far the worst product. I didn't expect to open my moisturizer and see clumps- almost a...

About reviewer (31 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinDry, Fair-Medium

HairBlond

EyesBlue


1.0
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14 years ago

While I do enjoy Hope in a Jar, I won't be buying Hope in a Jar SPF 20 again. A friend bought a small size for me, and I was SO excited to try it, but I'm glad I never spent my money on...

About reviewer (19 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinNormal, Fair-Medium

HairBrunette

EyesBlue


5.0
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14 years ago

Being a religious Estee Lauder Re-nutriv line user, when my paycheck would not allow for the huge price tag, I got a sample of this. Having used almost every other moisturizer you can imagine, this...

About reviewer (8 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinNormal, Medium, Not Sure

HairBlond, Other, Other

EyesHazel


2.0
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14 years ago

Product was super greasy and took forever to absorb. I prefer When Hope is Not Enough with spf20

About reviewer (2 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinCombination, Fair

HairBlond

EyesBlue