64%
would repurchase
3.8/5
package quality

price range

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


4.0
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9 years ago

This is a very good makeup remover. Although it will not take off 100% of your makeup it will take off about 70% which is not bad. Just follow up with another gentle cleanser. I can even rub this...

About reviewer (5 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinDry, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

HairBrunette, Other, Other

EyesBrown



5.0
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9 years ago

Don't know if I have reviewed this before, but it has been my daily evening cleanser for about 14 years or more. Can't remember exactly when I started using Philosophy products (started with the...

About reviewer (105 reviews)

Age56 & Over

SkinDry, Fair-Medium, Cool

HairSilver, Straight, Fine

EyesGreen


5.0
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9 years ago

25y/o, combo/norm skin, no skin conditions, just looking for a facial regimen to stay youthful. 5 star only because this product is amazing. The price can be on the higher end at first, but this...

About reviewer (9 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinNormal, Fair-Medium

HairBrunette

EyesBrown


5.0
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9 years ago

Purity is my HOLY GRAIL facial cleanser!! I have purchased several bottles and eventually just got the huge bottle with the pump. I purchased a double pack and gave one to my mom, who is also in...

About reviewer (9 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinNormal, Olive

HairBrunette

EyesBrown


5.0
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9 years ago

I have used this for the past five + years. Immediately after I began using, I noticed my break outs ( yes-adult acne) dramatically decreased. All of my make up was removed and my skin felt clean....

About reviewer (6 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinSensitive, Fair-Medium

HairBrown

EyesBlue


3.0
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9 years ago

This product smells so good. Love the smell and Philosophy's packaging, but this stuff breaks me out and has parabens in it. Boo. I would like to try Purity for the Body though because I like the...

About reviewer (44 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinNormal, Medium, Warm

HairBrown, Straight, Medium

EyesBrown


3.0
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9 years ago

I finally decided that I should try this cleanser after many reviews stating that it is gentle enough for dry skin. I've been using it for two weeks and generally use it at night to take off my...

About reviewer (21 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinDry, Fair, Cool

HairBrunette, Straight, Fine

EyesHazel


5.0
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9 years ago

I love, love, love this cleanser! I use it morning and night and my face always looks clean, clear and smooth. I can definitely notice a difference when I don't use it. I love the packaging, and...

About reviewer (16 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

HairBrunette

EyesHazel


1.0
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9 years ago

I do not like this cleanser. I have dry, acne prone skin and this irritates it even though it claims to be natural. After a week of use I have noticed little bumps on my skin. The slight chemical...

About reviewer (2 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinDry, Fair, Not Sure

HairOther, Other, Other

EyesOther


1.0
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9 years ago

DONT WASTE YOUR MONEY it is literally just white soap in an overpriced bottle. it takes off as much makeup as any other cleanser i've used and really dries your skin out, whilst not clearing...

About reviewer (50 reviews)

AgeUnder 18

SkinCombination, Olive

HairBlack

EyesBrown


4.0
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9 years ago

I felt obligated to write a review because I honestly had no desire to buy this cleanser, I wasn't for it or against it. However, my mother ended up getting on this philosophy kick and she gave me...

About reviewer (43 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinCombination, Fair, Neutral

HairBlond, Curly, Coarse

EyesBlue


5.0
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9 years ago

Love this cleanser. Works really well to remove all traces of makeup and leaves skin feeling super soft. I love this brand!!

About reviewer (5 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Fair

HairBrunette

EyesBlue


4.0
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9 years ago

This is a lovely cleanser. It helped me when I was dealing with a bout of adult acne and it helped reduce the pimples and redness within a day. The scent is light and not overpowering and the...

About reviewer (163 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Warm

HairBlack, Kinky, Medium

EyesBlack


5.0
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9 years ago

I have really oily skin so have struggled for years to find a good cleansing routine which doesn't add to my problem skin and cause me to break out. Until I came across this!! The cleanser is just...

About reviewer (4 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinVery Oily, Medium, Warm

HairBrunette, Wavy, Medium

EyesGreen


4.0
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9 years ago

I really enjoy this cleanser, its so gentle and simple which is lovely for my acne prone skin. it doesn't feel like its stripping any on my skins natural oils. I feel like it cleans my skin really...

About reviewer (6 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinAcne-prone, Fair

HairBrunette

EyesBlue


3.0
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9 years ago

No matter how much I rinse and rub with a washcloth, there is still a greasy residue left. It seems to remove makeup pretty well, but I can't stand that less than clean feeling. I gave it a fair...

About reviewer (76 reviews)

Age56 & Over

SkinOther, Medium, Warm

HairBrunette, Other, Other

EyesHazel


5.0
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9 years ago

I have been using this product for over 5 years and love it for makeup removal. I usually cleanse my face afterwards but really wouldn't need to if I was in a hurry. It removes my non waterproof...

About reviewer (2 reviews)

Age56 & Over

SkinDry, Fair-Medium, Cool

HairRed, Straight, Fine

EyesHazel


3.0
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9 years ago

Bearing in mind I've only used this cleanser for 2 days I do think that it's okay for what you get. It smells like lemons/limes and cleaning products however I like that smell. It does foam up...

About reviewer (15 reviews)

AgeUnder 18

SkinVery Dry, Fair

HairBrunette

EyesBlue


3.0
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9 years ago

Oh, Philosophy. I want to love this cleanser. It removes most makeup, oil and dirt. But bought specifically thinking it was paraben-free, but it's not!

About reviewer (3 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinCombination, Fair, Warm

HairBrown, Wavy, Fine

EyesBlack


4.0
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9 years ago

I like this cleanser it removes all the makeup that builds up after a long hot day really good.

About reviewer (20 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinAcne-prone, Fair-Medium

HairBrunette

EyesBrown