When Hope Is Not Enough - Serum

Philosophy

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3.5

141 reviews
63%
would repurchase
4.0/5
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water (aqua), glyceryl polymethacrylate, pentylene glycol, propylene glycol, glycerin, butylene glycol, hydrolyzed soy protein, peg-7 glyceryl cocoate, palmitoyl pentapeptide-3, glutathione, potassium ascorbyl tocopheryl phosphate, larrea divaricata (chaparral) extract, sodium hyaluronate, aloe barbadensis leaf extract, allantoin, carbomer, lecithin, polysorbate 20, sodium hydroxide, phenoxyethanol, methylbromo glutaronitrile, fragrance, tetrasodium edta.

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    5.0
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    Beachblonde2986

    12 years ago

    Love this oil! I know applying oil to your face sounds scary, but it works! I actually apply about 5-7 drops to my face in the day underneath my face moisturizer (I like philosophy's Take a Deep...

    About reviewer (27 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinDry, Fair-Medium, Neutral

    HairBlond, Other, Other

    EyesBlue

    5.0
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    NordsdtromAddicted

    12 years ago

    I have this in the JUMBO size from Nordstrom, and it's awesome. If I skip it for a few days, I can see the difference in my skin. I don't look as "alive" when I opt for something else, and that...

    About reviewer (8 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinNormal, Fair-Medium, Warm

    HairBlond, Straight, Fine

    EyesBlue

    5.0
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    shellieseas

    12 years ago

    I have purchased this several times. I have been a Jan Marini fan, but when I am out of C-esta I rely on this. I have oily skin, but I can wear this under makeup or sunscreen without issues. I...

    About reviewer (24 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinVery Oily, Olive, Warm

    HairBrunette, Straight, Medium

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    AsianDiva123

    12 years ago

    I've been using this for almost 2 months only in the evening. It gives my face a nice glow. I don't have a lot of wrinkles (yet) so I don't know how this would work on them. For me I just like the...

    About reviewer (61 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinDry, Medium, Not Sure

    HairBrown, Wavy, Medium

    EyesBrown

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    DarkHorseRising

    12 years ago

    HORRIBLE! After 2 weeks I had a face full of blackheads, whiteheads, and pimples. This was the only new product in my skincare routine. I discontinued use and my face cleared up almost completely...

    About reviewer (4 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinOther, Other, Not Sure

    HairOther, Other, Other

    EyesOther

    5.0
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    jtg1968

    12 years ago

    Advertised as a "facial firming serum," this does exactly what it says, albeit not overnight. It took close to a full bottle before I noticed results. I am now on my third, and on auto-ship ...

    About reviewer (18 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinDry, Fair-Medium, Cool

    HairBrunette, Wavy, Fine

    EyesBlue

    3.0
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    shordeecat

    12 years ago

    I have been using this product for about 2 weeks now and have not seen any results yet. I use it at night with my moisturizer and and in the morning with my sunscreen. I also mix it with the...

    About reviewer (82 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinDry, Medium, Warm

    HairBlack, Other, Medium

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    labornurse

    12 years ago

    Holy grail to brighten oily skin. Love this lightweight serum. Weightless and soothing. Will rebuy again and again!

    About reviewer (13 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinSensitive, Fair-Medium, Cool

    HairBlond, Wavy, Medium

    EyesBlue

    5.0
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    RussetBrunette

    13 years ago

    This stuff is HG status for me. Never in my life have I had my skin so smooth and clear. It's a little pricey but lasts a while and is worth it. My skintone is now even, smooth, and my pores......

    About reviewer (28 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinCombination, Fair, Neutral

    HairBrown, Straight, Medium

    EyesBrown

    2.0
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    Nina_82

    13 years ago

    I got this as part of the Makeup Optional kit, and like the rest of the products, it's left me fairly underwhelmed. It feels quite nice when you put it on, I guess it's hydrating enough, but it...

    About reviewer (186 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinCombination, Fair, Neutral

    HairOther, Wavy, Fine

    EyesBrown

    4.0
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    Jaded11885

    13 years ago

    I have very dry sensitive acne prone skin...I've been looking for the perfect products for my skin for a very long time. Thick moisturizes break my face out but the serum is amazing! Gets tacky for...

    About reviewer (19 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinDry, Fair-Medium

    HairBrunette

    EyesBlue

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    rebemdee

    13 years ago

    I didn't react badly to it, the smell wasn't offensive to me, I just didn't see any benefits. My skin didn't look radically better. I used it with hope in a jar, purity cleanser, and the eye...

    About reviewer (383 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinNormal, Other, Cool

    HairBrunette, Other, Other

    EyesBrown

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    amc561

    13 years ago

    I was excited to get this product and really wanted to like it. I have combination medium/olive toned skin with old acne post inflammatory hyperpigmentation marks that I wanted to fade.The first...

    About reviewer (1 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinCombination, Tan, Not Sure

    HairBrown, Straight, Fine

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    wanshan

    13 years ago

    I've already on my 3rd bottle and has been a staple since for some reason this serum consistency takes well with my skin. I have added the Vitamin C Booster powder and have noticed my cheeks appear...

    About reviewer (100 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Warm

    HairBlack, Straight, Coarse

    EyesBrown

    1.0
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    gemstoneruby

    13 years ago

    This came as part of the makeup optional kit. It made my skin red and itchy, have to return the kit as the other products are burning my face. Horrible product. I purchased the kit for dry...

    About reviewer (88 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinVery Dry, Fair

    HairBrunette

    EyesBrown

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    stacey0125

    13 years ago

    I got this serum as part of the Philosophy "Make-up Optional Set" The only thing in that entire set that I like was the Purity face wash and the Hope in a Jar moisturizer was pretty nice as well....

    About reviewer (31 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinOther, Fair-Medium, Warm

    HairBlond, Other, Other

    EyesGreen

    4.0
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    bdawn

    13 years ago

    Okay well I just bought another bottle of this and I'm not sure why....actually there was a reason. I wanted to try the turbo c powder and I needed something to mix it with. I didn't want to spend...

    About reviewer (156 reviews)

    Age44-55

    SkinCombination, Olive, Warm

    HairBrunette, Straight, Medium

    EyesBrown

    4.0
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    gigglesbugg

    13 years ago

    It's pricy but Nordstrom has a 4oz bottle for 90 bucks, much cheaper than purchasing the regular 1oz ones. I love the way it feels on my skin. Not greasy, easily absorbed and leaves me feeling...

    About reviewer (14 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinCombination, Medium, Neutral

    HairBlack, Straight, Fine

    EyesBrown

    4.0
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    putu

    13 years ago

    I was trapped into philosophy hype,unsuccessful with their HIAJ, i tried this serum,thankfully i got it from swap, the result is my face is thighten,my pore is shrinken (fyi i have oily-acne prone...

    About reviewer (49 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinAcne-prone, Dark, Warm

    HairBlack, Straight, Fine

    EyesBlack

    5.0
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    sushiomelette

    13 years ago

    This winter has been particularly harsh on my skin to the point where my eczema on my forehead has flared up and I get dry patches around my nose and mouth area. It looks really terrible. As soon...

    About reviewer (340 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinSensitive, Olive

    HairBlack

    EyesBlack

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