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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    4.0
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    tofusteak

    15 years ago

    I bought this as part of the Makeup Optional kit. Big investment for a kit, if you ask me. Anyway, this product was surprisingly good for me. I wasn't really looking for a serum, but since it...

    About reviewer (45 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Warm

    HairBlack, Straight, Fine

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    NikkiHarbin

    15 years ago

    **My Skin/Needs**I'm 25, and my skin is oily/very oily in the t-zone, sensitive, and somewhat acne prone. I have very few fine lines (mainly under my eyes) and no wrinkles. I'm looking for...

    About reviewer (16 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinOily, Tan

    HairBrown

    EyesBlue

    3.0
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    dawnwfoster

    15 years ago

    I got this product when I purchased the Makeup Optional kit by philosophy. I used it as directed, on a clean face before moisturizer, and used up a whole bottle. I can't say I noticed any...

    About reviewer (122 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinSensitive, Medium

    HairBlack

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    pagell67

    15 years ago

    I will not go without this product! I'm 28 years old and I originally bought this product to be my long-term antioxidant/prevention/firming powerhouse serum. I've gone through a 1oz bottle, and...

    About reviewer (8 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinCombination, Other

    HairBrown

    EyesBlue

    1.0
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    exhibitatrocity

    15 years ago

    I am so pissed of at the Nordstrom SA who insisted this would do wonders for me-- I should ahve gone with my gut. I have combination skin and very sensitive skin. This stuff seems to make my...

    About reviewer (12 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinSensitive, Medium, Not Sure

    HairBrunette, Other, Other

    EyesBrown

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    NoeyD

    15 years ago

    This product did NOTHING for me! I went through 2 bottles consecutively and saw absolutely no difference whatsoever...perhaps since Im only 31, but still. Totally worthless......I'm soooooo over...

    About reviewer (31 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinCombination, Tan

    HairBlack

    EyesBrown

    1.0
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    hewgo10

    15 years ago

    i mixed this C+E+peptide with booster C. results came in the next morning. 5 pimple on my forehead, but i thought it was because i didn't clean my face good enough, so i kept using it for 4...

    About reviewer (4 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

    HairBrown

    EyesBrown

    4.0
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    SkinnyCow

    15 years ago

    WOW, this hasn't been reviewed much. I am using this in tandem with Hope in a Jar spf 20. BUT, for a repurchase, it would be this over that. The philosophy website said this is moisturizing, I...

    About reviewer (75 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinNormal, Fair-Medium, Warm

    HairBrown, Wavy, Fine

    EyesHazel

    3.0
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    Hollytron

    15 years ago

    Well, I got this in the Makeup Optional because the SA in Bloomingdales showed me how it was smooth and resulted in using less of the moisturizer. She also waxed poetic of its antioxidants and how...

    About reviewer (159 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinVery Dry, Fair, Warm

    HairBrown, Straight, Fine

    EyesBrown

    1.0
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    HollyMarie

    15 years ago

    For me Philosophy products mean clogged pores & breakouts. Who can resist the perfect packaging and little sayings on the label. Philosophy looks like a fun brand. But I fell for it and bought...

    About reviewer (130 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinCombination, Fair

    HairBlond

    EyesGreen

    5.0
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    cutebrnis

    15 years ago

    I have been using this product for a few years now and its the one thing I wont go with out in this line. It really does improve my skin and in the summer this is all I use at night and morning. I...

    About reviewer (3 reviews)

    Age44-55

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

    HairBrunette

    EyesOther

    1.0
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    reema2

    15 years ago

    Though the packaging is good it absolutly does nothing. Absolute waste of money. Will never buy again.

    About reviewer (19 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinCombination

    HairBlack

    EyesBlack

    2.0
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    Justbeinme

    16 years ago

    Just a serum. Sure it has ingredients but.... they simply haven't done a single thing for my skin. Not one. I've wanted to believe in this line. Wanted to somehow actually get makeup optional...

    About reviewer (43 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinOther, Olive

    HairBlond

    EyesOther

    2.0
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    Kayelle

    16 years ago

    I purchased this more for prevention than treatment, so it's difficult for me to tell how effective it is on existing lines. I like that this serum is light, non-sticky and absorbs quickly. Hope...

    About reviewer (1198 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinOily

    HairBrunette

    EyesBlue

    5.0
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    Julie888

    16 years ago

    I started using this in the winter when just using the Hope in a Jar Moisturizer didn't seem to be moisturizing my skin enough. Wow what a difference. This serum sinks in and doesn't feel sticky....

    About reviewer (81 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinSensitive, Fair-Medium

    HairBrunette

    EyesBrown

    2.0
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    quartergoddess

    16 years ago

    It doesn't feel like this product did anything for me. I didn't break out or anything, but I can't tell that it's doing anything to make my skin look/feel better. I'm going to finish the bottle,...

    About reviewer (7 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinCombination, Fair

    HairBrunette

    EyesGreen

    3.0
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    bubblysteph

    16 years ago

    I'm not sure with the effect of this when using this alone as I only use this in conjunction with the vit C powder (hope and a prayer). But it's quite moisturizing and I feel that my skin is better...

    About reviewer (245 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinNormal, Fair, Neutral

    HairBrunette, Straight, Fine

    EyesBlack

    1.0
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    iloveMnMs

    16 years ago

    I got this as part of the “Makeup Optional” 6-piece skin care kit. What a joke, I had HUGE cystic breakouts after using the kit. (Note that I can't point to this product in particular as causing...

    About reviewer (102 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinCombination, Fair, Warm

    HairBrown, Wavy, Fine

    EyesBlue

    2.0
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    mzxtine

    16 years ago

    So far, not a lot of effect... will continue to use until gone and then probably will not repurchase... it is quite on the high end and not sure if I want to invest in something that doesn't do me...

    About reviewer (132 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

    HairBlack

    EyesBrown

    3.0
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    MYV12

    16 years ago

    I cannot say that I feel like I have noticed a significant difference in my skin after using nearly an entire bottle of this serum. I will say that it did not cause any additional breakouts. It did...

    About reviewer (65 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinAcne-prone, Fair

    HairBrunette

    EyesBrown

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