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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    skeeto21

    16 years ago

    Can't go a day without it!!!

    About reviewer (4 reviews)

    Age56 & Over

    SkinDry, Fair

    HairBlond

    EyesBlue

    3.0
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    seasandtrees

    16 years ago

    Is it just me, or does this product seem to make pores more enlarged than before? I used it with the HIAJ moisturizer. And I've been getting greasy skin. I'm a normal to dry- skin feeling tight...

    About reviewer (2 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinDry, Fair-Medium

    HairBlack

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    nancymurchison

    16 years ago

    I look 10 years younger. Need I say more? My HG product. My skin looks "plumper"...yet tighter. Firmer and fresher. It got rid of hard little bumps (sorta like acne...but never came to a...

    About reviewer (6 reviews)

    Age44-55

    SkinOther

    HairOther

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    3.0
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    Cymbaline

    16 years ago

    When asked would you buy this product again I said "no". I recently ran out of this product and I didn't really see if it did anything for me. Maybe my skin is already in good shape. If I start...

    About reviewer (113 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinNormal, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

    HairBrunette, Other, Other

    EyesBrown

    4.0
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    bofspring

    16 years ago

    So far, so good with this serum. After four weeks I have noticed in improvement in the appearance of my skin. Firmer, better tone, overall - I think I look younger! This product has not made...

    About reviewer (3 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinCombination, Fair

    HairBlond

    EyesOther

    5.0
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    sassydogg

    16 years ago

    I got this serum in the Make Up Optional kit and I absolutely LOVE it! I am in love with the whole skin care line and I will definitely be repurchasing ALL of these products again. Fortunately I...

    About reviewer (14 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinCombination, Fair

    HairBrunette

    EyesBrown

    3.0
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    c1wall

    16 years ago

    Im torn on if i would re-purchase... i got this product with the vitimin c powder and was really hoping for more than it really delivered however my skin was brighter for sure. Thats not something...

    About reviewer (28 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinAcne-prone, Fair

    HairBlond

    EyesGreen

    5.0
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    addysmom

    16 years ago

    I use this every day and night. During the day I mix the vit c powder with it. I really don't know if it does aything, but I do know the whole system works so I will keep using. I kind of like the...

    About reviewer (261 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

    HairBlond

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    2.0
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    fermidiracgirl

    16 years ago

    I used this for 3 weeks straight, and honestly, I cant tell a difference. I stopped using it and started using skinmedica's vitamin c complex in its place, and saw a big difference in just a week...

    About reviewer (346 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinNormal, Fair-Medium, Neutral

    HairBrown, Straight, Fine

    EyesBlue

    4.0
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    nicolley77

    16 years ago

    i use this as part of the makeup optional kit. i can't ever tell if serum does anything, but used as part of the set, i guess it works pretty well. anyhow i can't NOT use this anymore because i'm...

    About reviewer (55 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinAcne-prone, Medium, Not Sure

    HairBrown, Other, Other

    EyesBrown

    2.0
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    lisaorr2

    16 years ago

    i really wanted to like this serum as I'm a big fan of their microdelivery face wash and hope in a jar moisturiser. I have very acne prone skin and both of these products worked wonders for my skin...

    About reviewer (6 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinCombination

    HairBlond

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    5.0
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    hwywmn76

    16 years ago

    I like it, it's pretty inexpensive and I have nicer skin from using it, usually at nighttime but sometimes for day use as well. Layers nicely with other products, and absolutley firmed up my...

    About reviewer (105 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinCombination, Medium

    HairBlond

    EyesHazel

    4.0
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    jaybee8

    17 years ago

    I received this as part of the Makeup Optional skincare set. I was already using the Purity cleanser, HIAJ, and the Microdelivery peel, so I thought this product wasn't going to make a lot of...

    About reviewer (31 reviews)

    Age44-55

    SkinSensitive, Fair

    HairSilver

    EyesHazel

    1.0
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    DDmonkey

    17 years ago

    Not for me. Broke me out in cystic acne.

    About reviewer (117 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinNormal, Fair, Not Sure

    HairBlond, Other, Other

    EyesGreen

    4.0
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    JayBay714

    17 years ago

    I like the product, hate the packaging. I find droppers to be really annoying. My skin feels better having used this though, so I would buy again. I buy the dry sensitive KIT though, and it...

    About reviewer (49 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinVery Dry, Fair-Medium, Cool

    HairBrunette, Curly, Coarse

    EyesBlue

    5.0
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    alfonsochan

    17 years ago

    I LOVE THIS SERUM! I apply it daily prior to my facial spf lotion & I notice that my skin looks smoother & tighter. I notice that people kept mentioning the scent, but it doesn't bother me & it...

    About reviewer (1 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinNormal

    HairBlack

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    PinkLily

    17 years ago

    I have been using the Makeup Optional Kit for Congested Skin, and this is part of it. After using Purity Made Simple (recommend!), I apply a few drops of When Hope is not Enough to my face and...

    About reviewer (186 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinCombination, Other

    HairBlack

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    2.0
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    Girlfit

    17 years ago

    I received this in a swap and I have been using it 1x/day for a week now. I am used to using high potency vitamin C serums and thought I would give this a try for comparison. I haven't noticed...

    About reviewer (136 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinNormal, Fair, Neutral

    HairRed, Straight, Fine

    EyesHazel

    4.0
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    lstrue

    17 years ago

    So far, I am a fan of this serum. Aside from the stinky smell (which isn't too strong and dissipates quickly) it is really nice. It soaks in quickly without being sticky or greasy. It is not oily...

    About reviewer (141 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinCombination

    HairBlond

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    3.0
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    ALBA

    17 years ago

    I started using this a week ago with the Philosophy vitamin C powder which I'd previously used with a different moisturiser with no problem. I know have 5 zits on my face. Every time I apply this,...

    About reviewer (154 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinCombination, Medium, Not Sure

    HairBrown, Straight, Fine

    EyesGreen

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