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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    2.0
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    NancyM

    7 years ago

    I'm 49 with dry, sensitive skin and rosacea. I bought this product because I was looking for a gentle anti-aging product. I've been using it for a few months and I'm not quite sure what it's...

    About reviewer (405 reviews)

    Age44-55

    SkinSensitive, Fair, Warm

    HairBrown, Wavy, Fine

    EyesOther

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    Missylou80

    7 years ago

    I bought this product at Sephora and was recommended it because my skin is quite dehydrated and acne-prone. After using this for a little while, I found no improvement. It didn't hydrate my skin...

    About reviewer (39 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinAcne-prone, Fair-Medium

    HairBlond

    EyesGreen

    4.0
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    eherx

    8 years ago

    I love this serum because, as I get older (36), I look for product that firm. This serum won't break the bank, and it truly shows results. I use it under my Miracle Worker cream and my skin feels...

    About reviewer (5 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinNormal, Medium

    HairBrunette

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    victoria28xo

    8 years ago

    This product is amazing!! I saw an immediate plumping effect after the first use. My lines were almost gone and my nasolabial folds were 10 x softer. This serum makes my skin so soft and dewy. My...

    About reviewer (64 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinCombination, Fair, Warm

    HairBrown, Curly, Medium

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    jocox88

    8 years ago

    I have used this since the days of the Philosophy infomercials with Cristina Carlino -- I think about 13 - 15 years? This was the one product I ran out of before my 3-month shipment arrived. I...

    About reviewer (105 reviews)

    Age56 & Over

    SkinDry, Fair-Medium, Cool

    HairSilver, Straight, Fine

    EyesGreen

    3.0
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    swizzlequeen24

    8 years ago

    I like this at night and not daily. I haven't seen results yet. I advise not to apply under makeup. I don't know if I will repurchase because I think I prefer pure hyaluronic acid which works faster.

    About reviewer (96 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinOther, Fair

    HairBlond

    EyesBrown

    4.0
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    tttrishh

    8 years ago

    PROS - gel like consistency that immediately sinks into your skin once rubbed in - hydrates your dry, flaky and cracked skin like no other (I dare you to name another product that claims to...

    About reviewer (11 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinCombination, Fair

    HairBrunette

    EyesBrown

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    ocgirl005

    9 years ago

    Ladies if you put this on under your makup first than put primer than this it will ball up like a mother on you I had to rewash my face to get it off......I will use up the bottle, but not buy any...

    About reviewer (39 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinVery Oily, Medium

    HairBrunette

    EyesBrown

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    kitt3nish

    9 years ago

    it doesn't seem to do much. it's not particularly moisturizing and it's extremely sticky.

    About reviewer (161 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinDry, Fair, Neutral

    HairBrunette, Curly, Coarse

    EyesGreen

    4.0
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    emilyannh

    9 years ago

    I have been using the philosophy vit C powder for a while and I've been itching to try some of their other products as well. After a facial gone wrong, I was desperate for anything to fix the army...

    About reviewer (44 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

    HairBrunette, Straight, Fine

    EyesBrown

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    cherryme

    9 years ago

    This serum is not a miracle as the previous reviewer wrote ( which registered yesterday and today wrote a review!). I tried this serum for few weeks, it was a present from someone. It made my...

    About reviewer (288 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinCombination, Fair, Not Sure

    HairBrown, Wavy, Medium

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    Meganfoley

    9 years ago

    This serum is a miracle. I suffer dry sensitive skin and have the burden of developing eczema on my face from particular products in an instant. I finally found this serum and it has changed my...

    About reviewer (3 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinSensitive, Fair

    HairBrunette

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    surfcowboy

    10 years ago

    I bought this 1 oz version then understood quickly why people give it such praise! I then purchased the 4oz bottle to have and will most likely always keep it apart of my beauty regimen for as...

    About reviewer (25 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinCombination, Fair, Cool

    HairBrown, Straight, Medium

    EyesGreen

    5.0
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    DaniellePaul

    10 years ago

    Works great for me! I only use it at night and then only 1 or 2 times per week, but it just makes my skin so soft and soothes redness I have on my cheeks. I use an Algenist eye serum to fight...

    About reviewer (121 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinCombination, Other

    HairBlond

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    Cactus_Pear

    10 years ago

    Has a temporary effect of firming skin but had no lasting effect and made my skin sting. Waste of money considering how expensive it was

    About reviewer (135 reviews)

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    SkinCombination, Tan, Not Sure

    HairBrown, Other, Other

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    sabrinabruning

    11 years ago

    Firms and tightens your skin like a mother fucker. Love this. Also, it's GREAT if you add it to a moisture mask just before you go out somewhere. Mix it with the mask, slap it on, wait 20 mins,...

    About reviewer (4 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinOily, Fair

    HairBrown

    EyesHazel

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    XuLin1985

    11 years ago

    This serum didn't do anything for me and I'm only writing this review after finishing a whole bottle of it. I didnt see any benefits it claims to offer. When hope is not enough, Philosophy cannot...

    About reviewer (1 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinCombination, Medium

    HairBlack

    EyesBlack

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    lanihime

    11 years ago

    I tried this serum as I ran out of my usual serum and it was on sale. Overall I am a bit underwhelmed. It has a very medicine-like smell that I didn't like, but the texture is smooth and it applies...

    About reviewer (87 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinCombination, Tan, Warm

    HairBlack, Wavy, Coarse

    EyesBlack

    5.0
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    Miltonh81

    12 years ago

    No matter what i change with the rest of my skincare routine, I have never had to change serums. I have oily sensitive sometimes blemished skin that did have very enlarged pores. The serum sorted...

    About reviewer (55 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinOily, Medium, Warm

    HairBlack, Straight, Fine

    EyesBrown

    4.0
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    KathleenM415

    12 years ago

    Philosophy's When Hope is Not Enough Serum is a good multi-purpose serum for the face and body. It absorbs fairly well into my skin and keeps my skin adequately moisturized throughout the day. ...

    About reviewer (22 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

    HairBrunette

    EyesHazel

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