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rebekah1764 on 11/4/2012 1:22:00 PM more reviews by rebekah1764

Age: 18 & Under   Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium, Neutral   Hair: Brunette   Eyes: Green    

This is the best cleanser I have ever found. I used to use Cetaphil but I found that it didn't do a great job at removing my makeup. Purpose is just as gentle, it's super inexpensive, never irriattes my skin and easily takes all my makeup off. It is gentle enough that I can even use it to take off my eye makeup. This can be a little hard to find, that's the only downside. Otherwise it is a fantastic product!

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ATLFalconsChick on 5/8/2005 10:30:00 AM more reviews by ATLFalconsChick

Age: 19-24   Skin: Very Dry   Hair: Brunette   Eyes: Brown    

I loved this product but I can no longer find it anywhere in my area. I have dry skin so I loved this version but have reverted back to the classic cleanser. It works but can be drying.

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ladypenelope04 on 3/22/2005 9:27:00 PM more reviews by ladypenelope04

Age: 25-29   Skin: Normal   Hair: Blond   Eyes: Blue    

I feel clean after I am done, it removes makeup and grim. Sometimes it takes more then a few splashes to get all the product off. No fragrance-bonus!

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jane718 on 11/2/2004 3:10:00 AM more reviews by jane718

Age: 19-24   Skin: Combination   Hair: Brown   Eyes: Brown    

i really like this...it takes off my powder and my sensitive skin doesnt get all crazy or dried out after using it....but i wish the packaging would come in a pump bottle....other than that i would purchase again...but ive been having a really hard time finding it! have they discontinued it?

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chocolatechewycrunchcrunc on 7/14/2004 8:57:00 PM more reviews by chocolatechewycrunchcrunc

Age: 18 & Under   Skin: Combination   Hair: Brown   Eyes: Brown    

I really enjoyed this cleanser. My skin was drying out from all the acne killers I was using so I bought this at Big Lots for 1.99. It is soap free, fragrance free, and oil free - so it doesn't irritate the skin. I don't know if it moisturizes, but it does not dry me out and it removes oil and makeup well. I think this is better than Cetaphil and it's cheaper and lathers better. It's a perfect winter cleanser. I better go back to Big Lots and buy the rest since I think it's already discontinued. At 1.99 a tube, what a steal!

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*TOP REVIEWER* irishgirl71 on 5/5/2004 7:02:00 AM more reviews by irishgirl71

Age: 30-35   Skin: Sensitive, Fair-Medium   Hair: Blond   Eyes: Hazel    

Combo,sensitive, mild rosacea>>I finally got around to trying this as I have been totally devoted to Olay's Sensitive-Skin wash for years! Pros: creamy, no offensive smell, lathered nicely, gentle! Cons: I found it left a somewhat tacky residue that didn't feel like moisture to me. I prefer Olay's "residue" as it leaves an almost silky-soft moisture behind..This cleanser made me want to run to my toner quick! Back to the Olay I go!

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beethovengirl on 5/4/2004 9:12:00 PM more reviews by beethovengirl

Age: 25-29   Skin: Sensitive, Fair   Hair: Brunette   Eyes: Hazel    

This is the most gentle cleanser in the drugstore, and Purpose discontinued it. What are you doing J+J? My skin is normal to dry and sensitive, and this was way better than Cetaphil or anything else in the drugstore. It still dried out my sensitive skin a bit, but it was unmatched for the price. The other cleansers I now use are Zia Fresh Cleansing gel and PC Skin Recovery, which are both sulfate-free.

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*TOP REVIEWER* Crystal9579 on 1/22/2004 9:28:00 AM more reviews by Crystal9579

Age: 19-24   Skin: Acne-prone, Fair, Warm   Hair: Brunette, Wavy, Medium   Eyes: Green    

Fantastic product for those that are drying out from Retin-A. I use this at night in rotation with the regular Purpose Gentle Cleanser.

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Divamac on 1/22/2004 2:26:00 AM more reviews by Divamac

Age: 30-35   Skin: Normal, Fair, Cool   Hair: Brunette, Wavy, Fine   Eyes: Blue    

This was my winter alternative to the regular Purpose cleanser when I was on the East Coast. I always keep it on hand, but only use it occasionally when treating myself to an at-home spa night and want something a bit more moistruizing. Regualar purpose works best in the temperate So. Cal winters. Overall, raves for this if you need something with a ouch of moisture that cleans well and doesn't irritate.

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*TOP REVIEWER* JGardella on 11/15/2003 12:08:00 AM more reviews by JGardella

Age: 19-24   Skin: Dry   Hair: Brunette   Eyes: Hazel    

Every so often I decide to go back to this and start using this again. I usually do that in the winter when my skin needs an extra gentle cleanser because of the cold dry air. This does a good job of cleansing my face without stripping it. It doesn't remove all of my make-up though.

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sisipie on 11/3/2003 9:09:00 PM more reviews by sisipie

Age: 19-24   Skin: Sensitive, Fair   Hair: Brown   Eyes: Green    

I have sensitive, combination skin. This cleanser leaves my skin feeling clean and soft. I don't think it's very moisturizing; however, it's difficult for me to say whether or not it is since I don't particularly need moisture. But, it doesn't dry out my skin either. It's just right. It can take off light eye makeup, but nothing heavy. I really like this cleanser. It's always a challenge to find something that doesn't hurt my sensitive skin, and this fits the bill perfectly.

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*TOP REVIEWER* arabelle on 10/24/2003 4:22:00 PM more reviews by arabelle

Age: 56 & Over   Skin: Other   Hair: Other   Eyes: Other    

I've been changing my skincare routine and am now using Purpose cleansers and couldn't be more pleased with the results. I like to use this on days when I need a bit more moisture. It's not so much a foamning cleanser as it is a sudsy cleanser that removes makeup and sunscreen whilst leaving my skin soft. I do think they should change the packaging to the pump dispenser though, as this formula is rather thin.

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*TOP REVIEWER* geographer on 8/2/2003 1:06:00 AM more reviews by geographer

Age: Unknown   Skin: Other   Hair: Blond   Eyes: Green    

I tried this because I had such great results w/the original purpose skin care wash-however-I was a bit disappointed w/this one-it made me break out and I felt like it didn't clean enough- I will stick w/the original Purpose in a pump-my derm. actually recommended it to me over 6 yrs ago!

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*TOP REVIEWER* RubyGemZ on 7/13/2003 3:07:00 PM more reviews by RubyGemZ

Age: 18 & Under   Skin: Acne-prone, Fair-Medium   Hair: Black   Eyes: Brown    

I bought this simply b/c I was under the delusion that Johnson & Johnson/Purpose products are soothing and non-drying. Well, I was wrong. After using this for about a month, I really see no difference. I have dry to begin with and while using this, I got the same result afterwards. My skin was taut, dry with flakes everywhere just ready to be peeled off. I also find that the texture was on the soapy side b/c it left a film on my face and I had to splash on water many times in order to wash it all off which is such a pain the morning. I would not rec' this for those who have dry skin like me. This is THE last time I'll ever use this product.

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KikiGirl20 on 6/8/2003 7:55:00 PM more reviews by KikiGirl20

Age: 19-24   Skin: Acne-prone, Olive   Hair: Black, Wavy, Coarse   Eyes: Brown    

I think this cleans well and leaves behind some moisture--but not a lot. It didn't seem to be greasy either. People on the boards are saying it "leaves behind a film"...well that may be true, although I didn't notice much of it. But that is the whole point, if you want something that is going to "moisturize", well then it has to leave something in the skin, right? How else could it add moisture? I like this a lot, but I am not sure yet if I will use this or the Purpose bar soap. I love Purpose cleansers though, they have become my holy grail!

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colonelv on 5/10/2003 11:46:00 AM more reviews by colonelv

Age: 19-24   Skin: Other   Hair: Other   Eyes: Other    

I did not much care for this- found this quite average. Granted, it's not as stripping as other drugstore cleansers, but there are definitely more hydrating cleansers out there. Over time, the cleanser actually felt more drying on my combo skin.

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*TOP REVIEWER* marjorie on 5/1/2003 4:02:00 PM more reviews by marjorie

Age: 30-35   Skin: Acne-prone, Fair-Medium   Hair: Brown   Eyes: Green    

This is a great cleanser. Plenty of thick foam...which I know doesn't really do anything but ain't it fun. It removes all of my makeup including mascara and doesn't dry out my face. It's also fragrance free and doesn't irritate my sensitive skin. GReat and inexpensive drugstore price.

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*TOP REVIEWER* Elixir on 4/26/2003 7:22:00 PM more reviews by Elixir

Age: 19-24   Skin: Combination   Hair: Brunette   Eyes: Brown    

I know many ladies on the board swear by this cleanser... unfortunately it just doesnt work for me. It doesnt really take off makeup that well and I only wear very minimal makeup and it seems like I can never rinse this clean, feel like there is a residue left behind.
Will not get this again, ever.

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*TOP REVIEWER* misspris26 on 4/24/2003 10:35:00 AM more reviews by misspris26

Age: 30-35   Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium, Cool   Hair: Blond, Straight, Fine   Eyes: Hazel    

Not moisturizing in the least since it left my face tight. Otherwise, this cleanser is very nice, it does what it says as far as removing all makeup and not leaving a film. I have oily skin that easily dries out and although this is a great cleanser, I am still searching for one that does not make me feel tight at all. The foam, the smell and the feel of this (other than making me tight) is great. I was sad to have to stop using this!!

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funkykitty on 4/10/2003 11:05:00 PM more reviews by funkykitty

Age: Unknown   Skin: Other   Hair: Silver   Eyes: Violet    

I am on the hunt for a great cleanser and I love foaming cleansers and kept hearing about this one so I thought I would give it a try. I hate it! It doesn't "foam" like a true foaming cleanser - it is more "soapy" foaming. Also, it didnt remove all my make up and left a residue feeling afterwards. My skin didn't feel tight though and I didn't get any irritation and I didnt break out. But this isn't a good cleanser for me, I prefer really foaming cleansers, one that really cleans the skin and doesn't leave an unclean feeling afterwards.

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