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*TOP REVIEWER* KitKat17 on 5/20/2003 12:43:00 AM more reviews by KitKat17

Age: 30-35   Skin: Oily, Fair-Medium   Hair: Brown   Eyes: Brown    

This moisturizer works really well as a night cream for those with oily skin. It sinks right into your skin, no greasy feeling, didn't make me break out... if anything, it improved my complexion. It's wonderful, except for... THE SMELL! Why, oh, why does it smell like that? The first time I caught a whiff, it reminded me of some kind of weird, metallic, iron-y type of scent. It is really a bizarre smell that's hard to even describe! If they could remove that odor, it would be perfect. Too bad!

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Cipal on 5/17/2003 10:22:00 AM more reviews by Cipal

Age: 36-43   Skin: Oily   Hair: Other   Eyes: Brown    

I like this during the winter only. During the summer it makes my face very shiny. The smell doesn't really bother me that much.

Sometimes I use this as my night cream.

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LMWhitlock on 5/3/2003 3:03:00 PM more reviews by LMWhitlock

Age: 44-55   Skin: Combination   Hair: Blond   Eyes: Brown    

This product just doesn't do it for me. The moisturizer just sits on top of my skin. I can't imagine people using this after having chemical peels, as they have advertised. For the price, there are certainly better alternatives. This is definately going back.

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aesabin on 4/18/2003 12:12:00 PM more reviews by aesabin

Age: Unknown   Skin: Normal   Hair: Brunette   Eyes: Brown    

Works wonders for me. Great to perk up my skin and make it glow in the a.m. The only product that has ever made a visible difference on my skin.
Update: New HG and much cheaper, alternating Nivea Creme and Clinique Total Turnaround.

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sexkitten329 on 4/12/2003 9:44:00 PM more reviews by sexkitten329

Age: 25-29   Skin: Oily   Hair: Blond   Eyes: Hazel    

This product smells so HORRIBLE. How could anyone like it????

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steph1080 on 4/10/2003 1:21:00 AM more reviews by steph1080

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

I received a sample of this and had to throw it out before I finishsed it. It smells horrible, like plastic and the smell stays on the skin and doesn't go away. The smell somehow reminds me of plastic doll heads (???) I'm not sure why. Anyways, I must be allergic because it made my skin red, dry, and flaky. My skin is dry and sensitive.

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jeseryn on 4/5/2003 8:31:00 PM more reviews by jeseryn

Age: 30-35   Skin: Normal   Hair: Red   Eyes: Green    

Blech!

Stinks like a monkey house. Did nothing for my skin except make my cheeks red as a baboon's butt (I tried this for 3 weeks between moisturizers to give it a chance)

I prefer UD's moisturizer far better.

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*TOP REVIEWER* mzgrvr on 3/19/2003 6:40:00 AM more reviews by mzgrvr

Age: 25-29   Skin: Other   Hair: Other   Eyes: Other    

I love this mosturizer! It is my new favorite. I have visable pores and since I have been using this product (along with Real Purity and Hope in A Jar for Lips and Eyes) I have noticed a huge change in the apperance of my skin in general. I do not have a problem with the smell and I don't have any issues with the consistancy of this product! Any thing that I don't like about this product falls to the wayside when I see the results in the mirror. Yeah for Philosophy!

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*TOP REVIEWER* KarenPie on 3/11/2003 12:58:00 AM more reviews by KarenPie

Age: 44-55   Skin: Dry   Hair: Brown   Eyes: Green    

I dislike this moisturizer. It smells chemical-ish and it won't blend onto the skin properly, it is very, very strange. I hate to have to give a bad review to a Philosophy product, since there are many of them I really like, but I don't like this one.

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pinky0710 on 3/9/2003 9:46:00 PM more reviews by pinky0710

Age: 30-35   Skin: Other   Hair: Other   Eyes: Other    

A very nice moisturizer! I wake up w/ soft, smooth, and glowy skin. Another winner from Philosophy. Will buy this one again

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PilarR on 2/10/2003 11:16:00 AM more reviews by PilarR

Age: Unknown   Skin: Other   Hair: Other   Eyes: Other    

I used to like this product, but I now prefer the Paula's Choice 1% BHA Lotion. Hope in a Jar separated into a thick cream and oily liquid after about eight months, but I guess that would not be a problem if you use it up before then. :) It is not a bad product, but the PC option is cheaper and MUCH better.

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yodafatkitty on 2/9/2003 11:23:00 PM more reviews by yodafatkitty

Age: 44-55   Skin: Other   Hair: Other   Eyes: Other    

I didn't care for this moisturizer. I found that it 'sat' on top of my combo skine to long and didn't sink in well enough.

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killerbunny on 1/27/2003 5:36:00 PM more reviews by killerbunny

Age: 25-29   Skin: Normal   Hair: Black   Eyes: Brown    

I agree with a lot of earlier comments. It has a creamy but light texture and it feels nice on the skin, but it has this AWFUL plastic smell. This product is not so special to make me put up with the smell, so I won't be buying this again.

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Murielle on 1/16/2003 1:59:00 AM more reviews by Murielle

Age: 36-43   Skin: Very Oily   Hair: Brown   Eyes: Hazel    

I loved the texture and the way it felt on my skin, but sadly, gives me zits.

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tiggerfan on 1/12/2003 10:32:00 AM more reviews by tiggerfan

Age: 36-43   Skin: Combination   Hair: Brown   Eyes: Blue    

Definitely not the worst, but pretty close. The smell knocked me off my feet and I broke out terribly. I just can't use this product. I really wanted to like it because I've heard soooo many great things about it, but it sadly is not for me.

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*TOP REVIEWER* Colleen on 10/28/2002 10:22:00 PM more reviews by Colleen

Age: 30-35   Skin: Acne-prone, Tan   Hair: Black   Eyes: Brown    

Unfortunately this product caused me to break out in little bumps. It has an odd smell that is unappealing.

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janep on 10/22/2002 9:06:00 AM more reviews by janep

Age: Unknown   Skin: Combination   Hair: Brunette   Eyes: Blue    

I really like this moisturizer. It does "drop into your skin like a glass of water" (their description) I find it light, but moisturizing and I love the texture. I've repurchased this for at least four years running!

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*TOP REVIEWER* smilette on 8/29/2002 11:55:00 AM more reviews by smilette

Age: 18 & Under   Skin: Other   Hair: Black   Eyes: Brown    

Okay, so I didn't buy this product. I received a litle package as a sample at the Philosophy counter. After all the stuff I've read in the mags, I decided to try it. As soon as I opened the packet, the horrible smell got to me. after I put it on my face, the smell almost choked me to death! I had to wash my face for a few times and wait overnight before the smell fades. Yuck!

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maryannw on 7/12/2002 10:05:00 AM more reviews by maryannw

Age: 25-29   Skin: Combination   Hair: Blond   Eyes: Green    

I must say that I love this cream with the vitamin c powder mixed in. Together, they work very well on my skin and even out my skin tone. Alone, however, I am not crazy about the cream as much.

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