Philosophy Purity Made Simple

Pros: Provides a deep down clean without harsh or drying ingredients; great for sensitive skin.
Cons: Somewhat expensive in price; I'm sorry but I still LOVE foam!

Awhile back, I received a special 3.5 ounce (103.5 ml) size bottle of this philosophy Purity Made Simple Cleanser as a freebie when purchasing other high quality skin care products at their website. I held onto it for several months before even ...

Pros: Cleans well; moisturizes somewhat; mild;
Cons: Not much lather; scent may not be for everyone

I'm always on the hunt for a good facial cleanser for my wacky skin. It's sort of combination during every season but winter, when it's just plain dry. So I have to use a heavily moisturizing cleanser in the winter and a somewhat moisturizing cleaner the ...

Pros: Cleanses skin well, rinses easily, no residue, leaves a moisturized feel
Cons: Too thin, expensive

Finding a good facial cleanser is quite a challenge for me. I like them to be at least a little moisturizing, but not particularly drying, since my skin is already pretty dry as it is. I usually use drugstore cleansers, but I’ve heard so much ...

Pros: cleans without tightening or drying, smells great
Cons: costly

I use a cleanser every night on my face, and I have found many that I love, but still I seek the perfect one. I think I may have come close when Santa left a Philosophy set in my stocking this past Christmas that contained a good-sized bottle of ...

Pros: Moisturizing; thoroughly removes makeup; lovely scent.
Cons: Expensive; a bit runny; no foam or later; no exfoliants; incompatible with my skin.

During a recent visit to San Francisco, I insisted that my sister-in-law take me to the nearest Sephora store. Forget the Golden Gate Bridge or the cable cars - I'd recently become fascinated by all things Philosophy (thanks, ...

Pros: Very light, not greasy feeling, washes away completely.
Cons: Maybe price for some, but aren't you worth it?

I have recently entered into my forties (shhhh, don't tell anyone!) And, had my last child two years ago. The combination of those two things sent my skin into a tailspin! I never used to have what I would call "problem" skin, maybe just slightly ...

Pros: cleans gently but thoroughly without irritating or drying my skin; pleasant scent
Cons: as with all Philosophy products, it’s pricey; some ingredients could be irritating for sensitive skin

Here I thought I’d discovered an obscure little cleanser, and then I checked the reviews on Epinions and found this already has over 20 reviews! Then I started seeing this on “best of” lists in magazines. So much for my “discovery”, apparently others ...

Pros: Deep Cleanses, Hydrates, Removes Makeup (Eye Makeup Too!), Wonderful Scent
Cons: N/A

In the past month or so I have tried more cleansers than I can count. My normal T-zone oil seems to have exploded and I am now plagued with super oily skin. I'm not sure what is causing it. All I know is that I have to control it, and at any cost. I ...

Pros: One step cleanser and makeup remover; doesn't dry out skin; gentle
Cons: Initially seems very expensive

About a year ago, I became obsessed with Philosophy products. I loved their Hope in a Jar face cream, and I was eager to try everything in their product line. Purity Made Simple was one of the items I selected, despite being initially turned off by the ...

Pros: This is a great product. I love it.
Cons: Packaging is not the most durable.

So, it was summer of 2001. Euphemistically, my "summer of skincare." But in truth, my "summer of zits." I don't get zits. Actually, I do, but there is usually a reason. Stress. Or not sleeping (because of stress). Or not drinking enough water or not ...

Pros: cleans without overdrying skin, takes off eyemakeup, no toner needed
Cons: price is high unless you can find it on a special sale

I have finally found a cleanser I can depend on. I have been searching for years to find a facial cleanser that says what it does and then did what it said. I have spent more money than I care to admit on every type of product imaginable and nothing ...

Pros: Gently and effectively cleans away dirt and makeup. Leaves the skin soft after rinsing.
Cons: No cons for me and many others, but may not be for everyone.

After years of using a variety of cleansers (drugstore and high-end), I have finally settled on Philosophy's Purity Made Simple as a staple of my skincare regimen. I have combination sensitive skin that is prone to uneven skin tone and blemishes ...

Pros: Smells wonderful. Cleans your face without drying out your skin.
Cons: It's expensive and can be hard to find.

I have never been one of those women who had a special skin routine. Sure, I would wash my face in the shower, but it was no big deal -- I even used regular soap. (Gasp!!) So when my friend gave me a gift of Philosophy products, I figured that ...

Pros: gentle, hydrating, cleans well, leaves skin beautiful
Cons: if you're not used to using higher-end products, it might seem expensive

I know that there are quite a few reviews on this product, so I will try to keep mine short and to the point. I feel that this is an important product for me to review, since it started my love affair with philosophy. I have dry, sensitive skin, so I ...

Pros: Works true to description, Saves time, Eliminates multiple products, Easy, Fool proof, improves skin
Cons: Can be somewhat drying, does not moisturize, round bottle packs oddly for travel.

I fell in love with Philosophy after trying the Jump Starters Kit ($48), which includes a small bottle of Purity Made Simple Cleanser. I would have, at the time, preferred saving a few bucks rather than include the unfamiliar cleanser in the kit, but the ...