Philosophy Purity Made Simple One Step Facial Cleanser 236 .6ml/8 oz Review Summary

Are you picky about facial cleansers? Our discerning skincare reviewers choose Philosophy Purity Made Simple One Step Facial Cleanser for their oily, combination, or dry skin. This creamy, non-lathering cleanser removes impurities and makeup in one step, leaving skin fresh and clean. Even those reviewers with very dry skin said that their skin felt glowing, not tight, after cleansing with Philosophy Purity Made Simple One Step Facial Cleanser. Although a bit pricey and not the best scented facial cleanser, its devotees swear by this simple but effective cleanser. Philosophy is a favorite brand of skincare for many reviewers. Read reviews of other Philosophy skincare products and see what they had to say!
73% of people rated Philosophy Purity Made Simple One Step Facial Cleanser 236 .6ml/8 oz as 5 stars
73% of people rated Philosophy Purity Made Simple One Step Facial Cleanser 236 .6ml/8 oz as 5 stars%
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17% of people rated Philosophy Purity Made Simple One Step Facial Cleanser 236 .6ml/8 oz as 4 stars
17% of people rated Philosophy Purity Made Simple One Step Facial Cleanser 236 .6ml/8 oz as 4 stars%
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3% of people rated Philosophy Purity Made Simple One Step Facial Cleanser 236 .6ml/8 oz as 3 stars
3% of people rated Philosophy Purity Made Simple One Step Facial Cleanser 236 .6ml/8 oz as 3 stars%
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7% of people rated Philosophy Purity Made Simple One Step Facial Cleanser 236 .6ml/8 oz as 2 stars
7% of people rated Philosophy Purity Made Simple One Step Facial Cleanser 236 .6ml/8 oz as 2 stars%
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No one rated Philosophy Purity Made Simple One Step Facial Cleanser 236 .6ml/8 oz as 1 star
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90% 90% of people recommend Philosophy Purity Made Simple One Step Facial Cleanser 236 .6ml/8 oz 10% of people don't recommend Philosophy Purity Made Simple One Step Facial Cleanser 236 .6ml/8 oz 10%
 

Philosophy Purity Made Simple One Step Facial... Comparison

5 star rating Most Helpful
Favorable Review
DEC
3
2007

I was constantly complaining to my sister that no matter what cleanser I used, I couldn't get a decent result.  Some made my face too dry, some made it too oily.  Most times because my skin is sensitive, I would breakout.  My sister introduced me to Philosophy Purity Made Simple One Step Facial Cleanser...

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2008 VIP
someone with combination skin, cursed with sensitive skin

LaurieM
Somewhere in , NY
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2 star rating Most Helpful
Critical Review
SEP
30
2009

Philosophy Purity Made Simple One Step Facial Cleanser

Let me start off by saying I do like a lot of Philosophy's products, just not this one. I have combination skin that takes well to a lot of different products usually with no problem, I purchased a Philosophy skin care starter kit at Sephora and...

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2009 Advisor
into anti-aging creams, fun loving

ApriBambino
Boston, MA
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Philosophy Purity Made Simple One Step Facial... Ratings and Reviews

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4
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a Philosophy fan(atic), a strong believer in good skin care, fighting aging, willing to pay for quality, a dry skin sufferer

JUN
30
2007

Quick View: A superior cleanser with no frills that works wonders.

About Philosophy Purity Made Simple

This cleanser is perhaps the simplest cleanser I have used. It is eggnog color and pearly. You squeeze a small out and rub it on your wet face. It doesn’t bubble or lather. It smells slightly odd because there are no added fragrances in it. It rinses off fast and clean and leaves skin hydrated. But does it REALLY cleanse? I tried it with a full face of makeup. I used Purity as directed (even on my eye makeup) and then I pulled out my toner and a cotton ball and wiped my face with it....

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5 star rating
2009 VIP
PattyTherre
The heart of , NY



2
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a strong believer in good skin care, a Philosophy fan(atic), not rich, willing to pay for quality, thirtysomething, fighting aging

DEC
18
2007
In my experience, this cleanser does not remove makeup very well.  It has a light texture, which is nice, but it seems to only clean superficially.  People with sensitive skin may want to be careful.  It tends to burn my face and I don't have very sensitive skin.  I think it's overpriced.  I've gotten much better results from cheaper cleansers. 
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2 star rating
reviewer
fergalicious
Greeneville, TN



2
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Picky about cleansers, into anti-aging creams, thinking about Botox

FEB
4
2008
I recently bought this product.  I love it.  I have very sensitive and dry skin and it does not make me feel as if I have a mask on.  It is a bit pricey but a little goes a very long way and I don't feel like I have to wash my face 4 times to get it clean.  It also leaves it soft and supple feeling.
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4 star rating
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lorileigh34
Winchester, KY



1
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busy mom, a beauty diva, a cosmetics junkie, walking when I can

OCT
1
2009

I know a lot of people love Philosophy Purity made simple. I am not one of them unfortunately this cleaner does not work well with my skin. I broke out in little white bumps, developed dry patches, my face was irritated and turned very red while using it the redness lasted for several hours. I does remove all of my makeup very easily but it does not foam up at all. I like cleansers that foam up and really make my face clean. Purity made simple has a slimy texture that rinses off okay but I just do not feel like my skin is clean after I use it. I do not think that this product is made for sensitive...

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2 star rating
2008 Reviewer
sunsetblvd
Ballwin, MO



1
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Picky about cleansers, value conscious, into anti-aging creams, a dry skin sufferer, au 'naturale', thirtysomething., a Mom., a student.

JAN
3
2009

I have to admit, I love Philosophy. I have another confession, I hate the pricetag on most of their products. This Facial cleanser is an exception. I don't mind paying the price on this product. I have combination skin and I live in Michigan when in the winter I have dry patches mixed with redness. This product does not irritate my irritation and it doesn't dry out the normal skin surrounding it. The scent is light and slightly refreshing with maybe a hint of eucalyptus or tea tree oil smell. I allow my 11 year old daughter to use this as a facial cleanser and it doesn't harm her sensitive...

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5 star rating
2009 Reviewer
Divamcflye
Kalamazoo, MI



1
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a beauty diva, Picky about cleansers

Rated on February 22, 2008

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5 star rating
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Mari
Bloomfield, CT



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a dry skin sufferer, value conscious, into trying new things, will pay for quality, Picky about cleansers, always trying new stuff, way into makeup, a bargain hunter

OCT
14
2009

Finding a good facial cleanser has always been a chore for me. Because I suffer from dry/combination skin, most facial cleansers seem to leave my skin feeling tight and even more dry than before I washed. Plus, my skin can be very sensitive to certain products, so I have to be careful about what I choose to use on my face. That's why I was so excited to try Philosophy Purity Made Simple One Step Facial Cleanser.

I'm a huge fan of Philosophy products and despite the fact that they can be very pricey, their quality is usually worth the added cost. I had high hopes for this cleanser and let me tell...

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5 star rating
2009 Writer
DeniseJS
Lemon Grove, CA



D
a dry skin sufferer

APR
17
2009

The Philosophy Purity Made Simple Cleanser is the absolutely the BEST cleanser in the market!  I have tried them all!!!!  This cleanser beats them out by a mile.  I suffer with dry flaky, sensitive skin.  This cleanser moisturizes my face, without irritating it, like so many cleansers do.  And it really cleans.  Typically, with other cleansers, I always needed a makeup remover and a toner to make my skin feel clean.  But then it always felt stripped.  With Purity, I never need a separate makeup remover or toner.  This is one step cleaning.  It takes off all of my makeup, even my stubborn...

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5 star rating
reviewer 2009 Reviewer
saldnov
Staten Island, NY



D
Picky about cleansers, a dry skin sufferer, au 'naturale', practical, desire a natural look

APR
11
2009

Philosophy's Purity Made Simple is a no frills cleanser that really gets the job done without a lot of scrubbing. It's a fairly watery-feeling cleanser that suds up pretty well, goes on your face very smooth, and rinses off just as easily. It evened out my skin tone, seemed to help with dry skin, and kept my breakouts at bay, too.

I know this cleanser is supposed to be fragrance-free, but this stuff definitely has a scent. I personally like the way it smells, and since it's not an overpowering scent, it really doesn't bother me at all.

Overall, my complaint about this stuff is the price. You...

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4 star rating
reviewer
nikkinak
Buffalo, NY



D
a strong believer in good skin care, a Philosophy fan(atic), Picky about cleansers, someone with combination skin, into trying new things

NOV
16
2007

Again I have to say I love the Philosophy Brand.  I am also willing to admit not all their products are outstanding and perfect in every way.  However, I think Purity Made Simple, is truly the very best facial cleanser ever created. 

The scent makes me think fresh and natural.  It is not chemical or fruit or flower scented.  As with all their products I don't feel like you need to use a lot of it for it to be effective or work. I just use a dime size of the cleanser, wash with warm water and voila! Every stitch of make-up is off my face. 

Using it takes off stubborn waterproof mascara, liquid...

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5 star rating
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Angelstar11
Skokie, IL



D
a beauty diva, Picky about cleansers, troubled by acne

MAY
6
2009

I love Philosophy bath and skin products and have for a long time, but just recently decided to try their facial care line of products. My skin tends to be very sensitive and dries out very easily, so I'm picky about my cleansers and moisturizers. Philosophy Purity Made Simple is a great cleanser. It smells great, in my opinion, and rinses off easily. I don't feel it leaving a weird film like some cleansers do, but still leaves me with soft skin. It even removes my waterproof eye makeup and doesn't irritate my eyes in the process. I also like how the Philosophy Purity Made Simple comes in a handy...

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5 star rating
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sheimann
Fishers, IN



D
a beauty diva

OCT
26
2008
I love philosophy purity. I have been using it for about seven years. I have very sensitive skin especially around my eyes. Sometimes even getting water in them makes them sting. I say this on qvc and bought it hoping that I could use it to take off my makeup and hopefully it wouldn't hurt my skin too much. I can use this to remove eye makeup and it doesn't sting at all , it even takes off waterproof mascara which not even a lot of removes meant for the eye area can do. I put it on a q-tip and use it to remove makeup around and on eyes that way it doesn't drip and get into my eyes. It doesn't... review »
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5 star rating
reviewer 2008 Contributor
jmarksgirl
Inverness, FL



D
cursed with sensitive skin, a rosacea and dermatitis sufferer, a bath and body products lover, into trying new things, a strong believer in good skin care, a Philosophy fan(atic), someone with combination skin, Picky about cleansers

DEC
13
2007
I'm always on the hunt for a good facial cleanser for my sensitive and oily skin. I have been a fan of Philosophy products for several years now. I first fell in love with their shower gels, which are amazing, and I have never had a bad reaction to any of the ingredients. I have super sensitive skin and break out in hives and dry patches easily. I was looking for a new skin cleanser because I was no longer happy with my Clinique routine: mild soap with a bit of a residue left after rinsing plus the toner burned too often, despite using the mild formula. So when I was exploring the Philosophy... review »
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5 star rating
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sunnyjung
Flushing, NY



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