| Poll :: What Philosophy Products would you recommend? |
| Purity Made Simple Facial Cleanser |
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20% |
[ 1 ] |
| When Hope is Not Enough Firming Facial serum |
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0% |
[ 0 ] |
| Miracle Worker Anti-Aging Trial Kit |
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20% |
[ 1 ] |
| Miracle Worker Miraculous Anti-Aging Antioxidant Pads 60 ct. and spf 55 Miraculous Anti-Aging Fluid |
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0% |
[ 0 ] |
| Help Me Retinol Night Treatment |
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0% |
[ 0 ] |
| The Microdelivery Micro-Massage Exfoliating Wash |
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40% |
[ 2 ] |
| Other (please explain) |
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20% |
[ 1 ] |
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| Total Votes : 5 |
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Wed May 16, 2012 11:38 am  |
Out of thing you've listed, I only tried "When Hope is Not Enough" serum. Personally, I wasn't impressed. It's a nice serum, absorbs quickly, but I can't tell I saw some visible improvements.
Maybe it improved skin texture a bit, but that's about it.
On the other hand I really like their C Powder that you mix with your moisturizer. It lightens up my complexion and gives me a bit of that glowy look  . I can't comment on its anti-aging benefits, but since I always manage to mess something up when I try DIY C serum (although I'm not giving up yet ), I find this one as a great alternative. |
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Wed May 16, 2012 11:43 am |
No experience, am commenting on ingredients only since you helpfully linked to them.
Microdelivery: main surfactant is non-ionic so gentle IF the overall product has an appropriate pH. Diatomaceous earth scrubs like a clay, very fine particles, fairly gentle but effective IME.
Help me: how much retinol? The cholesterol/ lanosterol is a key component of the stratus corneum and lanolin, particularly beneficial to those with dry skin or menopausal females. I get visible plumping from a single application of products containing lanolin so this could well explain the clinical results.
Miracle Worker pads: ridiculous number of ingredients, IMO paying for the 'convenient' portions. Jam packed with silicones (-cone, -conol, -xane) and chemical suncreens. 
Miracle Worker kit: Again full of silicones and too many ingredients. I believe ascorbyl glucoside is backed by science - DragoN and Fawnie both formulate with this, would be able to tell you more than I. Will be less than 5% in there because below glycerin in the list.
Hope is not Enough: a single peptide which might or might not do something. Meh.
Purity Made Simple: sodium trideceth sulphate, expensive way to thin your skin barrier and contribute to dehydrate. Don't care how little is in there, the sulphate family are known irritants as low as 1-2%.
From a very quick skim Microdelivery and Help Me would be the only two I would put on my skin. HTH! |
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Sensitivity, forehead pigmentation & elevens, nose & chin clogged pores. Topicals: Aloe vera, squalane, lactic acid, Myfawnie KinNiaNag HG: Weleda calendula, Lanolips, Guinot masque essentiel, Flexitol Naturals, Careprost. Gadgets: Vaughter dermarollers, Lightstim. |
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Wed May 16, 2012 11:51 am |
| I got a gift of a sample kit ages ago and honestly was not impressed with the Philosophy Line at all! |
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I'LL SEE YOU ON THE DARKSIDE OF THE MOON.... |
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Wed May 16, 2012 12:18 pm |
| I have tried their entire line and I really like the Purity Made Simple cleanser and the Vitamin C powder. You can mix the powder with any moisturizer. The Hope is Not Enough Serum is just o.k. Nothing special. |
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I'm 47 years old. Have combo skin. Prone to very light breakouts during cycle. Trying to diminish signs of aging. |
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Wed May 16, 2012 12:20 pm |
| CBayne245 wrote: |
| I have tried their entire line and I really like the Purity Made Simple cleanser and the Vitamin C powder. You can mix the powder with any moisturizer. The Hope is Not Enough Serum is just o.k. Nothing special. |
I gave the purity to my daughter since I was already using OCM so I want to note that. |
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I'LL SEE YOU ON THE DARKSIDE OF THE MOON.... |
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Wed May 16, 2012 12:25 pm |
Thank you all for your replies.
I was hoping the Purity Made Simple would be a solution for my black heads, but after reading FireFox's reply, I'm not so sure anymore. Maybe I'll go with a microfiber cloth and a natural cleanser instead.
I am not limited to the products I listed, so thank you for the Vit C powder suggestions.
I've never tried any Philosophy products, so it can be overwhelming browsing through their catalog. I might have to go with a fragrance product instead of skin care... |
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