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Hope In a Jar ? No!

CoG — Fri, 20 May 2016 01:16:35 GMT

I know you can fool some of the people some of the time. Philosophy seems to be going for all of us all of the time.

Beautypedia informs us:

hope in a jar, original formula is sold as philosophy’s world-famous therapeutic moisturizer, but it’s a rather ordinary formula that does not contain lactic acid as claimed. Instead, this has lauryl lactate, which is the ester of lauric and lactic acids. Although the product has a pH of 3.2, lauryl lactate does not have exfoliating abilities; rather it functions as an emulsifier and enhances the spreadability of creams. Jar packaging won’t keep the antioxidants in this product stable, and it’s really not deserving of its alleged worldwide fame.

How many times have we heard that this product is so wonderful because it has a gentle exfoliant? But it doesn't does it? And the formula has changed. When Oprah raved about this cream years ago it was dense, thick, almost suffocating. The current formula has the texture of a lotion. Gold Bond is denser. What other subtle deceptions are underway ? Who bought them out? What is their reputation? What can we expect? believe?

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Kachina624 — Fri, 20 May 2016 01:40:08 GMT

I think most, if not all, of the cosmetic/skin care products we hear praised to the skies are a major rip-off marketed to take advantage of the gullibility of women. Wrinkles are going to appear, skin will sag and all sorts of pesky imperfections appear as we age and no product in a bottle or jar is going to prevent them. It's all hype and flat out lies.

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Mellie32 — Fri, 20 May 2016 01:45:40 GMT

They also say that purity is actually doing damage to your skin.

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segrl21 — Fri, 20 May 2016 02:01:27 GMT

Gave up all open jar products, including HIAJ. After reading up on how creams can lose their potency in open jars, & evaporate see no reason to buy an open jar cream or lotion. Unless HIAJ changes its packaging see no reason to ever return to it.

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LUVNLIFE — Fri, 20 May 2016 02:13:35 GMT

I have noticed many of Philosophy's products have changed. Purity doesn't perform the same, Hope cream thinner, fragrances are lighter and smell different and don't last as long. I think Coty purchased this company a couple of years ago. In my opinion they are cutting corners and losing their following.

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febe1 — Fri, 20 May 2016 02:29:17 GMT

@Kachina624 wrote:
I think most, if not all, of the cosmetic/skin care products we hear praised to the skies are a major rip-off marketed to take advantage of the gullibility of women. Wrinkles are going to appear, skin will sag and all sorts of pesky imperfections appear as we age and no product in a bottle or jar is going to prevent them. It's all hype and flat out lies.

I do think, @Kachina624, Retinol is the exception. Along with the advanced thinking of exfoliation. I do agree gravity will take its course with aging, and this creates wrinkles. Nothing helps gravity except surgery. Indeed, manufacturers becoming wealthy selling "hope in a jar."

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febe1 — Fri, 20 May 2016 02:35:28 GMT

Supersize Hope in a Jar, stopped me from ever buying skin care in a large size, @CoG. My HIAJ went real bad after about six weeks. And this was supposed to be six months worth. It got all watery, turned yellow and smelled awful. Nothing to do but get rid of it fast. No more supersize anything for me. The same thing happened to me with Dr. Denise melatonin day cream, supersize. Just went bad: got all muddy, thick and rancid. Fool me once, you know the rest....

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Tinkrbl44 — Fri, 20 May 2016 04:32:09 GMT

Never tried that product .... I hated the name, like the company was marketing to pathetic, desperate women ... just couldn't bring myself to try it.

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Knit-Chick — Fri, 20 May 2016 11:56:57 GMT

I don't listen to all the hype -- I use Hope in a Jar because it works and I think my skin looks extremely good after using it along with Microdielivery wash and Purity for several years. I am not gullible or desparate.

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Shaunac — Fri, 20 May 2016 13:05:05 GMT

Besides all that....it stinks like a wet dog.

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Lipstickdiva — Fri, 20 May 2016 13:06:02 GMT

I can't use this product because something in it burns the daylights out of my eyes. No matter how far away from my eyes I applied this, my eyes would sting, burn and water like crazy.

My sister was using HIAJ oil free with SPF 30 and loved it. It came in a tube. However, it appears they've discontinued this because she cannot find it anywhere and it's not listed on the Philosophy website.

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MomCat — Fri, 20 May 2016 13:07:12 GMT

I'm not someone who keeps purchasing a product if it doesn't improve the look of my skin, so they can adjust ingredients all they want. I use Purity every single day, and I think it makes a huge difference in how the rest of the products work. Wouldn't be without it.

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KentuckyWoman — Fri, 20 May 2016 14:26:30 GMT

@MomCat wrote:
I'm not someone who keeps purchasing a product if it doesn't improve the look of my skin, so they can adjust ingredients all they want. I use Purity every single day, and I think it makes a huge difference in how the rest of the products work. Wouldn't be without it.

I agree 100%. I only use Purity and When Hope Is Not Enough Serum from the line but they are two products I will not be without. Makes a world of difference!

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Trinity11 — Fri, 20 May 2016 14:59:00 GMT

I tried it two years ago and all it did was make me red. In addition the cleanser changed and for years it did not sting my eyes but now it does. I threw it all out and won't be purchasing again.