topic Re: Is Philosophy body wash worth it? in Beauty

Is Philosophy body wash worth it?

PreKteacher — Tue, 25 Aug 2020 21:30:01 GMT

I have seen many presentations of Philosophy, but have never purchased any of their products. I love shower gels and body washes, but so far I have never heard a host explain what makes Philosophy worth the price. They say it smells good and feels creamy, but how is that different from something like Dove body wash?

If you love Philosophy, tell me why!

Re: Is Philosophy body wash worth it?

JeanLouiseFinch — Tue, 25 Aug 2020 21:38:15 GMT

I don't think so. There are several nice soaps and body washes out there that work nicely and are less expensive. Plus, the Philosophy bottles are so big that it's easy to tire of the scent long before the bottle can be used up.

Re: Is Philosophy body wash worth it?

BunSnoop — Tue, 25 Aug 2020 21:38:52 GMT

Great question. I'll be curious how others answer.

I've tried Philosophy and, in my opinion, I don't really think it's worth the extra money.

I really did not find it any better than the body washes you would buy at Target, Walmart.

The Philosophy team always states it's so moisturizing; however, I always have to use body lotion afterwards - otherwise my legs look dry and flaked.

I do think the name/packaging, etc. makes for a very nice presentation for gift giving.

Re: Is Philosophy body wash worth it?

fthunt — Tue, 25 Aug 2020 21:39:26 GMT

I threw my big bottle out. One shower and gone......................

Re: Is Philosophy body wash worth it?

Shelbelle — Tue, 25 Aug 2020 21:43:28 GMT

My issues with it are the subpar ingredients like the sulfates, and the artificial dyes that give them their beautiful colors.

Re: Is Philosophy body wash worth it?

millieshops — Tue, 25 Aug 2020 21:46:15 GMT

I think whether something is worth whatever depends upon your personal feelings. I think almost all body washes are grossly overpriced. The only one I still buy occasionally is from Neutrogena.

I do buy liquid facial cleansers -- I end up going back to Purity again and again no matter what else I try, but my shower preference is the good old-fashioned cake of soap.

Re: Is Philosophy body wash worth it?

itsmagic — Tue, 25 Aug 2020 21:48:30 GMT

I do love the variety of the Philosophy body wash scents but I don’t think they are any more moisturizing than a body wash bought for less at the local store. They used to have a chocolate scent (not the hot chocolate scent) that I adored but I haven’t seen that one for a few years. Sometimes I buy a set of smaller bottles at Christmas time for stocking stuffers.

Re: Is Philosophy body wash worth it?

Katcat1 — Tue, 25 Aug 2020 21:48:35 GMT

@PreKteacher If you like sulfates in your body wash. Sulfates are detergents.

Re: Is Philosophy body wash worth it?

Shelbelle — Tue, 25 Aug 2020 21:56:20 GMT

Korres uses sulfates, but not the artificial dyes. Perlier uses both.

Re: Is Philosophy body wash worth it?

Caaareful Shopper — Tue, 25 Aug 2020 21:56:40 GMT

Worth it? Like anything else, that is a very subjective determination.

I think Philosophy is as good as the one you love using. I have Gingerbread Man, Sweet Vanilla Fig, and Pure Grace Nude Rose in my linen closet 12 months a year so that I never run out -- I love them because the scents are divine, they clean excellently, they suds up abundantly, and they don't dry out my skin.

However, I tried a lot of their other varieties and loathed most of them: Fresh Cream, Honey & Cream, and any of those summer or holiday scents, etc. I will never use these and others again! For me, I either despised the scent, and/or they did not wash clean at all -- they left a smooth, silky residue on my body which just made toweling off a dirty mess.

Good luck!

Re: Is Philosophy body wash worth it?

I am still oxox — Tue, 25 Aug 2020 21:59:59 GMT

Yes and no my hubby used one and I now replaced it with Dove Cucumber and it works just as well, I have one large bottle and lots of small ones which I use most of the time, I think when they are done I will wean myself off them

Re: Is Philosophy body wash worth it?

Sooner — Tue, 25 Aug 2020 22:02:41 GMT

It's just body wash. On it goes, down the drain it goes. NO it is not worth it.

Re: Is Philosophy body wash worth it?

Annabellethecat66 — Tue, 25 Aug 2020 22:08:38 GMT

I like it. I don't buy the food smelling ones. I like Amazing Grace.

I can't think of anything more gross than washing and smelling like a ginger snap or whatever the flavor is.

I think most of the liquid soaps in the store clean the body just as well.

But asking something open ended like the OP's question, your going to get just as many reasons to buy or not to buy Philosophy.

That's what makes this country so great....we all get to buy whatever we like....worth it or not.

Re: Is Philosophy body wash worth it?

Regal Bee — Tue, 25 Aug 2020 22:09:41 GMT

Yes, they are worth it for me........I don't use anything else.

Re: Is Philosophy body wash worth it?

FlyersGirl — Tue, 25 Aug 2020 22:14:25 GMT

@Regal Bee wrote:
Yes, they are worth it for me........I don't use anything else.

Same for me. I have tried other soaps/brands and wind up tossing them. Philosophy is what I use and love.

What something is "worth" is very subjective. D & B bags are not "worth" it to me. That doesn't mean they don't have "worth" to someone else.

Re: Is Philosophy body wash worth it?

LuvmyLab — Tue, 25 Aug 2020 22:14:34 GMT

@PreKteacher What I like about the Fresh Cream shower gel is, of course, the scent. I love that it lathers up so well and I feel clean after I use it. I don't know if it is better, or about the same, as anybody else's brand however, I have sensitive skin and I can use this without any problems on my skin. I also use the body souffle and the body spritz in the same scent. To me it's worth it as it covers all my requirements in a shower gel.

Re: Is Philosophy body wash worth it?

september — Tue, 25 Aug 2020 22:21:13 GMT

Speaking for myself, I love it. Have tried probably 100 of the various scents and liked at least 95 of them.

I like the feel of it (sudsing) as I use it, as well as the scents.

rinses off completely, which is important to me.

Re: Is Philosophy body wash worth it?

roxxy1 — Tue, 25 Aug 2020 22:25:50 GMT

It's the only shower gel I use. I especially love the mega size bottles. The pumps are so nice to use instead of having to pour it on, Definitely worth it to me.

Re: Is Philosophy body wash worth it?

lynnie61 — Tue, 25 Aug 2020 22:45:32 GMT

Yes, I like them and trying to get my stash down, I had mega lemon custard that I swears multiplies in the stash! It just won’t run out. I always have several open, because I like to change scents. I do like that they rinse well. Last year I bought the 12 pack of 6 oz. gave several as gifts. Snow angel, lemon custard, vanilla coconut, gingerbread man all in my shower. I fill smaller bottles.

But....I’ve purchased Dove and suave and like these too.

Someone gifted me a senior margarita, so have not opened that yet. A new scent for me. Seems like people love it or don’t care for it at all.

Re: Is Philosophy body wash worth it?

SandySparkles — Fri, 28 Aug 2020 02:28:06 GMT

I use the Summer Grace layering trio of body wash, body emulsion, and eau de parfum, and love IT. The moisturizing body wash lathers as per the on-air demo, and the delicate floral fragrance of the eau de parfum, is the perfect after shower scent.The trio was not offered this year, but I am able to find what I need on ebay.😊

Amazing Grace shower gel has the exact opposite effect on my skin; leaving it quite dry if I do not follow with the body emulsion. I still like it, but it is no longer my go-to.

It is pricier than than some department store brands, but I don't mind paying for the fragrant "experience". I've used Dove Body Wash for sensitive skin once or twice, but did not enjoy it nearly as much.😄

~~~All we need is LOVE💖