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philosophy

ruthbe — Thu, 06 Jun 2024 11:57:19 GMT

question regarding philosophy...I was wondering if philosophy is leaving QVC. I checked the schedule for at least the next couple weeks and no shows. And I looked at what is available and only 2 pages. I know that may sound like a lot. But I have seen in the past for philosophy and it has been pages.

I was just curious if anyone has heard anything?

I like philosophy and what QVC offers with the brand. And I would hate for it to leave.

Re: philosophy

kjg — Thu, 06 Jun 2024 12:04:30 GMT

I thought about this the same way you did. Heidi left and Lisa said Monday that her and Mari Lyn would both be on vacation next Monday and she didn't know if or who would be doing the livestream. It seemed odd. No shows are scheduled that I could see and nothing new listed. I hope Philosophy isn't leaving.

Re: philosophy

LizzieInSRQ — Thu, 06 Jun 2024 12:08:02 GMT

No one on this forum would have QVC vendor business plan information

Re: philosophy

Shanus — Thu, 06 Jun 2024 12:21:01 GMT

@ruthbe I'm thinking June is "WEN GALLONS MONTH". Maybe they're scheduling that more often than Philosophy. How many huge bottles of gel can you use up and need more?

Only so many hours in the day and Susan Graver, KG, etc. take up a lot of those. I don't use or see a lot of Josie anymore either. tarte is rarely on and they just had many Laura Geller shows, so she'll be rotating out. LOGO is re-appearing more often, too. Add in all the home and gadget shows and then the food and gardening days.

I never understand their scheduling or how they choose who or what or when shows are on Q or Q2. Whatever sells a lot, has a prime spot.

Who or whatever sells the most gets the prime spots.

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Sunshine Kate — Thu, 06 Jun 2024 12:22:14 GMT

Philosophy is not the same as it was years ago. I loved Philosophy AG lotion. It has no fragrance anymore. I've tested it with other people also and they smell nothing.

Philosophy is no more for me. I'm finally done.

Re: philosophy

kaydee50 — Thu, 06 Jun 2024 12:38:31 GMT

Don't other places sell Philosophy? A quick check of Macy's shows 112 items. I've seen some in Marshalls. I'm sure QVC isn't the only place to buy it.

Re: philosophy

ruthbe — Thu, 06 Jun 2024 13:05:57 GMT

I think QVC has the largest varity of scents. Regarding the scent lasting. For me to make it last...I layer the scent. I put on the body creme and then the spray fragrance.

And it isn't just Philosophy lasting...I find this with other brands lasting/ I have to do the same process to make them last.

Re: philosophy

ruthbe — Thu, 06 Jun 2024 13:11:24 GMT

they might have some shows next month..July..Christmas in July....

And you are correct. Maybe with Heidi gone maybe they needed to hire someone

before they could do some shows

Re: philosophy

Toms Mom — Thu, 06 Jun 2024 15:56:53 GMT

Wow. I did not realize Heidi was gone. I loved her! I will miss her.

Re: philosophy

lgfan — Thu, 06 Jun 2024 17:02:31 GMT

@kaydee50 wrote:
Don't other places sell Philosophy? A quick check of Macy's shows 112 items. I've seen some in Marshalls. I'm sure QVC isn't the only place to buy it.

It is true that QVC is not the only place to buy Philosophy but they do offer good bargains. I can only find the 32 ounce shower gels at QVC.

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CANDLEQUEEN — Thu, 06 Jun 2024 17:43:40 GMT

@lgfan wrote:
@kaydee50 wrote:
Don't other places sell Philosophy? A quick check of Macy's shows 112 items. I've seen some in Marshalls. I'm sure QVC isn't the only place to buy it.

It is true that QVC is not the only place to buy Philosophy but they do offer good bargains. I can only find the 32 ounce shower gels at QVC.

@lgfan Some of the scents are also only sold at QVC.....

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JYWilliams — Thu, 06 Jun 2024 18:28:29 GMT

@Sunshine Kate wrote:
Philosophy is not the same as it was years ago. I loved Philosophy AG lotion. It has no fragrance anymore. I've tested it with other people also and they smell nothing.

Philosophy is no more for me. I'm finally done.

I also use to love Philosophy years ago. People use to always ask me what I was wearing. I still have a few of the roller balls and they still have that staying power. I'm also done buying their products.

Re: philosophy

Shelbelle — Thu, 06 Jun 2024 20:01:48 GMT

I still like a few of the fragrances but stopped the body washes few years ago, the use of so many chemicals, sulfates and all the arftificial dyes was no longer to my liking.

Re: philosophy

Toms Mom — Fri, 07 Jun 2024 11:34:53 GMT

@kjg wrote:
I thought about this the same way you did. Heidi left and Lisa said Monday that her and Mari Lyn would both be on vacation next Monday and she didn't know if or who would be doing the livestream. It seemed odd. No shows are scheduled that I could see and nothing new listed. I hope Philosophy isn't leaving.

When was Heidi's last day on-air? I'm shocked that she is no longer with Philosophy. I really enjoyed her presentations. What a void.

Re: philosophy

Othereeeen — Sat, 08 Jun 2024 16:51:06 GMT

I think the fact that they keep offering these gigantic bottles of body wash ( they ALL do it...Philosophy, Korres, and now that candle guy is getting to the act...)

...when there are more and more single households in the US, many of them occupied by retired folks....who don't use gallons of this flourescent goopy stuff to wash themselves after toiling in the dusty coal mine each day ....

Might be why they will have less programs...and less sales. That an the fact that the goop loses it's smell almost immediately ( the stuff remaining in that giant bottle after opening...)...which makes those florid presentations about the wonderful different scents kind of moot.....

Or, as someone mentioned, CIJ is coming.

I know it takes me a LONG time to use up those one liter bottles that come in sets of two or even three around the holidays....so by June, I sure don't need or want more of it cluttering up my place..

Here's an interesting fact from the about nearly 30% of US households: (From the2022 "Census Bureau Releases New Estimates on America's Families and Living Arrangements" ):

"Households: There were 37.9 million one-person households, 29% of all U.S. households in 2022.....

In 1960, single-person households represented only 13% of all households. "

Slightly OT....you know those endless LUME ads and now others that say you can go three days with thier product before you ripen and begin to rot?....

Don't MOST people take a shower once daily... which would negate the need to ultra de-odorize oneself for more prolonged periods?

If people only bathe once every three days... enough that they need all those new products..... do they realize that "deodorized" is NOT the same as "clean"?!?!?!?

,... So who still DOES need those all those one liter bottles of body wash stuff?!?!??!?

Re: philosophy

Othereeeen — Fri, 07 Jun 2024 12:15:41 GMT

@Shelbelle

Agree.....Phiosophy products look more and more like what you'd see in a science fiction movie test tube...glowing flourescent glop ...some with sparkly stuff just for fun!!!!

One bottle of thier stuff had on the label that is could cause Urinary Tract Infections...a fact they conveniently don't mention when they're expounding on the glorious scents....

I'd rather use products that use as few chemicals as possible....but even that is elusive.

Read the label.....

And remember...when that Goat Milk or any other body glop is "Drinking into your Skin"...it's dragging along ALL those other chemicals on that label into your body along with it!!!!

Re: philosophy

RollTide2008 — Fri, 07 Jun 2024 14:38:17 GMT

@Othereeeen wrote:
@Shelbelle

Agree.....Phiosophy products look more and more like what you'd see in a science fiction movie test tube...glowing flourescent glop ...some with sparkly stuff just for fun!!!!

One bottle of thier stuff had on the label that is could cause Urinary Tract Infections...a fact they conveniently don't mention when they're expounding on the glorious scents....

I'd rather use products that use as few chemicals as possible....but even that is elusive.

Read the label.....

And remember...when that Goat Milk or any other body glop is "Drinking into your Skin"...it's dragging along ALL those other chemicals on that label into your body along with it!!!!

Any scented product can cause a UTI. I thought that was just common knowledge.

Re: philosophy

Shelbelle — Fri, 07 Jun 2024 14:48:38 GMT

Lately I buy only sulfate free body washes, that leaves out Phil, Korres and Perlier to name a few.

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wonderfulworld — Fri, 07 Jun 2024 15:22:55 GMT

I have a slightly o/t question. I know Heidi has a new blog.

What is the purpose of it? Trying to help people adopt a healthier

life style? I am enjoying it.
Does she create revenue in any way?

Re: philosophy

Carolina925 — Sat, 08 Jun 2024 11:09:28 GMT

Unfortunately, the thrill is gone with philosophy products for me. I used to have a closet full of philosophy; the last few products have smelled like bug spray to me. I still use Purity for my face cleaning, this is the only facial cleaner that doesn't burn my eyes and still removes makeup. I was once a 100% philosophy fan; it makes me sad what the line has become. I use the remainder of my colognes as bed linen spray, the soaps in my kitchen soap dispenser.