Beauty

[Shanus]

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@Lipstickdiva wrote:

There are ingredients on that cleanser that are known irritants.  I personally never saw a negative reaction on my skin but it didn't do a good job at removing my make-up at all.

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@Lipstickdiva  I now try to stay away from all products with a crazy long list of ingredients...especially known irritants. I stopped using Philosophy because HIAJ still had parabens after all these years & were making no effort to change the formula. That turned me off & on further checking, there were irritants in the shower gels (my skin seemed unusually dry) and Purity was burning my eyes. 

Maybe the original formulas have been changed from the “doctor office safe products”. 

[bargainsgirl]

I use Purity to wash my makeup brushes!  It works very well and leaves the brushes soft.  Just be sure to rinse well!

[henderson]

According to Beautypedia:  This cleanser is overloaded with irritating ingredients. The fact that it is listed as “Best of Sephora” merely means that lots of Sephora customers are using a cleanser that is hurting their skin. Fragrant oils are abundant in this cleanser, and all of them contain volatile components that are irritating to skin. Philosophy also included black pepper extract, just in case the fragrant oils weren’t irritating enough.

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@pommom wrote:

I'm having a reaction to Purity Made Simple.  How is this possible?

When I used it the first time, I felt a slight sensation/irritation but dismissed it thinking it's a new product and my skin hasn't felt it before.

Used it again and I have to say, I'm going to return it.  

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Those of you who use this cleanser may not see the irritation it causes because most of the irritation is taking place under the skin, where collagen is being damaged and free-radical damage is being generated, but it is happening nonetheless. For the health of your skin and your beauty budget, please consider switching to a truly gentle water-soluble cleanser

[Caaareful Shopper]

You are not alone.  I cannot use Purity Made Simple either.  It breaks me out in tiny bumps immediately after use.  I tried on two separate occasions, with the same results.

Purity also has parabans in it, so users should be aware.  Only the name means purity.”

[Catlady Nicole]

I'm another who's had a bad reaction to Purity.  It gave me the most painful, deep pimples.  I was sad to say goodbye to it beacuse I did like how it cleaned and left my skin feeling, but within two weeks of giving it up, my skin cleared right up.

[tototwo]

Is there an echo in here?   I tried Purity many, many years ago and it gave me rash that burned for days.

I've never understood the fascination with philosophy.... but that's just me.

[grammarqueen]

Yep, there is a reason why Beautypedia only gives it a one star rating. I had been using Philosophy skin care for about 2 years when I first found Paula Choice's reviews and skin care. I followed her suggestions, and my skin cleared right up. I do use other products besides hers, but I always look to the Beautypedia reviews. I also find her Ingredient Dictionary extremely helpful. 

[MomCat]

I am convinced that the formula changed on this product.  In the past, I would swear by this cleanser.  Best I had ever used.  With my last order I've been disappointed that it no longer removes my eye makeup.  Now I will try to find another product. Sad. 

[BostonMom 59]

Not only can I not use Purity because it irritated my eyes, I can't use Hope in a Jar because the lavender in it makes my eyes water, every when I didn't put it near my eyes. Now that Coty has ruined the staying power of my beloved Amazing Grace, I guess my personal philosophy is now NO PHILOSOPHY!

Sigh.

[Stargazer77]

I think there are a lot of people who are sensitive to Purity.  I'm not one of them, but I chose to stop using it years ago after looking into the ingredient deck a bit.  I still buy it occassionally (usually on Black Friday at Sephora when it's on sale) and use it in the summer to remove the deodorant from under my arms if I shower at night.  I think it works well for that.  I would also have no issue using it on my makeup brushes.