While back in my teen years such a thing would be welcomed, in my 30s squeaky-clean equates to surface dryness that causes tiny wrinkles to form in places I’d otherwise be smooth, along with a major bout of redness and sensitivity. One of the promises of Philosophy's Purity Oil-Free Cleanser is that it “delivers a squeaky-clean feeling, without over-drying skin,” and I’ll admit seeing “squeaky-clean” left me with a few misgivings.
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The Results: Fresh, clean skin with a healthy matte finishīryan Levandowski/Design by Cristina Cianci I’m usually not one for fragrance in products, but I can overlook it in a cleanser-especially when it’s as pleasant as this.
The Philosophy Purity Oil-Free Cleanser has a really unique fragrance: a fresh, herbaceous combination of citrus, lavender, and maybe even a floral edge. It’s also great for oily skin, as it’s non-comedogenic.īamboo Extract: I can’t say much for the bamboo extract’s “mattifying properties and ability to absorb oil,” especially considering how far down on the list of ingredients it is, but if having matte skin hours later is anything to go by, it’s got to be doing something. Glycerin: Glycerin is a potent humectant, which means it binds water to the skin, helping to maintain healthy moisture levels. Much of the power of Philosophy's Purity Oil-Free Cleanser comes from traditional cleansing agents, such as sodium lauroamphoacetate, which is known for its mildness, as well as sodium tricedeth sulfate, which helps to create the dense lather that whisks away dirt and oil. However, there are also a few other ingredients here that help take that cleanse to the next level without stripping skin. You really don’t need to use a lot, so the standard eight ounce bottle should last ages.
Philosophy's Purity Oil-Free Cleanser is a super viscous gel that you need to work a bit until you finally get some foam, but once it gets going, it leaves you with a dense lather that you can feel working as you rub it into your skin. The Feel: A viscous gel with a dense lather I keep to a pretty basic routine, but the fact that I shave the upper part of my beard two or three times per week can leave my skin inflamed if I’m not careful pre-and-post-shave. Lately, even mild acids result in days of redness and general upset-ness afterward. Now, in my 30s, most of the oiliness is still going strong, but I’ve noticed my skin isn’t as resilient as it used to be. Luckily, a course of Accutane and a proper dermatological education set me on the straight and narrow. It’s the usual story: acne in my teens and early 20s, spurred on by hyperactive oil glands and an addiction to skincare. About My Skin: Oily, sensitive, and moody And on all of those marks, Philosophy's Purity Made Simple One-Step Facial Cleanser scores high, which is perhaps why shoppers have made it America's #1 cleanser*.Uses: Rinses skin clean of oil, dirt, and makeup build-up, leaving it fresh and oil-controlled for hours afterward.Ībout the brand: Philosophy is a wellbeing beauty brand that promotes healthy skin and a healthy lifestyle with products that embrace science and dermatological innovation. (Looking at you, face scrubs.) Ideally, you want it to support and balance your skin barrier-bonus points if it adds a layer of hydration. That means it needs to help remove all makeup and grime from the day without being too harsh on your skin barrier. When choosing a cleanser, you really can't go wrong with a gentle formula that provides a clean canvas for any active ingredients applied later. While retinol cream and vitamin C serum might get most of the attention, your cleanser is doing a lot of the heavy lifting behind the scenes. Philosophy Purity Made Simple One-Step Facial CleanserĬleanser might not be the most exciting part of the skin-care routine, but it's the most essential step for almost any skin goal you have, whether that's getting rid of blemishes, brightening up your complexion, softening the signs of age, or keeping your skin barrier healthy and hydrated.
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