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Philosophy When Hope Is Not Enough Replenishing Serum
What it is:A replenishing facial treatment infused with healthy omega-3, -6, and -9.What it is formulated to do:Philosophy's When Hope Is Not Enough Replenishing Serum nourishes your skin with essential fatty acids omega-3 and -6 and unsaturated omega-9 to help stimulate the skin's natural process of renewal and regeneration while maintaining its suppleness and elasticity.What else you need to know:Use the serum in the PM, when it's most effective in fighting moisture loss and free radical damage while providing overall conditioning benefits and nurturing a healthy glow.
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Review 1 for When Hope Is Not Enough Replenishing Serum
WONDERFUL!
-06.08.12
Quick Take: soothing, great night serum, moisturizing
LUV this product! I have dry sensitive skin and this is remarkable for a night treatment. Not sure if it's actually doing miracles on me or if it just makes me feel great....but it's good stuff!
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Review 2 for When Hope Is Not Enough Replenishing Serum
First Timer!
-05.25.12
Quick Take: hydrating, moisturizing, pleasant scent
I have very dry, sensitive skin and this product works GREAT! However, if you have very oily skin u shouldn't use this (know it's stupid comment but I've read ALL the reviews ha). I do not know about longer term since I just purchased this product a week ago but so far I love the ease and feel of this product so much!
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Review 3 for When Hope Is Not Enough Replenishing Serum
Love it!
-05.24.12
Quick Take: hydrating, moisturizing
Extremely nice product - love the results and especially the smell! It does not smell like the regular when hope is not enough serum, which I found to be unpleasant - rather, this one has a very soft, soothing smell, not a chemical smell. Excellent moisturizer & hydrates superbly; refines pores; doesn't leave your face looking or feeling oily at all (as long as you dont use too much ;). I use it day & night in place of an actual moisturizer and it works wonders. My routine now only consists of this & sunscreen - and I'm done. Definitely recommend it.
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Review 4 for When Hope Is Not Enough Replenishing Serum
Love it
-04.30.12
Quick Take: moisturizing, softening
I almost wish I'd never tried this because now my skin can't live without it, but it's so pricey! Doesn't matter though, it really does soften and improve the look of my skin, absorbs quickly as well. My skin is on the dry side and this helps with little dry patches on my chin or forehead, and doesn't cause any blemishes.
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Review 5 for When Hope Is Not Enough Replenishing Serum
This serum is AMAZING
-03.31.12
Quick Take: tightening, preventative, dimishes fine lines, plumps and firms
I love this stuff! I recently purchased this and have added it to my nighttime routine, mixing a few drops in with Philosophy's Help Me. The result is instantaneous. My skin literally feels firmer, plumper and the texture is amazing. My skin literally feels as firm as my teen daughter after I put this on. As far as more permanent effects, my skin is looking clearer and brighter and little lines are already diminishing. This is a great, great product.
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Review 6 for When Hope Is Not Enough Replenishing Serum
Great Repair for Winter
-03.11.12
Quick Take: preventative, hydrating, softening, soothing, nourishing
Very impressed with the [unfortunately named] WHINE replenishing oil. I love that they use only plants, not animal source for the omega 3, 6 and 9. I have been using it morning AND evening and my skin loves it.
The smell is herbal and pleasant, and most importantly it truly improves the moisture and softness of my skin.
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Review 7 for When Hope Is Not Enough Replenishing Serum
Love this Serum
-02.16.12
Quick Take: dimishes fine lines, preventative
This serum just soaks into my skin. No oily residue left, just baby soft skin. Love to use it under my eyes before I use concealer. I won't be without it!!
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Review 8 for When Hope Is Not Enough Replenishing Serum
Love it!
-01.09.12
Quick Take: dimishes fine lines, moisturizing, softening
I had to buy this to use with Help Me because my skin got flaky. After one night of WHINE, I had a lot less flaking and my skin felt so soft. It does not clog my pores and leaves my skin looking lovely.
The lightly floral fragance is quite nice and I know other people said the fragrance was bad but this is an oil and like all unsaturated oils, it can go rancid over time from oxidation. If it smells rancid when you first buy it, just return it and get one that is fresh.
The lightly floral fragance is quite nice and I know other people said the fragrance was bad but this is an oil and like all unsaturated oils, it can go rancid over time from oxidation. If it smells rancid when you first buy it, just return it and get one that is fresh.
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Review 9 for When Hope Is Not Enough Replenishing Serum
Probably better for dryer skin
-12.29.11
Quick Take: hydrating, softening
I had high hopes for this, but it proved to be too oily for my acne prone skin. While my skin felt good, it encouraged whiteheads. However, I kept it for use on my hands and it has definitely left them softer. I even mix a few drops with my body lotion when I apply it.
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Review 11 for When Hope Is Not Enough Replenishing Serum
WOW, OMG! its Awesome
-12.13.11
Quick Take: tightening, preventative, dimishes fine lines
ALL I CAN SAY IT WOW,WOW,WOW AWESOME STUFF! SO LIGHT, FIRMING, MY SKIN LOVES IT
THE BEST SKIN CARE
THE BEST SKIN CARE
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Review 12 for When Hope Is Not Enough Replenishing Serum
Vitamins for the skin in a cocentrated oil
-12.06.11
Quick Take: dimishes fine lines, preventative, improves overall apearance and health
I bought this in a small package of three items; replenishing serum, replenishing cream, and hydrating face mask. Other than the face mask this was a godsend. On a scale of 1 to 10, my skin was a 1 before this product. Now it is a 5. I say 5 because I still have some acne and acne scars due to bad eating habits. In no way is this related to the oil. I have always had acne problems and have less now that my skin is more balanced due to products like this, not Nutrigena which dried out my skin and caused me to break out more. I highly recommend the oil. Does not clog pores. But if I have to choose between this and the replenishing cream, I would choose the replenishing cream.
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Review 13 for When Hope Is Not Enough Replenishing Serum
Awesome!
-11.30.11
Quick Take: tightening, dimishes fine lines
I've always loved philosophy, but this product is a hidden treasure. I was looking for a quick hydrating serum; especially for the upcoming winter season. This is it! I've noticed "plumper" looking skin which makes the lines around my eyes nose and mouth less noticeable. Love this!!!
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Review 15 for When Hope Is Not Enough Replenishing Serum
Wow
-10.15.11
Quick Take: lightweight, softening
It's not very often that a product makes me go wow after only a few days, but this did. My skin has never felt this soft! I use it after serum, before cream. It is so lightweight that I can even use it a.m. And I love the smell. Babyskin really. Wow.
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Review 17 for When Hope Is Not Enough Replenishing Serum
great for combination skin
-08.25.11
Quick Take: dimishes fine lines, preventative, smells great, gives a nice glow, use with help me
My t-zone tends to get very shiny but even though this has oils in it, it still makes my skin look great. My favorite thing to do is to put it underneath my eyes morning and night--it makes me look younger and gives me a nice glow. Then at night I mix it with Help Me which works great. It smells amazing and my skin has not broken out after using it for a couple weeks straight!
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Review 18 for When Hope Is Not Enough Replenishing Serum
LOVE LOVE! ABSOLUTE MUST FOR NORMAL TO DRY SKIN
-07.24.11
I would have never thought to buy this product, but a philosophy rep suggestted I try it during a appointment at Sephora. I am so happy I did. This product has made my skin feel amazing and soft. It has made my face look smoother and gives it a very healthy glow. I was not expecting it to work so quick as it did...I only use it once a day at night after my eye treatment but before my Hope in a Jar moisturizer! I can't wait to see if it keeps my face this soft, healthy and moisturized during the winter!
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Review 19 for When Hope Is Not Enough Replenishing Serum
Meh.
-07.14.11
Quick Take: smells nice
I didn't really see improvement in my skin after using most of this bottle. It's just putting light oil on your skin, and feels like such, which is nice if you have dry skin. It feels nice when you apply, and smells like lavender (for those that got foul-smelling bottles, it must've gone bad)...
I was hoping for more than it could provide, I guess.
I was hoping for more than it could provide, I guess.
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Review 20 for When Hope Is Not Enough Replenishing Serum
not that special
-07.10.11
I used a full sized bottle of this, that I got in a Philosophy value set. I feel like I didn't see much difference in my skin. I've used free samples of some more expensive serums and am now ready to invest in one of them that really works. This serum from Philosophy is less expensive that many others but it just doesn't do much to both buying it again.
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