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Philosophy Miracle Worker™ Miraculous Anti-aging Retinoid Pads and Solution

What it is:A miraculously effective age-fighting treatment that delivers high-performance retinoid (HPR) formula on single-use pads.What it is formulated to do:This fresh-pour, skin-restoring elixir is formulated with next-generation HPR technology that boosts the surface-cell turnover rate without causing irritation. Loaded with antioxidants, skin conditioners, and soothing agents, this multitasking blend delivers results that can be seen within one week. Just pour the solution over the single-use pads for easy application. Discover new skin-confidence as wrinkles and discoloration fade to reveal flawless clarity and healthy radiance.This set contains:- 2.0 oz Miraculous Anti-Aging Retinoid Solution- 60 Pads Miraculous Anti-Aging Retinoid TreatmentWhat it is formulated WITHOUT:- Parabens- Sulfates- Synthetic Fragrances- Synthetic Dyes- Petrochemicals- Phthalates- GMOs- TriclosanWhat else you need to know:HPR works fast to deliver all of the skin benefits of a retinoid, with less potential for irritation. Its unique combination of HPR, vitamins C and E, and natural botanicals (including green tea extract) improve antiaging results and user tolerance, making this treatment suitable for all skin types. The formula helps smooth rough texture and restores a healthy glow while supporting natural collagen and minimizing the look of enlarged pores. This formula is allergy tested, free of propylene glycol, and is not tested on animals.Research results:In an independent clinical study, subjects reported:- After one week: noticeable results in smoothness and clarity- After four weeks: visibly reduced discoloration and dullness- After eight weeks: significant improvement in the appearance of wrinkles and pore size- 92% of subjects reported improvement in overall signs of aging
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Review 1 for Miracle Worker™ Miraculous Anti-aging Retinoid Pads and Solution
KittyB13
Location:Honolulu, HI
Skin Type:Combination
Age:25-34
1 out of 5
1 out of 5
Unimpressed and did not really deliver
-06.16.13
Quick Take: exfoliating
I am a big fan of philosophy and read all of the wonderful reviews of this product, but after 5 weeks of consistent use, I am not a fan.
First off I am almost 30 and my skin type is combo - so I have dry patches that come up around that time of the month as well as a pimple here and there. I bought this product to help even my skin tone.
While I do see it has reduced the size of my pores (small victory), my pores are clogged more, especially the pores on my cheeks. This is new for me because I am use to getting a pimple, but dealing with clogged pores is tiresome.
I guess it's helped with my minor wrinkles and pore size, but I break out more and it has done NOTHING for my skin tone, dark spots, sun damage, etc. It has actually made me more uneven because of the clogged pores I now have to extract and my dry patches seem larger.
I have continued to use it as long as I have in order to write an accurate review and also hoping my skin was in an "adjustment" period.
I know everyone's skin is different. I never considered myself "sensitive" skin, but this just didn't do well with my skin.
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Review 2 for Miracle Worker™ Miraculous Anti-aging Retinoid Pads and Solution
bjtacy
Location:South Bend, IN
Skin Type:Combination
Age:45-54
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Love
-05.27.13
Quick Take: brightening, smoothing
Started using this product a few months back, as part of a kit. I've been using the Miracle Worker moisturizer for a couple years and had only tried this once previously. It was on much younger skin, though, so didn't notice a difference.
Now that I"m older, I do notice a difference. My skin looks brighter with these pads. It took a couple months to notice the improvement, but it's there. So if you're in an older age group, and are thinking about trying these, go ahead, treat yourself. Just be patient for results.
Do not want to be without these pads!
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Review 3 for Miracle Worker™ Miraculous Anti-aging Retinoid Pads and Solution
lcheeky
Location:Los Angeles
Skin Type:Dry
Age:45-54
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
love this stuff
-05.22.13
Quick Take: makes my skin glow
everyone noticed a difference in my skin. It's my go to beauty tip.
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Review 4 for Miracle Worker™ Miraculous Anti-aging Retinoid Pads and Solution
roxanne4753
Location:SHOW LOW, AZ
Skin Type:Combination
Age:over 54
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
This stuff works!
-05.22.13
Quick Take: anti-aging & brightening
I use it every night and have for over 4 years. I noticed an improvement in my skin within the first couple weeks and it kept improving. I get compliments all the time about my skin. Its brighter and my fine lines are less noticable. No one believes I'm almost 60! I highly recommend this product.
0points
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Review 5 for Miracle Worker™ Miraculous Anti-aging Retinoid Pads and Solution
tashaj1
Location:Troy, Michigan
Age:over 54
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Miracle Worker-Miraculous Anti-aging Retinoid Pads
-05.14.13
Purchased this for my daughter as she uses this all the time and swears by it
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Review 6 for Miracle Worker™ Miraculous Anti-aging Retinoid Pads and Solution
areallulu
Location:Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Skin Type:Normal
Age:45-54
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Won't go without it
-05.14.13
Quick Take: age-fighting, smoothing
I've reviewed this before, after my first kit, and loved it then. For whatever reason, I stopped using it for several months, and did I ever notice! I'm back on the regimen and my skin is smoother, pores are smaller, and some of my scars are less visible. I can't say that I've ever noticed a change in the dark spots on my face, but I am very happy with the texture of my skin when using this.
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Review 7 for Miracle Worker™ Miraculous Anti-aging Retinoid Pads and Solution
sunshine2020
Location:Ral, NC
Skin Type:Normal
Age:45-54
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
You will see results
-05.11.13
Quick Take: exfoliating, lightener
I've been using this product for several years. It has helped with age spots, fine lines and blackheads. I use it everyday, which I am not sure is recommended, but so far so good. I am in my 50's but I don't have any age spots and I believe this products helps. It's one product that actually does what it claims.
0points
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Review 8 for Miracle Worker™ Miraculous Anti-aging Retinoid Pads and Solution
crlz
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
great stuff
-05.09.13
Quick Take: exfoliating
This is a product that actually works. Makes you feel like you do after a facial ... skin is smooth with removal of dead layer of skin
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Review 9 for Miracle Worker™ Miraculous Anti-aging Retinoid Pads and Solution
carlss6
2 out of 5
2 out of 5
Disappointed
-05.03.13
I faithfully used this product for 10 weeks and didn't see the results I was hoping for. It did not help fade my sun spots or acne scars as promised and I didn't see any change with the wrinkles on my face. I actually purchased the entire Miraculous kit and was disappointed for the amount of money I spent.
0points
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Review 10 for Miracle Worker™ Miraculous Anti-aging Retinoid Pads and Solution
schmippy
Location:Franklin Lakes, NJ
Skin Type:Dry
Age:45-54
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Still my favorite product...
-04.30.13
Quick Take: exfoliating
I go off this every once in a while because of the price, but when I haven't used it for a month, my face literally falls! Also brown spots come back, and the texture of my skin gets rough! Been back on it for two weeks, and I look 5 years younger already!
0points
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Review 11 for Miracle Worker™ Miraculous Anti-aging Retinoid Pads and Solution
kkkklo
Location:escondido
Age:35-44
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
in love
-04.18.13
I love these anti-aging pads, have been using them for 4 months and my skin looks amazing! could tell the difference within 2 weeks and will never be without these !
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Review 12 for Miracle Worker™ Miraculous Anti-aging Retinoid Pads and Solution
mikp
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
A miracle
-04.16.13
I love this product. Just bought it for the third time. It lasts two months and is worth it.
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Review 13 for Miracle Worker™ Miraculous Anti-aging Retinoid Pads and Solution
EmilyRoseP
Location:Los Angeles, CA
Age:18-24
4 out of 5
4 out of 5
Tingles!
-04.12.13
I really like this product, but I'm not entirely sure of its effectiveness yet, as I've only been using it for a couple weeks. I do know that my acne has unfortunately gotten worse since starting to use this product (although that may be for other reasons...). However, I really enjoy using these pads as part of my nighttime skin routine. After cleansing, I wipe a pad all over my face and neck, and after a minute, it feels really pleasantly tingly! Nothing too harsh or anything - but it just feels like it's working :)
0points
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Review 14 for Miracle Worker™ Miraculous Anti-aging Retinoid Pads and Solution
superflycallie
Location:Harrisonburg, VA
Age:35-44
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Really works
-04.05.13
I've struggled with skin discolorations since my first child was born 8 years ago and I've tried everything to fade them (including a $1500 laser treatment that worked but didn't last more than a month). I have been using this product for several weeks and the discolorations are almost completely faded!! My wrinkles are the same, but I am thrilled by the evenness of my skin color!
+2points
2out of 2found this review helpful.
Review 15 for Miracle Worker™ Miraculous Anti-aging Retinoid Pads and Solution
octobersky97
Location:Coeur D'Alene, Idaho
Age:45-54
1 out of 5
1 out of 5
Sent it back
-03.13.13
Quick Take: maybe good for someone else; younger?, have younger people review it
Did not think this product worked. It needs to work faster. This may work for younger skin, but the retinol is weak. The product seemed to take off some dead skin, but need results quicker, faster it is expensive, and the OTC brands are getting good review, for a retinol based product.
-3points
0out of 3found this review helpful.
Review 16 for Miracle Worker™ Miraculous Anti-aging Retinoid Pads and Solution
Apostoliclady
Location:Schenectady, NY
Skin Type:Combination
Age:45-54
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
as good as rx
-03.12.13
I have sensitive skin and I can use this at least 4 times a week without irritation. This is great it makes my skin look clearer and more youthful, which is great since I don't wear makeup.
+1point
2out of 3found this review helpful.
Review 17 for Miracle Worker™ Miraculous Anti-aging Retinoid Pads and Solution
Synergypsy
Location:High Desert Arizona
Skin Type:Combination
Age:over 54
4 out of 5
4 out of 5
Pretty Good - Not a Miracle
-03.01.13
Quick Take: exfoliating, moisturizing, firming, pore reduction
Using only at night before bed, I started with just the pads alone. Not much benefit. Some minimal pore reduction. No change in relatively pale dark spots. A bit of a dry feeling after application. The pads will remove even the smallest amount of grime even after a thorough cleansing prior to use! A very good thing.
I decided to use the Miracle Worker Serum and Moisturizer after applying the pads. With that combination I did get better results. I do not see a frank reduction in fine lines or 11's between the brows, but skin is firmer and plumper-- looks "better". I do believe that the products ARE meant to be used together. Very soothing, silky feel that will continue until you cleanse your face in the morning. A bit "tacky", but that's good! Skin soft and smooth come morning.
I then bravely added Dr. Dennis Gross Alpha-Beta pads in the AM. The combination of the two have really improved my skin tone, reduced pores, given me a very fresh-looking complexion.
Which is better? Can't really say. DDG appears to show immediate results. MW pads, serum, moisturizer are beneficial, and keep skin dewy and soft. Using both together you MAY get the overall results you're looking for.
+8points
9out of 10found this review helpful.
Review 18 for Miracle Worker™ Miraculous Anti-aging Retinoid Pads and Solution
shpnfrjoy
Location:CO Oregon
Skin Type:Combination
Age:35-44
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
My skin looks better than ever.
-01.31.13
Quick Take: exfoliating, line erasing, pore minimizer, firming, spot reducer
Like some of the other reviewers my face did break out, but only the first week. Since I usually break out after a trip to the aesthetician I know breaking out is just your face letting out the last of the toxins. Now 2 months later my face looks amazing. Never has my skin been this clear. My pores are smaller. Wish I had looked like this all my life. My hands look younger also. Been splurging and use 2 pads; 1 for my face, neck, and chest. 1 for my hands, elbows, and knees. As expensive as it is I won't keep it up. After my next container is done I will probably start using it every other day. I'm sure that will be enough to maintain the results. They are a little bit drying but I just use 3 squirts of Ole Henriksen Truth Serum Collagen Booster. And if I feel dryer than usual I add Image Skincare Ormedic Bio Peptide Creme. Image is my favorite line of skincare.
+4points
4out of 4found this review helpful.
Review 19 for Miracle Worker™ Miraculous Anti-aging Retinoid Pads and Solution
Kissa411
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Perfect.. Maybe!
-01.26.13
I have used these pads soaked in the solution for the second night now. I have noticed the crow's feet and the lines under my eyes have decreased drastically! I can not wait to see what happens in a whole 7-14 days. Ladies, if you have wrinkles or potential ones buy this little miracle!
+2points
2out of 2found this review helpful.
Review 20 for Miracle Worker™ Miraculous Anti-aging Retinoid Pads and Solution
beautyonthebay
Location:Portland,Me
Skin Type:Combination
Age:45-54
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
all the benefit without side effects
-01.16.13
Quick Take: hydrating, exfoliating
Love the gentle yet very effective exfoliation that this gives.It brightens,plumps,retexturizes,and helps lighten hyperpigmentation.If your looking for a safe retinol without side effects that really works,or are on the fence-TRY.
+4points
4out of 4found this review helpful.
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