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Philosophy Hope In A Jar™ For Dry Skin SPF 20

What it is:An extra-rich moisturizer for normal to dry skin. What it is formulated to do:If you're searching for the ultimate moisturizer and sunscreen in one, this product is all you need. Its creamy, non-greasy formula hydrates, soothes, and comforts skin that's dry and devitalized while helping to create a firmer, smoother appearance. It provides broad-spectrum UVA/UVB SPF 20 sun protection and it is loaded with antioxidants to help protect skin against environmental attack. Its peptides work help reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. What it is formulated WITHOUT:- Parabens- Sulfates- Synthetic Fragrances- Synthetic Dyes- Petrochemicals- Phthalates- GMOs- Triclosan What else you need to know:The story of hope begins with Philosophy's famous Hope in Jar Original Formula moisturizer. It revolutionized the moisturizer category because of what it did for the skin and how it felt upon application. While the original formula can be used by all skin types, this family of moisturizers was expanded to target specific skin types.
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Review 1 for Hope In A Jar™ For Dry Skin SPF 20
ParisN
Location:Denver, CO
Skin Type:Combination
Age:25-34
3 out of 5
3 out of 5
Great product, but package is deceiving
-10.08.12
Quick Take: intensive
This is great everyday moisturizer for my skin that gets so dry in places. I love that it has SPF, and a little goes a long way.
A word of caution, however: the package makes it impossible to get out 1/4 to 1/3 of what you've purchased! My tube seemed bone dry, I couldn't get anything out - then I took off the black cap, and I've been using it daily for more than a month. There was that much product hiding in there that wouldn't have dispensed through the cap! Philosophy would do its customers a major favor by redesigning the package. This is why I give only 3 stars - because I almost threw away about $15 worth of product!
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Review 2 for Hope In A Jar™ For Dry Skin SPF 20
floydsmom
Location:Buffalo, New York
Age:over 54
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Very good.
-07.17.12
I like the tuBe much more than the jar. I also like that it has sun protection also.
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Review 3 for Hope In A Jar™ For Dry Skin SPF 20
ledzep1210
Location:Toledo Ohio
Age:45-54
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
great !
-06.28.12
Even thought it says for dry skin, I have 45 year old oily skin and this works great. Only need a very small amount. I both hydrates and protects.
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Review 4 for Hope In A Jar™ For Dry Skin SPF 20
mommare
Location:bullhead city
Age:45-54
2 out of 5
2 out of 5
its ok
-06.18.12
Quick Take: kind of dry
usually only use hope in a jar for dry skin, thought for summer would use the one with spf, does not feel anywhere near the same on my skin. will not purchase it again. will stick with the old standby
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Review 5 for Hope In A Jar™ For Dry Skin SPF 20
sunnie26
Location:Sacramento, CA
Age:18-24
4 out of 5
4 out of 5
Awesome!
-06.11.12
Quick Take: nourishing., clean.
This makes my skin look and feel nourished an the SPF is effective. There is no weird fragrance. This is not greasy at all. However, I think it is a tad overpriced. It is good quality but the tube it comes in is small. Over all though, it is a good product.
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Review 6 for Hope In A Jar™ For Dry Skin SPF 20
emybelle
Location:Boston, MA.
Skin Type:Dry
2 out of 5
2 out of 5
Not rich enough
-04.27.12
Quick Take: absorbs quickly
When I first put it on it feels great, but an hour later my my skin is dry again, especially my forehead and cheeks. Almost done with the bottle & have no intentions of buying it again.
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Review 7 for Hope In A Jar™ For Dry Skin SPF 20
echoblue
Location:New York, NY
Skin Type:Combination
Skin Tone:Light
Age:25-34
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Great product
-04.03.12
I have combination skin and my dry areas get really dry during winter. This is a great SPF/Moisturizer in one that doesn't make it break out.
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Review 8 for Hope In A Jar™ For Dry Skin SPF 20
jamajala
Location:San Diego, CA
Skin Type:Dry
Skin Tone:Medium
Age:18-24
4 out of 5
4 out of 5
Favorite Moisturizer
-03.27.12
Quick Take: intensive, lightweight, absorbs quickly
My skin is normally dry and at it's worse, super dry and flaking. I had problems putting on my foundation since it would start cracking and flaking as well. With this moisturizer, it solved my problems. However, this caused me to break out 2 large acne on my cheek and 1 right below my eyebrow. I had previously used an oil based moisturizer but it wasn't as moisturizing as this.
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Review 9 for Hope In A Jar™ For Dry Skin SPF 20
packerperc
Location:Wisconsin
Skin Type:Dry
Skin Tone:Fair
Age:35-44
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Hope in a Jar SPF 20
-03.20.12
Quick Take: lightweight, absorbs quickly
What can I say awesome! I have dry, sensitive skin, and this is the best day moisturizer that i have ever used. I use the Hope in a Jar for Dry skin at night. NO REDNESS EVER! Try the Philosophy microdermabrasion kit...another super product! I use this in correlation with the Philosophy for dry skin kit...Help Me retinol treatment, cleaner and hope in a jar. LOVE! There hasn't been a similar product that treats my sensitive skin so nice. :-)
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Review 10 for Hope In A Jar™ For Dry Skin SPF 20
chloe101
Location:Utah
Skin Type:Dry
Skin Tone:Medium
Age:25-34
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Love this!
-03.07.12
Quick Take: intensive
I use this in the morning and the version without SPF (for dry skin) at night. These two moisturizers have completely gotten rid of my horrible skin flakes and dry skin. Love them!
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Review 11 for Hope In A Jar™ For Dry Skin SPF 20
southbai
Location:Mt Washington, KY
Skin Type:Dry
Skin Tone:Light
Age:over 54
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Great feel
-03.03.12
Quick Take: luxurious
This cream feels very luxurious when applying, and my skin retains that feeling of being moisturized all day. This is a wonderful day cream for us older women with dry skin.
+1point
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Review 12 for Hope In A Jar™ For Dry Skin SPF 20
serenebwilson
Location:Carson City, NV
Skin Type:Dry
Skin Tone:Medium
Age:25-34
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
-03.02.12
Quick Take: intensive, lightweight, absorbs quickly, non oily
I can not find anything I do not like about this moisturizer, except i wish it came in a bigger size!!
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Review 13 for Hope In A Jar™ For Dry Skin SPF 20
naturalgirl074
Location:Portland, OR
Skin Type:Combination
Skin Tone:Fair
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Great for sensitive skin
-02.29.12
Quick Take: lightweight, absorbs quickly
My skin gets dry at times, but this was recommended to me for sensitive skin, and it works! Typically sunscreen makes me break-out regardless of brand or intensity. This one - I can wear all year long with no issues.
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Review 14 for Hope In A Jar™ For Dry Skin SPF 20
gnocchi19
Location:Seattle, WA
Skin Type:Combination
Skin Tone:Fair
Age:25-34
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
delightful moisturizer
-02.19.12
Quick Take: intensive, lightweight
this moisturizer is delightful. I am on acne medication and my skin is very dry. This stuff lasts all day, my skin never dries out. It's great.
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Review 15 for Hope In A Jar™ For Dry Skin SPF 20
4040
Location:Grand Terrace CA
Skin Type:Dry
Skin Tone:Medium
Age:45-54
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
My daytime choice
-01.21.12
Quick Take: intensive, lightweight, absorbs quickly
Most moisturizers for dry skin tend to break me out, but not this one. Excellent all day lone!
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Review 16 for Hope In A Jar™ For Dry Skin SPF 20
14n3
Location:Massachusetts
Skin Type:Dry
Skin Tone:Medium
Age:18-24
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
-01.12.12
love it! smells kinda like fruit loops, but the end result is excellent. :)
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Review 17 for Hope In A Jar™ For Dry Skin SPF 20
ssu21
Location:Chicago
Skin Type:Combination
Skin Tone:Olive
Age:18-24
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Life Saver!
-01.08.12
Quick Take: intensive, lightweight, absorbs quickly
I've used so many moisturizers that always make me break out. So when I gave this a try when it was When Hope Is Not Enough I was really really pleased! I've been using this for a little over a year! A little goes a long way, its so worth the price! Great for Chicago winters.
-1point
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Review 18 for Hope In A Jar™ For Dry Skin SPF 20
jtsquare
Location:Seattle, WA
Skin Type:Normal
Skin Tone:Fair
Age:35-44
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Love this moisturizer!
-12.18.11
Quick Take: absorbs quickly
This is my 3rd tube of this stuff and I absolutely love it. I tried MW w/ SPF 55 but boy did my skin not like it. So I went back to HIAJ for Dry Skin w/ SPF to correct the damage. I don't think I would call it an extra-rich moisturizer as I'm not that dry and it works just fine for me.
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Review 19 for Hope In A Jar™ For Dry Skin SPF 20
tam8ta
Location:Monroe Township, NJ
Skin Type:Dry
Skin Tone:Medium
Age:45-54
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Great winter moisturizer
-12.06.11
Quick Take: intensive, absorbs quickly
I bought this product after using a sample of it. I love it. It smells no nice like essential oil nice. It absorbs quickly into your skin and makes my skin nice and smooth. A keeper
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Review 20 for Hope In A Jar™ For Dry Skin SPF 20
weazel11
Location:Princeton NJ
Skin Type:Dry
Skin Tone:Light
Age:45-54
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
everyday
-11.27.11
Quick Take: intensive, lightweight, absorbs quickly
this is my favorite moisturizer/sunscreen.
It smells great, absorbs completely and is a perfect everyday
cream. It's the only sunscreen that I have ever used that doesn't leave a whitish hue to the face. I swim in chlorine a lot and really need the extra rich formula. It's great!
+1point
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