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Philosophy Great Skin Is In™ - Normal to Combination
What it is:A set of skincare essentials for normal to combination skin types. What it is formulated to do:Great skin is always in. This routine helps you achieve the best skin of your life in three easy steps. Used together, these products promote a healthy, radiant-looking complexion while balancing skin that's dry in some places, oily in others. This set contains:- 8 oz Purity Made Simple - 1.05 oz Help Me - 2 oz Hope In A Jar Original What else you need to know:The Help Me night treatment contains retinol to soften the appearance of fine lines.
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Review 1 for Great Skin Is In™ - Normal to Combination
Great Skin, Great Deal.
-05.03.13
Quick Take: good value
I use these three products regularly and I love how they make my skin look and feel. Great value to be able to get these three staples at once. My only wish is that the Hope in a Jar moisturizer had SPF protection.
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Review 2 for Great Skin Is In™ - Normal to Combination
price
-11.13.12
Quick Take: good value
good value... but the price on the box says $65. Why is Shephora selling it for $68? I was lucky to get this exact same set from a different website for $38! I bought two of them! whoo hoo!
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Review 3 for Great Skin Is In™ - Normal to Combination
Beauty Essentials
-11.08.12
Quick Take: good value, light-weight
This set is only worth it if you use or plan to use all three products. I have repurchased this set over and over again. I specially love the Help Me. Every time I stop using either Help Me or Hope in the Jar, my skin hates me. Purity is nice for washing your face after makeup is already removed. I don't use it as a 1-step cleanser because I don't think it is effective in removing all the makeup. I like that it doesn't dry out my skin.
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Review 4 for Great Skin Is In™ - Normal to Combination
No change after using
-11.08.12
I was excited to try Philosophy after hearing so many positive reviews. However, this kit had no effect on the appearance of my skin. It was as if I had never changed my routine. The price DOES NOT match the quality. I do not recommend.
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Review 5 for Great Skin Is In™ - Normal to Combination
Julebean
Location:SF, CA
What a value!
-10.22.12
I've always loved Purity--it's gentle, non-drying, but removes all my makeup. Hope in a Jar provides just the right amount of moisture without being oily. I have an oily t-zone and this works so well. My main complaint is that the acid in the formula that's designed to make my skin smooth (and it works!) also makes my eyes burn (not the skin around my eyes, just my eyes). It can also irritate my skin if I have a slight sunburn or if I use it both morning and night sometimes. For that reason, I can't use this as my exlusive moisturizer, but I prefer to use something with SPF for the mornings anyway. Lastly, the Help Me makes my skin look more vibrant. I cannot attest to the wrinkle-reducing aspect because I don't have any yet, but I love the way it makes my skin feel. I use it every other night. Overall, this little kit is such a value. Try it!
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Review 6 for Great Skin Is In™ - Normal to Combination
-10.13.12
This is working wonderfully for my skin right now. I use the moisturizer and Help Me at night along with a little of the Josie Maran Argan Oil. I've been receiving so many compliments on my skin.
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Review 7 for Great Skin Is In™ - Normal to Combination
redhdd22
Location:Oak Creek WI
Age:35-44
Healthy Skin
-07.25.12
Quick Take: great skin is in
This is my first purchase with Philosophy and I actually feel like I am doing something great for my skin. I mainly purchased the product for the retinal treatment. It's not too harsh on my skin yet I feel it is doing something. Only time will tell but I am excited to purchase more products from this line. Truly impressed.
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Review 8 for Great Skin Is In™ - Normal to Combination
Great value!
-07.23.12
Quick Take: great price, cleansing, not oily, not overly perfumed, reduces pores
This is a great deal if you use Philosophy. I began using the moisturizer and loved it so much that I dumped my old products and am now using all Phil. brand stuff for my skin. My skin feels great and I love how simple and clean these products make my skin feel. Highly recommended.
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Review 9 for Great Skin Is In™ - Normal to Combination
grilledcheese
-07.17.12
looooove the cleanser, it has a nice smell and it leaves my skin very smooth. however, i think the moisturizer is a bit too oily :/ i have normal to combination skin but the moisturizer has been leaving my forehead and nose area super shiny! i've stopped using it during the day because im a bit embarrassed. ive notice more blackheads since ive used it too....
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Review 11 for Great Skin Is In™ - Normal to Combination
Best Skin Care Ever
-07.03.12
Quick Take: good value
I have been using Philosophy products for over a year now. I used to use Proactive and found it to be a little harsh on my skin. I started with just the Philosophy Purity face cleanser which makes your skin feel soft. Then I used the Hope in a Jar for morning moisturizer. Then I started the Help me. To sum it up I have perfected a system that helps keep my face clear, fresh and so soft. First I wash my face with the MIcrodelivery exfoliating wash and rinse. Then I use Philosophy Purity cleanser on my Clairsonic sensitive brush and rinse. I finish with the Help me before bed and that keeps my face clearer and more healthy looking than it ever was with Proactive. I use the Hope in a Jar in the morning after a shower and before make up. I even find that if I can tell a breakout is coming if I make sure to put on the Help Me on before bed it tends to diminish the breakout by the next morning. LOVE this whole line of products!
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Review 12 for Great Skin Is In™ - Normal to Combination
AWESOME KIT!
-06.20.12
Quick Take: good value
This kit is awesome for oily/combination skin! I started using it a month ago and have seen great results. First of all, the purity cleanser leaves my face soft and clean. It definitely takes off all the makeup. The Help Me Retinol has cleared up my face. I get less breakouts and I have seen an improvement on fine lines and wrinkles. Finally, the Hope in a Jar moisturizer is just great. I highly recommend using the Microdelivery Wash in the morning. I love how it exfoliates my face without irritating it. This wash is a great addition to this kit. After seeing great results, I will continue to use these Philosophy products.
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Review 13 for Great Skin Is In™ - Normal to Combination
Philosophy Skin Care Review
-06.20.12
Quick Take: philosophy skin care regimen
I have normal to dry skin and sometimes very sensitive skin. My review of the Philosophy cleanser, I would rate it a two. I like getting a little lather and feeling that my skin has just been cleansed, however, after applying the cleanser and working it on with circular motions with my finger tips and then adding a little water, that how it felt, just like I was washing my face with hard water. I felt like I had to wash my face off again to remove the cleanser, make up residue and dirt after my use of the cleanser. So I did rewash with something else to see my face clean. The Help Me retinol and moisturizer seem to be okay. I am using the samples of the Oxygen Boost and Advanced Moisturizer that my Beauty Advisor sampled out to me. Those I am very pleased with. I think the Philosophy skincare is for younger skin that doesn't have to be deeply cleansed from the use of cosmetics such as foundation, eyeliner and mascara.
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Review 14 for Great Skin Is In™ - Normal to Combination
I love this set.
-06.04.12
Quick Take: a daily must have routine.
I have all but stopped every other regimen that I had been using and completely switched to this one. My skin feels clean but not tight after washing. Help Me has helped clear up my skin tones and achne. And the Hope in a Jar, well it just works beautifully.
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Review 15 for Great Skin Is In™ - Normal to Combination
Can't live without
-05.30.12
I started having problems with my skin about 7 years ago (sensitive, very dry and flaky in some areas, greasy in other areas, little bumps under my skin, gross huge congested pores). I tried everything at the drugstore but nothing worked- it either made me break out or made my skin very dry and irritated. I have been using this set for about 8 months now, and I cannot believe the difference it has made!! My pores look smaller and I don't have flaky dry patches or greasy spots. I still get some bumps on my chin and my cheeks, but no where near as many as I used to!
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Review 16 for Great Skin Is In™ - Normal to Combination
alrightythen
Location:Houston, TX
Skin Type:Combination
Age:18-24
meh
-05.08.12
The cleanser smells like dog shampoo! What is up with that?! The moisturizer was not enough for me, my skin felt dry, but I still feel it wasn't all bad. Perhaps my skin isn't as oily as I thought it was. Also it does seem a bit pricey all things considered.
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Review 17 for Great Skin Is In™ - Normal to Combination
LOVE THEM ALL!
-04.18.12
Quick Take: good value, travel-friendly, awesome!
Wow-this was a GREAT deal! All 3 of these products were awesome! Basically, you get the HELP ME for free in this pack-what a great deal! I am 28 and want to get a jump on taking great care of my skin, and this makes it so easy. The Purity face wash is EVERYTHING everyone said it was! I wish I would have bought it sooner! But better late than never! :) If you want a great deal on all these items, get this pack! :) I just wish the Eye Hope was included in this too! ;-)
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Review 18 for Great Skin Is In™ - Normal to Combination
beryl9605
Location:San Francisco, CA
Skin Type:Combination
Age:18-24
Do not waste your money!
-04.17.12
It's too oily! Definitely not for combination skin. And I haven't seen any changes to my skin after two months using the set.
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Review 19 for Great Skin Is In™ - Normal to Combination
Great skin is in
-04.17.12
I really like this set. The purity cleanser is gentle enough that I can open my eyes and it doesn't bother them. Because of this, I use it on my 4 year old daughter as well.
After several weeks of using the help me product, I see a minimal improvement in fine lines, but I have noticed overall skin texture is softer.
Hope in a jar is a great product but I can only use it at night because it really bothers my eyes. I have even tried making sure it doesn't get too close to my eyes but it still irritates them.
Despite the cons, I have found this set to be my favorite and would still recommend (with caution)
After several weeks of using the help me product, I see a minimal improvement in fine lines, but I have noticed overall skin texture is softer.
Hope in a jar is a great product but I can only use it at night because it really bothers my eyes. I have even tried making sure it doesn't get too close to my eyes but it still irritates them.
Despite the cons, I have found this set to be my favorite and would still recommend (with caution)
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Review 20 for Great Skin Is In™ - Normal to Combination
Disappointing
-04.08.12
Quick Take: good value
After reading great reviews I was excited to find a set of full sized products at such a great price. However, they didn't live up to their reputation.
Purity wash: very gentle, best product in the set
Hope in a Jar: the fumes burn my eyes, and it is thin and not moisturizing.
Help Me: I haven't noticed a difference but I might not be using it consistently enough. I bought this to battle fine lines appearing around my eyes.
My advice, ask for a sample of Hope in a Jar before you buy it. The reviews are great but that wasn't my experience.
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