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Philosophy Hope In A Jar Ornament

What it is:A cult-favorite moisturizer in a holiday-inspired, trial size. What it does:This festive hydrator will beautify your complexion and trim the tree. The award-winning, oil-free formula deeply hydrates with a lightweight texture designed to smooth skin while reducing the appearance of wrinkles and discoloration. Originally created for the medical market, this expert essential delivers soft, healthy, glowing results. All skin types will rejoice over this hydrator and the ornament-style packaging adds a unique holiday touch to any gift.
Average Rating:
3.808 out of 5
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Review 1 for Hope In A Jar Ornament
Tpepp
Location:CA
Age:25-34
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
G.O.A.T.
-04.11.13
What is left that hasn't been said about the best facial moisturizer of all time? I have tried dozens and always come back. Bought this little size as a gift for a (now former) doubter. She will be purchasing soon!
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Review 2 for Hope In A Jar Ornament
marmel
Location:Pa
Age:45-54
4 out of 5
4 out of 5
-03.20.13
I've been using this for years, I wear foundation so I like a good base. I have always been on the dry side and this is perfect for my skin. You just need a little so it is fairly economical.
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Review 3 for Hope In A Jar Ornament
temoro82
3 out of 5
3 out of 5
Good moisturizer but drying
-03.05.13
I have very oily skin. This moisturizer is good but I notice dry spots on my face after using. Maybe too drying for my liking.
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Review 4 for Hope In A Jar Ornament
embogosian
Location:Grosse Pointe, MI
1 out of 5
1 out of 5
Ehhhhh
-02.24.13
I felt as though it was very moisturizing however I could not get over the smell! Maybe I received a "bad batch" or something, but it smelled awful! I ended up returning it because I could not stand the smell!
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Review 5 for Hope In A Jar Ornament
earthdragon
2 out of 5
2 out of 5
not bad
-02.08.13
This isn't bad for its price. The moisturiser is easily absorbed by the skin and the skin feels super soft after application but it feels a little caky. I don't think this is enough moisture for my dry skin because when I put my foundation on my skin looks matte. The smell is horrendous, its a mix of medicine and gasoline. It makes me question what's in the product to make it smell his way. If you are looking for an affordable day to day moisturiser and don't have problem skin then I would recommend this. I am going to keel looking for something that provides me with more moisture and has a better smell.
+1point
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Review 6 for Hope In A Jar Ornament
litlfuts
Location:El Cerrito, CA
Age:45-54
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Hope in a Jar
-02.01.13
Quick Take: it really is "hope in a jar"
Great stuff. Not to heavy , not to light! it's just right
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Review 7 for Hope In A Jar Ornament
mbogoo
Location:Drexel Hill, PA
Age:35-44
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Love this product for overnight
-01.24.13
I only use this product at night, and already I have noticed a difference in the texture of my face. This time of year is very dry where I live, and my skin really drinks this in. I've seen some complaints about the smell, but I find the smell to be neutral. Great stuff!
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Review 8 for Hope In A Jar Ornament
robynf
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Amazing!
-01.19.13
This is an amazing moisturizer! It doesn't make your skin feel greasy! It's so light! I use it twice a day or more, and it has been fabulous for my skin! I can't give it enough stars!
+1point
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Review 9 for Hope In A Jar Ornament
djprice
Location:Wilmington, NC
Age:35-44
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Excellent
-01.14.13
This is a very good moisturizer for my oily skin. I only use it in winter though. It is too heavy for summer since I live in the south.
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Review 10 for Hope In A Jar Ornament
nnatalie
Location:Providence, RI
Skin Type:Combination
Age:35-44
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Really liked it ;)
-01.13.13
Quick Take: lightweight, absorbs quickly
Tried some of Philosophy products before, then saw an ad in the United Duty Free magazine on the plane, tried the moisturizer and really liked everything about it... the texture, the absorbency, the travel-friendly size, the smell, or rather that it's a fragrance free, the way the skin feels even after hours after using it, etc.. would definitely recommend it (and actually already did) to my friends ;)
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Review 11 for Hope In A Jar Ornament
stephy72
Location:Fountain Valley, CA
Age:18-24
4 out of 5
4 out of 5
-01.08.13
My boyfriend ran out of moisturizer and I had read good things about Hope in a Jar so I was a little broke and decided to get him this cute ornament sized one to try it. It does a great job of moisturizing, he only needs to put on one coat whereas the Clinique gel (yellow one) requires him to put on 2 coats. However, the major drawback is that it smells!! Omg I don't know if every jar is like this but at first the smell is pleasant then...not...
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Review 12 for Hope In A Jar Ornament
Anyadear
Location:Richmond, KY
Skin Type:Dry
Age:18-24
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Dry SkinRejoice! Your Skin Salvation is Here!
-01.06.13
Quick Take: lightweight, absorbs quickly, intensive, hydrating, versatile
I have perpetual dry skin and have such a hard time finding projects that don't leave my skin feeling tight, itchy, and dry--or on the other end of the spectrum, very greasy. This moisturizer is perfect. It does smell a little medicinal, but the scent goes away after a little while. I highly recommend.
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Review 13 for Hope In A Jar Ornament
kellijo2477
Location:Columbus, Indiana
Skin Type:Dry
Age:35-44
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
my dry skin love this!
-12.29.12
Quick Take: lightweight
I got the ornament and have been trying hope in a jar for about a month! I love this stuff! I will be a return orderer for this product for many years, I am sure!
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Review 14 for Hope In A Jar Ornament
maidatv
Location:la mirada,ca
Skin Type:Oily
Age:35-44
1 out of 5
1 out of 5
-12.29.12
Quick Take: lightweight
Glad I got the trial size because this is so light, and hardly does anything. Won't be recommending this to my friends :(
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Review 15 for Hope In A Jar Ornament
furstenau
Skin Type:Combination
Age:45-54
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
-12.29.12
Quick Take: lightweight, absorbs quickly, fragrance free, good for redness and rosacea
This cream is mmm mmm mmm hydrating good. No fragrance,m just creamy goodness.
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Review 16 for Hope In A Jar Ornament
jadedwine
1 out of 5
1 out of 5
Decent cream, horrible smell
-12.20.12
Like others, I just couldn't get over the smell of this product. It's a very sharp, acidic, overpowering floral scent. Yuck. The cream itself is OK, and did seem to soften my skin a bit, but I ultimately had to take this back.
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Review 17 for Hope In A Jar Ornament
raedra
Location:Dallas, TX
Age:25-34
1 out of 5
1 out of 5
Great texture/smells terrible
-12.16.12
This moisturizer soaks in well. I just can't get over the over powering citrus smell.
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Review 18 for Hope In A Jar Ornament
tikiwhitehead
Location:London,, KY
Age:25-34
2 out of 5
2 out of 5
Smell?!
-12.11.12
I used this product the first day and although the product felt good on my face, it has a weird smell. Almost like burnt plastic. I couldn't use it after the Iraq day because I could smell te odor the entire time! Maybe my bottle was defective?
-2points
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Review 19 for Hope In A Jar Ornament
makeupaddict76
Location:Ewa Beach, HI
Age:35-44
3 out of 5
3 out of 5
-12.11.12
Non-greasy Moisturizer
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Review 20 for Hope In A Jar Ornament
prettygirl6
Location:sf, ca
Age:25-34
4 out of 5
4 out of 5
Pretty good moisturizer.
-12.08.12
Moisturuzed and exfoliates. I like this brand products.
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