Philosophy (Skincare)

Philosophy Pink Marshmallow Buttercream Set (Limited Edition)
Everyone knows that frosting is the best part of the cake, and this set by philosophy lets you indulge all year long. Pamper your skin and hair with these hydrating formulas infused with the sweet and delicious scent of pink marshmallow buttercream.

Set Includes:
Shampoo, Shower Gel & Bubble Bath - 8 oz
Body Lotion 8 oz

HOW TO USE
Shampoo, Shower Gel & Bubble Bath: Use the Shampoo, Shower Gel & Bubble Bath solutions as you normally would a body wash or shampoo, and pour a small amount under running water in the tub to create a luxurious bubble bath, adding more until the desired level of foam is achieved.

Body Lotion: Apply a generous amount to skin with fingertips, and massage in gently with a soothing, circular motion.

INGREDIENTS
Shampoo, Shower Gel & Bubble Bath: Water, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Ppg-2 Hydroxyethyl Cocamide, Lauryl Betaine, Acrylates Copolymer, Glycerin, Fragrance, Glycol Distearate, Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Benzoate, Polyquaternium-7, Sodium Hydroxide, Citric Acid, Laureth-2, Buteth-3, Sodium Sulfate, Disodium EDTA, Limonene, Maltodextrin, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Benzotriazolyl Butylphenol Sulfonate, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Benzoic Acid, Panthenol, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Sodium Sulfite, Tributyl Citrate, Polysorbate 20, Caprylyl Glycol, Potassium Sorbate, Hexylene Glycol, FD&C Red No. 4 (Ci 14700), D&C Red No. 33 (Ci 17200).

Body Lotion: Aqua/Water/Eau, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Isocetyl Stearoyl Stearate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, Dimethicone, Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Glucoside, Parfum/Fragrance, Cetyl Alcohol, Stearyl Alcohol, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Benzyl Benzoate, Stearic Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Xanthan Gum, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Potassium Sorbate, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Sodium Hydroxide, Hexylene Glycol, Disodium EDTA, Limonene, Coumarin, Cinnamal, Citric Acid

VERDICT
January 3rd, 2017 - Shampoo, Shower Gel & Bubble Bath: Not a fan. It was horrible as a shampoo, it left my hair very stripped and stringy feeling, and as a shower gel and bubble bath it was just ok. Didn't find it to be very hydrating and when I went to use it as a bubble bath it didn't really bubble up very well. I feel like I had to use a ton of product to get a decent amount of bubbles going. The only pro with this product is that it smells good. It smells like sweet strawberry yogurt...not that the scent lasts. Once you get out of the shower/tub it dissipates rather quickly. Also, this contains SLS if you're ingredient conscious.

Body Lotion: The lotion is better than the shampoo/shower gel/bubble bath, but still not great. It smells really good, this also smells like sweet strawberry yogurt, but once you rub it into your skin the scent changes and it doesn't smell as good. Also, I HATE the packaging. I can't squeeze the lotion out of the bottle. After the first couple uses which were still a struggle to squeeze out, I now have to unscrew the cap and bang it out like a ketchup bottle because the plastic bottle is not very flexible and squeeze friendly.

As for the actual performance of the lotion, this would probably fare better and be better suited for the spring or fall. While it does provide hydration and moisture, I don't think it's hydrating and healing enough for the winter. However, it does leave your skin feeling soft and smooth. It's kind of weird because it's not hydrating enough so it feels a bit dry and not necessarily rough, but textured I guess would be the right word, yet somehow still soft and smooth. I know you're thinking how can something be dry and textured yet still soft and smooth and I have no idea, but apparently it is possible because that's how this lotion makes my skin feel.

OVERALL: I would pass on the set. It smells nice, but just doesn't really perform. There are better cheaper lotions out there and there are definitely better shampoo/shower gel/bubble baths out there.

I would go exchange this set for the purity cleanser which is awesome, but I used quite a bit of the shampoo/shower gel/bubble bath trying it out all three ways and like I said you need a lot to get a decent amount of bubbles going when using it as a bubble bath so sadly that's not possible.

Philosophy Purity Made Simple


Size: 3 oz, 8 oz, 16 oz, 24 oz, or 32 oz

An award-winning, highly effective one-step facial cleanser to tone and hydrate skin. 



Begin with the most basic step of all. Purity Made Simple one-step facial cleanser is an award-winning cleanser that melts away dirt, oil, and makeup. It tones and lightly hydrates in one simple step for skin that feels perfectly clean and comfortably balanced. Formulated for all skin types and gentle enough for the sensitive eye area, it deep cleans pores while natural oil extracts help condition skin. 



HOW TO USE

Gently massage a quarter-size amount onto a lightly damp face, and massage for 30 to 60 seconds. Rinse and pat dry. Use morning and evening. Follow with appropriate treatment and moisturizer.

INGREDIENTS
Sodium Lauroamphoacetate: Acts as a mild surfactant that gently cleanses the skin without irritation or residue.
Meadowfoam Seed Oil: Lightly hydrates and leaves skin comfortable, not pulled or tight.
Sodium Trideceth Sulfate: Pulls dirt, debris, and makeup from the skin and dissolves them.
Twelve-Essential Oil Blend (Including Rosewood, Sandalwood, and Sage): Helps soften, soothe, and rejuvenate the skin.

Water, Sodium Lauroamphoacetate, Sodium Trideceth Sulfate, Limnanthes Alba (Meadowfoam) Seed Oil, Coco-Glucoside, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Alcohol, Peg-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate, Aniba Rosaeodora (Rosewood) Wood Oil, Geranium Maculatum Oil, Guaiacum (Guaiacum Officinale) Extract, Cymbopogon Martini Oil, Rosa Damascena Extract, Amyris Balsamifera Bark Oil, Santalum Album (Sandalwood) Oil, Salvia Officinalis (Sage) Oil, Cinnamomum Cassia Leaf Oil, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil, Daucus Carota Sativa (Carrot) Seed Oil, Piper Nigrum (Pepper) Seed Extract, Polysorbate 20, Glycerin, Carbomer, Triethanolamine, Methylparaben, Propylparaben, Citric Acid, Imidazolidinyl Urea, Yellow 5 (Ci 19140)

VERDICT
I LOVE this cleanser. It's very gentle, yet effective and it performs even better when used in conjunction with a Foreo device. I use this with my Luna Go and it does a beautiful job of cleansing my face whilst leaving it hydrated, soft and smooth...a perfect balance of hydration, softness and smoothness. Sometimes a cleanser will leave my face more smooth than soft, sometimes more soft than smooth, sometimes not so hydrated, but this gives me a perfect balance of all three. Wether you have sensitive skin, acne prone skin, oily skin, dry skin, or combo I think anyone would like this.

Unlike the creamy whipped or gel textures that I'm used to, this ones got a silkier milky formula that doesn't lather up with bubbles. I just spread a quarter sized amount of product onto my face and go in with my Foreo.

It is a bit on the pricier side, but surprising it lasts a lot longer than I thought it would. Highly recommend. I will definitely be repurchasing this to continue to use with my Foreo.



References...

1. Sephora link above
2.  Nordstrom link above

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