Philosophy Makeup Optional Set ($125 Value)

by Philosophy

Product Features

• Philosophy Makeup Optional Kit
• New in Box
• 4 piece set

Product Description

Our makeup optional skin care system includes purity made simple one-step facial cleanser 8 oz., when hope is not enough facial firming serum 1 oz., hope in a jar moisturizer 2 oz. And hope in a tube eye and lip firming cream .5 oz.

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B000699NYO
• UPC: 604079019064
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (23 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #103,886 in Beauty (See Top 100 in Beauty)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

16 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome!!!, January 28, 2006

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G. Kwan - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Philosophy Makeup Optional Set ($125 Value) (Misc.)

I bought this set as a gift to myself because it seemed like such a great deal and it is absolutely worth it!!! I normally don't wear much makeup and my skin type is normal to combination (T-Zone). My favorite is the Eye/Lip firming cream. Not too greasy, I even wear it during the day and I've even noticed my boyfriend using it. The cleanser leaves the face feeling clean but not tight. A little goes a long way (this bottle will last forever). It leaves my face feeling so good that sometimes I forget to put moisturizer on. The mositurizer I use at night and unlike the other reviewer, it has not caused me to breakout at all. It is a little greasy for the day-time, in the day I use Creme de la Mer oil absorbing moisturizer. The face firming serum I usually use alone in the day or night (no set schedule). The only thing that I didn't like with this set is that the items don't smell very good (especially the moisturizer and the face firming serum), I can't even describe the scent but if you're use to things smelling good this is not it. The eye/lip firming cream has no scent. Overall, this is a great set for the price.

18 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Breakout Central!, January 17, 2006

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miscellany78 (Lincoln, NE) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Philosophy Makeup Optional Set ($125 Value) (Misc.)

I was very excited to try the Philosophy Makeup Optional set. A friend of mine got it a while ago, and absolutely raved about it. I was so looking forward to sharing the experience.

However, it didn't work out that way. I gave the kit 3 weeks, plenty of time for my skin to adjust to the new routine. And during those 3 weeks, my face just kept breaking out. I had to stop. Now I've got $70 worth of little-used product collecting dust in my bathroom.

To be fair, I've always had somewhat sensitive skin. The products in the kit are all very thick, especially the moisturizer, and I probably would have been better off with something with a lighter texture. Live and learn!

My friend is still a steadfast believer in this kit, and she looks great, so clearly it does work well for some people. But just be wary if you have sensitive skin.

I never tried the microderm peel, so my comments don't apply to that particular item.

13 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Has made my skin makeup optional!, March 19, 2006

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Julie Watts (Chattanooga TN) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Philosophy Makeup Optional Set ($125 Value) (Misc.)

I'm 31 with good skin (very fair, a couple of dark spots from old zits, a couple of broken capillaries), but I can honestly say my skin hasn't look this good since I was a teenager. I've been using this kit for about 2 months now, and I haven't even had my usual PMS zit for either month. The Hope in a Tube has completely filled in my crows feet, making my eyes look like they're 16 again.

I initally rolled my eyes at their "make-up optional" claim, but I also purchased some of their Supernatural airbrushed makeup, and at first I wore it over my usual foundation. Then one day I got a wild hair and skipped the foundation, just using the powder. Half way through the day I got to looking in the bathroom mirror at work and realized I couldn't tell any difference in the coverage -- I looked just like I had foundation on also. Since then I've skipped my foundation and no one at work has asked if I'm feeling okay or anything of the sort; as a matter of fact, I've had more than one person tell me how great I looked. I was spending $35 a bottle for makeup that I apparently no longer need! I never in a million years thought I'd stop wearing foundation!

The only drawback to these products is the smell. I'm very sensitive to smells, and the Hope in a Jar is a little on the icky side. Not bad enough to turn me off from using the product, but could certainly be improved. To compensate, I squirt on a little Falling in Love before going to bed so I can smell something pleasant as I drift off. The other products in the kit don't have an offensive smell to me.

In summary, I am always looking for the next best product that will do what it says it will, but I'm also very thrifty. I have no problem shelling out for this kit on a regular basis. Besides, I'm already saving $35 a month by tossing my foundation!

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