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hope in a jar

world-famous moisturizer

Average Customer Rating: 4.236 out of 5 4.2 out of 5 (241 Reviews)
202 of 241 (84%) customers would recommend this product to a friend.

Customer Reviews for hope in a jar

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Best moisturizer ever!!!
Posted: March 18, 2010
"I love Hope in a jar so much and I have so many wonderful things to say about it I don't even know where to start!

I know most everyone starts out with a fragrance or shower gel with philosophy, but I didn't. I wasn't happy with my current skincare products which I had been using for many, many years and I knew my skin needed a change. I watched Cristina on QVC for probably 6 months and was just mesmerized by how professional she was, how knowledgeable she was about all the products, and how very sincere and enthusiastic she was about the skin care products. I started out almost 7 years ago with Purity and hope in a jar and I've never looked back! Hope in a jar is by far the best moisturizer I have ever used. It far exceeded my expectations because I just couldn't believe one moisturizer could be so good for all skin types - but I am convinced hope in a jar is. I love the whipped cream consistency, i love the way it almost instantly absorbs into my skin but most of all I love the way it makes my skin look - so radiant and healthy. Hope in a jar would definitely be my desert island product!
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overall rating: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
tessie3 location: Central pennsylvania
age: 51-60
philosophy customer for: 6+ years

Review 2 for hope in a jar

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classic
Posted: March 14, 2010
"this stuff is a must have. it absorbs fast and is highly effective. everyone complains about the smell but it doesn't bother me. i use anywhere between a nickle and quarter size dab twice a day depending on the time of year. it may be spendy but the product lasts! i thrive on philosophy products and this one is no exception. my routine...Philosophy Purity with my clarisonic Mia twice a day, Philosophy Micordelivery Wash every other day in the morning shower after Purity/Mia, Philosophy Hope in a Jar as my moisturizer twice a day=great skin. I had very oily skin with bad acne a month ago. Today I don't have a single active pimple on my face!!"
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overall rating: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
als0524 location: texas
age: 26-30
philosophy customer for: 1-2 years
this was a gift: no

Review 3 for hope in a jar

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breath of fresh air
Posted: March 13, 2010
"this is the perfect moisturizer. I use this in the morning and miracle worker at night. i love using this in the morning because it is so refreshing. It also keeps my face evenly hydrated. i love it. my skin tone has evened out. it is really wonderful."
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overall rating: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
lanabird location: Atlanta, GA
age: 18-25
philosophy customer for: less than one year

Review 4 for hope in a jar

I love this product
Posted: March 10, 2010
"I have been using this product for years. this is the only moisturizer i have become dedicated to using. hope in a jar moisturizes my skin without an oily feeling, i use it day and night. it works wonderfully as a base for my mineral foundation. the product does not claim to but i swear it reduces redness, with one use my skin tone is more even if i have a blemish."
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overall rating: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Michellero location: delray beach, fl
age: 18-25
philosophy customer for: 6+ years
this was a gift: no

Review 5 for hope in a jar

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Amazing
Posted: March 4, 2010
"i have been a philosophy customer for a while, but i have always had acne and dry,red skin. within a week of using this my skin became natural, not red, and beautiful! i wont go anywhere without my hope in a jar!!"
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
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overall rating: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
ccap location: texas
age: under 18
philosophy customer for: 1-2 years
this was a gift: no

Review 6 for hope in a jar

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caused break outs
Posted: February 27, 2010
"this caused my skin to break out horribly and i had to return it. disappointing because my sking would feel so soft after using it but the breakouts were frustrating."
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overall rating: 2 out of 5 2 out of 5
Tinabelina location: illinois
age: 26-30
philosophy customer for: less than one year
this was a gift: no

Review 7 for hope in a jar

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great moisturizer for my skin
Posted: February 22, 2010
"i normally have troubled skin, but with philosophy products my skin has definetly calmed down. this moisturizer has a great consistancy, not too thick or too thin. it doesn't leave my skin feeling greasy, just nicely moisturized. some people have stated they are not happy with the scent. smells a little like lavender to me, but the smell doesn't bother me. have been very pleased with this product. another great from philosophy."
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overall rating: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
3-1over location: frisco,tx
age: 41-50
philosophy customer for: 1-2 years
this was a gift: no

Review 8 for hope in a jar

I love this!
Posted: February 22, 2010
"I love this facial moisturizer! I just ordered a sample and was worried at first because the smell is not so great. But after it sinks in, the smell disappears. after only 3 days of using this, my skin is silky smooth. i will definitely be buying the regular size! I love the souffle texture too!"
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overall rating: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Lexa location: Indianapolis, IN
age: 26-30
philosophy customer for: less than one year
this was a gift: no

Review 9 for hope in a jar

Can't get past the smell
Posted: February 18, 2010
"I just bought a kit with this moisturizer in it. I was so excited after reading all the great things about it. I put a little of it on, and the smell nearly made me gag. I left it on for several hours, thinking the smell might go away, but it was still so strong that i had to go and try to wash it off. it may work really well, but i'm afraid that there's no way that i could tolerate that smell on my face all day. i'm so disappointed, but will just keep on looking for something else that works."
2 of 3 people found this review helpful.
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overall rating: 1 out of 5 1 out of 5
Twintough location: Canton, NC
age: 26-30
philosophy customer for: less than one year
this was a gift: no

Review 10 for hope in a jar

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Best moisturizer ever!!!
Posted: February 15, 2010
"i am generally not a moisturizer person. i hate the greasy feeling that they usually leave on your skin. I have finally found a moisturizer that does not do that and it is hope in a jar. i use it twice daily, and my skin stays moist, and does not get dry and flaky as it did when using other moisturizers. There is no leftover greasy yucky feeling- only soft, moist skin. a 4 oz. jar should last you about 6 months- a little goes a long way. i am so happy that i finally found a product that i can happily use to moisturize my skin without feeling yucky afterwards. this is the best moisturizer out there!"
2 of 2 people found this review helpful.
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overall rating: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
jenniemarie location: Pittsburgh, pa
age: 31-35
philosophy customer for: less than one year
this was a gift: no

Review 11 for hope in a jar

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my skin drinks this up!
Posted: February 11, 2010
"i was looking for a new moisturizer to replace my usual that was about double the cost of the hiaj. I tried a kit that came with this wonderful moisturizer. I simply cannot believe how great it works! My skin is softer, smoother, and more hydrated than it has been in years. I have been using it now for almost a month. It is way superior to what I was using at a fraction of the cost. This is what I use in the morning after using my clairsonic and purity made simple. Keeps my skin moisturized throughout the day. I recently ordered the miracle worker and boy do the two together pack a punch! Both are wonderful! My only request would for this to come in a tube like the hope in a tube. I think it would stay fresher longer and that it would be more sanitary to use. Could you consider that philosophy?"
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
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overall rating: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
islandsandy
age: 51-60
philosophy customer for: 1-2 years
this was a gift: no

Review 12 for hope in a jar

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Posted: February 11, 2010
"i love this moisturizer! my skin just drinks it in , it is so lightweight. i have tried many department store brands and they always made my face fill greasy, and this doesn't. my face feels so soft and looks healthy. and the fact that you can buy the .05 oz size for $15.00 makes it worth trying."
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
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overall rating: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
disneymom location: california
age: 36-40
philosophy customer for: 3-5 years

Review 13 for hope in a jar

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best.thing.ever
Posted: February 10, 2010
"I looooooove hope in a jar. love it! reccomend it to all my friends who say "i can't use a moisturizer my skin is too greasy". i love that you only need a tiny bit and i love how my skin feels after applying it"
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overall rating: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
jenelly
age: 26-30
philosophy customer for: 6+ years
this was a gift: no

Review 14 for hope in a jar

You have to give it a try!
Posted: February 8, 2010
"My skin has always been sensitive, i could never use anything without breaking out or irritation - this light, no grease formula - moisturizes my skin and actually makes me feel beautiful. i have never been so loyal to a product - but this is just the best!"
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overall rating: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
bostonR location: Boston, ma
age: 36-40
philosophy customer for: 1-2 years
this was a gift: no

Review 15 for hope in a jar

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it's okay
Posted: February 4, 2010
"i purchased this product as a part of a kit. i tried it and felt 'okay' about it. it feels nice. it absorbs well. it wasn't the kind of moisturizer i'd run back to the store to buy again. i subsequently tried another philosophy product, "miracle worker" and was much happier with that one. i recommend trying samples of the different moisurizers to find the one that is best for you before you purchase the whole jar."
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
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overall rating: 3 out of 5 3 out of 5
emg609 location: evanston, il
age: 51-60
philosophy customer for: less than one year
this was a gift: no

Review 16 for hope in a jar

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works well with on a clear day
Posted: February 1, 2010
"my skin is fairly oily so i used to buy only very light moisturizers. the creamy texture of this one threw me off. i can't use on a clear day at night (too drying) so i use purity to cleanse, followed by spot treatment as needed and just a bit of hope in a jar. it can be overwhelming for my skin if used too heavily, but does moisturize nicely without causing breakouts. I use it on my lips at night, and during the day when i can't find my lip balm - really holds the moisture in, though i can't say it tastes very good."
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overall rating: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
bassoonery location: montana
age: 31-35
philosophy customer for: 1-2 years
this was a gift: yes

Review 17 for hope in a jar

A wonderful product!!!!
Posted: January 24, 2010
"after trying everything from multiple cleansing systems to complete changes of make-up lines to prescription gels, ointments and oral medications, i finally found a solution for my rosacea problems. i tried this product as a sample with a fragrance purchase. oh my gosh i finally felt hydrated and my skin thanked me. i went from literally years of constant flares to soothed skin in just a few weeks. my husband was so impressed that he got me a starter kit for christmas. i have been amazed and people have really noticed as much of a difference in my skin as i have. I no longer use the prescription cocktail that it took to simply maintain an ok complexion. . . i only use my philosophy basics and my skin is radiant. simply unbelievable. it all started with hope in a jar. i have since added purity, microdelivery wash , and the microdivery peel system one at a time to make sure nothing flared my rosacea. nothing yet has caused a flare, far from it, my skin gets better with each one. thanks philosophy!!"
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
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overall rating: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
mommyof2 location: nc
age: 36-40
philosophy customer for: less than one year

Review 18 for hope in a jar

No more winter molting! YEA!
Posted: January 24, 2010
"Hope in a jar was given to me as a gift, and while i've been happy with my olay moisturizer, I tried hiaj when the first cold snap hit Texas. Every year for at least the last 10 I've lost all the skin on my face as soon as the heater has to be turned on. but this year my skin is softer and smoother than ever! thank you philosophy!"
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overall rating: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
kimb location: austin, tx
age: 31-35
philosophy customer for: less than one year
this was a gift: yes

Review 19 for hope in a jar

Please change the smell
Posted: January 21, 2010
"Love the product, hate the smell. Please,please change the fragrance."
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overall rating: 4 out of 5 4 out of 5
nannie location: nc
age: over 60
philosophy customer for: less than one year
this was a gift: no

Review 20 for hope in a jar

smells horrible
Posted: January 20, 2010
"I wish i would have read the reviews before buying this product. it smells awful. after reading all the reviews, i want to know why they haven't fixed this. smell before you buy!!!"
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overall rating: 1 out of 5 1 out of 5
Philadelphia location: Philadelphia
age: 18-25
philosophy customer for: less than one year
this was a gift: no