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hope in a jar

world-famous moisturizer

Average Customer Rating: 4.25 out of 5 4.3 out of 5 (195 Reviews)
162 of 195 (83%) customers would recommend this product to a friend.

Customer Reviews for hope in a jar

Review 41 for hope in a jar

what a smell!
Posted: June 21, 2009
"I am new to philosophy and ordered the purtiy face wash. love the face wash. I also got a sample of hope in a jar. i don't know what in it causes the smell that it has, but its awful! it smells like mildew. can't tolerate the smell!!"
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overall rating: 1 out of 5 1 out of 5
hopeless location: illinois
age: 41-50
philosophy customer for: less than one year
was this a gift?: no

Review 42 for hope in a jar

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i hope it gets better
Posted: June 19, 2009
"I took 3 stars away because it smells bad, it makes my skin feel like it's still wet all day, there's bit of a build up on my skin from it, and it takes away from the glow that "purity made simple" gives me--it doesn't compliment it at all. i give it 2 stars for moisture and softness. i bought the 8oz. jar and i'm disappointed, i hope you make this formula better philosophy."
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overall rating: 2 out of 5 2 out of 5
Inkveins location: GEorgia
age: 18-25
philosophy customer for: less than one year
was this a gift?: no

Review 43 for hope in a jar

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i love it, i love it
Posted: June 18, 2009
"some ppl complained about the smell. but for me, it's the smell that i love the best. i also like the fact it's non-greasy. i use the spf20 type during the day n use the normal one for night."
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overall rating: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
myxrds location: va
age: 41-50
philosophy customer for: less than one year
was this a gift?: yes

Review 44 for hope in a jar

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mixed feelings
Posted: June 16, 2009
"I love this product, but my skin has mixed feelings about it. I probably would have given it 5 stars, but When i first started using it, my face broke out a bit. i've kept using it and it seems to be getting used to it. i have combination skin and by the end of the day my face is a little greasier than I'd like, so i usually use it before bed. the product is nice and light - doesn't feel like you have a moisturizer on your face. my face feels soft and seems to be getting smoother and pores smaller. if you have dry skin i'm sure it would be really great."
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overall rating: 4 out of 5 4 out of 5
pezz
age: 36-40
philosophy customer for: less than one year
was this a gift?: no

Review 45 for hope in a jar

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not for me
Posted: June 14, 2009
"this is a wonderful moisturizer....just a little too wonderful for me. my oily skin doesn't like this at all. while it may be great for normal to dry skin, it is definitely not for all skin types. sorry philosophy."
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overall rating: 3 out of 5 3 out of 5
babyteacher location: texas
age: 31-35
philosophy customer for: 3-5 years
was this a gift?: no

Review 46 for hope in a jar

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Essential must have
Posted: June 4, 2009
"the first time i used this product i did not like it. i thought it was too rich for a face cream until i realized i was using too much. a little goes a long way. for daytime use i do have to let it "dry" before applying my mineral make-up. this product is now one of my must have essentials. i use it day and night. Love it!"
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overall rating: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
girlie location: traverse city, mi
age: 36-40
philosophy customer for: 1-2 years
was this a gift?: no

Review 47 for hope in a jar

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No more dry skin!!
Posted: June 2, 2009
"I have very fair skin(redhead), prone to 'that time of the month' acne, and visible pores. After 2 weeks of using 'hope in a jar' My complexion has evened out considerably. the dry, flakey spots around my eyes and nose (from my glasses) are no longer red and irritated. 'Hope in a jar' absorbs quickly, and is ideal, in my opinion, for people who use mineral make up as it doesn't remain sticky or tacky on your skin, and wont clump up your powders. The biggest surprise for me was the texture of it! 'hope in a jar' is light, and airy with an almost whipped or mousse like texture and smells amazing (lavender). One word of advice: it will burn your eyes if you get it too close but it goes away after a minute or two. Doesnt really bother me too much. Totally worth the price, can't wait to try more products!"
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overall rating: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Nivaya location: Green Bay, WI
age: 18-25
philosophy customer for: less than one year
was this a gift?: no

Review 48 for hope in a jar

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Superlative! amazing! Amazing!
Posted: June 2, 2009
"this is the most moisturizing cream I have ever known. It is not greasy. My skin under my eyes drinks it up. I have been using benzoyl peroxide product at night as a spot treatment for blemishes and it rubs off on my pillow sometimes and gets in my eye area. When I wake up it's swollen, irrited and dry. Up until recently, nothing including cetaphil gentle cleanser and cetaphil cream, both recommended to me by dermatologists for my dry, sensitive skin for years -- was working. The skin under my left eye especially kept looking like I was 95 years old and i'm 34! This product works quickly to hydrate, soothe, smooth out lines. it truly is hope in a bottle. the skin around my eyes feels great. my lines are under my eye towards the inside of my eye, where my skin is the very thinnest. It is a thick cream though and I'm still checking to see if I can use it on parts of my face where I do get breakouts."
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overall rating: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
sjbst17 location: West New York nj
age: 31-35
philosophy customer for: less than one year
was this a gift?: yes

Review 49 for hope in a jar

wonderful moisturizer
Posted: May 31, 2009
"I bought this yesterday and have fallen in love with it. It is absolutely the best moisturizer I have tried. i love how it absorbs quickly since i am usually running late and cannot wait an extra 5 minutes for a moisturizer to absorb. i can definitely feel a difference in the way my makeup goes on when using this product."
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overall rating: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
ftrfacstchr location: Texarkana, tx
age: 18-25
philosophy customer for: less than one year
was this a gift?: no

Review 50 for hope in a jar

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my husband is now a philosophy guy !!
Posted: May 23, 2009
"It took me a little while to convince my husband to try this dream of a moisturizer. it was easy with the shower gels, i just stopped buying all those other brands of shower gels/ creams/ soaps and now philosophy shower/bath gels are the only ones my household will use. i finally did a three minute demonstration with my husband showing him how fast and easy it is to have and enjoy cleaner, smoother skin. he preferred the purity foam and then i put a small dab of the hope in jar moisturizer in 4 quadrants of his face (forehead, chin area, and each of his cheeks) and right before our eyes, his face just sucked up the light and fluffy cream! He applied a little more of it on his face as he has dry, red patches around his nose and he is very surprised and pleased that this moisturizer is not greasy, sticky, tacky,slick, or slippery. he said, "it smells good too!" i almost fell off my seat!!! he said that his face feels really, really clean and very smooth, not tight or dry. i asked him to snap his fingers and he was so surprised to be able to snap his fingers just seconds after applying the hope in a jar moisturizer on his face!!!
my husband has now asked me to order another jar of it !! now both my husband and i enjoy our philosophy time together!
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overall rating: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
cookie777 location: sikeston,missouri
age: 41-50
philosophy customer for: 1-2 years
was this a gift?: no

Review 51 for hope in a jar

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wOW!! mY SKIN HAS TOTALLY CHANGED
Posted: May 20, 2009
"I AM 51 YRS OLD. I NOTICED MY SKIN WAS LOOKING BAD. i WAS USING A NAME BRAND FACIAL CREAM AND CLEANSER. i THOUGHT IT WAS THE BEST UNTIL.... MY FRIEND TOLD ME TO TRY PHILOSOPHY HOPE IN A JAR. I PURCHASED THIS ALONG WITH THE PHILOSOPHY FOAMING CLEANSER AND THE DARK SHADOWS FOR THE EYES. AFTER A COUPLE OF WEEKS OF USING THESE COMBINED PRODUCTS I WAS TOTALLY AMAZED!! MY SKIN LOOKS AND FEELS SOFTER! i DON'T EVEN USE FOUNDATION ANYMORE. I USE THE SUPERNATURAL TINTED SUNSCREEN. i HAVE HAD MANY COMPLIMENTS FROM FRIENDS & FAMILY WHO HAVE NOTICED THE CHANGE IN MY SKINS APPEARANCE. tHANK YOU SO MUCH PHILOSOPHY!! YOUR PRODUCTS ARE AMAZINGLY WONDERFUL!! I RECOMMEND IT TO EVERYONE!!"
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overall rating: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
pOOKIE location: LOUISIANA
age: 51-60
philosophy customer for: 1-2 years
was this a gift?: no

Review 52 for hope in a jar

Posted: May 20, 2009
"I love this product. i have very dry and sensitive skin and this has worked wonders for me. I have had problems in the past with breaking out and patchy appearance with other moisturizers. This leaves my skin feeling soft all day and not even having to wear makeup over time with use. Not to mention my bareminerial makeup goes wonderfully over hope in a jar. you have to give it a try."
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overall rating: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
caker location: omaha,ne
age: 31-35
philosophy customer for: 3-5 years
was this a gift?: no

Review 53 for hope in a jar

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amazing!!!
Posted: May 17, 2009
"this product truly is amazing. it just sinks in so well. its a wonderful moisturizer. i have somewhat oily skin and this worked wonders. my skin felt so smooth after i used it."
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overall rating: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Court location: annapolis, md
age: 18-25
philosophy customer for: less than one year
was this a gift?: no

Review 54 for hope in a jar

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great product
Posted: May 15, 2009
"it looks and feels like it is whipped. it is very light and soaks right into the skin. i love how my skin feels after putting this on. it is soft and dewey and comfortable. i have combination skin and have not had any breakouts from this. some moisturizers that i have used feel like they have soaked in, but as soon as you go to wash your face, it feels like all the product is being washed away. my skin just soaks this right up. love it."
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overall rating: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
HarleyChick location: va
age: 41-50
philosophy customer for: 3-5 years

Review 55 for hope in a jar

Can't live without it!
Posted: May 14, 2009
"I seriously love this so much! it is so creamy and my skin literally drinks this!"
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overall rating: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Teachertracy location: Yorba Linda, CA
age: 26-30
philosophy customer for: 3-5 years
was this a gift?: no

Review 56 for hope in a jar

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it's rated the best for a reason
Posted: May 13, 2009
"I use this as my nighttime cream after cleansing with purity made simple. My skins tends to be dry, particularly in the winter, and this restores all its moisture and leaves my skin feeling very smooth and radiating a nice glow. I also have very sensitive skin that is prone to breaking out and this product does not cause any irritation or clogged pores; quite the opposite actually - it helps to keep my skin clear and if I do have an occasional breakout, it reduces redness overnight.
it is a thick creamy texture, but it absorbs very quickly into your skin and does not leave an oily film, nor will it ruin your pillowcases.
The only thing that I don't like about this product is the strong fragrance. i've become accustomed to it and it doesn't bother me now, but for the first 2 months of using this product, it was very pungant when i would first put on the cream. if you can't handle strong fragrances, then i would recommend the hope in a jar for sensitive skin because it has practically no smell.
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overall rating: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
lyinlyon
age: 26-30
philosophy customer for: 1-2 years

Review 57 for hope in a jar

Great mostturizer
Posted: May 12, 2009
"I love this product! It is light and leaves my skin so soft. I have combination skin,but still get dry patches. This has never given my any problems. i love it. I would recomend this to everybody."
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overall rating: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Emmy28 location: Oregon
age: 26-30
philosophy customer for: less than one year
was this a gift?: no

Review 58 for hope in a jar

Wonderful product!
Posted: May 12, 2009
"I purchased philosophy's make-up optional at JcPenney, which contain hope in a jar. For the first week, my face looked oily after applying. Thereafter, this moisturizer appeared light and less shiny. I have no complaints about any smell.

my face not only looks younger but also fresher after the second day of using philosophy products.
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overall rating: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Cutiepie2 location: Rocklin, CA
age: 41-50
philosophy customer for: less than one year
was this a gift?: no

Review 59 for hope in a jar

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great friend hope in a jar
Posted: May 12, 2009
"Wonderful cream....moisture without the greasy feel. Maintains during the day."
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overall rating: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
icy1 location: Spring,TX
age: 41-50
philosophy customer for: 3-5 years
was this a gift?: no

Review 60 for hope in a jar

Wonderful
Posted: May 11, 2009
"I was given Hope In A Jar as a gift from my sister. I love the way it feels. WHen it first goes on it feels a tad heavy, but within moments my skin fellt like silk I like putting it on before bed.. I also LOVE the name!"
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overall rating: 4 out of 5 4 out of 5
Poopy
age: 51-60
philosophy customer for: 1-2 years
was this a gift?: yes