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hope in a jar

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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 81 for hope in a jar

great white hope
Posted: March 26, 2009
"AS A LIFELONG OIL OF OLAY WOMAN i JUST HAD TO TRY THIS PRODUCT TO SEE IF IT REALLY DELIVERS WHAT THEY SAY.
I have only been using it for a week so far - iT IS EXTREMELY LIGHT AND SOAKS RIGHT IN IMMEDIATLEY. iT DOES SMELL LIKE GREEN TEA OR maybe something industrial. Absolutely not oily. I have sensitive skin and so far no break outs. my skin does feel different and i do hope it helps diminish the lines. my skin is changing, probably beginning menopause, so exfoliation is more important than ever. so far so good and 'hope' it brings back my more youthful skin to match my soul !!
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overall rating: 4 out of 5 4 out of 5
skeptical location: New hampshire
age: 41-50
philosophy customer for: less than one year
was this a gift?: no

Review 82 for hope in a jar

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skin is soft and beautiful
Posted: March 25, 2009
"This is so lite and refreshing. this is true hope. each moring as i put this on it gives me hope for a great day. a very lite and refreshing moisturizer. another great product from philosophy!!!"
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overall rating: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
inlovewithlove location: oKLAHOMA CITY, OK
age: 36-40
philosophy customer for: 3-5 years
was this a gift?: no

Review 83 for hope in a jar

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there is hope out there!
Posted: March 21, 2009
"I have never used anything like this air whipped moisturizer! After the first day my face felt so much different like no other and believe me I've spent money on all kinds of moisturizers and this is one of the top brands i recommend! just like every product out there, everyone reacts differently but i have sensitive skin and i love this so much! The smell is not as bad as everyone portrayed it out to be...everyone has a sense of their own smell and it is funky I admit but tolerable to me. it does have a slight smell of wet dog and some kind of rubber that's unknown...i've smelt that rubber somewhere but can't remember...it's one of those rubbery scents that you come across as you're growing up as a kid, so I remember it slightly but I'm sure everyone has smelt that before. my aunt thinks it smells like dog shampoo and my mother says grapefruit (i highly doubt that) lol but after i put it on i can't help but smell my hands constantly? i don't know if i'm immune to the smell or if it went away (maybe that's why i smell my hands) but I do get a light whiff of it here and there but it works great and that's all that counts."
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overall rating: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
kims location: san jose, ca
age: 18-25
philosophy customer for: less than one year
was this a gift?: no

Review 84 for hope in a jar

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love it!
Posted: March 21, 2009
"i have oily skin that tends to break out, however during the winter my skin does become dry in areas. I use this and it sinks in very well, brightens my skin and gets rid of the flakes. it is not overly oily or heavy."
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overall rating: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
hedarr location: washington
age: 36-40
philosophy customer for: 6+ years
was this a gift?: no

Review 85 for hope in a jar

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hope this restored my faith
Posted: March 20, 2009
"i have to tell you i have used so many top brand moisturisers in the last 4 years ( hit the i,m 30 panic button)
i would not say i have bad skin but its easily upset and with no reason so its a real trail and error
I LOVE THIS IT HAS RESTORED MY FAITH IN PRODUCTS ,I HAVE STRAYED WHEN OFFERS OR PROMOTIONS COME ON IN STORES BUT NO MORE
THIS IS MY new best friend..
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overall rating: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
prettypoppy location: york
age: 31-35
philosophy customer for: 6+ years
was this a gift?: no

Review 86 for hope in a jar

Not all it is built up to be...
Posted: March 18, 2009
"THe initial texture of this product is fantastic. It absorbs quickly, yet it stings at first when you apply it - probably due to the lactic acid in it. My main qualm is #1- that it makes my eyes tear, almost like when I cut onions! #2 - the smell is quite overpowering. #3 - I hate Jars! You have to be so careful if you have sensitive skin with this product."
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overall rating: 2 out of 5 2 out of 5
Aloha1212 location: Honolulu, HI
age: 26-30
philosophy customer for: 1-2 years
was this a gift?: no

Review 87 for hope in a jar

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Where has this been all my life!!!!
Posted: March 16, 2009
"I love this moisturizer! I can't believe how light it feels on my skin. I have very oily skin and have been using the acne kit (Not the new clear day one, I didn't like that one as much) which has been working really well but the last step moisturizer I dont like to use during the day under my make up so much. It seems like it talks a long time to dry but this is my Hope!! I love it. I have used it just a couple times and am sold. I am very skeptical when It comes to moisturizers because of my oily skin. a lot of times I will go without in fear of making my skin even more oily but this is amazing! It is expensive so I got it in the jump starters set for 50.00. It is a really good deal for all you get in it and a great opportunity to try everything."
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overall rating: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Clever0183 location: Chicago il
age: 18-25
philosophy customer for: less than one year
was this a gift?: no

Review 88 for hope in a jar

gave me no hope
Posted: March 13, 2009
"I had a terrible reaction to HIAJ. I can use WHINE, purity, eye believe,ag, etc. but i think it could be the lavendar oil in the moisturizers combined with my oily skin, just does not work. I had to go on steroids to stop the allergic reaction. I so loved the way my skin looked and felt for a day and a half before i looked like i fell asleep at the beach. I recommend trying a small patch on your face first... Love philosophy just hopeless for me!!!"
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overall rating: 1 out of 5 1 out of 5
shortee24 location: Pottsville,pa
age: 41-50
philosophy customer for: 1-2 years
was this a gift?: yes

Review 89 for hope in a jar

"hope in a jar".. left me scarred!!!
Posted: March 11, 2009
"I'd like to caution anyone thinking about using this "hope in a jar" after using I developed cyctic acne, to the point it was very painful and unattractive:-( I discontinued use and know use pure jojoba oil. It has help claer my face and get rid or the scarring this product left behine."
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overall rating: 1 out of 5 1 out of 5
WARNING location: AK
age: 31-35
philosophy customer for: less than one year
was this a gift?: yes

Review 90 for hope in a jar

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Posted: March 11, 2009
"although I've tried many products, I rarely used a moisturizer before I found hope in a jar, as many have caused serious breakouts for me. I really thought I needed a moisturizer specifically for blemish-prone skin, but they tended to cause dryness and peeling. this product gives me the right amount of moisture without breakouts, and it truly does make my skin glow! My skin has never looked or felt better!"
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overall rating: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
philgirl4life location: williamsburg, va
age: 31-35
philosophy customer for: 1-2 years
was this a gift?: no

Review 91 for hope in a jar

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great nighttime moisturizer
Posted: March 3, 2009
"i started out using hiaj both day and night and my skin looked fabulous. after a few months my hormones started changing and my skin was getting oily during the day. after reading reviews on this and hope in a bottle, i switched to using hope in a bottle during the day and hope in a jar a night. my skin is now nearly perfect and i rarely use makeup anymore. strangers come up to me and tell me how beautiful my skin is - this has never happened to me in my life!"
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overall rating: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
auntsally location: portland, or
age: 41-50
philosophy customer for: 1-2 years
was this a gift?: no

Review 92 for hope in a jar

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Posted: March 3, 2009
"i never want to be without this product! my skin is perfectly moisturized, not greasy. i dont notice the 'smell' that many of you have commented on. i love philosophy products and this has to be my favorite."
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overall rating: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
chris2
age: 26-30
philosophy customer for: 3-5 years
was this a gift?: no

Review 93 for hope in a jar

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should be miracle in a jar!!
Posted: February 23, 2009
"Once again, an excellent product! Hope in a jar is the best moisturizer ever made! My face is so soft from using this. I wont ever go without it! I started my daughter and my mom on this, and they have had the same wonderful results!! this helps make up go on more smoothly and it doesn't break my face out at all! Fabulous!!!"
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overall rating: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Cat929 location: colorado
age: 36-40
philosophy customer for: 3-5 years
was this a gift?: no

Review 94 for hope in a jar

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I'll stick to my previous moisturizer
Posted: February 21, 2009
"I read the reviews before I tried this, so I was ready for a terrible smell. it turns out I don't mind the smell at all, but maybe thats just me, or the jar I received. As far as moisturizing goes, its a little greasy for me. it doesn't absorb as quickly as the stuff i have been using. it just doesn't do enough to justify the price tag, in my opinion. there are plenty of other moisturizers that are equals and cost a lot less."
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overall rating: 3 out of 5 3 out of 5
smh2 location: portland
age: 26-30
philosophy customer for: 1-2 years
was this a gift?: no

Review 95 for hope in a jar

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a little goes a long way!
Posted: February 20, 2009
"I use this moisturizer in evening after I use purity to remove my make up and on a clear day retinol lotion to keep my face clear. i was hesitant at first because my face tends to be oily and is acne prone but instead of using it during the day i only use it at night(tried using it during the day but it made my face oily). it has definitely made a different in the texture of my skin, i no longer have dry patches. i love the fact that you only need to use a tiny amount of the moisturizer and it absorbs quickly. the smell doesn't bother me and it goes away quickly."
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overall rating: 4 out of 5 4 out of 5
lindsj
age: 18-25
philosophy customer for: less than one year

Review 96 for hope in a jar

great except for smell
Posted: February 17, 2009
"I love this product but I have found that the smell can be almost nauseating sometimes. It sometimes smells like rotten milk or sour cream and only some of the jars smell this way. i have called customer service and they say it is the lavender oil that is giving it the peculiar odor. Has anyone else experienced this? It's something that needs improvement."
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overall rating: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
chemlabgirl location: south point, oh
age: 31-35
philosophy customer for: 1-2 years
was this a gift?: no

Review 97 for hope in a jar

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when light moisturizer is needed
Posted: February 16, 2009
"i got this as part of my kit. It isn't as good as when hope is not enough. this time of the year, my skin gets really dry, so i prefer the other. this is better for when you want a lighter lotion moisturizer. i don't know what the other reviewers meant about the smell...there isn't much of a smell at all."
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overall rating: 4 out of 5 4 out of 5
Tabitha location: Maine
age: 36-40
philosophy customer for: less than one year
was this a gift?: no

Review 98 for hope in a jar

Great stuff - smells bad
Posted: February 16, 2009
"I love the product. The texture is light, not greasy, absorbs quickly....but the smell...for a company who makes some the best smelling products in the world, you'd think they could come up with a better smell for a product that works this great. I know fragance can be a skin irritant to some folks, especially on the face, but surely something could be done. I will add, I have tried this in the "sample" packs and it isn't nearly as good as the stuff from the jar. Might consider another way to give out samples."
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overall rating: 4 out of 5 4 out of 5
mawcook location: Casa, ar
age: 41-50
philosophy customer for: 3-5 years
was this a gift?: no

Review 99 for hope in a jar

love it
Posted: February 13, 2009
"this is the best product I have ever used, my daughter started me on these products as christmas gifts. i ordered the value pack, and love every thing i recieved. my face is so much softer and brighter using hope in a jar.i can't wait to try some of the other products."
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overall rating: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Jeanie location: pennsylvania
age: 51-60
philosophy customer for: less than one year
was this a gift?: yes

Review 100 for hope in a jar

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the world's best moisturizer
Posted: February 12, 2009
"I have used just about every moisturizer on the market. You name it; I have used it.

As someone with combination skin that tends to run oilier than it does dry, I was very concerned that--because it comes in a jar--it would make my skin oily, but after a friend insisted that I try it, I gave it a shot. To my surprise, my skin was not oily at all. My skin felt perfect.

Because I tried it in the winter, I figured I would have to switch to something lighter in the summer, but to my surprise, it works well in any weather: the hottest, most humid summer days to the driest, coldest winter days.
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overall rating: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
allen location: Little Rock, AR
age: 31-35
philosophy customer for: less than one year
was this a gift?: no
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