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hope in a jar spf 20

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hope in a jar spf 20

daily high performance moisturizer with broad spectrum sun protection

Average Customer Rating: 3.31 out of 5 3.3 out of 5 (54 Reviews)
33 of 54 (61%) customers would recommend this product to a friend.

Customer Reviews for hope in a jar spf 20

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ew!
Posted: October 22, 2009
"not being a big fan of moisturizer with spf, I had great hopes for this one. unfortunately it did not live up to the expectations. it is thick & icky, didn't absorb and left my face all shiny & gunky."
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overall rating: 1 out of 5 1 out of 5
sdincolorado location: colorado
age: 36-40
philosophy customer for: less than one year

Review 2 for hope in a jar spf 20

spf the problem?
Posted: October 20, 2009
"I'm 36 so needing a good moisturizer but also tend towards oily skin. this moisturizer feels heavy on my face and doesn't feel like it absorbs well. that may be a plus if you have dry skin but for me it isn't very good. i think it might be the spf b/c it has a very strong "sunscreen" type odor. i will try the original to see if it absorbs well without feeling heavy."
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overall rating: 2 out of 5 2 out of 5
Tamara00 location: texas
age: 36-40
philosophy customer for: less than one year
was this a gift?: no

Review 3 for hope in a jar spf 20

Philosophy needs to revamp this product
Posted: October 4, 2009
"i have been using philosophy products for 3 years. I love the skin care, bath and make-up. I am very disappointed in this product. it is very greasy and my skin breaks out from it. Philosophy please please please revamp this product. i need an spf moisturizer i love. unfortunately, i have begun to shop with another product line to find a great moisturizer with an spf."
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overall rating: 1 out of 5 1 out of 5
QueenKate location: philadelphia,pa
age: 26-30
philosophy customer for: 3-5 years
was this a gift?: no

Review 4 for hope in a jar spf 20

hope in a jar SPF20
Posted: September 30, 2009
"I adore the original Hope in a Jar, tried the spf20 for sun protection and found it to be very greasy, did not absorb, felt like a film on my face and made it difficult to keep makeup on, all in all I will stick with the original, that stuff absolutely ROCKS!!!!!! will continue to use the skin line forever, took me this long to find a system that works for my sensitive, prone to breakouts, combo skin!!!!!!!"
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overall rating: 1 out of 5 1 out of 5
stardust location: California
age: 51-60
philosophy customer for: 1-2 years
was this a gift?: no

Review 5 for hope in a jar spf 20

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great for everyone
Posted: September 29, 2009
"this is the best moisturizer for any skin type. most products with an SPF feel a little too heavy, but this one is just right."
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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?: yes

Review 6 for hope in a jar spf 20

Wierd constistency
Posted: September 25, 2009
"I bought this jar and on the first day I recieved it the constistency was whipped and looked like the original hope in a jar within 3 days or so of purchase there was oil at the top of the jar and the first or second time this happened the product would mix in if shaken or stirred. but after about a week it would no longer mix in and it was oily and yellow oil on the top. I just recieved a replacement today from QVC hope I had a lemon...."
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overall rating: 1 out of 5 1 out of 5
angel33991 location: NC
age: 26-30
philosophy customer for: less than one year
was this a gift?: no

Review 7 for hope in a jar spf 20

seperated
Posted: September 22, 2009
"The product seperated. yellow oil floating on the top of the cream and it will not mix in. This is my 2nd bottle. I love the original hope in a jar. i have been using philosophy products since 2005."
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overall rating: 2 out of 5 2 out of 5
kksss location: central valley, ca
age: 51-60
philosophy customer for: 3-5 years
was this a gift?: no

Review 8 for hope in a jar spf 20

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Too shiny
Posted: September 1, 2009
"This product is very light and weightless and while it goes on nice, it turns very oily and shiny in about 30 minutes. I really wanted it to work because I am religious about my sunscreen use, but this just does not work for me. I do love the regular moisturizer though."
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overall rating: 2 out of 5 2 out of 5
Shirene location: Portland, OR
age: 36-40
philosophy customer for: less than one year
was this a gift?: no

Review 9 for hope in a jar spf 20

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best spf product......so far
Posted: August 13, 2009
"i have never liked the smell or feel of sunscreen on my face, even though i know it is an absolute necessity. this is one of the best i've found. i still feel a little bit oilier than i need, but there's no weird smelll like i get with other brands. i really prefer hope in a bottle in the summer, and would really LOVE it if you would come out with a spf version of that, i think it would be perfect for me. but this is a good second!"
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overall rating: 4 out of 5 4 out of 5
joyceb location: clinton twp. Mi
age: 51-60
philosophy customer for: 6+ years
was this a gift?: no

Review 10 for hope in a jar spf 20

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requested by my teenager
Posted: July 29, 2009
"Go figure! i must have raised a savvy teen for sure to actually have this requested as a re-order! this is a must have for my teen with sensitive skin and we have tried many! hope it works as well for you."
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overall rating: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
gracie2u location: northern, KY
age: 41-50
philosophy customer for: 3-5 years
was this a gift?: no

Review 11 for hope in a jar spf 20

pERFECT FOR SENSITIVE SKIN
Posted: June 22, 2009
"I LOVE THIS PRODUCT. i HAVE ROSACEA OF THE SKIN AND IT IS VERY DIFFICULT TO LOCATE PRODUCTS, PARTICULARLY SUNSCREENS, THAT DO NOT INFLAME THE SKIN. sINCE I STARTED USING THIS PRODUCT, i HAVE HAD NO DIFFICULTY WITH THE SKIN IRRITATION i HAVE EXPERIENCED WITH MANY OTHERS, INCLUDING THOSE THAT SAY THEY ARE EXCLUSIVELY FORMULATED FOR SKIN ROSACEA. YOU ONLY NEED TO USE A SMALL AMOUNT. lET IT ABSORB BEFORE APPLYING ANY FURTHER MAKE-UP FOR BEST RESULTS. i LIVE IN SOUTH fLORIDA WHERE IT IS VERY HUMID AND FOUND THIS PRODUCT HELD UP WELL ACROSS THE DAY. I WISH THIS CAME IN A TRAVEL SIZE."
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overall rating: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
sunkat location: SOUTH FLORIDA
age: 51-60
philosophy customer for: 1-2 years
was this a gift?: no

Review 12 for hope in a jar spf 20

hij spf 20 - I love this stuff!
Posted: June 20, 2009
"Wow - I am amazed to read the other reviews!
Yes, the consistency is different from the orig, but mine never has seperated. I have an oily t-zone and use less in that area, but otherwise this stuff does the trick for me. Maybe it's the dry climate i live in, but i dislike heavy, oily moisturizers - that's why i like this product, plus the spf is what i want.
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overall rating: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
ggisele location: las vegas
age: 41-50
philosophy customer for: less than one year
was this a gift?: no

Review 13 for hope in a jar spf 20

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love love love this product!
Posted: June 19, 2009
"I just started using this product when it came out & ladies let me tell you, this is wonderful! I love the fact that i can skip a step because now i don't have to apply sunscreen after my moisturizer. any thing that saves me time is an added bonus. this is so refreshing to my skin & I have very very sensitive skin. sinks right in & does not leave a thick greasy feeling. my husband has even started to use it & he loves it also."
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overall rating: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
gypsy location: ohio
age: 41-50
philosophy customer for: less than one year
was this a gift?: no

Review 14 for hope in a jar spf 20

pleasantly surprised
Posted: June 15, 2009
"I ordered this product as part of a kit. Then i read the reviews and was scared. i have to say i was very pleasantly surprised. My product does not separate as some have reported. the texture is different than the original; and the first couple of times i used it my skin did feel a little oilier than normal. I have now been using it for over a month and i really do like it. i even use it at night over the help me so that i did not have to buy the original hiaj separately as it was not part of my kit. i consider my skin to be combination and slightly on the oily side. this product works well for me and gives me the SPF that i was looking for. The only reason i only gave it a 4, is that i really liked the texture of the orginal hiaj better. i will keep using this for the SPF. i am a new philosophy girl and i am hooked!!!!"
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overall rating: 4 out of 5 4 out of 5
sbibler location: Texas
age: 41-50
philosophy customer for: less than one year
was this a gift?: no

Review 15 for hope in a jar spf 20

disappointed
Posted: June 14, 2009
"My hiaj spf keeps separating and has an odd, oily consistency. I am very disappointed in this product and will not buy again."
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overall rating: 1 out of 5 1 out of 5
fillise location: auburn, al
age: 41-50
philosophy customer for: 6+ years
was this a gift?: no

Review 16 for hope in a jar spf 20

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far worse for me than the original
Posted: June 14, 2009
"this made my skin look even greasier than the original! one day with this product on made me run screaming to the department store makeup counters (on my way home) looking for an effective mask to deep cleanse my pores and dry them back out. never again!"
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overall rating: 1 out of 5 1 out of 5
babyteacher location: texas
age: 31-35
philosophy customer for: 3-5 years
was this a gift?: yes

Review 17 for hope in a jar spf 20

disappointed
Posted: June 13, 2009
"I was very excited to try this product. I love the original hope in a jar, and thought it would only be better with the SPF added. Unfortunately, the product separates and is very oily. I keep it in my refridgerator to keep it from completely separating and becoming very oily. Will definitely return to the original when my jar is gone."
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overall rating: 2 out of 5 2 out of 5
Anonymous location: Las vegas, nv
age: 31-35
philosophy customer for: 3-5 years
was this a gift?: no

Review 18 for hope in a jar spf 20

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mixed emotions
Posted: June 3, 2009
"I am currently using this product. I agree with many of the other posts indicating the odd texture, but it works as a sunscreen very effectively. I recently wore this product under my normal make-up, minerals. I was not pleased with the outcome. My face looked very greasy. Normally i do not worry about a little shine but under make-up was not appealing. Hopefully the shine issue can be resolved easily for future generations."
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overall rating: 3 out of 5 3 out of 5
schrammdc location: philadelphia, pa
age: 36-40
philosophy customer for: 3-5 years
was this a gift?: no

Review 19 for hope in a jar spf 20

slightly frustrated
Posted: June 2, 2009
"I have mixed feelings about this product. I bought it because i loved the original hiaj and wanted an spf factor. The consistency is totally different (much oilier - I chalked that up to the Spf factor) there is a slight odor which goes away once it is dry. it does separate between uses ( I keep a stir stick near by). I don't mind it once it is on my face. I am seeing an increase in my normal breakout areas (but this is par for the course whenever I change products). Jury is still out on whether I will go back to the original for good."
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overall rating: 3 out of 5 3 out of 5
Melinda location: Iowa
age: 36-40
philosophy customer for: less than one year
was this a gift?: no

Review 20 for hope in a jar spf 20

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exceeded my expectations!
Posted: May 27, 2009
"I was very hesitant to try Hiaj spf 20. but once I did, I was glad I finally tried it. It is a little bit thicker than HIAJ, but it absorbs nicely. I used it while on a sunny vacation & did not get sunburned at all. In fact, because I hate most sunscreens so much (consistency, smell, etc), I put this on my neck, shoulders & decollate too. it did separate a little in the extreme heat, but I think any lotion or sunscreen would have done the same. I'm not 100% sold on using this every day, but I will try it this summer & come fall I'll make that every day decision."
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overall rating: 4 out of 5 4 out of 5
1philosophygirl location: Salt lake city, UT
age: 31-35
philosophy customer for: 6+ years
was this a gift?: no
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