philosophy | hope in a jar | world-famous daily facial moisturizer cream

Like most women of a certain age, I have bought many brands of moisturizers and spent way too much money on stuff that just plain did nothing for me. With each purchase I had hoped that I would find a moisturizer that would actually DO something positive for my skin. Some moisturizers were too oily resulting in break outs or a patent leather shine (ugh). Most were irritating and perfumey resulting in red, blotchy skin. None did anything for my enlarged pores or lines. Finally, skeptically, I tried philosophy's hope in a jar. I LOVE IT! Your skin will be moisturized but not greasy. It did not irritate my extremely sensitive skin. My skin looks radiant and much less red. My fine lines are reduced and my enlarged pores look better. I like hope in a jar better than Estee Lauder, Elizabeth Arden, Clinique, Celex C, Avon, Mary Kay, Clarins, Biotherm, Prescriptives, Oil of Olay and even La Mer. Try hope in a jar. You'll be a happy, repeat customer, too.

Having oily skin that is prone to breakouts, even at 40, I was hesitant about getting this product. After a small sample I was ready to get the large jar. The cream is incredibly light and I use it all over my face, neck and chest. It has made a huge difference especially during the winter. Anything heavier and my face feels greasy and breaks out. Anything lighter and the alcohol or solvent iritates my skin. I highly recommend this product.

I have sensitive skin. I was apprehensive about purchasing a new moisturizer. I had been a DEDICATED neutragena user for over like 20 yrs. Anyway, Hope in a Jar is fabulous. It feels like cream but quickly dissolves into a water like substance once it hits your skin. Super moisturizing. You never feel like you need to re-apply later. If you're prone to acne then also get Hope in a Bottle. You cannot go wrong with purchasing ANY Philosophy products and I should know b/c I own a whole bunch of them!

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This has been my daily moisturizer for several years. It makes my skin very soft, very healthy looking, and glowing. It makes me look radiant. I have given it as a gift to my sister and to other women, and they have all liked it as much as I have. No one has had any adverse reactions. You can notice a difference after just one use. When I've run out and used something else temporarily, I always can see the difference again once I start back up. It is as close as it gets to a miracle cream.

I do not wear makeup, so Hope In A Jar is it. I am 49 years old and I think my skin looks incredible. The friends I have given it to also like to keep a natural look and prefer their skin without heavy creams, thick moisturizers and sunscreens, or makeup.

The women I know who are fans of Hope In A Jar are like me. We're kind of lazy no-fuss "one cream that does it all" people; instead of one jar of something for one thing, and another for something else---eye creams, night time moisturizers, daytime moisturizers, etc.---we're the type that wants just one that can do the job and then be done with it. In other words, we don't have the patience to fuss with our looks a lot, or to spend money buying bunches of different creams to keep track of and remember to use.

Unlike other reviewers, I love the smell, which is not perfumey, but definitely pleasantly distinctive. I use it around my eyes also, and have not had an allergic reaction. It seems, though, that these are the two biggest problems with Hope---the distinctive odor and allergic reactions among some people. I would suggest buying it the first time from somewhere you could return it if you don't care for it; although in my opinion, this would be unlikely, apparently it is possible. Philosophy now makes another version of Hope In A Jar for sensitive skin; if you know that your skin in tempermental, perhaps it would be better to also try this version. I have stuck with Hope In A Jar because it works so well for me.

It seems expensive, but it is not because it lasts a long, long time. The two-ounce jar lasts me about six months. I use a toner and then Hope In A Jar and that's it. I'm done with my face in 30 seconds. Plus, it gives me a look that most women use makeup to get, so I think it's a bargain.
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O.k. initially i was hesistant to order this because other reviewers said that it smelled or gave them rashes. I have very sensitive skins and have experienced rashes from a number of moisturizers, but Hope in a Jar is one of the best products i have ever used. It's smell is kind of like lemon grass, and slightly similar to some tea tree products. It's not bad just earthy. It has helped my blotchy complexion, as well as faded acne scars that i have had for years. My skin never feels dry like it used to. I would recomend this product to anyone. And after using Hope in a Jar am anxious to try other Philosophy products.

This is an excellent face cream. As a man I don't want anything heavy or with a strong smell. This has a very light fresh smell. It is not greasy or heavy at all, and quickly gets absorbed which I really like. The only negative is that it does not have any SPF. If they would add an SPF of 15 or so, I would give it 5 stars.

After using this product for a week I can actually say that my face feels smoother in the morning. I put it on every night before bed. I'm not sure it will diminish wrinkles or fine lines but it feels light and smooth, not think and heavy at all. Only drawback....no sunscreen protection.

I agree with another reviewer, the smell is not too great, especially if you combine it with the serums, then it's really bad. Some mornings it makes you gag. That being said, I really like this product. I just don't use the serum every day. It is very moisturizing without being greasy. I think it makes my skin look dewy and fresh and I don't have as many breakouts as with other products. I still recommend it to everyone since a good moisturizer is a staple for your daily routine.

I like it, a small amount provides tons of instant moisture. I love the smell of rose hips,love everything except the price for a half ounce, ouch that's high.

I used this product for more than 3 weeks before I decided I liked it. Initially I thought it was too light and the scent is very odd. It reminds me off that fake plastic doll hair smell. But I decided to stick with it and see what I thought after a month. Now I love it. It's light and has that whipped texture. It absorbs quickly and my skin is super soft. My makeup is going on smoothly and I even have rosey cheeks which I have never had. I haven't changed anything but my moisturizer so I will attribute the positive results to this product. I like that I can use the Bare minerals over it without it clinging to the moisture.
I would recommend this product. Like any other I think you need to use the entire product to really see results.