It’s also great for oily skin, as it’s non-comedogenic.īamboo Extract: I can’t say much for the bamboo extract’s “mattifying properties and ability to absorb oil,” especially considering how far down on the list of ingredients it is, but if having matte skin hours later is anything to go by, it’s got to be doing something. Glycerin: Glycerin is a potent humectant, which means it binds water to the skin, helping to maintain healthy moisture levels. Much of the power of Philosophy's Purity Oil-Free Cleanser comes from traditional cleansing agents, such as sodium lauroamphoacetate, which is known for its mildness, as well as sodium tricedeth sulfate, which helps to create the dense lather that whisks away dirt and oil. However, there are also a few other ingredients here that help take that cleanse to the next level without stripping skin. You really don’t need to use a lot, so the standard eight ounce bottle should last ages. Philosophy's Purity Oil-Free Cleanser is a super viscous gel that you need to work a bit until you finally get some foam, but once it gets going, it leaves you with a dense lather that you can feel working as you rub it into your skin. The Feel: A viscous gel with a dense lather I keep to a pretty basic routine, but the fact that I shave the upper part of my beard two or three times per week can leave my skin inflamed if I’m not careful pre-and-post-shave. Lately, even mild acids result in days of redness and general upset-ness afterward. Now, in my 30s, most of the oiliness is still going strong, but I’ve noticed my skin isn’t as resilient as it used to be. Luckily, a course of Accutane and a proper dermatological education set me on the straight and narrow. It’s the usual story: acne in my teens and early 20s, spurred on by hyperactive oil glands and an addiction to skincare. About My Skin: Oily, sensitive, and moody
The cleanser is $25, the moisturizer for $28, and both are available now on : Rinses skin clean of oil, dirt, and makeup build-up, leaving it fresh and oil-controlled for hours afterward.Ībout the brand: Philosophy is a wellbeing beauty brand that promotes healthy skin and a healthy lifestyle with products that embrace science and dermatological innovation.
The Philosophy Purity Made Simple Oil-Free One-Step Mattifying collection did exactly that for my complexion, and hopefully, it can help out some other oily folks out there. “The new Purity cleanser comes with new packaging and now without parabens and continues to be formulated without phthalates, formaldehydes, sls, and sles.”ĭon't get me wrong - I love dewy skin as much as the next person, but during the summer, my oily skin becomes unmanageable and needs to be tamed. Margot Humbert, the senior vice president of Philosophy told Allure that due to stressful environments and increased pollution in the world it has created the need for natural and clean formulas.
In addition to the mattifying collection, Philosophy has also relaunched its original Purity cleanser to be clean. In 90-degree weather, it held up in the heat and kept my skin shine-free all day. Just like the cleanser, a penny-size amount did the trick. Made with the same bamboo extract as the cleanser, vitamin B5 (to hydrate and repair), vitamin C (to reduce discoloration), and vitamin E (a natural anti-inflammatory), this cream does wonders for the skin. However, this one did the exact opposite. (It even fully removed my Huda Beauty Foundation, which, if you've tried it, you know how long-wearing that is.) Its gel consistency left my skin feeling fresh and squeaky-clean.Īs for the moisturizer, I'm not going to lie: mattifying moisturizers used to scare me because I don't want to look dry. With just a penny-size amount and some water, it lathered up my entire face, removing every inch of makeup. A little goes a long way with the face wash.