Philosophy skincare
Philosophy is an American skincare brand founded in 1996 and owned by Coty Inc. since 2010.
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Philosophy's products on this page cover moisturizers, cleansers, and masks. Philosophy products fit mature skin and sensitive skin best. For acne-prone skin, Lovi rates the Purity Made Simple Pore Extractor Exfoliating Clay Mask highest; for skin with dark spots, the Purity Made Simple One-Step Facial Cleanser; and for mature skin, the ultimate miracle worker.
This page covers some of the most popular Philosophy products; for the whole Philosophy range, with a fit score for every product, use the Lovi app.
People Say
★4.6Overall rating based on 18.8k+ reviewsReviewers most often praise Philosophy for gentle yet effective cleansing, improving skin texture, and unclogging pores. The most common complaints are unpleasant fragrance and skin irritation.
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Questions and answers
Is Philosophy good for oily skin?
Philosophy is good for oily skin, with the Philosophy-focused routine rated High for oily skin. The Philosophy products on this page include the Purity Made Simple Pore Extractor Exfoliating Clay Mask, which rates High for oily skin.
Is Philosophy worth it?
Philosophy is worth it, as Lovi rates the brand-focused routine Superior for dry and sensitive skin, and High for oily, combination, and acne-prone skin. Lovi rates individual products on this page mostly as Average, though the Purity Made Simple Pore Extractor Exfoliating Clay Mask reaches High for oily and acne-prone skin.
What are Philosophy's best products?
Philosophy's best products depend on the skin type, with the brand-focused routines fitting dry and sensitive skin at a Superior level, and oily, combination, and acne-prone skin at a High level. For specific concerns, the Purity Made Simple Pore Extractor Exfoliating Clay Mask fits oily and acne-prone skin at a High level, while moisturizers like ultimate miracle worker and Purity Made Simple Ultra-Light Moisturizer generally fit most skin types at an Average level.
Which Philosophy moisturizer is best for dry skin?
The ultimate miracle worker is the best moisturizer for dry skin among the choices on this page, rating Average, followed by Purity Made Simple Ultra-Light Moisturizer which also rates Average, while Hope In A Jar rates Low. Lovi rates the Philosophy routine Superior for dry skin.
Does Philosophy cause breakouts?
Philosophy is unlikely to cause breakouts for most skin types, as Lovi rates acne-prone skin and oily acne-prone skin as Average to High for the products on this page. For instance, Purity Made Simple Pore Extractor Exfoliating Clay Mask is rated High for acne-prone skin.
Is Philosophy fragrance-free?
Not all Philosophy products on this page are fragrance-free, as 3 of the 5 products list no fragrance while Purity Made Simple Pore Extractor Exfoliating Clay Mask and Purity Made Simple Ultra-Light Moisturizer include fragrance.
What are the key ingredients in Philosophy products?
Philosophy products rely on various active ingredients, such as glycerin and panthenol, which help provide moisture and support the skin barrier. Additionally, vitamin C and tocopherol are utilized for their antioxidant properties to help brighten the skin and address signs of aging. Lovi rates the brand-focused routines Superior for dry and sensitive skin types.
How do I build a Philosophy skincare routine?
To build a Philosophy skincare routine for dry skin, morning steps include Purity Made Simple One-Step Facial Cleanser followed by a hydrating toner, a first spray serum, and a mineral SPF, while evening steps use a pre-cleanser, Purity Made Simple One-Step Facial Cleanser, a niacinamide serum, and a first spray serum. Lovi rates the Philosophy-focused routine for dry skin as Superior.
Where can I buy Philosophy, and how much does it cost?
Philosophy is available on Lovi from stores in Australia, with prices ranging from A$36.83 to A$46.49. Most products on this page fall within this same price range.
What are good alternatives to Philosophy?
CeraVe, Cetaphil, Paula's Choice, Neutrogena, Kiehl's, and Dermalogica are similar brands with pages on Lovi.
Philosophy vs CeraVe: which is better?
Philosophy and CeraVe both fit dry skin well, as Lovi rates the Philosophy-focused routine Superior and the CeraVe-focused routine High. For sensitive skin, Lovi rates the Philosophy-focused routine Superior and the CeraVe-focused routine High.
Who owns Philosophy, and where is it from?
Philosophy is an American brand founded in 1996, owned by Coty Inc. since 2010.
Is Philosophy cruelty-free?
Yes: Cruelty Free International lists Philosophy as cruelty-free.
Is Philosophy good for dry skin?
Philosophy is good for dry skin, and Lovi rates the Philosophy-focused routine Superior for dry skin. The brand offers moisturizers and cleansers suitable for this skin type, while individual products such as Purity Made Simple Pore Extractor Exfoliating Clay Mask should be used with caution on dry skin.
Which Philosophy cleanser is best for oily skin?
Purity Made Simple One-Step Facial Cleanser is the best option available for oily skin, with Lovi rating it Average for this skin type. Lovi also lists the Purity Made Simple Pore Extractor Exfoliating Clay Mask for oily skin with a High fit level.
Is Philosophy good for sensitive skin?
Philosophy fits sensitive skin well, with Lovi rating the brand-focused routine for sensitive skin Superior. The Philosophy products on this page include cleansers and moisturizers that may help keep skin calm and soft.
Is Philosophy good for acne-prone skin?
Yes, Philosophy helps acne-prone skin, and Lovi rates the Philosophy-focused routine High for acne-prone skin. The Purity Made Simple Pore Extractor Exfoliating Clay Mask has a High fit level for this skin type.
Is Philosophy good for skin with dark spots?
Philosophy is moderately good for skin with dark spots, as Lovi rates all its moistursers, cleansers, and the mask at an Average fit for this skin concern. The brand-focused routine helps address various skin needs, and 3 of the 5 products on this page list no fragrance.
Is Philosophy good for mature skin?
Yes, Philosophy is good for mature skin, and Lovi rates the Philosophy-focused routine Superior for dry skin, which often accompanies aging. The brand offers products like ultimate miracle worker and Hope In A Jar to help support skin as it matures.
Research behind Philosophy's key ingredients
Behind these ratings
Lovi rates every product from its full ingredient list with brand-independent rules our dermatologists and cosmetic chemists build and review, and personalizes every pick with AI trained on the real results of millions of users. Lovi trains its fit score models on a proprietary dataset built from more than 10,000 expert-labeled products and more than 100,000 simulated examples, following an internally consistent methodology presented at Cosmoprof, AMWC, and Skin of Color Update.
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Cosmetic chemist, cosmetologist, aesthetic products developer
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Co-founder, CEO and CTO
PhD in computer science, 3x US patent holder, ex-Google, ex-Yandex
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Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc
Medical Board
Aesthetic medicine practitioner, MSc in Longevity and Anti-Aging Medicine
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Specialist dermatologist, MBBS, MD, IFAAD
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Cosmetic chemist, SCS, IFSCC member
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Dermatology MD
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Elina Nazarenko, MD
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Dermatology and diagnostic consultant
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Victoria Derkova, MS
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Cosmetic chemist, cosmetic development technologist
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