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 dry 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 a great match for oily skin, as Lovi rates the brand-focused routine for oily skin Superior. The Philosophy products on this page include options like the Purity Made Simple Pore Extractor Exfoliating Clay Mask, which is rated High for oily skin.
Is Philosophy worth it?
Philosophy is worth it for dry skin, where Lovi rates the brand-focused routine Superior. The brand features prices mostly between CA$39.00 and CA$49.00 on this page, and 3 of the 5 products list no fragrance.
What are Philosophy's best products?
Philosophy's best products for dry skin are its targeted moisturizers and cleansers, since Lovi rates the Philosophy-focused routine Superior for dry skin. The brand fits dry skin best because its formulations help keep skin soft and hydrated.
Which Philosophy moisturizer is best for dry skin?
The ultimate miracle worker is the best moisturizer on this page for dry skin, where Lovi rates it Average alongside the Purity Made Simple Ultra-Light Moisturizer, while Hope In A Jar rates Low. Philosophy also offers brand-focused routines for dry skin that Lovi rates Superior.
Does Philosophy cause breakouts?
Philosophy is unlikely to cause breakouts, as the brand-focused routine for acne-prone skin rates High on Lovi. Lovi rates acne-prone skin fit as Average for Purity Made Simple One-Step Facial Cleanser, Hope In A Jar, ultimate miracle worker, and Purity Made Simple Ultra-Light Moisturizer, and High for Purity Made Simple Pore Extractor Exfoliating Clay Mask.
Is Philosophy fragrance-free?
Philosophy is not entirely fragrance-free, because 3 of the 5 Philosophy products on this page list no fragrance while the Purity Made Simple Pore Extractor Exfoliating Clay Mask and Purity Made Simple Ultra-Light Moisturizer contain fragrance.
What are the key ingredients in Philosophy products?
Philosophy uses ingredients such as hyaluronic acid, panthenol, and glycerin in its formulations to help hydrate the skin and support its barrier function. Lovi rates the brand-focused routines Superior for dry and sensitive skin.
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How do I build a Philosophy skincare routine?
To build a Philosophy routine for dry skin, the morning routine uses Purity Made Simple One-Step Facial Cleanser followed by a hydrating toner, a moisturizer, and an SPF, while the evening routine adds a pre-cleanser and a treatment serum before moisturizing. Once a week, the routine swaps the daily treatment for a nourishing mask. Lovi rates the Philosophy-focused routine for dry skin as Superior.
Where can I buy Philosophy, and how much does it cost?
Philosophy products can be bought at stores in Canada, and they cost from CA$39.00 to CA$49.00, with most prices falling between CA$39.00 and CA$49.00.
What are good alternatives to Philosophy?
CeraVe, Cetaphil, Paula's Choice, Neutrogena, Kiehl's, and Dermalogica are good alternatives to Philosophy with pages on Lovi.
Philosophy vs CeraVe: which is better?
Philosophy and CeraVe both achieve a Superior fit for dry skin, oily skin, and sensitive skin. For combination and acne-prone skin, Lovi rates the Philosophy routines High while rating CeraVe routines Superior.
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?
Yes, Philosophy is good for dry skin because the brand-focused routine for dry skin is rated Superior. Lovi rates Purity Made Simple One-Step Facial Cleanser, ultimate miracle worker, and Purity Made Simple Ultra-Light Moisturizer as Average for dry skin, while Hope In A Jar is rated Low and Purity Made Simple Pore Extractor Exfoliating Clay Mask is rated Caution.
Which Philosophy cleanser is best for oily skin?
Purity Made Simple One-Step Facial Cleanser is the cleanser on this page for oily skin. Lovi rates this cleanser Average for oily skin.
Is Philosophy good for sensitive skin?
Yes, Philosophy is good for sensitive skin because Lovi rates its brand-focused routine Superior for sensitive skin. Three out of five Philosophy products on this page list no fragrance.
Is Philosophy good for acne-prone skin?
Philosophy is a helpful option for acne-prone skin, as Lovi rates its routine High for this skin type. The selection of Philosophy products on this page includes items like the Purity Made Simple Pore Extractor Exfoliating Clay Mask, which is rated High for acne-prone skin.
Is Philosophy good for skin with dark spots?
Philosophy may help with skin with dark spots, as Lovi rates the dark-spot fit as Average for the Purity Made Simple One-Step Facial Cleanser, Hope In A Jar, ultimate miracle worker, Purity Made Simple Pore Extractor Exfoliating Clay Mask, and Purity Made Simple Ultra-Light Moisturizer.
Is Philosophy good for mature skin?
Yes, Philosophy fits mature skin well, as Lovi rates the brand-focused routine Superior for it. Individual moisturizers like Hope In A Jar and ultimate miracle worker rate Average for mature skin.
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
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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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