12 reviews

Philosophy Hope in a Jar

$105.00

The Pros:Quick absorption. Moisture-rich without being greasy. Suitable for lots of skin types.

The Cons:Caused horrible breakout that required Dr.'s Rx. Skeptical about effectiveness. Has parabens-cheap preservative linked to cancer.

Philosophy's Hope in a Jar is a daily face moisturizer that is suitable for all skin types. It has been a celebrity and cult favorite for years, making Oprah's Favorites list in 2005 and remaining at the top of Sephora's bestseller list.

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Philosophy hope in a jar original formula f/ all skin types, 2 oz by PriceGrabber.com

It is a moisturizer with a unique soufflé-like texture that goes on smooth without feeling greasy.

The moisturizer's main active ingredients are antioxidants for anti-aging and skin renewal. Hope in a Jar's many claims include: reduction in the appearance of wrinkles, skin discoloration, rough texture and dehydration, and the improvement of skin radiance through gentle exfoliation. Hope in a Jar comes in 4 sizes - 0.5 oz, 1 oz, 2 oz and 8 oz, ranging in price from $15 to $105, allowing you test the product with less investment.

Ingredients: water, lauryl lactate, behenic acid, behenoxy dimethicone, glyceryl stearate se, glycerin, behenyl alcohol, cyclomethicone, pentaerythrityl tetracaprylate/tetracaprate, tocopheryl acetate, benzyl alcohol, retinyl palmitate, stearic acid, panthenol, betaglucan, lavandula angustifolia (lavender) oil, xanthan gum, triethanolamine, propylene glycol, methylparaben, propylparaben, diazolidinyl urea

Note: Hope in a Jar contains parabens, a somewhat controversial preservative found in cosmetics that has the potential risk of interfering with the body's own endocrine system through estrogenic activity.

User Reviews (13)

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Pros

5

quick absorption
3

moisture-rich without being greasy
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suitable for lots of skin types
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clean smell not perfumy
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very light, whipped texture
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Available with spf 20 protection

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caused horrible breakout that required Dr.'s Rx
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skeptical about effectiveness
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has parabens-cheap preservative linked to cancer
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no spf protection
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bad, bad smell
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silly name

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sarjar: #philosophy_hope_in_a_jar BEWARE!!! I used this product once and I have been home from work for a week due to serious inflammation, small, red, itchy blisters over my entire face, and swollen eyes. I have had to go to the doctor twice in one week because the symptoms would not subside. I was prescribed an oral and topical steroid, lets hope it works! Oct 7, 11

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Michele Giel: #philosophy_hope_in_a_jar Had a horrible, horrible breakout from this product. Swollen red rash with tiny blisters all over face. Eyelids and under-eyes practically swollen shut. Really thought I liked this line based on the Purity cleanser... but won't be trying it again. Now using an Rx cortisone cream all over my face to calm down break out... skin looks horrible by the way even when you look beyond the rash, i.e. dry and wrinkly. Sep 19, 09

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sarjar: Hi Michele, I had the exact same thing happen to me from using Hope in a Jar only once! My entire face is covered in little red itchy blisters and I woke up this morning with my eyes almost swollen shut. My skin is not very sensitive so for this to happen is Really scary! Have you ever found out what it was that you were allergic too?? Pissed off and itchy in MT.. Oct 7, 11
Amanie: I'm really surprised you guys had a bad reaction, I've only heard good things about this stuff. I've been debating trying it but that seems like a big risk given these reactions...Have you ever had a negative reaction to other products/ Oct 13, 11

1143yvonne: #philosophy_hope_in_a_jar

I truly love this product. HIJ is wonderful and -btw -it does come in a version with SPF 20 in it that is also just as wonderful! it has changed my skin completely and I was using this LOOOOONG before Oprah!

You are not suppose to put it on the eye area - that is what Hope in a Tube, Believe and Dark Shadows are for! Also, a good exfolient will help with the flaky skin. Philosophy offers "Micro Delivery Wash" it is gentle and you can build up to using it every day.

And if one starts prevention efforts like Purity, Hope in a Jar, Hope in a Tube and Hope is Not Enough products and plastic surgery and all of it's negative side effects would not be needed.

I am 41 but I look 28-30! An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure!

Dec 4, 08

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gigi.xoxo: #philosophy_hope_in_a_jar I love this face cream! this is the only face cream I found to help me with my dry/oily skin, it feels smoother and less flaky, I got my boyfriend to try it and we both have been buying it for the past 3 years, though recently it has been irritating my eyes and my boyfriend's too, I have to stop using it :( sux Feb 19, 08

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hfm28: #philosophy_hope_in_a_jar This was greasy, irritated my eyes, and made me break out. Overrated probably due to Oprah buzz. I think people wouldn't want to admit they hate it because if Oprah says it is perfect, thus it must be. Oct 2, 07

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Posthaus: It's really no good around the eyes, Eye Hope is suited for that. It actually helps keep my eczema flare ups there to a minimum. Mar 20, 11

KD1964: #philosophy_hope_in_a_jar it keeps skin moisturized-that i believe, but I do not believe that it will create miracles like erasing wrinkles. It may reduce the appearance of fine lines, but for a really effective treatment, go for plastic surgery. I like the simplicity of this bottle though. Oct 2, 07

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GT-D: #philosophy_hope_in_a_jar Sort of suppose its meant to be their philosophy... or something.

But can't help over analyzing it - which makes me think that by what it says you're supposed to believe that it will work for it to work... in which case why don't I smear any old excessively expensive creamy substance on my face and then delude myself.

Not that I'm saying that the product is a scam - just saying that its advertising makes me interpret it as such. (And also, as a marketer I know what they're going for - I'm not their target market - the name and slogan are great from a marketing standpoint) Sep 20, 07

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Amanie: #philosophy_hope_in_a_jar Eh, it's all a matter of perspective. Sep 18, 07

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Erik: #philosophy_hope_in_a_jar Agreed.

philosophy: Investigation of the nature, causes, or principles of reality, knowledge, or values, based on logical reasoning rather than empirical methods.

NOT (as it says on the product)

philosophy: where there is hope there can be faith, where there is faith miracles can occur Sep 18, 07

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GT-D: #philosophy_hope_in_a_jar as a philosophy major I am not impressed by their company name and slogans - I imagine its a good product though :/ Sep 18, 07

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