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Philosophy Hope in a Jar

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

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Philosophy Hope in a Jar
MSRP $105.00
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Pros & Cons

ProSCORE
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1 positive
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4 negative

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quick absorption
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suitable for lots of skin types
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moisture-rich without being greasy
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clean smell not perfumy
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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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caused horrible breakout that required Dr.'s Rx
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bad, bad smell
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silly name
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Details

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.

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Philosophy Hope in a Jar

• Philosophy Hope in a Jar 2 oz

UPC: 604079001588

EAN: 604079001582

MPN: 351841

Philosophy Hope in a Jar

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

• 'hope in a jar' for all skin types

MPN: 00500030

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Pros
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  • Organic ingredients
  • Nice texture
Cons
  • Expensive
  • Doesn't work for everyone
ProSCORE
1 review
60
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Pros
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ProSCORE
2 reviews
100
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Comments

1.  avatar GT-D said:

as a philosophy major I am not impressed by their company name and slogans - I imagine its a good product though :/
Sep 18, 2007 1:52pm
2.  avatar Erik said:

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, 2007 4:06pm
3.  avatar Amanie said:

Eh, it's all a matter of perspective.
Sep 18, 2007 4:18pm
4.  avatar GT-D said:

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, 2007 2:21pm
5.  avatar KD1964 said:

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 02, 2007 3:09pm
6.  avatar hfm28 said:

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 02, 2007 3:44pm
7.  avatar gigi.xoxo said:

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, 2008 2:24pm
8.  avatar 1143yvonne said:

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 03, 2008 11:14am
9.  avatar Michele Giel said:

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, 2009 9:28pm
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KD1964

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October 2, 2007
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3 out of 3 people found this review helpful.

Pros

Did not agree with any pros

Cons

  • has parabens-cheap preservative linked to cancer
  • no spf protection

Comments

"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."
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Amanie

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October 3, 2007
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1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

Pros

  • quick absorption
  • suitable for lots of skin types
  • moisture-rich without being greasy

Cons

  • skeptical about effectiveness
  • has parabens-cheap preservative linked to cancer
  • no spf protection

Comments

"Eh, it's all a matter of perspective."

Competitors

Amanie prefers Origins Plantidote Mega-Mushroom Face Cream over Philosophy Hope in a Jar
Amanie prefers Philosophy Hope in a Jar over Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion
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hfm28

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October 2, 2007
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2 out of 2 people found this review helpful.

Pros

Did not agree with any pros

Cons

  • skeptical about effectiveness
  • has parabens-cheap preservative linked to cancer
  • silly name

Comments

"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."
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GT-D

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1 out of 2 people found this review helpful.

Pros

Did not agree with any pros

Cons

  • has parabens-cheap preservative linked to cancer
  • silly name

Comments

"as a philosophy major I am not impressed by their company name and slogans - I imagine its a good product though :/"
"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)"
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Michele Giel

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September 19, 2009
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1 pro
4 cons

Pros

  • quick absorption

Cons

  • skeptical about effectiveness
  • no spf protection
  • caused horrible breakout that required Dr.'s Rx
  • bad, bad smell

Comments

"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."
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sharonna

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September 20, 2007
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3 pros
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0 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

Pros

  • quick absorption
  • suitable for lots of skin types
  • moisture-rich without being greasy

Cons

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