Philosophy Purity Made Simple Facial Cleansing Gel & Eye Makeup Remover

Philosophy Purity Made Simple Facial Cleansing Gel & Eye Makeup Remover

Review

Does Philosophy Purity Made Simple Facial Cleansing Gel & Eye Makeup Remover work?

Philosophy Purity Made Simple Facial Cleansing Gel & Eye Makeup Remover is a type of skincare product designed to be rinsed off, peeled off, or otherwise removed from the skin. Research confirming the moisturizing, anti-wrinkle, and soothing effects of such products is very limited. Therefore, we do not provide efficacy ratings for these types of skincare products.

However, you can explore the roles of specific ingredients in the Ingredients Explained section below.

Ingredients

Est. % Ingredient Origin Functions
70
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1.5
1.3
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Water
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Sodium Trideceth Sulfate
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Disodium Lauroamphodiacetate
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Acrylates Copolymer
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Polysorbate 20
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Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate
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Glycerin
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Cocamidopropyl Betaine
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Isopropyl Alcohol
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Sodium Sulfate
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Limnanthes Alba (Meadowfoam) Seed Oil
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Aniba Rosaeodora Wood Oil
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Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil
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Bulnesia Sarmientoi Wood Oil
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Cymbopogon Martini Oil
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Rosa Centifolia Flower Oil
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Amyris Balsamifera Bark Oil
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Santalum Album (Sandalwood) Oil
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Salvia Sclarea (Clary) Oil
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Ormenis Multicaulis Oil
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Acacia Dealbata Flower/Stem Extract
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Daucus Carota Sativa (Carrot) Seed Oil
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Piper Nigrum (Pepper) Fruit Oil
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Disteareth-75 IPDI
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Glycereth-7 Caprylate/Caprate
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Potassium Chloride
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Hydrogen Peroxide
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Magnesium Nitrate
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Magnesium Chloride
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Sodium Benzotriazolyl Butylphenol Sulfonate
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Buteth-3
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Tributyl Citrate
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Sodium Hydroxide
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Sodium Chloride
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Disodium EDTA
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Citric Acid
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Linalool
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Methylchloroisothiazolinone
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Ingredients explained

Water
Est. %70
Function
Origin
WaterThe most used ingredient in skincare. Its concentration defines the product texture: rich creams may have about 50% of water while a light jelly about 90%. Water doesn’t moisturize the skin by itself and is used in skincare as a solvent for other ingredients.
Sodium Trideceth Sulfate
Est. %6
Function
Origin
Sodium Trideceth Sulfate
Disodium Lauroamphodiacetate
Est. %4
Function
Origin
Disodium Lauroamphodiacetate
Acrylates Copolymer
Est. %3
Function
Origin
Acrylates CopolymerA highly functional synthetic ingredient that forms a protective layer on the skin and reduces static buildup. It gives an emollient feel to the product, including a silky after-feel.
Polysorbate 20
Est. %2
Function
Origin
Polysorbate 20A viscous, amber-colored liquid that functions as a solubilizer to disperse small amounts of oil into a large water phase. Polysorbate 20 is frequently used to solubilize fragrance oils into water-based emulsions.
Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate
Est. %1.5
Function
Origin
Sodium C14-16 Olefin SulfonateAn anionic surfactant alternative to sulfates with an excellent foaming profile.
Glycerin
Est. %1.3
Function
Origin
Glycerin

The most popular moisturizing ingredient in the world. It is a powerful humectant – cheap yet very effective.

Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Est. %1
Function
Origin
Cocamidopropyl BetaineA mildly cleansing ingredient derived from coconut. It also produces the foam that tells us our soap is actually working to remove dirt and oils.
Isopropyl Alcohol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Isopropyl AlcoholA synthetic solvent that thins out products and negates unwanted foaming behavior.
Sodium Sulfate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Sodium SulfateAn inorganic sodium salt that provides volume and thickens emulsions.
Limnanthes Alba (Meadowfoam) Seed Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Limnanthes Alba (Meadowfoam) Seed OilA fatty oil expressed from the seeds of meadowfoam. It is used in skincare as an occlusive moisturizer and emollient that leaves the skin feeling soft and silky after application.
Aniba Rosaeodora Wood Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Aniba Rosaeodora Wood OilA rare and expensive fragrant essential oil obtained from the Brazilian rosewood.
Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Pelargonium Graveolens Flower OilA fragrant essential oil with a distinct, rose-like scent derived from rose geranium. It is widely used in aromatherapy and massage therapy to ease tension. People with sensitive skin should try to avoid it, or at least do a patch test before using it.
Bulnesia Sarmientoi Wood Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Bulnesia Sarmientoi Wood Oil
Cymbopogon Martini Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Cymbopogon Martini OilA fragrant essential oil distilled from an Indian grass species known as palmarosa. It has two rose-scented volatile compounds - geraniol and nerol.
Rosa Centifolia Flower Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Rosa Centifolia Flower Oil
Amyris Balsamifera Bark Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Amyris Balsamifera Bark OilA fragrant oil derived from the bark of the Amyris tree, also known as torchwood. It gives off a relaxing, woody scent and sometimes substitutes sandalwood oil.
Santalum Album (Sandalwood) Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Santalum Album (Sandalwood) OilA fragrant essential oil derived from sandalwood trees.
Salvia Sclarea (Clary) Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Salvia Sclarea (Clary) OilA fragrant essential oil obtained from the clary sage that has a sweet, herbal, soft, and woody aroma, with some hints of lavender.
Ormenis Multicaulis Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Ormenis Multicaulis OilA fragrant essential oil isolated from the flowers of the Moroccan chamomile. The scent may vary from camphoraceous to fruity or balsamic, depending on the harvest location.
Acacia Dealbata Flower/Stem Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Acacia Dealbata Flower/Stem Extract
Daucus Carota Sativa (Carrot) Seed Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Daucus Carota Sativa (Carrot) Seed OilThis name can imply two different ingredients: a fatty emollient and occlusive carrot seed oil, or a fragrant and antimicrobial essential carrot seed oil.
Piper Nigrum (Pepper) Fruit Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Piper Nigrum (Pepper) Fruit Oil
Disteareth-75 IPDI
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Disteareth-75 IPDI
Glycereth-7 Caprylate/Caprate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Glycereth-7 Caprylate/Caprate
Potassium Chloride
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Potassium ChlorideA salt of hydrochloric acid that stabilizes emulsions through thickening.
Hydrogen Peroxide
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Hydrogen Peroxide
Magnesium Nitrate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Magnesium Nitrate
Magnesium Chloride
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Magnesium ChlorideA chloride salt with a bitter taste and the ability to thicken water-in-oil emulsions.
Sodium Benzotriazolyl Butylphenol Sulfonate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Sodium Benzotriazolyl Butylphenol Sulfonate
Buteth-3
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Buteth-3
Tributyl Citrate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Tributyl Citrate
Sodium Hydroxide
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Sodium Hydroxide

An ingredient that is able to bring the pH of a product up, thereby making it less harsh on the skin.

Sodium Chloride
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Sodium Chloride

You’re definitely familiar with sodium chloride, even if you don’t think you are. It’s table salt! Salt works well with some cleansing ingredients (surfactants) to thicken them into gels. It also acts as a stabilizer for water-in-oil emulsions.

Disodium EDTA
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Disodium EDTAA synthetic chelator that helps to maintain the look and smell of a product by 'locking up' troublesome metal ions.
Citric Acid
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Citric AcidA gently exfoliating AHA that helps to remove the top layer of dead skin cells. In comparison to other AHAs, citric acid has been shown to be one of the least effective. It is also very commonly used as a stabilizing and pH-controlling agent.
Linalool
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
LinaloolA fragrant, volatile compound naturally present in many essential oils. It has a pleasant scent and is often used in skincare products as a fragrance. People with sensitive skin should try to avoid it, or at least do a patch test before using it.
Methylchloroisothiazolinone
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
MethylchloroisothiazolinonePartners in crime, methylisothiazolinone and methylchloroisothiazolinone are preservatives that usually come as a package deal. These preservatives are effective but have reports of irritation and are now used mostly in wash-off products where the contact time is lower.
Methylisothiazolinone
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
MethylisothiazolinoneA synthetic preservative often paired with methylchloroisothiazolinone. It has been reported to cause some irritation, which is why it is mostly used in wash-off products.