Purpose Gentle Cleansing Wash Reviews

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4.2/5
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4.3/5
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4.4/5

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4.2/5 (106 votes)
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4.1/5 (108 votes)
Purpose Gentle Cleansing Wash Reviews
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james, texas
Aug 7th, 2008
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Pros:none
Cons:gave me cysts within 1 week of use. terrible
Recommended:No
Usage:james has used this item for about a week.
Acne severity:moderately severe
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Anonymous, DC metro
Aug 6th, 2008
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Pros:Does not irritate my eyes/gentle on skin/foams nicely/rinses well/Inexpensive/Easy to find/Why did I wait so long to try it?! It works very well for me.
Cons:None so far.
Bottom Line:Worth a try.
Recommended:Yes
Usage:Reviewer has used this item for a few weeks.
Price Paid:4.00
Acne severity:very light
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Anonymous, Atlanta
Jul 11th, 2008
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Pros:Works well for a little while..
Cons:Then stops clearing up skin.
Bottom Line:It did wonders for me for about 2 or 3 months. Then it stopped working and my face is acne is worse than ever.
Recommended:No
Usage:Reviewer has used this item for a few months.
Price Paid:6.00
Acne severity:moderately severe
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anonymous, Philadelphia,pa
Jul 11th, 2008
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Pros:doesn't irritate sensitive skin,cleans well doesnt drying out skin, $$$.
Cons:THE BOTTLE I cant stand the bottle you cant take it in the shower if water gets in it its ruined. Change the freakin bottle haha.
Bottom Line:I was on proactive for about 2 years it made my skin feel perfect i didnt really have that bad skin to begin with just some break outs that i wanted to control. Proactive worked.Clear beautiful skin. Then one day it just stopped working and not only that but made my skin so flaky and dry but also Break outs even got cysts Eh it sucked I couldnt figure out why this was happening!My skin was WAY WORSE then ever!i read on message boards its common for proactive to do that.i went on to try so many products like muradEven the sensitive skin line hurt my face.my skin was oily and dry at the same time.I didnt know what to do I was tired of spending money on things that didnt work So i FINALLY tried purpose IT WORKED i couldnt believe it! My skin is softer I have to use a moisturizer cus even the gentle as water isnt gentle enough for me! Get a good moisturiser and i also use persa-gel on spots. My skin is way better! Clear 75% of the time A huge improvement! TRY IT! its only 6 dollars!
Recommended:Yes
Usage:anonymous has used this item for a few months.
Price Paid:6.00
Acne severity:light
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Brianna!!, NY
Jul 2nd, 2008
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Pros:clears most acne, smellsss niceee, doesn't dry your skin, cheap, and its fun to lather with xD
Cons:Well, it worked for a month for me, and then it stopped working.
Bottom Line:I really like the Purpose Gentle Cleansing Wash. I wouldn't recommend it for REALLY BAD acne, more mild to medium. It should be for more quick fixes, as it makes pimples vanish quickly, but stops working after a while. Still, a very good cleanser; probably one of the best on the market. ;)
Recommended:Yes
Usage:Brianna!! has used this item for a few months.
Price Paid:6.00
Acne severity:light
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Julia, New York, NY
Jun 16th, 2008
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Pros:leaves skin clean and soft. it's very gentle. takes off makeup. smells nice.
Cons:it doesn't clear up acne, but it most definitely does not make it worse.
Bottom Line:It's a nice basic cleanser. I personally like it better than Cetaphil, because It's more gentle. I use it every morning and night followed by Olay Complete All Day Moisturizer. As a result, my skin is perfectly smooth and soft. I believe that the less ingredients a product has, the better. I've been using the Purpose Gentle Cleansing Wash for a few months and it keeps my skin clean and soft. My brother uses it as well, and he says that it's the only cleanser that does not irritate his sensitive skin.
Recommended:Yes
Usage:Julia has used this item for a few months.
Price Paid:8.00
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TSKY23, SURPISE AZ
May 7th, 2008
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Pros:NO OBNOXIOUS ODOR, LEAVES SKIN FRESH FEELING, DOESN'T DRY ME OUT
Cons:NONE
Bottom Line:I HAVE USING THIS PRODUCT FOR AWHILE NOW AND I REALLY LOVE IT ALOT. IT SAYS ITS AS GENTLE AS WATER. I BELEIVE IT. TAKES OFF MY EYE MAKEUP VERY EASILY. VERY INEXPENSIVE. I USE ONLY THIS IN THE MORNING AND I MOISTERIZE. THEN FOR MY NIGHT TIME ROUTINE I WASH WITH THIS CLEANSER TO GET OOF ALL OF THE MAKEUP. THEN I WASH WITH A 4% BENZOYL PEROXIDE WASH, THEN CLINDAMYCIN GEL THEN MOISTURIZE WITH MI FINE SKIN. AND I ALSO TAKE 100 MG OF DOXYCYCLINE. I COULDN'T DO MY NIGHT TIME REGIME IN THE MORNING. I WOULD BE VERY IRRITATED. BUT PURPOSE IS A GREAT PRODUCT. ITS INEXPENSIVE AND LEAVES A CLEAN FRESH FEELING FACE.
Recommended:Yes
Usage:TSKY23 has used this item for a few months.
Price Paid:5.00
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anonymous, USA
May 4th, 2008
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Pros:Removes makeup well
doesnt leave skin tight or dry after washing
very gentle and wont cause breakouts
Cons:none
Bottom Line:Its a great gentle cleanser! it's best to keep your acne treatments simple!
Recommended:Yes
Usage:anonymous has used this item for a few months.
Price Paid:5.00
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Nicole Ms.FutureGorgeousSkin, Washington D.C
Apr 15th, 2008
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Pros:Its fragrance free, its lathers nicley, doesn't irritate the skin, and my skin looks noticeably nicer with continued use.
Cons:may dry you out if you over wash with it, which is easy to avoid.
Bottom Line:I like this better than any other cleanser! I have VERy sensitive skin (Burn easy from chemicals, and acne-prone). This cleanser has only made my skin look better after I continuely mess it up with my face experiments:(
I tried to like cetaphil as much because everyone says it best, but as I compare the two, this one just Beats plain and simple. I'm currently washing with this first to get my skin clean, then I massage with gentle cetaphil so I won't feel dry afterwards. I may drop the cetaphil, but i'll always stick with my purpose.
Recommended:Yes
Usage:Nicole Ms.FutureGorgeousSkin has used this item for about a year.
Price Paid:6.00
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Christina, South Carolina
Apr 12th, 2008
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Pros:Cheap and easy to find.
Cons:none
Bottom Line:I have used a lot of facial cleansers. Even though I do not have bad acne, I like to have smooth skin and this is the best cleanser by far. I am getting married next month and when my face started breaking out I ordered Dan's BP and mosturizer (after a lot of internet research, which is wonderful) I just added purpose to the regime. My skin looks absolutely great. Also, Queen Helene Mint Julep mask twice a week works great! Good luck to everyone!
Usage:Christina has used this item for a few months.
Price Paid:6.00
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