Purpose : Gentle Cleansing Wash

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Water, PEG 80 Sorbitan Laurate, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, PEG 150 Distearate, Sodium Lauroampho PG Acetate Phosphate, Fragrance, Quaternium 15, Tetrasodium EDTA.

Items marked with orange can be irritating and over-drying, especially to acne-prone skin.

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October 7, 2008

Pros:

No weird scent, very gentle.

Cons:

None.

I have used Purpose face wash and lotion on my face for at least seven years. I have sensitive skin that tends to have adverse reactions to scented or chemically harsh products. Purpose is fantastic! It doesn't leave my face so dry that it feels like it might crack, and it never irritates my skin. I am an addict.
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October 4, 2008

Pros:

works really well at cleaning your skin, it takes off all makeup, its very gentle, oil free & non-comedogenic.

Cons:

for $7 bucks, the bottle should be bigger!

I hate using the same products over and over again. Sometimes I switch to different cleansers hoping I'll find something better than what I currently use, but I always keep coming back to this. It's the only cleanser that does the job at cleaning my face thoroughly without irritating or drying it out. I also find that when I use it, I break out a lot less than when I use other cleansers. This is my holy grail cleanser, love love love it!
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August 13, 2008

Pros:

Cleans the skin with little to no residue, can be used to remove eye make up.

Cons:

None

This isnt really supposed to clear up acne at all so I cant judge it on that. It cleans my face with no scent, irritation or medication. Preps my face for medications and does a great job of cleaning off makeup. Its a little drying but not as much as the Neutrogena acne wash. I use it twice a day every day and recommend it highly!
August 7, 2008

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.

Worth a try.
July 11, 2008

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.

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!
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July 3, 2008

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.

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. ;)
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June 17, 2008

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.

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.
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May 7, 2008

Pros:

NO OBNOXIOUS ODOR, LEAVES SKIN FRESH FEELING, DOESN'T DRY ME OUT

Cons:

NONE

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.
May 4, 2008

Pros:

Removes makeup well
doesnt leave skin tight or dry after washing
very gentle and wont cause breakouts

Cons:

none

Its a great gentle cleanser! it's best to keep your acne treatments simple!
April 15, 2008

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.

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.