Purpose : Gentle Cleansing Wash

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373 Reviews

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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September 5, 2011

Pros:

super gentle and leaves your skin feeling incredibly soft!!

Cons:

none!

i started using this product this month and i love it!! i use it every morning and night followed by my on the spot acne treatment and my skin is the best its ever been! i odnt have acne but do get one or two breakouts espcially right before my period. i love this product and will continue to use it!
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February 21, 2011

Pros:

Doesn't over dry, cleans everything off quickly, lasts a long time, lathers up great

Cons:

bottle doesn't travel well and can't be taken into the shower

I can't live without this cleanser. It is simple, has no soap so it doesn't dry out my skin, and cleans my skin so well. I have ever experienced any irritation or had any breakouts from this product. It also has a comforting scent, its kinda like baby shampoo. Can't get much better than this cleanser.
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August 20, 2009

Pros:

a very very good cleanser.. much better than cetaphil in my opinion. clears skin without over drying but doesnt leave skin oily at the same time.

Cons:

none

buy it.
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July 29, 2009

Pros:

Works well, doesn't dry out skin. I was looking for a product like this for a long time.

Cons:

Packaging not that great. Easily becomes saturated with water

Perfect choice if looking for something effective yet gentle.
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July 15, 2009

Pros:

Very gentle, removes ALL makeup, no smell, leaves skin soft

Cons:

none

I have been looking for this product for years! I have been using Nuetrogena acne wash for years and it always stung my eyes when I took my makeup off and left my skin dry. Purpose is so gentle and takes all of my makeup off with absolutely no irritation. I am so happy. It is as gentle as water and leaves my skin moisturized. I have seen an improvement in my acne also.
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June 30, 2009

Pros:

AMAZING make-up remover!!, Gentle enough to even use over your eyes and remove the strongest water-proof mascara/eyeliner without burning at all! Also GREAT for oily skin - no left over residue feeling!

Cons:

Doesn't clear acne as well as stronger products, but gets the job done.

BP will take care of the pimples, so Purpose is perfect if you're looking for something super gentle. After using Accutane for almost a year, my face would burn after a few washes with most "sensitive" cleansers. But I can use Purpose twice a day, everyday with no irritation whatsoever! It rinses away so clean and leaves skin feeling super smooth and oily feel, without that left over residue feeling like Cetaphil or other gentle cleansers. And the best part is it's so gentle, I can wash away my eye make-up with it, instead of using a harsh eye make-up remover. I can even open my eyes while washing my face!
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February 8, 2009

Pros:

its very comfortible on the skin..my skin felt very soft and not dry at all after i washed my face!!! its great

Cons:

NONE,,, THIS STUFF IS BETTER THAN :PROACTIVE:

you have to buy this if u suffer from moderate acne ,,,or dry skin..your skin will look and feel its best like after one use of it!! bottom line its amazing....i went to the derm and he told me to get this so it has to be good...
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November 4, 2008

Pros:

EFFECTIVE but GENTLE. Affordable. Prevents acne when used twice daily.

Cons:

May not be strong enough for those with severe acne. I recommend it for people who have those who have mild but persistent acne (those who always seem to have a few pimples on their face).

This is the BEST (affordable) facial cleanser I have tried (I have oily skin that is acne-prone when not maintained). The results are close to the products of Carin's, Shiseido and Lancome but it cost $6.00 vs $20.00. Proof it works: If I don't use it for a few days, I will notice after the first use that the dead skin becomes dry and visible, but the new skin underneath is fresh, moist, and soft! It's pretty amazing, I don't know how they do it!! You will have softer skin with dramatically less pimples, bumps, and irritation. Its GENTLENESS is key. It simply whisks away everything extra from your skin (dirt, oil, dead skin) and leaves a healthy amount of oil/skin on your face, which is necessary for healthy skin. Completely oil-free skin becomes tight, supple, dry and counteracts by producing too much oil. Other products in the same price range use detergents that strip away too much and aggravate acne. This products leaves BALANCED, HEALTHY 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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April 13, 2008

Pros:

Cheap and easy to find.

Cons:

none

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!
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