Purpose : Gentle Cleansing Wash

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4.2
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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October 25, 2009

Pros:

Lathers well, scent, gentle, leaves my skin clean & soft

Cons:

I haven't found any yet. The bottle could be bigger.

This is an amazing cleanser. I have acne prone, oily skin. I've tried cetaphil before but I didn't like the fact it didn't lather and I felt it didn't remove my makeup. Purpose removes my make up, makes my skin soft, and is dramatically clearing up my face. Side notr: I was at walmart comparing the ingredients in Purpose to Clean & Clears gentle face wash and they appear to be the same and in the same order. Bigger bottle & a cheaper price.
September 26, 2009

Pros:

Soap free and doesn't clog pores. Works well and feels great on skin. Doesn't leave a residue either. Doesn't smell like anything, which I prefer over strange 'no scent' products.

Cons:

When the bottle is in my shower it slowly gets watered down by the time I reach the end. There must be a leak in the pump somewhere. A bit pricey for 6oz.

I have strayed from this product many times, lured by high hopes for something new. In the end, I always return to this product. It cleans my skin the way I like and doesn't make m acne worse.
July 27, 2009

Pros:

Awesome product! Gentle but it gets the job done!

Cons:

Zip.

I love the smell...so fresh and clean and it really is gentle as water just like the bottle says. Doesn't try out my skin but effectively cleans it!
April 2, 2009

Pros:

It's really gentle
smells nice and clean
washes off all my makeup

Cons:

It does have fragrance which can irritate some peoples skin
I also wish it also came in a bigger bottle

If you have sensitive skin or are on a really drying acne medication I highly suggest this. It's a really great product for the price, and doesn't over dry my skin. It doesn't make your skin feel tight. It also smells like baby shampoo, which I really like. It's a great mild and gentle cleanser to use everyday!
November 30, 2008

Pros:

clears up acne very quickly, very gentle, easy to use, smells nice.

Cons:

bottle leaks, stops working after a month.

i used purpose gentle cleansing wash after seeing all the great reviews and went out to buy it myself. In a few days it already cleared up my skin. after a month, however, it stopped working and i had to change cleansers. i do recommend this for a quick fix and for anyone who has very sensitive skin. :]
November 3, 2008

Pros:

its great! I love Purpose face wash and moisturizer. It leaves a clean feeling and its very light.

Cons:

Haven't found one yet!

Its a great face wash that removes makeup and leaves you with a clean, fresh feeling. Follow up with the Purpose moisturizer too!
October 13, 2008

Pros:

non-comedogenic, gentle, does a great job taking off make-up

Cons:

none so far

A very gentle cleanser that does well at cleaning the face and taking off make-up. I love that I don't have to use a separate eye make-up remover. Doesn't dry out my skin or irritate it like some other cleansers.
August 30, 2008

Pros:

none

Cons:

made me break out worse than ever, giving me a cyst, and many pimples

did not help me at all
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.