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 9, 2006
It's my old stand-by. I always have Purpose and a gentle salisylic acid wash on hand and alternating depending on my skin's mood (dry-ish and sensitive or oily and acne-ish) is good prevention. I usually use this one in the shower because it's so mild and the hot water dries up my skin. It's also good for removing residue from other cleansers and masks.
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May 20, 2009

Pros:

Great cleanser, leaves skin clean, and doesn't cause break outs.

Cons:

None!

Very good product.
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May 15, 2009

Pros:

It's a good buy. I've been using it for years. Occasionally I'll change to a new product and my face will go face to doing its break out and then redness drying routine. So I stick with Purpose. I also use Weleda moisturizing cream afterwards.

great product
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April 26, 2009

Pros:

Very sensitive and it cleared my lower back :D and smells very good and clean

Cons:

a bit drying, but nothing to worry about

I bought this product to use as a face wash, but i figured.. Why not use it when I shower, also ? And BANG, the acne on my lower back is 80% gone after only 3 washes :O I have struggled with this for many years, so it is a little worrying, that this cleanser was the only thing I needed .. :) But now I am glad :)
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November 21, 2008

Pros:

None

Cons:

This stuff burned my face severely. I went back to my usual Kiss My Face soap that is hard to find. I will never use this stuff again.

Strips your face alright, like strips the skin right off of it. Tight ,dry,burned skin. Get a sample first before you buy.
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October 12, 2008

Pros:

non-comedogenic, oil free, soap free

Cons:

none that I've noticed

This soap takes off makeup very well, even the tough black eyeliners. I don'te even need to use makeup removers with this soap. It also leaves me with a feeling of a fresh face.
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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.
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October 11, 2007

Pros:

Doesnt leave a residue, leaves skin clean and soft. Removes makeup. Gentle foaming cleanser.

Cons:

I personally dont care for the "baby" smell. Could be worse I suppose.

I like this cleanser. Much more reasonably priced than others Ive used.I would recommend it for someone with acne accompanied with a treatment product with more active ingredients (salicylic acid/ benzoyl peroxide, glycolic acid..) Always moisturize even if you have oily skin. Also nice for drier skin types.
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March 25, 2007

Pros:

umm...i dunno, i guess it cleans well

Cons:

leaves my skin dry, and oily very soon after washing...

I say no to purpose...this is supposedly a good cleanser..it might be for certain people, but extra sensitive skin is definitely not made to be used for...i washed and my skin was oily within 20 minutes after use...usually it takes an hour or two for me to regrease up...so this product SUCKS
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January 30, 2012

Pros:

works well to keep my zits away

Cons:

doesn't help to get rid of zits

I tried this a few years ago when I had bad acne and it did nothing. I recently used zen med to clear up my skin and now use this cleanser and it is working to keep things clear
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