Purpose : Gentle Cleansing Wash

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372 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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March 8, 2011

Pros:

This cleaners works awesome for people with all different types of skin. It foams up good, cleanses great, takes off makeup, and my favorite doesn't overdry skin.

Cons:

Bottle does leak a little during trips, so baggie would be necessary!

Don't buy expensive cleansers, especially if you're prone to breakouts. The simplest regime is the most effective regime.
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March 1, 2011

Pros:

Very light
does not break me out
not expensive
Does not dry my face
has a "clean" smell

Cons:

Pump leaks

I love this cleansing wash! I use it 3 times a day (morning, afternoon & night) i couldn't believe such a generic looking product could work wonders for my dry, sensitive skin. I had bought expensive cleansers at Sephora in the past, but never again! This cleanser is totally worth the try in my opinion.
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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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January 27, 2011

Pros:

-Rids your face of absolutely ALL makeup and oil.
-Nice and gentle on all skin types.
-Soap free, so using it 2-3 times per day won't over dry or strip your face too much of natural oils, which in turn would make it more oily.

Cons:

-The pump leaks, so if you ever take this bottle with you on vacation or anywhere in a travel bag...make sure to put it in a plastic baggy or something.

This is THE best cleanser I have ever tried for removing oil, and most importantly for me, makeup. It is a good quality cleanser for $6. Just make sure that you use some other form of acne fighting serum or lotion afterward because this cleanser doesn't have any acne fighting ingredients in it.
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December 29, 2010

Pros:

Very gentle, wonderful clean scent, inexpensive, light texture, washes off completely, and takes off make up easily.

Cons:

None!!

I've never found a better facial cleanser--and I've tried just about everything from really expensive department store brands to cheap drugstore washes. This is one of those...but the results are worth a million! The lightness and fragrance remind me of having my face cleansed at high-end spas. This wash is GENTLE! I've been using it for a month or so and my skin hasn't looked this great since I was in my 20s (I'm 50 now). My skin tone is almost perfect now--all I wear most of the time is sunscreen and I'm good to go.
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December 23, 2010

Pros:

-gentle
-effective
-doesnt dry out skin
-smells good

Cons:

-the pump

i love this cleanser and its very effective. it doesnt dry out skin and i like the smell. its simple, easy, quick, and leaves my skin feeling smooth and clean.and btw, i hate the pump, it breaks easily and is annoying on trips.(i would put it in a plastic bag.) i for sure recommend this to anyone who wants a cleanser thats easy and effective.
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November 27, 2010

Pros:

Leaves skin feeling soft and clean with no residue
Doesn't dry out my skin
Deep cleans.. my blackheads are almost non existent
Hasn't aggravated my sensitive skin like other cleansers
Very cheap
Lovely scent
Amazing!!!!

Cons:

Caused my skin to break out for the first few days.

I'm in my 30's and I've suffered from blackheads, oily/combination skin, and frequent breaks out since I hit puberty. I've tried every cleanser, toner and moisturizer from the most expensive to the cheapest and nothing has ever worked at thoroughly clearing up my skin. I bought Purpose Cleanser on a whim after reading some reviews that it's recommended by Dermatologists. I've heard that statement before many times, but as it was cheap I thought I've nothing to lose. Well, this stuff is absolutely FABULOUS. I've never used a cleanser that has cleaned my skin so deeply and made it feel so soft before. It has cleared nearly all my blackheads (I'm only using the cleanser about two weeks) and I hope it will get rid of them all completely. I suffer from spots and frequent break outs on my chin, nose area and forehead and this has gotten rid of 95% of them. I've had persistent lumps under my skin (chin area) for years and within two weeks or so of using Purpose Cleanser they are almost completely gone. It did cause my skin to break out for the first week and I was tempted to stop using it, but I stuck with it and am so glad I did. I think it was drawing all the impurities to the surface, which in turn got rid of my blackheads and those underlying spots that caused uneven skin tone. My skin always dries out when I use cleansers for spot/acne prone skin but Purpose is for sensitive skin and hasn't done that. I have very sensitive skin and cannot use most acne/spot treatments on the market. Usually for me, because a cleanser has dried out areas of my skin, then my skin in turn over-produces oil which makes it 100 times worse. Purpose Cleanser, cleanses, softens and leaves my skin feeling NORMAL for the first time in my life. I'm actually happy with the way my skin looks. My makeup goes on so much better and lasts for most of the day now, whereas before it would melt off after two or three hours. I'm using Purpose Moisturizer SPF15 too during the
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November 21, 2010

Pros:

-lathers well
-leaves face clean
-doesn't dry out skin
-less oil

Cons:

-none for me

I got this product because, I just needed something simple to use for my oily t-zone and redness from picking at pimples. This really smoothed out the skin, and it works really well if you have a brush for your skin. It smells really good and it kept my oil at bay, so I recommended this product to anyone. This product doesn't say that it heals acne, but I think if you have light acne you can let your face heal with this.
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November 20, 2010

Pros:

*Non irritating
*does not cause breakouts
*leaves skin feeling clean and fresh
*The best cleanser to use before putting your topicals on

Cons:

It annoyed me that they put fragrance in it at first. But when I saw that it was extremely non irritating and did not cause my skin to break out, I didn't mind at all

This product is an excellent wash if you are using other topicals on the side. I wash my face twice a day with this, and use a prescription topical after. This soap is not clearing up my acne, it is not meant to. However, it is enabling the topicals to do their work without over drying, irritating, or clogging my pores. Why should i care if it is very similar to baby wash? It works, so who cares?? I recommend this wayyyy more then cetaphil...because they use pore clogging ingredients!
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October 19, 2010

Pros:

-Leaves your face feeling clean
-Nice Lather
-Good for sensitive skin

Cons:

-Doesn't fight acne

-Good for sensitive skin
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