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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August 25, 2010

Pros:

gentle, but effective
face always felt clean afterwards
not drying

Cons:

the pump/dispenser is bad for travel, but fine for the sink
not meant to clear up acne

I really like this cleanser. I've used it off and on for a while now, just because I wanted to try out other cleansers too. I like the fact that it's gentle because I'm currently on a retinoid treatment and my skin is extremely sensitive because of it. If you want a reliable cleanser that will simply cleanse the gunk off your face, this does just that. (keeping in mind I remove my makeup before washing my face) I also like the fact that it produced suds (unlike the cetaphil gentle cleanser) which made me feel like it was doing its job.
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August 12, 2010

Pros:

*The pump on the bottle leaks
*Though getting use to the consistancy of the cleanser...but it's ok.

Cons:

*It's sensative skin friendly ++
*Doesn't over dry skin
*No irritation afterwards
*Drying up break outs =] yay!!
*Only a few new pimples that are currently almost dried up
*Smells nice...like my babys body wash..

I've been using this product for about a week. I really like it because it doesn't irritate my super sensative skin. I'm a brunette with pale skin, so anything I do to my skin, if the product irritates it, you can notice right away. I've tried to using products that have benzoyl peroxide and salicylic acid in them and they just seem to make the problem worse. It was bad cause I would compare the skin from my neck to my face and the skin on my face would be a noticable red/pink. So embarrasing!! In fact, I started using Proactiv just to clear up a little acne problem and it just took my acne from very light to moderately severe. I regret ever using it or anything that had BP or SA in them for that matter. So now, I've determined that I just have sensative skin and it's just an issue I'm gonna have to deal with. But bottom line, this product makes my skin feel really nice. I'm also using it with the Purpose Moisturizer with SPF 15. That's a water-based moisturizer and so it hasn't cause any new break outs either. Which is nice since I have really oily skin that tends to break out in like a day. But I've even used my mineral foundation on top of it and it look nice. I'll update in another week to review on how it's going. Usually, I don't stick with anything that I can see isn't doing any good to my skin. Hense the result of using the "Proactiv" (I did use Proactiv for 6 weeks like instructed) but I am going to continue with Purpose. I'll update sooner if anything changes with my skin.
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August 6, 2010

Pros:

*Very gentle
*non drying
*can be used the Rx meds

Cons:

*decent at removing makup
*not medicated, so would try using another wash post-workout.

Well, i think think this is a tried and true face wash, i have used with all my rx meds and has never once irritated my skin. I have even been using it the past few months with my clarison and that gets the makeup out better, since the wash on its own isn't so good.
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July 25, 2010

Pros:

- Gentle
- Smells nice
- Can be purchased locally in the US
- Cheap in price
- Lathers beautifully

Cons:

- Fragrance added :( (prefer no additional ingredients)
- Water can seep in bottle (even says so on the back)
- Pump requires product to dispense before being able to lock it

Overall this is a great gentle cleanser that I have been using for about a year. I usually switch between this cleanser and Cetaphil, both which are great. I consider my skin oily and this cleanser isn't overdrying.
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June 29, 2010

Pros:

AWESOME

Cons:

Works very well, very gentle

I have tried many cleansers for my moderate to severe acne face, until now I thought I needed a really powerful cleanser to clean my oily face. Now I know better, I was skeptical of this product being too gental but I have been using for 2mo now and am very very happy with it. Highly recommend to anyone!
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June 27, 2010

Pros:

- its gentle
- is affordable
- no bp or sa
- leaves skin clean

Cons:

The only problem I had with this was traveling with it...dont just put it in a ziploc bag in your suitcase bec you will loose a TON of product!! The bottle is not good at all

Love this face wash! I have very sensitive skin and i found that i cannot use anything with BP or SA bec it just irritates it more..this stuff is perfect! Its great for people who just need a basic face wash to let acne heal, not make it worse. It makes my skin soft and ive actually had fewer breakouts bec it takes off makeup and cleans deep :]
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June 9, 2010

Pros:

Removes all oil and even the toughest makeup, makes skin soft, doesn't dry skin, and is just an AMAZING face wash and the best I've ever tried.

Cons:

None except The bottle spills when its on its side, so I either have to be really careful or have to put it in a different bottle...and that's really annoying. But NO cons about how GREAT this works :)

After reading reviews on this product a year ago, I decided to use this as a part of my regimen. Never have I once doubted this product to remove all of oil and makeup on my face. My face becomes so smooth and works great when I use a moisturizer afterwards. Give this a try, you WONT be disapointed :)
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June 7, 2010

Pros:

*Cleans skin
*your skin feels real smooth!
*doesnt remove oils that need to be on your skin (yes that means it doesnt overdry your skin)

Cons:

*Nothing, cant beat the price for the

I have used everything you can think of...skinID, neutrogena deep clean, basis, st. ives, clean and clear....this makes my skin feel mega clean...just so you know my skin is mega acne prone, so this is like magic on my skin........BUT REMEMBER EATING HEALTHY IS YOUR WAY TO EVEN PREVENTING ANYTHING FROM COMING OUT!!!!!!!!
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June 4, 2010

Pros:

smells good
washes off the makeup really well
doesnt irritate the skin or existing acne to form

Cons:

none

works really well! I have seen and heard so much good things about this prroduct so when I was down in the u.s.a I picked up a few bottles. I stopped using any medicated products and I just use Purpose to cleanse my face and i am seeing that my acne is starting to heal! I think all those bp and sa products were just causing more acne and irritation. I am glad I found this product! Now to find a awesome moisturizer
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May 23, 2010

Pros:

-Removes makeup really well
-Doesn't strip skin
-Smells really good
-I only need to wash my face once with this at the end of the day.
-Doesn't irritate breakouts.

Cons:

Packaging is a little annoying because it leaks really easily. It leaked in the car on the way home from the store! Also if you leave it in the shower, water will get in.

I love this cleanser. Besides how clean it leavesdown the really bad break out I have on my skin. It doesn't really help get rid of acne, but it doesn't irritate it like many cleansers that are supposed to treat acne specifically do. I hope and pray they never discontinue this product because then I will have to start all over again!
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