Shiny skin got you down? You should check out Philosophy’s Never Let Them See You Shine line. The line is a trio of products, consisting of a primer ($20.00), a cleanser ($20.00), and a scrub ($20.00).
The primer feels smooth, velvety – it sinks into the skin and helps keep your makeup looking fresher all day. The primer both mattifies and keeps oil away throughout the day, which allows you to reduce the shine and oily appearance on your face. My skin is pretty normal, but on occasion my forehead might get a touch oily. I found this never happened when I wore the primer.
Let me tell you about the cleanser and exfoliating scrub!
The cleanser is very much in line with other cleansers, but this product purports to control oil and shine without drying out your skin. I can vouch for the fact that it doesn’t dry out your skin (yay!), and it does have a bit of a “cooling sensation” after you’ve used it (but nothing intense, very subtle). My skin feels soft and hydrated after using this, and I don’t feel like I have to reach for my moisturizer as soon as I’ve used my cleanser. It also emulsifies nicely, and I’m all about that!
The scrub has jojoba beads and diatomaceous earth to exfoliate the skin, while dissolving dirt and oil. From what I can tell, you can use the cleanser or scrub, but you don’t need to use both simultaneously. I’d recommend using the cleanser daily, and then use the scrub in its place every 2-3 days for exfoliation. The exfoliating agents in the scrub aren’t overly harsh or rough, so it can be used every morning (Philosophy says as much!), though.
Linda
Saturday, August 16, 2008
Can I say…
HALLELUJAH?
Oh and don’t you wanna add this range to your Summer of Fun Giveaways and then give them away to….me? :D
If not, I really have to cross my fingers that I can get ahold of that range somewhere here in Berlin! :S
Christine
Sunday, August 17, 2008
Sorry, I don’t have any of these to giveaway :(
AmyLou
Saturday, August 16, 2008
Thanks for this review!
My HG primer/moisturizer/SPF is being discontinued (biore pore minimizer moisturizer with SPF 15 is no longer being made, BAH!!!), so I”m on the lookout for a new one. Looks like maybe I can do 2 products (the primer from this line and a moisturizer/SPF from another) instead of 3!
Christine
Sunday, August 17, 2008
No prob! Hopefully this works out for you!
Jackie
Saturday, August 16, 2008
I love this stuff! Although, I have never tried the cleanser, I have been using Purity from the Philosphy line. I love the primer and the scrub though!
Christine
Sunday, August 17, 2008
Purity is a great cleanser, so no need to switch ;)
Tammy M
Monday, August 18, 2008
I really need to try this line, I have combo skin…and get very shiny with the humidity in Florida…
Christine
Tuesday, August 19, 2008
I like the primer the best, probably because you can see results immediately with that ;)
Josee
Tuesday, November 11, 2008
the scrub actually makes me break out more.. it causes those big, shiny, hard, under-the-skin pimples that last for like a week or two
Christine
Tuesday, November 11, 2008
Oh, wow! My boyfriend LOVES this stuff (stole it from me) and he feels like it has cleared up his skin (which wasn’t really bad) a lot.
diena
Monday, January 12, 2009
I dun understand…u mean the primer can be used as moisturizer? coz i dun see the moisturiser in these range u showed.
Christine
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
There are two different products, Diena! One is a primer, and the other is a moisturizer. They might not have it in stock at the moment.
Martha
Sunday, June 28, 2009
i have the primer and i must say, this is my hg. smashbox is just a tad bit expensive than this, but i liked this more than the photofinish! it just feels like moisturizer on my skin, which I like. :)
Christine
Monday, June 29, 2009
I’m happy to hear it’s working out so well for you!