Philosophy Purity Made Simple One-Step Facial Cleanser
by Philosophy · skin_care
Editor's Take
Mild surfactant base anchored by Meadowfoam Seed Oil, but Sodium Trideceth Sulfate at position two and a stack of ethoxylated emulsifiers undercut the gentle-cleanser positioning.
Four-pillar formula scores
- Efficacy: 7.4 / 10
- Modern Tech: 4.5 / 10
- Clean Beauty: 1.0 / 10
- Sustainability: 6.8 / 10
The Verdict
The formula delivers on efficacy , the amphoteric surfactant system and Meadowfoam Seed Oil genuinely remove makeup while supporting the barrier, earning a strong 7.4. But the base is built on Sodium Trideceth Sulfate, PEG-style base compounds, and Polysorbate 20, which disqualifies it from clean standards frameworks and lands it at a 1.0 on the clean scale. Technology sits at conventional (4.5): thoughtful surfactant-to-oil ratio, but legacy ethoxylated emulsifiers hold it back. Worth it if you prioritize one-step makeup removal and don't mind petrochemical surfactants; skip it if clean ingredient standards matter to you.
Full INCI list
Aqua/Water/Eau, Sodium Trideceth Sulfate, Sodium Lauroamphoacetate, Limnanthes Alba (Meadowfoam) Seed Oil, Coco-Glucoside, Coconut Alcohol, PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate, Glycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Carbomer, Polysorbate 20, Chlorphenesin, Citric Acid, Aniba Rosaeodora (Rosewood) Wood Oil, Linalool, Ethylhexylglycerin, Xanthan Gum, Bulnesia Sarmientoi Wood Oil, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Amyris Balsamifera Bark Oil, Cymbopogon Martini Oil, Rosa Damascena Flower Oil, Daucus Carota Sativa (Carrot) Seed Oil, Mimosa Tenuiflora Bark Extract, Ormenis Multicaulis Oil, Piper Nigrum (Pepper) Fruit Extract, Salvia Sclarea (Clary) Oil, Santalum Album (Sandalwood) Oil, Tocopherol, Yellow 5 (CI 19140).