Purity Made Simple One-Step Facial Cleanser — Reddit Reviews
by Philosophy
Updated September 23, 2026
Creamy second-cleanser staple with gentle, nondrying feel; can still sting acne-prone skin.
What the community says
A creamy face cleanser that shows up as a second cleanse and even a shaving wash. People with normal-to-drier skin like the smooth, non-stripped finish; acne-prone or easily irritated skin may find it too much.
What this means for you
What people love
Watch out for
- Can be too harsh for some acne-prone skin
- Fragrance oils plus linalool may bug reactive skin
Product details
Skin type data limited
Where to buy
Real Reddit threads — 10 mentions across 5 threads
Philosophy Purity Made Simple One-Step Facial Cleanser on Reddit, in one place — 5 threads from r/tretinoin, r/acne and 2 more, summarized.
“Cleanse again with philosophy purity cleanser.”
Positive
“PM- oil cleanse with BYOMA oil cleanser or mad hippie oil cleanser. Cleanse again with philosophy purity cleanser.”
Positive
“My routine has changed as I’ve learned what does and doesn’t work for me. But here is my current routine.”
Positive
“Philosophy Purity cleanser.”
Mentioned
“Gentle and nondrying.”
Mentioned
“Good for shaving face, underarms, and legs.”
Mentioned
“Second cleanse with Philosophy ‘Purity’ cleanser.”
Positive
“PM: Same oil cleanse and second cleanse”
Positive
“Other cleansing oils didn’t work well for me.”
Positive
“Philosophy Purity cleanser”
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“AM: * Philosophy Purity cleanser”
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“PM: * Philosophy Purity cleanser”
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“I wash my face every evening with philosophy brand purity cleanser”
Positive
“My skin has changed a lot over the last year or so.”
Positive
“suggestions, plz!”
Positive