Purity Made Simple One-Step Facial Cleanser — Reddit Reviews
by Philosophy
Updated October 28, 2026
Creamy, nondrying second cleanse; cheek breakouts remain a real risk.
What the community says
This creamy rinse-off cleanser works as a comfortable second cleanse, and sodium trideceth sulfate gives it more cleansing power than the texture suggests. It suits people wanting smooth, nondrying washing; acne-prone or fragrance-sensitive skin may flare from the surfactant-and-essential-oil formula.
What this means for you
What people love
Watch out for
- Cheek pimples reported despite smooth, clean skin
- Explicitly blamed for breakouts by acne-prone users
- Some users question whether it feels too hard on skin
Product details
Based on limited Reddit discussion so far
Where to buy
Real Reddit threads — 15 mentions across 9 threads
Philosophy Purity Made Simple One-Step Facial Cleanser on Reddit, in one place — 9 threads from r/tretinoin, r/acne and 3 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
“Wash with Philosophy Purity Face Wash and water, dry”
Positive
“Wash with Philosophy Purity Face Wash in shower”
Positive
“I've been using this routine for the past few months and have been pretty happy with it”
Positive
“Things that have broken me out:”
Cautionary
“- Purity Face Wash by Philosophy”
Cautionary
“so many well-loved moisturizers and other products result in bad breakouts for me”
Cautionary
“Evening wash: Philosophy Purity Face Wash”
Positive
“Right now my routine is:”
Positive
“Advice wanted and appreciated!”
Positive