The Microdelivery Exfoliating Wash

Philosophy

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4.0

362 reviews
75%
would repurchase
3.7/5
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ingredients

Water (Aqua), Decyl Glucoside, Sodium Cocoyl Apple Amino Acids, Diatomaceous Earth, Acrylates/Steareth 20 Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Glycerin, Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate, Borago Officinalis Seed Oil, Tocotrienols, Panthenol, Sodium Magnesium Silicate, Tetrasodium EDTA, Sodium Hydroxide, Citric Acid, Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Methylisothiazolinone

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5.0
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fragranceskincarelover

a month ago

This is a nice scrub that is gentle enough to be used daily. It leaves my skin feeling soft and smooth, like I just had a facial. I struggle with texture issues, and this helps my skin feel smooth to ...Read more

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Age36-43

SkinNormal, Fair-Medium, Cool

HairBrown, Wavy, Coarse

EyesBlue

1.0
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Pinicolada

5 years ago

I must be the only one who hates this. I don't feel my skin has been exfoliated after this product because I can sttill see / feel my pores being clogged. What I do feel is my skin being dry after us...Read more

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About reviewer (50 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinNormal, Fair-Medium

HairBlack

EyesBrown

4.0
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staringodd

5 years ago

I have oily skin but I'm on tretinoin/Retin-A so my skin easily gets kind of flaky and peely. This is a great product for scrubbing away excess dead skin. The texture is very finely milled, abundant s...Read more

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About reviewer (88 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinAcne-prone, Fair-Medium, Cool

HairBrunette, Wavy, Fine

EyesBlue

5.0
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moderndaysallyjay

5 years ago

I have oily skin with large pores and am on tretinoin for acne/anti-aging. I also live in coastal New England, so my skin is super dehydrated and flakey during the winter - it’s not pleasant! I was lo...Read more

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About reviewer (5 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinOily, Fair-Medium, Warm

HairBrunette, Straight, Fine

EyesHazel

5.0
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yasminreyes

6 years ago

LOVE LOVE LOVE this stuff! I'm a new mom so I love being able to eliminate extra steps in my skincare routine!This will not only cleanse your skin,it will gently exfoliate it.It has little grits in it...Read more

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About reviewer (17 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Medium, Warm

HairBrunette, Curly, Coarse

EyesBrown

1.0
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mommatiger1

7 years ago

I have been buying this for years and was very happy with it! However, when I repurchased it, I was extremely disappointed to find that the formula had been changed! Why? I don't understand compani...Read more

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About reviewer (1 reviews)

Age56 & Over

SkinOily, Tan

HairBrown

EyesBrown

4.0
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veiled89

7 years ago

I've been looking for a scrub just like this for years. I've never once liked a Philosophy brand product before. Typically I find them highly irritating, highly fragranced, overpriced, and generally l...Read more

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About reviewer (104 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinSensitive, Olive, Warm

HairBrunette, Wavy, Medium

EyesHazel

1.0
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louiseypeasy

7 years ago

I used this stuff for years, and although I never reviewed it before, I would have rated it 5 stars. It was the finest, most gentle, but effective physical exfoliant I've every used. Easy to squeeze o...Read more

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About reviewer (32 reviews)

Age56 & Over

SkinCombination, Fair

HairBrown

EyesGreen

5.0
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Yneone

7 years ago

I use this product twice a day. Once in the morning and in the evening. Because I wear makeup everyday it is important that my pores are free and clear especially since I have oily skin. I began us...Read more

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About reviewer (21 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinOily, Deep Dark

HairBrown

EyesBrown

3.0
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Krs442

7 years ago

Do not scrub your eyebrows with this product! Upon my second wash I decided to use it on my entire face including eyebrows. The second I “gently” scrubbed my eyebrow it took half of it off!!!!!!! I lo...Read more

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About reviewer (1 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

HairBlond

EyesBlue

1.0
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zoeydarling

7 years ago

A Ulta worker had recommended this facial wash to me and since the day I have bought it, I’ve have only used it TWICE, my neck has broken out into a rashfest EACH TIME! I feel miserable! There’s barel...Read more

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About reviewer (1 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

HairBrown

EyesBrown

4.0
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seiran

7 years ago

I have been using this physical exfoliant once daily on my combination, sensitive skin. It might be too much in winter and I probably should cut back to every other day. But I have very dry skin in w...Read more

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About reviewer (81 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinCombination, Medium

HairBlack

EyesBlack

3.0
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debbrumb

7 years ago

Not a fan! Ok for daily use if you have dry/normal skin but for oily I prefer more grains/nuts exfoliating. I do like the pore extractor mask though.

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About reviewer (155 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinOily, Olive, Warm

HairBrown, Wavy, Coarse

EyesGreen

5.0
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melbloom

8 years ago

This is my HG exfoliator. I use it every other day and it keeps my skin smooth and soft and free of dry patches. I've been using it and loving it for years. Recently when I went to buy a bottle of it ...Read more

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About reviewer (214 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Cool

HairRed, Straight, Fine

EyesBlue

3.0
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tigirlyly

8 years ago

Purchased when ULTA had a great sale on this wash. This is not a wash for sensitive skin. This is a tad gritty. I only used it once a week, twice tops. I find the formula also to be a little thick...Read more

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About reviewer (654 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinAcne-prone, Fair, Cool

HairBlond, Straight, Fine

EyesBlue

1.0
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Rubine

8 years ago

Things I don't like about this product: 1) it's impossible to get anything out of the bottle. I pour it in a different bottle and use that instead. This in itself is unforgivable considering I spend ...Read more

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About reviewer (29 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinSensitive, Fair, Neutral

HairBrown, Wavy, Medium

EyesGreen

1.0
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MaeMae11

8 years ago

This product has recently been reformulated and IMHO wrecked. I've used it for years and years as my regular daily cleanser (obviously, my skin is the opposite of sensitive). Now it is a pain to use. ...Read more

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About reviewer (5 reviews)

Age56 & Over

SkinNormal, Fair, Cool

HairBrunette, Straight, Fine

EyesGreen

5.0
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sterlingK

8 years ago

The exfoliating beads in this are super tiny! Smaller than in any other exfoliating wash/scrub I have ever tried. I love how gentle and effective this is. Leaves my skin feeling soft but not overly dr...Read more

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About reviewer (981 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinCombination, Fair, Not Sure

HairBrown, Curly, Coarse

EyesGray

1.0
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Benzgirl79

8 years ago

I have very sensitive skin with rosacea (dry cheeks in winter/normal in summer), and this was not a winner. At first this was ok, my skin felt tight after using it but it also felt very clean and fres...Read more

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About reviewer (131 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinSensitive, Fair, Neutral

HairBrunette, Wavy, Fine

EyesBrown

2.0
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Ebelida

8 years ago

This product is so runny I don't even wet my face first! It is a sham. Smells like chemicals also.

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About reviewer (46 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinDry, Fair-Medium

HairBrown

EyesBrown

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