Finding just the right skin care products for your face and overall appearance can take a little effort. No one should approach a retail cosmetics display and select facial care options without due consideration to their quality and personal impact (both positive or negative).
Philosophy cosmetics were first sold on television as a brand of creams and cleansers developed by dermatologists. Today, the brand has expanded to include makeup, fragrance, hair care and bath and body wash products.
The cosmetics and makeup line of the brand is fairly new – so, what are some of the best products? What are some of the worst products? Are they worth the price? For the answers to these questions and more, keep reading.
Cost
Philosophy cosmetics typically cost about twice as much as your standard drugstore brand, but they’re also significantly cheaper than most others found in a high-end department store. For example, a small tub of foundation powder may cost you around $35. And while those aren’t Target-like prices, they’re significantly less than what you’d expect to pay for, say, an Estee Lauder brand foundation.
Ease of Use
Overall, Philosophy has put out a fairly standard line of cosmetics – nothing that’s too far out of the box. Customers will find lip liners, gloss, eye makeup and foundation along with a few accessories like brushes. The bulk of the line is designed to be applied without tools or brushes, something that’s easier for some, but a drawback for others.
Cosmetic Quality
As a company that has won multiple Best of Sephora and Glamour Magazine Beauty awards, Philosophy is a brand that’s committed to quality. Like their famous creams and cleansers, their cosmetic line is backed by years of medical research and the belief that looking great starts with great skin.
The colors are basic and neutral, meaning they work with your skin rather than against it. They’re also modern, clean and fresh. However, the selection is small and the choices are very basic.
Products to Look For and Those to Avoid
Their airbrush foundation is not only light, giving a silky finish, but it also provides an SPF of 15. The coverage is very natural, never looks caked on and leaves a smooth finish. Overall, Philosophy’s “The Supernatural” foundation is probably the company’s best cosmetic product.
Avoid the brow and mascara products in this line. Admittedly, the quality is there, but there are much better options from other brands. For example, Philosophy’s Big Gorgeous Eyes Mascara doesn’t give the length, curl or thickness that other brands in the same price range do – and for $22, you can do better.
The Final Word
In short, Philosophy cosmetics are a quality make. Women may want to stay away from the brow and mascara products, but they’ll find a winner with the loose powder foundation. The selection is pretty limited, however the price is right and the overall quality is certainly there.
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