When Hope Is Not Enough treatments by Philosophy are cruelty free and safe for vegans and vegetarians.  These products were created specifically for women with concerns about the effects the sun and aging have on skin.  The line includes replenishing capsules, facial firming serum and replenishing oil.  The single-dose replenishing capsules contain ingredients such as pantapeptide-8 and sodium hyaluronate to “help replenish, hydrate and instantly smooth the look of fine lines”.  The complete ingredients list for this product is as follows:

dimethicone, cyclopentasiloxane, cetearyl dimethicone crosspolymer, ethylhexyl palmitate, sodium hyaluronate, myristoyl pentapeptide-8, myristoyl tetrapeptide-8, methyl methacrylate/glycol dimethacrylate crosspolymer, silica dimethyl silylate, butylene glycol, hexylene glycol, caprylyl glycol, phenoxyethyanol.

The Facial Firming Serum is an oil-free, antioxidant rich serum that is believed to help reduce the first signs of aging.  Made with ingredients such as aloe and soy, the firming serum is also believed to “protect skin against future signs of aging”.  This product must be applied twice a day to achieve maximum results. Ingredients include:

water (aqua), glyceryl acrylate⁄acrylic acid copolymer, pentylene glycol, propylene glycol, glycerin, butylene glycol, hydrolyzed soy protein, peg-7 glyceryl cocoate, palmitoyl pentapeptide-3, glutathione, potassium ascorbyl tocopheryl phosphate, larrea divaricata (chapparal) extract, sodium hyaluronate, aloe barbadensis leaf juice, allantoin, carbomer, lecithin, polysorbate 20, sodium hydroxide, phenoxyethanol, methyldibromo glutaronitrile, fragrance (parfum), tetrasodium edta.

When Hope Is Not Enough Replenishing Oil must be applied after cleansing and before other treatments and moisturizers.  Made with all natural products such as sunflower seed oil, olive fruit oil and rice bran wax, this replenishing oil is gentle enough to use twice a day to hydrate the skin and help protect against toxins in the environment.  According to the Philosophy website, the formula is also believed to help maintain skin’s elasticity. The complete ingredients list is as follows:

cyclopentasiloxane, prunus amygdalus dulcis (sweet almond) oil, helianthus annuus (sunflower) seed oil, isononyl isononanoate, c12-15 alkyl benzoate, tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate, zea mays (corn) oil, fragrance (parfum), linum usitatissimum (linseed) seed oil, sesamum indicum (sesame) seed oil, macadamia ternifolia seed oil, olea europaea (olive) fruit oil, borago officinalis seed oil, phytosterols, tocopherol, tocotrienols, squalene, oryza sativa (rice) bran wax, retinyl palmitate, lecithin, arachidyl propionate, tocopheryl acetate, ethyl linoleate, ethyl linolenate, octyldodecanol, bht, phenoxyethanol.

When Hope Is Not Enough Treatments by Philosophy cost $50.00 (Replenishing Capsules), $45.00 (Replenishing Oil) and $38.00 (Firming Serum).

If you are interested in purchasing Philosophy skin treatments or other Philosophy products, you may visit the official Philosophy website to shop online at www.Philosophy.com. If you prefer to shop in person, use the sites store locator to find a retailer near you.

About Philosophy

Philosophy Cosmetics was founded in 1996 by veteran skin care entrepreneur Cristina Carlino.  Philosophy Cosmetics’ promise is to “bring its customers products that inspire them to live a better life by being better to themselves”.  The company states that its’ products care for skin and overall well-being.  Philosophy achieves this by taking a “mind, body, spirit approach to personal care”.  The creators of Philosophy Cosmetics believes that only when you feel good can you truly look your best.

Philosophy Cosmetics sells cruelty free skin care products, fragrances, bath & body products, makeup and various gifts.  The skin care line features vegetarian and vegan friendly cleansers, treatments, moisturizers, exfoliators & peels, eye & lip care, sun care and men’s skin care products.  Customers may select products based on concern, and Philosophy has a product to address each one.  Philosophy sells basic skin care, anti-aging skin care, acne & blemishes skin care, products for oiliness & large pores, and for dryness & dehydration.

Philosophy bath & body line includes bath & shower gels, body moisturizers, scrubs & treatments, hand & foot creams, an hair care products.  The bath & body line features a number of wonderful scents categorized under the following types:  fresh & clean, sweet & indulgent, fruits & berries, and blooms and blossoms.  If you decide to shop for Philosophy products online, you have the option to shop by bath & body product type or scent!

Philosophy makeup includes eyes & brow makeup, concealers, foundations, powders, lipstick, lip gloss, lip balm, and brushes and accessories.  One of the top sellers in the Philosophy “face” category is the innovative Hybrid Makeup spf 20.  Made with natural plant-based moisturizers, this product is a winner with vegans and vegetarians alike.  The vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and spf 20 contained in the Supernatural Superbeautiful Hybrid Makeup helps keep skin healthy looking by protecting it against the sun’s harmful rays and free radicals.  In addition to offering protection for the skin, this product delivers “sheer color, moisture, and protection”.

Philosophy Inc. Headquarters

Philosophy, Inc., Biotech Research Laboratories
3809 East Watkins Street
Phoenix, AZ 85034-7264
Phone: 602.794.8500
Customer Care: 800.568.3151 M-F 7 a.m.-5 p.m. (mst)
Email: customerservice@philosophy.com