Philosophy Microdelivery Exfoliating Wash, 16 Ounces

 (43 customer reviews)

I use this product in the evening in the shower. It polishes my skin without scrubbing too hard and cleanses at the same time. Although this scrub does cleanse, it won't take off mascara and is a bit too rough on the delicate eye area. Some people may prefer to use it as their AM cleanser. Although the price seems high, it only takes a quarter-sized dollop to do my face, neck, chest, and shoulders; it's a good value because it goes a LONG way. MDW does have a fragrance, which isn't exactly pleasant or unpleasant, but the smell doesn't linger on the skin.

For those of us who not only want clean faces but also want a good scrubbing we have the perfect medium: the microdelivery exfoliating wash. This product was made for daily use and does an excellent job resurfacing or 'buffering' the skin. In our search for baby soft skin philosophy produces many fine exfoliant products. This, aside from their exfoliant kits, is the best because it has enough scrubbing crystals to deliver immediate results in 30 seconds. This is not a smell-good product so don't expect perfune. One word of caution; let the wash scrub for you. Don't rub too long or too hard. It isn't necessary. I once heard the President of philosophy say she didn't want to spend much time on her skin...she wanted immediate results. This is an answer from her. And for those who love a good scrubbing you have your wishes granted.

Mine came with a pump, but the exfoliant clumps and all I get is a watery-substance when I pump into my hand. The product definitely exfoliates well, that's why it gets 3 stars, but because I have sensitive skin I tend to break out if I use more than two times a week (which is why it doesn't get 5 stars). The exfoliation is definitely "micro" so you're not getting a bunch of big beads drooping down your face, and instead it stays put while you're doing your exfoliation. Overall, as far as exfoliation goes, this does a great, great job, with my face feeling very smooth afterward. Just a word of caution for those with sensitive skin, don't over-do it, and for all users out there, avoid the pump.