Rating: 61/100
Philosophy Hope in a Jar is another skin moisturizer that claims to be very effective in renewing the skin’s healthier and younger glow. This skin care product was also chosen as one of Oprah’s Favorite Things® for 2005. It key ingredients are beta glucan, a powerful antioxidant that can protect the skin from damage, and lactic acid that can make the skin look and feel smooth and healthy.

Price: $105 – 8 oz jar

They claim that you need this product if:

• You want to give your skin a drink of water.
• Your skin is normal with a traditional t-zone.
• Your skin is aging faster than you are.
• You like a moisturizer that is lightweight and non-greasy.
• You want skin that is “makeup optional”.

Negatives:
- The scent is not great.
- This product is pricey.
- No SPF
- There are some users who claim that this product broke their skin out.
- Some users find this cream too heavy.
- This product is not for oily skin. It can make the skin oilier.
- Some quotes from actual users:
“I wanted to love this product so much, but it really doesn’t do anything.”
“It made my skin oilier and it broke me out.”
“The first thing i noticed was the scent, it’s really strong…”

Positives:
- It is a good moisturizer for dry and sensitive skin.
- It can hydrate well leaving the skin moist for many hours.
- There are users who claim that this product make their skin feel soft and healthy.
- Some quotes from actual users:
“This makes for a great moisturizer” – Vanissa
“I have been using the Hope in a Jar twice a day for a week and oh my gosh, my skin is fabulous!!” - Melissa W
“It doesn’t burn going on like some moisturizers I’ve used.”

Guarantee: It depends on the website that sells this product.

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Conclusion: There was a great hype about this product. But after getting valuable information from actual users, we conclude that Philosophy Hope in a Jar is not the best moisturizer ever. There are many users who are satisfied with the results. This product can moisturize the skin and make it feel smooth for longer hours. But one thing most users dislike about this product is the smell. The scent is not great. Another downside of this product is the price. It is a bit pricey.

This product may or may not work for you. Because of its great moisturizing power, it can provide good results on dry and sensitive skin but it is not suitable for oily skin. In order for you to find a more suitable skin care product for your skin, try to read more of our skin care product review. Check out our review on Lifecell Skin and Dr. Michelle Copeland Rewind Eye Formula.