Philosophy has discontinued my all time favorite moisturizer and I’m still coping with their decision. If you read my post about my skincare regimen, you know I was dangerously in love with this face moisturizer. I was stunned when I tried to reorder and I wasn’t able to find it online, not even at Sephora or on Philosophy’s website. I emailed the company, and they advised that it had in fact been discontinued in 2014, and replaced with a new product they added to their brand:
dear jen,
thank you so much for contacting philosophy with your positive feedback! unfortunately, the oil-free hope in a jar with spf was discontinued in early 2014. this product was replaced by take a deep breath spf 30. this is a lightweight hydrator that helps diffuse energizing oxygen for glowing skin, contains antioxidants and spf 30 to help protect skin against environmental damage, and provides oil-free, lightweight hydration. you might like to try this an an alternative. it is available on our website as well as our authorized retailers such as sephora, ulta, macy’s, and qvc. philosophy is always developing new products to meet the skin care needs of our customers!
if you decide to try take a deep breath spf 30 we would love to receive your feedback! you can always can reach us via email atfeedback@ephilosophy.com and askphilosophy@ephilosophy.com, or via phone at 1-800-568-3151, monday-friday between 9:00am – 8:00pm (eastern time). if we can be of any further assistance, or if you have any additional questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.
thank you again for your positive feedback and being a devoted philosophy customer – have a wonderful day!
kind regards,
philosophy – customer development
Utter heartbreak.
I decided to try the new moisturizer, mainly because it was on sale for about 40% off it’s normal price of $36 on their website. (As of now the deal has ended and it’s back to it’s retail price.) To start, I have to be honest and declare this a bit of an unfair comparison because I have only used it for a few weeks, while it’s competitor has been a favorite of mine for years. I would also like to point out that I am reviewing this product in the Winter/Spring. It hasn’t been through the rough Florida summers with me yet, so I’m very anxious to see how it performs.
With these factors in mind, here is my review of the Take a Deep Breath SPF 30 Oil Free Oxygen Moisturizer.
The Good
I like everything that this moisturizer claims to offer. Oil free. Check! SPF. Check! The added incentive of antioxidants seems appealing as well. This moisturizer hasn’t provoked a break out or produced oily skin for me. I actually haven’t had ANY adverse reaction to it.
(This photo shows the consistency of both moisturizers. The Hope in a Jar SPF 30, on the left, and Take a Deep Breath SPF 30 on the right.)
When applying, it glides on my skin in a very cool, fluid way. The consistency is a mixture between a gel and a cream, so it is more of a watery consistency than the Hope In a Jar cream. It isn’t runny or easy to waste, however, and I love this in a product. I love the way it melts into my skin, and doesn’t require much effort to be “worked in.” I’m still learning that I don’t have to over compensate for it’s lighter texture. Meaning, because it isn’t as thick and creamy, I feel like I need to use more and I know that’s not the case.
I also like the fact that just like the prior, it is easily accessible so I can continue to purchase from Sephora or Philosophy directly– whoever has the better deal at the time.
The Bad
I can’t think of anything that would deter me from buying this moisturizer again. The price point is a bit steep at $36 for 2oz, but comparing it to the prior moisturizer I was using, that’s about $6 cheaper. So far it seems a bargain worth investing in.
The Truth
I’m praying that I’m not speaking too soon in saying that I’ve found my new moisturizer. I’m still in my feelings about my favorite being discontinued, but I think this was a great product to rival the prior. I’m hoping that this can become my new staple because I don’t want to have to search for another moisturizer any time soon!
I’m a sucker for a gorgeous complexion and healthy skin. Share your favorite skin care products with me below! (And of course, thank you for reading my dearies!)