Philosophy experts recommend using both. Use Purity in the evening to remove makeup/cleanse and use Microdelivery in the morning to cleanse before applying makeup.

I use the Microdelivery in the mornings and Purity at night. Microdelivery might be a little rough to use twice a day since it exfoliates but I used to use Purity both in the AM and PM.

I just finished using Proactiv for six months to clear up my skin but I didn't want to continue using a harsh cleanser. My replacement has been: Microdelivery Exfoliating cleanser in the mornings followed by When Hope is Not Enough serum then Hope in A Bottle moisturizer for my face and Hope in A Tube for my eye area. At night I use Purity Made Simple instead of the exfoliator as well as Help Me retinol treatment before moisturizing. I have not had any break outs or blemishes at all, my skin does not look oily or shiny anymore, and my pores have been purged. That's my skincare routine. Coming from someone with troubled skin it really works for me. Hope that helps!

ps to help with the cost I purchased the Makeup Optional for congested skin kit then the microdelivery and help me

You can use both Microdelivery and Purity made it's different one each other but can improve good things for your skin I counsel too for you try purity made simple foaming cleanser can be better for you type skin! get a sample and lets try!

I'm not sure if it is the "right" one, but I have combo skin and I love it. It is gentle enough to use daily.

I actually use both the microdelively exfoliating wash and purity made simple cleanser and I alternate over the course of the week. I follow up with the hope in a jar moisturizer (I use the one with spf during the day). This combo has really worked for me. The purity cleanser leaves me face super clean without over drying (I can almost go without a moisturizer). Then, when I need a good deep clean, I use the exfoliator wash (probably 3-4 times a week right now, with summer in Florida, my oil glands work over time). It is super mild but has really helped reduce blackheads and other breakouts as well as reduced size of my pores, refined my face. Follow that up with the hope in a jar - your face will feel YUM.

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Depends what's an frequently that you use it, you can use every day one time and I think for 6 months can have it but depends.

I have been using this product since 12/08 (hubby bought it as a x-mas gift) and I just purchased my second bottle a few weeks ago! I did go about several months w/o it tho. So let's say it lasts more than 6 months! I only use this like 2 or 3 times a week tho, and a little bit goes a long way with these products. For daily wash I use Purity face wash.

I love the product and use it only as scrub twice a week, so the bottle lasted me forever. I would not recommend buying a larger bottle, as the beads dissolved in mine over time and I'm left with half a bottle of just liquid.

I use about a dime-sized drop once or twice a day, and think the 8oz bottle will last me a while. I tend to stick to smaller bottles of new products, so I don't lose out if I end up hating it. :-)

i deffinatly recomend getting the 16 oz bottle because it's a much better deal. but that is only if you like the product. if you've never tried it, maybe try getting a sample first.

It lasts a few months, if not longer. I would purchase the 8oz. and think that you will enjoy! You only have to use a pea size.

No. It clearly states not to use exfoliating products with any Clarisonic in the manual. My grandma made the mistake once and she said it made her skin burn and turn red for a while.

Yes! that is why I bought it! It just so happens that a rep from Philosophy was at the store when I was there and she said I could use it with my calrsonic. I do and it is not too harsh at all and my skin tends to be sensitive.

Works very well, even with sensitive skin.

I use this with my Clairsonic in the morning and the Purity with it in the evening and it works great!

I don't know if I would use this with clairisonic just because the brush is already exfoliating your skin. I would try the philosophy purity face wash first.

YES. i use this daily with my clarisonic, with the "sensitive" brush head. it is a fantastic exfoliating combination, but doesn't irritate my extremely fair and sensitive irish skin. the key with the clarisonic is to remember that the sonic pulses are doing the work for you; do NOT apply pressure, just rest the brush against your skin and move in small circles. if you notice that you are "tugging" the surrounding skin as you do so, you are probably pressing too hard.

I use BE foundation and typically wear only mascara.
I use this in place of my normal cleanser, because overwashing absolutely destroys my skin and causes acne breakouts. There's no need for me to have a second cleanser.
In the evening, I simply rinse my face and remove any eye makeup (if I decided to add any) and then I use this during my morning shower every day.

But, when I work out and I'm showering a second time during the day, I use a very mild soap just to be sure that the sweat and gunk are no longer on my face. The only reason I don't use it as my 'cleanser' for the second shower of the day is because I know it's a strong cleanser and overwashing does damage to my skin.

I use it in place of any other cleansers. It takes off all of my foundation, which is hard to do. It's gentle & effective & works great. I have combined the exfoliation & cleansings steps in my routine down to just this one bottle.....i love it!

No. According to the folks at Philosophy this should be used only once a day. Whether you want to use it at night or in the morning is up to you. I find that using this in the morning and the Purity cleanser at night works the best for me.

I wouldn't recommend using this soley as a cleanser. Instead, use it to supplement your cleansing routine. Perhaps if you use little to no makeup, this would be fine. But, since you can't use it around your eyes, and it's not as effective at dissolving makeup like Purity Made Simple is, I would use this after cleansing. It makes a huge difference when you exfoliate regularly, and this is a great product for it.

I would use the cleanser before going to bed and the exfoliator after you wake up. Skin feels great but you really dont need to use this if you are using something else to exfoliate.

No. Clean your face with a gentle cleanser first, then use it.

Yes, this has happened to me as well, I had purchased the 32 oz bottle and that was a lot of money to spend with the granuals disappearing. Even when I shake the bottle, the granuals aren't there and I am left with a liquid, just like I am using the regular Purity cleanser. Next time, I will go with the smaller bottle of this product.

Yes - my bottle is basically just liquid now. I'm really upset about it because I've only had it for 2 months. And now the bottle is useless. I don't even know if I should still use it to wash my face.

I have had that problem. It still works to soften your skin but the exfoliating factor becomes less effective. I had the large bottle and wasn't using it for awhile due to acne. I was told that you shouldn't use exfoliate products when you have acne. So when I finally start using it again, it had no beads at all. I even tried to turned the bottle upside down thinking that it all settled to the bottom. Philosophy should really make a note of this. I recommend that if you purchase it again, make sure you shake it every time and use it within a good time period. Since I share it with 2 other person, I would purchase the larger size. Stick to the smaller one if its only for one person. You should only exfoliate twice the max each week. I hope this helps.

I haven't had that problem with dissolved granules. The granules don't dissolve at all when I use the product. I even leave the bottle in the shower. I always keep the lid closed. I do shake the bottle before use since the exfoliant granules are in a lot of liquid.

Sometimes the granuals are so small you really have a hard time feeling them in your hands .Its not until I apply it to my face that I begin to feel the gentle scrubbing effects.I have alway been satisfied with this product.

This has happened to me. I only purchase the smaller sized bottles now.
I hated the pump, and what a mess pulling it out to scrape the product off.
I still use this, so I purchase a bottle that I can handle, shake and squirt!

I don't have any personal experience with flakes, but it is an exfoliant so I would think it would be good for removing any flakes.

It does remove flakes, although I'm not sure to what degree you want to exfoliate. (My skin is a bit on the moody side as well) The nice part about this cleanser is that,while it will remove flakes, it won't cause more drying. If you need a more intensive scrub, try the two piece set of Philosophy's microdelivery scrub/peel-I think you'll be delighted :)

Can be, you know that each skin have different problems so you can try because will be great for combination and oily skin, and yours will help cleanse the skin while providing resurfacing benefits.

i have both the micro exfoliation wash and the purity wash they are both great but the purity wash is more moisturizing and would recommend this specially if you have more dry skin or on days when your skin needs to be more moisturized i wouldn't use this all the time if you have oily skin, the micro exfoliating wash would be better because it exfoliates gently removing any skin flakes (after a few washes) and moisturizing to prevent more. i would also recommend the Clarisonic skin cleansing system it works great with philosophy products.

It removes most flaky skin, at least for me.

I use it with my clairisonic all the time, I wet the brush and then add the product. I have had no problems and I do have sensitive skin.

I use Purity Made Simple with my clarisonic in the evening. I like the way it removes all my make-up. Not sure if you should use the Microdelivery wash with Clarisonic.

I use it with mine religiously every morning! No adverse effects so far.

No! You can use with foam or like purity made simple but never exfoliating with clarisonic! I have one!

I have sensitive skin and I've used it with my Clarisonic! I'll admit I'm a bit of an exfoliation addict though... so I like the combo of the exfoliation beads with the Clarisonic brush (not sure everyone would).

Maybe 2 months? This is my first container of it.

I used the small one for almost 10 months. (I used it everyday) I think the bigger one would last a year or longer.

3-4 months if using once a day

Would last for months with every day use. I've had mine for two months already and I think it is still half full. I use one to two pumps per use, depending on if I'm wearing makeup (two pumps) or not (one pump).

Oh more than 1 year for sure!!! I LOVE THAT BIG SIZE!!!

I used about dime size for whole face wash.

dime size

a bit more than a dime sized amount should be enough for your whole face & neck .

I use about dime size for face/neck.

I use about the size of a nickle, it doesnt really lather, it's more like a lotion, but it does still go a long way

It's the perfect thing for oily/combo skin! I'd alson add either the microdelivery pads(one step-great for traveling)or the the two step microdelivery peel once or twice a week,depending on how oily your skin is.There are a lot of other products that will make you extremely happy with your skin in some of the targeted mini sets at Sephora.

Absolutely! I , too have somewhat of a combination skin & this works.

I have very fair skin (think red hair, freckles & brown eyes) and have combo skin (t-zone) with monthly one-off zits.
This product gives the best of both since your able to cleanse skin without drying and exfoliate to keep your pores in tip-top shape.
I love to use this product with Sephora Collection Precision Pore Cleansing Pad.

I have combo skin that gets dry on my lower cheeks (feels like it's pulling at my mouth after washing) and oily (sebum) in T-zone. This takes care of both areas. I feel clean but not stripped!

yes. my husband's skin is oily and he loves this.