What it is:A lightweight, oil-free antioxidant serum with toning, firming, and antiwrinkle properties.What it is formulated to do:This multitasking treatment addresses a bevy of complexion concerns with powerful, targeted ingredients, leaving skin looking young and radiant. Pentapeptide-3 imparts elasticity, firmness, and lift while minimizing the look of fine lines and wrinkles, under-eye bags and puffiness, and overall shadowy darkness. Glutathione, vitamin C, and vitamin E guard against free-radical damage, reduce signs of environmental damage, and prevent premature aging. Sodium hyaluronate lightly hydrates the skin. Chaparral extract minimizes unwanted facial hair. The revitalizing blend hydrates stressed and aging skin without adding oil.What it is formulated WITHOUT:- Parabens- Sulfates- Synthetic Fragrances- Synthetic Dyes- Phthalates- GMOs- TriclosanWhat else you need to know:Naturally occurring glutathione is the most abundant antioxidant in the human body; it provides a crucial protective function and works against the aging process. Glutathione levels decrease with age and exposure to external stressors; replenishing its levels helps the skin to take on a more youthful, vibrant appearance. Glutathione, and vitamins C and E are considered to be "network antioxidants" that work synergistically to provide the ultimate protection against environmental attack. This antioxidant-rich treatment does not contain propylene glycol.

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Questions & Answers for Philosophy When Hope Is Not Enough

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For dry skin, can I get away with just using this without the moisturizer?

asked 4 years, 5 months ago

Anonymous

(WI)

on When Hope Is Not Enough

6 answers

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answer 1

I do use this serum alone on those super-humid days when you are going to sweat through anything. It soaks into your skin and doesn't feel like you have a layer on your face. But be careful about going out in the sun, there's no SPF in this.

answered 1 year, 4 months ago

kpasa

(Norwalk, CT)

answer 2

You should ALWAYS use a moisturizer, whether your skin is oily or dry. Preferably something with a SPF in it. The sun is VERY damaging to your skin. Serums are "extras" for the skin usually worn under a moisturizer.

answered 2 years, 2 months ago

littledee

(Stansbury Park, UT)

answer 3

Absolutely not. This product is not a moisturizer replacement. I use a moisturizer with sunscreen afterwards. Also I receive the new beauty magazine and they recommend letting any serums sit on your skin for around 15 minutes before putting anything else on over it (like a moisturizer) There is a whole article about serums in there. Good reading if you have more questions on how to use it and what they do.

answered 3 years, 1 month ago

tdmarsh

(somewhere, MN)

answer 4

I would probably have to say no to that question. I have the t-zone oily area but the rest of my face is dry so I have to use a moisturizer morning & night even though I use "When Hope Is Not Enough". The Hope in a Jar is a great moisturizer and the Hope is a Tube is great for your eyes & lips.

answered 3 years, 4 months ago

kayleen

(Muskegon Michigan)

answer 5

not sure, I've been using a moisturizer right after, my face feels naked without.

answered 4 years, 4 months ago

parquette

(Chicago)

answer 6

I would say no. I don't have dry skin, but even with my oily skin I used a moisturizer afterward. It's full of goodies to help skin texture and tone, but it's not moisturizing in itself.

answered 4 years, 4 months ago

kaki81

(Corpus Christi, TX)

Question

Should i put moisturizer after it?

asked 4 years, 9 months ago

Anonymous

(ny)

on When Hope Is Not Enough

4 answers

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answer 1

Just talked to customer service rep today. She said to apply treatment first (retinol, pads, Vit c etc), WHINE serum 2nd and then moisturizer. So serum then moiturizer

answered 2 months, 3 weeks ago

blubird21

(Portland, OR)

answer 2

Yes. As a general rule, you should apply products from thinnest to thickest. I always mix this with something (C booster in the morning, or one of the philosophy "capsules" in the evening) followed by moisturizer.

answered 7 months ago

earthgirl70

(Dallas, TX)

answer 3

Yes you can. At night, I put this on first, after washing my face with Purity Made Simple. I rub it in gently until it's completely absorbed. Then I apply my Hope in a Jar on top of it. It really works well. I think it's a synergistic effect with the Hope is Not Enough and the Hope in a Jar. Together, my skin looks great when I wake up in the morning. If I apply either one without the other, it's just not the same glow. In the morning, I do the same except I apply different moisturizer for day (higher SPF) and it is fine.

answered 4 years, 2 months ago

sarabeth888

(New York, NY)

answer 4

Yes, you would put this on first, followed by moisturizer or SPF depending on time of day.

answered 4 years, 8 months ago

MajikLab21

(Chapel Hill, NC)

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My skin is aging but also oily. Will this product make me greasy?

I'm fair-skinned, pretty good skin for 42yo, but caught between aging and some mild adult acne. Very tough tightrope to walk. Would this product work for my skin?

asked 4 years, 2 months ago

Anonymous

on When Hope Is Not Enough

3 answers

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answer 1

I am almost 40 and i still have very oily skin. Most moisterizers seem to make me feel slick after a few hours. I use this instead of a moisterizer in the mornings under my make-up and i dont feel like grease ball.

answered 6 months ago

staceyp

(Annapolis, MD)

answer 2

I don't believe so. I have normal skin and need to moisturize after I put this on. It absorbs quickly for most skin types and does not make the skin oily on it's own as a product.

answered 2 years, 8 months ago

vsmini

(New York)

answer 3

ABSOLUTELY. My skin is like yours. As for the aging, this is the product for it (read my review) - it diminishes fine lines and gives your skin an overall glow. I have VERY sensitive and Acne prone (in fact, I'm on oral tetracycline for it) and I have not had ANY problems with this product. I'm also oily skin and this has not caused my skin to be any more oily. In fact, my skin completely absorbs this. Give it a try. I think you will be very pleased.

answered 4 years, 2 months ago

sarabeth888

(New York, NY)

Question

Which do I use first in the PM "When Hope is not enough or night time Retinol

after I cleans my skin do i use "when Hope is not enough or night time Retinol.

asked 3 years, 5 months ago

kiva8

(New York)

on When Hope Is Not Enough

3 answers

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answer 1

The Advanced Makeup Optional kit suggested using the WHINE serum first, then Help Me and your moisturizer. If you are using MW pads instead of Help Me, those would go before the serum.

answered 2 years, 4 months ago

karolynp

(Albuquerque, NM)

answer 2

I would use Miracle Worker 1st, give it a couple minutes to soak in then apply When Hope is not Enough.

answered 3 years, 4 months ago

AngalinaCC

(Raleigh, NC)

answer 3

use the retinol cream, the serum, and then moisture cream.

answered 3 years, 5 months ago

Queenie2

(Fort Worth)

Question

removes facial hair?

I love Philosophy products but haven't tried this one yet. It says it helps to remove unwanted facial hair. Has that worked for anyone here? if so could you let me know? Thanks! ;0)

asked 1 year, 11 months ago

lucy1515

(massachusetts)

on When Hope Is Not Enough

3 answers

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answer 1

I've been using WHINE for about a year and, while I HAVE noticed lots of other benefits, reduced facial hair growth has not been one of them. It was one of the reasons I bought it to begin with. I'm a regular nanny goat. Ugh! This hasn't helped, but considering everything else it's done for me, I will continue to use it morning and night.

answered 1 year, 6 months ago

earthgirl70

(Dallas, TX)

answer 2

It doesn't remove it--just makes it look finer and softer as it comes in.

answered 1 year, 10 months ago

socal05

(Buena Park, CA)

answer 3

Yes, most definitely. I have noticed I don't have anymore of those unwanted strays.

answered 1 year, 10 months ago

huskergirl11

(Columbus, Nebraska)

Question

when and how do you use this product?

asked 4 years, 7 months ago

mreschan

(san diego, ca)

on When Hope Is Not Enough

2 answers

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answer 1

According to the product description on the bottle... preferred usage is at night(pm)

answered 3 years, 11 months ago

divinepearl

(Chicago, IL)

answer 2

After cleansing in a.m. before Hope is not Enough Creme

answered 4 years, 7 months ago

Cmuk

(Stuart, FL)

Question

I'm not sure which oil I tested, the color is orange,can you help me out?

asked 4 years, 7 months ago

Montie

(Evansville,In.)

on When Hope Is Not Enough

2 answers

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answer 1

If you think you might have tested a serum from a brand other than Philosophy, Truth Collagen Serum by OH is a bright orange anti-aging serum.

answered 1 year, 9 months ago

jem1

(New York, NY)

answer 2

the color is not orange. it is more clear tan/brown. this is more of a serum.

answered 4 years, 6 months ago

duders1024

(Stevens Point, WI)

Question

deep wrinkles

How well does this work for deep forehead wrinkles? How about reducing large pores?

asked 4 years, 7 months ago

Anonymous

(Tucson, AZ)

on When Hope Is Not Enough

2 answers

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answer 1

I can't speak to the wrinkle part of the question but I definitely saw a reduction in pore size.

answered 2 years, 7 months ago

katmac

(New Orleans, LA)

answer 2

It does reduce forehead wrinkles and shrink pores, but you have to be patient and use it daily. It took about a month of using it twice daily before I really could see the difference myself, but friends noticed sooner and commented that I looked more rested :)

answered 4 years, 7 months ago

thursdayschild

(McAlester, OK)

Question

When Hope Is Not Enough or Booster Serum?

I am almost 27, very fair, dark hair,combination skin, can be very oily at times. Staring to see the signs of aging ladies! Which serum is a good starter.? I also use kinerase lotion and clinique wash. Thx!

asked 4 years, 7 months ago

Anonymous

(Indianapolis, IN)

on When Hope Is Not Enough

2 answers

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answer 1

When Hope is Not Enough is good to start now and use it where you are starting to show signs of aging. I wish I had known about this and been able to use it when I was young like you and I could probably have prevented a lot of these lines and wrinkles!

answered 4 years, 7 months ago

thursdayschild

(McAlester, OK)

answer 2

Try using When Hope Is Not Enough Serum from Philosophy - I am 34 and I look much younger but I started using this product and now everyone has been commenting on how great my skin looks, I even think I look better! This serum is light and glides on, not sticky or irritating and it moisturizes all by itself. Give it a try!

answered 4 years, 7 months ago

andinina

(NY, NY)

Question

difference in serums

what's the difference between when hope is not enough and the replenishing serum? what's the criteria to pick one or the other?

asked 4 years, 6 months ago

magellan

(oak hill,va)

on When Hope Is Not Enough

2 answers

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answer 1

When Hope Is Not Enough Replenishing Cream helps with very dry, tired skin or skin that simply needs nourishment and soothing. The SERUM is more of a treatment for aging skin. People who are looking to treat wrinkles and want firmer skin usually go with the serum and not the cream. I actually use the serum as a preventative treatment. I rotate the cream at night with HIAJ when I feel my skin needs a little more nourishment and feels dryer than usual. The cream has such a calming and soothing feeling, it is good to keep on hand.

answered 4 years ago

angeehem

(Riverside, CA)

answer 2

Not sure if this helps, but I use When Hope Is Not Enough as an overall preventative serum. I use Dr. Brandt for the area under my eyes.

answered 4 years, 6 months ago

Jayzeee

(Milwaukee, WI)

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