. "2013-08-08T00:00:00"^^ . . "2"^^ . "4"^^ . "0"^^ . "There's going to be 2 parts to this review- a brief overview of their products and then another of the store experience in general.\n\nThe brand Philosophy doesn't really need an introduction. They're a high end skincare and cosmetics line that actually happens to have been started in and is headquartered in Phoenix. They're probably most well known for their iconic, delicious, \"I can't believe it's not\" shower gels. Frankly, you're missing out if you stop just at that. Their skincare products are, if pricy, well worth the money. If you're new to the line, the classic Purity cleanser is a no-fail product. Hope in a Jar, another one of their classics, is also great for any skin type. I've also used their \"Clear Days Ahead\" acne line. I do like the overnight salicylic pads, but find the moisturizer, while nice, to be a wee bit too dry for my combination-oily skin. My mother is also a fan- it's the only reason I really make a trip to the store. Every few months she'll give me a list of things she needs, and we make a trek to that side of town to load up so that I can send it all back over to her. \n\nThe store itself is quite lovely. It's not a huge space, but if you want a product that a Sephora or an Ulta might not carry, this is your place. It seems like they have everything, and since they're always launching new stuff I always see more to peer at each time I go. This last trip I picked up some of their Hope in a Jar A-Z cream- their version of a BB Cream to test out. (It's not bad, btw.) The staff is lovely, friendly, and very helpful. But they also don't invade your space. \n\nA pretty great place. Again, too far for me to stop in all the time, but I certainly don't mind making the trek every so often, when my Mom asks me to."^^ . . "0"^^ .