Here is a quickie review of two samples from Sephora:

Product: Purity Facial Cleanser by Philosophy

Application: I had 6 ml sampler but I was pleased to see that a little bit went a long way. This would go 2-3 cleanings quite easily.

Consistency: Thick and creamy, not greasy.

Scent: Wonderful, like dull rose water (i.e. not overpowering, which is excellent for sensitive people like me who have allergy attacks at the drop of a hat)

Results: Though I felt clean, it left my skin slightly dry. My skin is naturally in the middle – not overly oily, not very dry.

However, it gave me the perfect opportunity to try out…

Product: Dr. Dennis Gross (ha ha) MD Skincare Hydra-Pure Vitamin C Serum (Jeebus, say that 3x fast!)

Scent: Very faint fragrance – slightly citrusy but mostly standard lotion smell.

Application: Smooth and finishes almost like a powder, light and airy.

Results: My skin felt very velvety, but not at all clogged.

I probably wouldn’t pick up the Purity Facial Cleanser and even though the vague citrus lotion scent of the Vitamin C serum isn’t my cup of tea, the payoff of well moisturized skin is totally worth picking up!