Philosophy When Hope Is Not Enough Facial Replenishing Balm ($47) is a moisturizer for dry skin that helps smooth, soften, and restore hydration. Don’t quote me but this launched last year I believe and it was on my list of items to pick up but for some reason I never indulged in. When Philosophy did a Buy 1, Get 1 Free during Cyber Week I decided it was time I indulged and I’m ever so happy I did.
As you may know I’m a fan that misses Philosophy Back to Nurture Deeply Replenishing Beauty Sleep Mask so very much and I was seeking some sort of replacement for that mask in the When Hope Is Not Enough Facial Replenishing Balm and on some levels it delivered much of the joy I got from the sleeping mask but in an entirely different formula.
When Hope Is Not Enough Facial Replenishing Balm is sort of a beefed up version of the regular When Hope is Not Enough moisturizer. It’s super thick, very creamy, and incredibly hydrating. It arrives in a 2 oz brown glass jar that should last you literally ages. I started out using on top of my regular nightly moisturizer for extra moisture but now I’m having it as a my nightly moisturizer. Either way you choose to use it I promise you’ll be happy with the results.
It has a pleasant fresh floral scent that might be too much for some sensitive noses but I found it pleasant enough. Thankfully this doesn’t share When Hope is Not Enough skincare’s typical wet dog scent.

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