hello, friends

April 25, 2013 by philosophy

welcome to the philosophy blog from the beginning, we set out with the belief that only when you feel good can you truly look your best. as a result, science and inspiration naturally merged to create something amazing – an approachable beauty brand. as we continue to care for your skin by bringing you cutting-edge science and breakthrough formulas, we also continue to care for your well-being. the philosophy message on each bottle and jar is designed to uplift your […]

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why hope?

July 16, 2015 by philosophybeauty

my name is kate lynch o’neil. i manage a diagnosis of bipolar 1, but it doesn’t own me or keep me from living a healthy, vibrant life. i have free will and i’m my own person – i’m kate, not bipolar kate. this concept was something i had to realize for myself – and as with many things, the road to understanding can be dull and disheartening. for example, shortly after my first episode of mania with psychosis and rapid […]

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philosophy shares the message of hope for women’s mental health at the 2015 oscar’s

March 13, 2015 by philosophybeauty

there is no bigger time of year in hollywood than award season. this year, philosophy was invited to participate in gbk’s 2015 oscars gifting lounge held at the l’ermitage hotel in beverly hills with each mind matters to help spread awareness about mental health. each mind matters is california’s mental health movement, made up of millions of individuals and thousands of organizations working to advance mental health in the state of california, and nationwide. their goal is to amplify the voices of […]

Categories: inspiration • Tags: academy awards, grace, hope, mental health, oscars

feel passionate, exuberant, and ready to embrace life with philosophy and blogger kat tanita

March 2, 2015 by philosophybeauty

joy—it’s the special ingredient that fills life with color. it makes us sing. it invites us to dance. simply put, joy is embracing life…joy is what sets us free. sparkling with the excitement of tangerine, the heart of pink peony, and the lasting impression of patchouli, our newest fragrance, live joyously expresses a passion for life. inspired by the woman who lives her life with an outward expression of joy, she finds joy in the details and shares those moments […]

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philosophy brings music and beauty together for a night filled with hope

January 29, 2015 by philosophybeauty

it was a night to remember. music and beauty united on january 20, 2015 in new york city where philosophy hosted an event all about hope in honor of the new song “hope,” written and recorded for philosophy by grammy-nominated singer natasha bedingfield to help bring awareness to women’s mental health. hope is a sentiment that has been rich in our brand history since the beginning—in our product formulations, in our words and communication, and in our charitable giving. on […]

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philosophy is giving you no reason to hide {product review}

October 21, 2014 by philosophybeauty

our guest blogger, beauty expert and shake your beauty author, tia williams, shares her review of our new no reason to hide multi-imperfection transforming serum and instant skin-tone perfecting moisturizer spf 20. if you’ve tried this transformation team yourself, share your thoughts with us in the comments! i, like many women, don’t usually feel my best unless i’m wearing makeup. without the veneer of foundation, blush, and lipstick, i’ve always worried that all my many imperfections will be exposed – not […]

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mirror mirror, what do i see? a really confident reflection of me

October 7, 2014 by philosophybeauty

confidence is the elusive prize, isn’t it? it’s something that all women desire – to feel great about ourselves and proud of who we are (even the sketchy parts!). so why is it sometimes so difficult to obtain? self-doubts and fears can keep us from chasing our dreams and living the lives we’ve imagined. the mirror can hold us back from navigating through the world with our heads held high, secure in the knowledge that we look our absolute best. […]

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girls of summer

August 16, 2014 by philosophybeauty

sandcastles and fireflies…bonfires and bbqs…road trips and radio… summer itself is like a living memory. make it a plan to truly embrace it and create experiences to remember by enjoying yourself outside! whether with friends, family, that special someone or flying solo, this season is a time to relax and rejuvenate and reignite those creative sparks that make life joyful. there’s no easier way to do it than stepping into an adventure outdoors. you just might be thinking that taking […]

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introducing the hope and grace initiative

August 8, 2014 by philosophybeauty

on july 15, 2014, arianna huffington, president and editor-in-chief of the huffington post and actress and co-founder of bring change 2 mind, glenn close partnered with philosophy to unveil its new charity platform, the hope and grace initiative. this unending commitment will benefit community-based mental health and wellness efforts. read on to see the huffington post’s coverage of the event. Chances are, you know someone touched by mental illness. You may even experience a mental condition yourself. Not surprising, given […]

Categories: giving, inspiration • Tags: charity, giving, hopeandgrace, inspiration, mental health, wellbeing

fun in the sun

July 25, 2014 by philosophybeauty

here comes the sun, and not a moment too soon! sunshine can be like your own personal mood lifter – and after a cold, rainy winter and spring, it’s definitely what the doctor ordered. it’s been known to relieve depression, inspire a bright, healthy outlook, and when exposed to sunlight, skin even synthesizes vitamin d (which helps strengthen bones). but even though soaking up the sun feels fabulous, there are a few sunshine-protecting tips you should take into account, first […]

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celebrate!

March 14, 2014 by philosophy

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