Every Sunday, I try to be good and give myself a decent
facial. Since I received my Origins basics for Christmas, I’ve been adding to
my collection and have finally got a full nine-piece routine sorted! Here it
is.
Origins Never A Dull Moment Skin Brightening Face Cleaner
with Fruit Extracts (150ml)
A huge product, a little goes a long way and you only need a
pea sized amount. With a fruity smell, this has a really thick lather, so thick
in fact that I need to use a sponge to get it off! This really does live up to
the claims though and my skin looks brighter after use.
Origins Modern Friction Nature’s Gentle Dermabrasion (30ml
sample)
A deluxe sample size, again, I only use an amount similar in
size to a 20p piece and work it in all over my face. A thick paste or emulsion,
this exfoliates but without being too harsh or scratchy and dries out once it’s
been on the skin for a minute or so.
Origins Drink Up 10 Minute Mask to Quench Skin’s Thirst
(50ml sample)
Another sample, a pea-sized amount is enough to cover the
face in a thin film of this mask. Upon application this instantly feels
soothing and calms my skin.
Origins Make a Difference Skin Rejuvenating Treatment Lotion
(150ml)
I love the scent of this toner and it reminds me of that salon
smell. By the time I’ve cleansed, exfoliated and used a mask, the cotton pad I
use to apply this with is clean as a whistle! Another product that feels like
it’s working but isn’t harsh and it doesn’t sting.
Dr. Andrew Weil for Origins Mega-Mushroon Skin relief
Advanced Face Serum (30ml)
The first thing you’ll notice is the odd, botanical smell of
this. Get past it (it’s really not strong) and you should be able to almost
feel it healing the skin. When I first started using it, I saw a definite
improvement to my skin in that I had fewer blemishes and outbreaks. Now, that’s
not so much the case but this is still a great product and one I’d recommend.
Dr. Andrew Weil for Origins Mega-Bright Skin Tone Correcting
Serum (5ml sample)
The newest addition to the Origins range, this serum has a
gorgeous iridescent finish and leaves skin glowing. I only have a tiny sample
of this so I use it in the daytime on special occasions as a primer without the
Mega Mushroom serum. At the counter I was told to use this after the Mega
Mushroom to brighten the look of your skin. When I first started using the two
serums together at night, I could see a definite improvement in my skin, but
lately there is none, although it does leave my skin feeling smooth. I like it,
but not enough to justify purchasing the full sized bottle.
Origins High-Potency Night A Mins Mineral-Enriched Oil-Free
Renewal Cream (50ml)
A lovely cooling gel that’s oil free and light enough to use
without clogging your pores – no greasy residue in the morning here!
Origins GinZing Refreshing Eye Cream to Brighten and Depuff
(15ml)
One word – genius! This has a definite immediate effect,
just pat a little under one eye and compare to the other to see how much
lighter the area looks when you use this. It’s not an award winner for nothing
and it’s the best eye cream I’ve ever used by far.
Origins Super Spot Remover Blemish Treatment Gel (10ml)
I haven’t quite figured out when to use this during my
mammoth routine. Needless to say, this is a topical gel that works to reduce
the size of the blemish and is so fast acting I sometimes use it in the day,
not just overnight. Everyone should have one!
Hope you enjoyed that super long post! I really like using
my Origins products. They're so gentle, natural and brightening that they're suitable for everyone. Sadly, I think it might be time to move on to something
perhaps a little stronger on my blemish prone skin. If anyone has any
recommendations for blemish busting skincare for combination skin then please
let me know!
