Dr Andrew Weil for Origins Mega-Mushroom Relief & Resilience Soothing Treatment Lotion (100ml for $20, 200ml for $35)
Phew, that name! Seriously, companies should be banned from using sentence long names for their products! Anyway, back to this toner (and yes, it's a toner). It is formulated with Reishi, Fermented Chaga, Coprinus Mushrooms and Sea Buckthorn. Unfortunately, no mushrooms from Amsterdam are found in this mixture. Anyway, it's supposed to hydrate, soothe and reduce redness. I agree, it does that. The smell is very herbally with a touch of 'shroom. Texture: very liquidy. Overall, it's a great product, but too expensive for a toner. If someone, however, would have gifted me one, I would be more than happy.
Origins Original Skin Retexturizing Mask with Rose Clay ($26 for 75ml)
This mask both draws out impurities (via the pink clay) and has gentle jojoba beads for exfoliation purposes. I personally enjoy pink clay as it also has a tendency to calm and even out the face. And this mask does exactly that. Really lovely product. The mask does dry down, which I really like for firming purposes. The beads are very gentle and almost feel plastic-y. They will not be enough for people who want strong physical exfoliation, but for me, it's perfect. I honestly cannot fault this mask-- I rarely say it about a product. Skin feels soft and even. Really enjoy it and the price is reasonable too.
Origins Checks and Balances Frothy Face Wash ($23.50 for 150ml or $29 for 250ml)
A gentle cleanser designed to protect dry areas on the face from excess dryness and remove access oils from the oily parts? You mean, it's great for combination skins? Not leaving your face tight? Just clean? Yes. That's the one. It is creamy pearly white, and even a little bit cleanses the face perfectly. Hence, the product is very economical. Of course, the price is a bit ridiculous, considering it's just a cleanser (for those who seek budget friendly options), but for those who are not scared by the price (I mean, it is @origins , it can't cost $5), this is a good cleanser. The only negative that I have is that it slightly tingles the eyes (however, please note, I don't remove makeup with these types of cleansers, only SPF).
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Origins Drink Up Intensive Overnight Mask To Quench Skin's Thirst (full size 100ml for ca $40)
Alrighty, so, I received this sample not so long ago, only to realise that this product has now been discontinued. Well done to whoever thought it was great marketing. Origins now has a different sleeping mask, which is also avocado based, but is not the same. With Swiss Glacier Water, Hyaluronic Acid and avocado butter. Supposed to leave your skin hydrated and soft. In my opinion, my skin felt more firm and elastic in the morning, rather than hydrated and soft. Weird, right? I am not complaining though, just found it weird. Can't buy it anymore anyway, so...
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Origins Ginzing Ultra-hydrating Energy Boosting Cream (50g for $29.50)
This white slightly thicker cream smells of oranges. "Origins GinZing Ultra-Hydrating Energy-Boosting Cream, formulated with coffee seed oil & cupuacu butter, jumpstarts skin hydration levels for maximum moisture and a vibrant glow. Hydrates for 24 hours, restores radiance, rapidly refreshes & leaves skin energized". I personally think that it is a good moisturiser for normal to dry skins. It also comes in a gel formula, which we will also try closer to summer and I believe it is more suitable for combination skin. The whole "Energising" effect is more a marketing trick-- but it does leave your face well hydrated and healthy looking. I am enjoying it, but to say that it is somehow a miracle, I wouldn't say that.