Product Review

A few weeks ago I purchased a couple of products from Origins. I have been loving this brand for a few years now. For those not familiar with this brand, it has been around since the 1980's and they had a less is best approach to beauty. The brand stands on "harnessing the power of plants to create high performance skincare". This skincare brand has NEVER broke me out and they have so many products to choose from. I stopped using it while I was pregnant and then nursing, since the moisturizer and the night cream that I use have salicylic acid, which pregnant and nursing women should avoid. Now that I am weaning I am excited to start them again. One thing I purchased now that I haven't purchased before was the Clear Improvement Charcoal Active Mask. It is one of their best sellers but I had never tried it. Keep reading for a detailed description of the products and my review.

Clear Improvement Active Charcoal Mask

 What it claims?

"Nature's complexion clean-up crew clears the way for skin to act its best. Bamboo Charcoal acts like a magnet to draw out deep-dwelling pore-cloggers, White China Clay absorbs environmental toxins, Lecithin dissolves impurities. Skin looks clear, feels perfectly pure" -from Origins website

My review:

This thing WORKS!! I tried it two weeks ago. First things first, it has no salicylic acid or any other ingredients that pregnant women or nursing women cannot use. Big win! So, I tried it. It really cleans deep. It applies wet and you have to let it dry. In the beginning I was a bit worried, because this mask is TIGHT. It dries and feels like you are wearing concrete on your skin. This thing does not crack, it just stays put as a solid piece. Once I rinsed it, I could feel my skin refreshed and moisturized. It really felt super soft and hydrated. I noticed a change immediate and my makeup applied so much better the next day. It did not break me out, and I have been using it weekly for three weeks now. I love this thing!

Gin-Zing Energy-boosting moisturizer

What it claims?

"This lightweight, oil-free, energizing moisturizer instantly hydrates and revs up radiance. It's fortified with legendary skin-boosters like Panax Ginseng and Coffee Bean. Lackluster-looking skin is rapidly refreshed and revitalized to create a healthy, vibrant glow." - from Origins website

My review:

This is my ride or die product. I have been using it for years and I am so excited that I can use it again when I stop nursing completely. The active ingredient of this moisturizer is coffee. For those that do not know, caffeine is a vaso-constrictor. When you apply it on your skin it makes the tiny capillaries to constrict. Because of this, your capillaries do not look blue and it makes your skin look more radiant. It also reduces puffiness. You can tell the difference in your skin within a week of continuous use of this moisturizer. Also, the smell is to die for. It smells like oranges. I love products that smell citrus so I am a big fan of the scent. The only thing I wish this product had was SPF but I still love it so much! This is a must in my skincare routine.

High-Potency Night-A-Mins