There are many face products that I've used in the past: some were a total waste of money and some I actually still use from my teen years. But, lately I've been OBSESSED with Origins facial products. One day, after work, I was in a funk and needed a little pick me up. As I walked past the Origins store and smelled the alluring aroma from whatever it is they burn in that store, (a mix of citruses and a hint of jasmine), I had to have whatever they were selling. I was pulled toward the day and night creams. When you have long days where you're running on little to no energy, it shows on your face. I was told that the day cream,"GinZing", is packed with vitamin C and other energy boosting extracts and would brighten my skin and give me a glow. Along with the day cream (the orange containers in the picture below), I sampled the vitamin C eye cream. I was AMAZED!! It not only tightened my under eyes, but it gave my under eyes this natural sparkle instantly. I was sold! Whatever else the nice sales lady that eagerly approached me as I walked into the store was selling, I was on board. From there we went on to the night creams, the brown and green containers in the picture below. The brown container is your "Night-A-Mins". The cream is enriched with minerals to renew your skin and it's elasticity as you sleep. Brings the term "Beauty Sleep" to a whole new meaning. Along with night cream, I was told that their newest product, "Plantscription", was a must. The power serum and eye cream go on at night along with the "Night-A-Mins" to do double duty. The serum works as an anti-aging agent that helps to seel whatever the night cream is working to restore, and the power eye serum is also an anti-aging agent that could, in my case, be used to prevent tell-tell signs of work stress and lack of sleep. And finally, what else could you use to tie-in together all of these wonderful products? A face cleanser! The most important part is a clean and fresh face. I was told that the "Perfect World" frothy facial wash cleanses the skin without harshly striping it of natural oils. Sold!!
Once I made my way to the check out I couldn't help but be terrified of the total from my "Pick Me Up" spree. I'm not going to lie, it wasn't cheap...don't tell my husband... But, it was totally worth it. The second I got home I couldn't wait to try out the night products. Instantly I felt rejuvenated. Maybe it was because I didn't want to believe I spent a ton of money for nothing. But the next morning I saw a difference. My skin felt softer and had looked more hydrated. So obviously I was more than eager to put on my "GinZing" cream and eye cream. Do you know that after I put on the daily creams, I DID NOT have to put on my concealer or makeup? Yup!! You read that sentence correct. This has been my day and night regimen for the past four months and I couldn't be happier. I'm no beauty sponsor, but if you frequent the mall or Sephora, I strongly suggest you try these creams out. You won't regret it.
Until next time,
Xoxo
Next week I will show you the products I've used since my teen years for those stubborn breakouts and the marks they leave behind. You won't believe how cheap it is and what major store carries it.
