Origins Masks - Drink Up Intensive Overnight and Mega Mushroom Skin Relief

Origins is a true skincare brand and not

surprisingly it was one of the pioneers that led to the inclusion of natural ingredients and essential oils to already innovative scientific formulations. 

In fact the Origins team insisted that skincare didn't need to be harsh and abrasive in order to treat skin conditions and in fact set out to prove that skin actually responds more positively when exposed to gentler, natural formulas that soothe and nurture at the same time.

It was Origins that paved the route for today's popular natural organic brands that are using the same methods today to heal skin conditions based on the same principle that Origins came up with yesterday. 

Today Origins continues to be very popular in the skincare industry, and is constantly releasing "souped up" versions of those early formulations as new technology and research becomes available. 

Naturally as a skincare connoisseur I have made it my mission to test out some of their popular picks and knowing how much I like the "supplementary" steps of my already ridiculous routine, picking out a few treatment masks seemed like the most natural choice. 
My two favorite Origins discoveries are the Drink Up Intensive Overnight Mask and Dr.Weil's Mega-Mushroom Skin Relief Mask. 

Origins Drink Up Intensive Overnight Mask Description;

Skin depends on water for its youthful functioning. But all day long, skin loses vital moisture. And the busier you are, the more it loses. This intense moisture replacement mask with Avocado and Apricot Kernel Oil deeply and instantly quenches compromised moisture reserves and builds a reservoir for tomorrow. Japanese Seaweed repairs skin's barrier to prevent future dehydration and signs of premature aging.

The Origins Drink Up Intensive Overnight Mask is a potent, moisturizing treatment mask that harshness's the natural hydration powers of the creamy Avocado and the rich, nourishing Apricot Kernel Oil. Its probably the most famous of all Origins products and as such comes with a  long list of devoted fans, including almost every Beauty Blogger like me. 

The main function of the Drink Up mask is to hydrate deeply beneath the surface  and replenish your skin's natural moisture balance.

Another important attribute of the Drink Up Intensive Mask is the fact that its very comfortable to wear so leaving this on for longer periods of time is easily done and can even be described as pleasant to some extent. The mask scent is more than amazing - tropical fruity goodness that really should be bottled and sold as a fragrance. I know that I would purchase it in a heartbeat :-) 

Once I remove the mask with a warm facecloth I am greeted with soft, silky, smooth, plumped up and radiant complexion. I really couldn't be happier with this mask. 

Origins Mega Mushroom Skin-Relief Mask Description; 

This creamy treatment mask with Hypsizygus Ulmarius, Cordyceps and Reishi mushrooms along with Ginger, Holy Basil and Turmeric rushes to relief to challenged skin to help soothe signs of compromise. Chinese Black Bamboo Leaf Extract, celebrated for centuries as a symbol of eternal youth, helps quell and calms visible redness and reactivity.

A unique blend of marine algae and moisture-replenishing plant extracts helps revitalise and restore luminosity to stressed skin and rebuild a protective barrier to help avoid future flare-ups. to stressed skin aBasil nd rebuild a protective barrier to help avoid future flare-ups. with Hypsizygus Ulmarius, Cordyceps and Reishi mushrooms along with Ginger, Holy and Turmeric rushes to relief to challenged skin to help soothe signs of compromise. Chinese Black Bamboo Leaf Extract, celebrated for centuries as a symbol of eternal youth, helps quell and calms visible redness and reactivity.

A unique blend of marine algae and moisture-replenishing plant extracts helps revitalise and restore luminosity to stressed skin and rebuild a protective barrier to help avoid future flare-ups.

The Origins Dr. Weil  Mega-Mushroom Skin Relief Mask is quite different than the Drink Up version mostly because its specifically targeted towards very sensitive, reactive skin and strives to calm, soothe and boost the radiance of even the most stressed skin. My fellow Sensitive Skin Care Members will definitively reap the most benefits from this particular formulation especially since the Mega-Mushroom Mask doesn't require rinsing and can be removed with a simple tissue thereby reducing any further irritation. It promises to soothe superficial redness, calm any random blotches on the skin surface and just makes the entire complexion feel a lot more more comfortable. 

How can we really ask for more?

These two Origin's masks, along with their other products can be purchased directly from their website, our trusty Sephora or Amazon

I hope you found this helpful :-)

Have you tried any Origin's masks? Which ones are your favorites?

XOXO

ANJA

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The Hero Club of the Month - June

I am sure most of you are familiar with the staple "Monthly Favorites" post, which shows up on almost every beauty blog out there (at some point anyways!)

Well as usual I am "late to the party" but never one to be left behind, I decided to unveil my own line-up of HERO products and things that really made a difference in my girly struggles this month anyway!

Since my skin has been going through some kind of freak-out stage this month, I was forced to break out some heavier-duty foundations to cover it all up. I rediscovered an old favorite, MAKE UP FOREVER Mat  Velvet + Matifying Foundation, which preformed amazingly and actually made me wonder why it was forgotten in the first place. I love the fact that it provides medium to full coverage, remains undetectable, lasts a good 8 hours or more and leaves a "real skin" finish. It covered all redness, blotchiness and breakouts but didn't melt in the humidity either.  Perfection in a bottle and one that will not be put back in the vanity drawer.

You can purchase it here

With finals, classes, all-nighters and feeble attempts to figure out Calculus, this month has been very rushed and I've had to make every minute count in order to balance everything out. Unfortunately that meant that makeup-play was very limited and I've had to stick to a fairly simple, low maintenance look every day. This is where a forgotten Benefit Velvet Eye shadow came in - "Fawn Over Me" is a perfect neutral color that manages to define my eyes without being boring and best of all it takes mere minutes to perfect. 

For your very own click here 

Whether you are up all night partying or studying or panicking, the result is always the same - lack-luster, dull, sallow and just plain drab complexion. The cure or remedy would of course be a good night sleep and vitamin spiked smoothie but when that cant be scheduled i rely on the beautifully scented By Terry Or De Rose Elixir Extreme to bring me back to life. The price tag is a tad ridiculous ($170) but I cant deny the fact that it does work beautifully and smells like a true summer rose garden. I use a few drops to mix in my foundation, layer it on as a primer or on the days i am really rushed I just wear it by itself. It definitively gives a true illusion of health and radiance without being all obvious about it. 

In an attempt to calm and heal my skin I dug deep into my stash for some skin pampering and discovered a mask I purchased around Christmas that lay forgotten and lonely. Since my complexion is suffering from the whole trinity - redness, reactivity and irritation, Origins Dr. Weils Mega-Mushroom Skin Relief Mask seemed like a perfect fit. I was impressed after just one use! My skin felt soothed, hydrated, cooled and in general a lot more comfortable. The results in the mirror were just as promising too - the redness was almost completely gone after 10 minutes. The instructions say to leave on for 10 minutes and then tissue off, however i like rinsing it off just to make sure its removed completely. Its a little pricy ($45 here) but it made such a difference for me that i don't even care about that aspect.   

Have you tried any of these? What are your HERO products this month?

XOXO


ANJA

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