Origins Drink Up Intensive Overnight Mask!

After much debating, oh'ing and ah'ing I finally took the plunge and bought the Origins Drink Up intensive Mask (I say bought, I used my Boots Advantage Points). I think this is my first skin care product that I was really unsure of. After much read hype provided by many well respected and trusted beauty 'guru's', I was still in two minds about whether to buy this product or not, mainly because I forget to put on face masks. But with my points burning a hole in my purse I thought this is the best way to try out this product without feeling guilty. And oh boy am I glad I did!

Product:

The texture is like a smooth thick paste that you slather onto your skin before you go to sleep and leave it on, yes leave it on. You do not rinse this baby off. Any excess that maybe sitting on your skin is to be wiped away by a tissue and then it's time for you to hit the hay.

It turns clear once massaged into the skin and it's got a pleasant apricot smell to it. It's not offensive.

Results:

I don't know what I was looking for when trying this especially when my skin is oily, but this puts the plumpness back into the skin without it causing your skin to produce oils. It's odd going to sleep with this on I have to say, I was so aware of putting my face on my pillow; and for someone who sleeps face front it's definitely hard. When this is washed off I definitely felt that my skin was softer, like a lot softer. It's mostly absorbed by the morning, if you've put on a little bit too much then you can still feel the tackiness of it. If you have dry skin, I would definitely recommend this baby. Makeup definitely applies better after having used this. I tend to use this the day after I have exfoliated, this gives the best results for myself.

Price:

£20 for 100ml - I think it's definitely worth the money.

Overall I think this is a great product. I would even go as far to say that I would repurchase this. If you haven't tried this I urge you to go and try this.

Have any of you tried this? What do you think of it?

♥ RP ♥

Origins Eye!

As a woman in her mid twenties (ahh scary) I have really started to think about the changes my skin will be going through. So far I haven’t really concentrated on my facial skin but I think on my 25th birthday I will treat myself to some anti-aging moisturiser. I have, however, started to think about my under eye area. I personally think that the skin around your eye really tells your age compared to any other part of your face.

So, about 6 months ago, after hearing good things about Origins products, especially their mega mushroom eye cream I thought I would go to the counter and see what was suited for me. Fortunately I don’t suffer with really dark circles (a little not a lot) or puffiness. What I’m scared of, as I explained to the woman at the counter, is sagginess and fine lines. I know it sounds premature to think about such things occurring but prevention is really the best thing. So, after saying that, she recommended the 'Perfect World for Eyes – firming moisture treatment with white tea.’

Looking back I wish I hadn’t made an impulse buy, which lets face it this was. I should have done a bit of research.

The packaging states that it’s got Vitamin A with firms and tones. It also has properties to reduce dark circles, while the White Birch Extract helps lessen the appearance of new creases.

Good Points

• The texture is gel like.
• It’s really easy to pat in to your orbital bone (the bone around your eye).
• You only need the minimal amount of product.
• The smell is nice.
• I think my skin does absorb it really well and my under eye area does feel hydrated after putting this on. But I cant say anything good about the actual claims.

Bad Points

• I remember putting it on the first time and feeling a ‘firming’ sensation, but now I just think that was in my head. I used it regularly but I just didn’t see a difference and that ‘sensation’ had disappeared.
• I haven’t noticed any firming action.
• I think it actually made me look more tired.
• Another sore point with this particular product is the pump. If I were to push that pump all the way down I would have far too much product. So I have to tap it so I dispense the right amount.

I wouldn’t recommend this product, if I’m honest. Maybe the affects are more noticeable after using it for years or for women who actually have fine lines etc. I still use it because it was expensive and it’s not actually doing any harm. I’m not saying don’t have a look at origins products, because they have some really nice skin care products which I have tried. I would just suggest doing some research before going to buy an expensive eye cream.

Have you tired this product? What eye cream do you use? I would love to get some recommendations! =) x