Buzz :: Origins

After we visited Shelburne Vineyard last week, Becca and I headed over to the mall for our facial appointments at the Origins counter in Macy's. We took advantage of the Facebook offer Origins posted for a free mini-facial and 3 free samples on the very last day it was available. Becca and I alternated our facials and makeup applications, so we were both able to sneak a few pictures in!

I was really surprised at how much I was able to relax and block out the Saturday afternoon bustle. The mini-facial was absolutely amazing.

Here's the list of products the lovely Wendy used for my combination/dry skin:
cleanser - A Perfect World
scrub - Modern Friction
mask - Drink Up (10 minutes)
toner - Make A Difference
serum - A Perfect World
eye cream - Ginzing
moisturizer - Make A Difference Moisturizer

Oh, my skin was soaking up all that much-needed moisture. I kept wanting to touch my face, but I've been trying to stop doing that so much. Apparently it's bad for your skin, and I touch my face all the time.

I've got 3 itsy-bitsy pots of Drink Up overnight mask, A Perfect World serum, and Make a Difference Moisturizer to try at home, plus new knowledge on how to take care of my skin in the long run. Did you know that it isn't recommended to use a scrub or exfoliator every day? (I didn't… oops!)

After my facial was complete, Chrystie went to makeover heaven with a full makeup application. I was taking mental notes the entire time about my biggest weaknesses, including foundation, bronzer, and highlighter application.

foundation - Stay Tuned Foundation in "Fair"
powder - Very Light-Cool
bronzer
highlight - #05 Pink Chiffon (eyeshadow!)
eyeshadow - #10 Shell Pink
eyeshadow - #02 Cocoa Powder
eyeliner - Mulberry
mascara
eyebrow pencil

The makeup felt so light. I never wear a full face, but it didn't feel like I was wearing any more than usual. Excuse the potato iPhone camera quality and the department store lighting, but I felt too gorgeous to not take a selfie on the way back to the escalator. You can bet I went home, put on a dress, and dragged my boyfriend out to dinner.

I'm looking forward to trying those samples at home in my current skincare routine, and to see if anything is worth picking up a full size of. The serum is what I'm most excited for, and the mask is what I'm most afraid of. I'm just imagining waking up with Drink It Up mask covering everything - my pillowcases… my boyfriend… my cat…




My overall first impression of Origins: I'm willing to find out if the natural brand will be making a more permanent appearance in my box of skincare products.