Cleansers -Origins - Cream Bar
xcocox 12/11/2002 5:50:00 AM
i got a mini (50g) compared to the retail size at 150g
[Packaging]
it's a soap wrapped in a recycled paper. why more can i say? heee.. but soap is difficult to maintain as it tends to resolve to a soggy mess. The way Origins packaged its products gives me a very natural and "recycled" feeling.
[Quality]
It's formulated for combi skin (similar in function like Checks n Balances) but so is the result-it's just too dry! Makes my face all taut after washing. As for the scent, i can barely remember anything about it.
[Overall]
If you are good and careful with the soap, it can last u a long time as u don't need much each time.
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Scrubs -Origins - Never A Dull Moment Skin Brightening Facial Polisher
xcocox 12/11/2002 5:42:00 AM
my staple! enough said =p It's the best product in origins to me!
[Packaging]
in a large tub but wish it is in a squeeze plastic tube with a hard plastic snap on cap like most of origins products
[Quality]
Unlike other swappers, i do not find the grains too harsh on my face. In fact i think it's the right texture. Maybe it's bcuz i do not use alot of the scrub at a time. I use about a 1-2 pea size each time. Love the refreshing natural scent, very good "touch" by Origins! Skin feels all soft & smooth after use and love it totally with long term usage.
[Overall]
though it's kinda costly at SGD45 but it's a reasonable amt at 125ml. Just watch how much ur using and it's worth the $$$ as it can lasts u quite some time. Definitely a good buy, will reco to all. If ur lucky, u can get it cheaper thru origins rare promotions (they hardly hv any promotions)
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Cleansers -Origins - Never a Dull Moment cleanser
xcocox 12/11/2002 5:37:00 AM
a nice product but a tad expensive (4)
[Packaging]
in a squeeze plastic tube with a hard plastic snap cap
[Quality]
1st i noticed that it's the exact same scent in the Never A Dull Moment facial scrub (my fav) & that attracted me. Duh, since it's the same name. It's a natural, refreshing scent, smells so "clean". It's a 2-in-1 product as it removes makeup & cleanses as well. Rather good, do enjoy using it due to the scent & the fact it performs
[Overall]
I might buy it again but again it's the cost factor as there's other cleanser i've tried tt costs lesser but perform the same
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Moisturizers -Origins - Have A Nice Day Lotion
xcocox 12/11/2002 5:16:00 AM
What a refreshing scent! Love it..
[Packaging]
The glass bottle concept sucks big time! 1st of all, why glass? Too heavy for regular use. 2nd, it's difficult to use the lotion and if i pour it out, the amount is too much. However, if i dip my finger in, it's too unhygienic too. Either way will tend to contaminate the contents. I think the product should be kept in a cool dry place away from the sun so explained by the opaque glass bottle (which helps to maintain a steady temp as glass do not absorb heat readily). If so, the contents will break down if expose to heat.. so users, beware!
[Quality]
Even though this is formulated for combi to normal skin, i still find it too heavy and doesn't absorb easily into the skin. It does leaves a slightly greasy & sticky film. As the weather in SG tends to be humid & hot, this might be a major turn off factor as this product is for day use. The refreshing citrus scent does gives me a wonderful wake up call. Though very moisturising, it irritates the sensitive skin around my nose in bad skin days. That's a major minus point for me. Another point is that no special effect upon the face is observed in the long run (eg. more smooth, etc)
[Overall]
Other than a wonderfully scent and a plain moisturiser, it doesn't do much in the long run as proposed. In addition it's rather costly at SGD55 for 50ml & i personally understand as i'm alarmed at the fast rate i'm using & ended up buying 2 bottles before i stopped. But i might buy again when i'm feeling rich. (gave it a three for the scent & moisturising effect but the package & high cost set it back)
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Moisturizers -Origins - Night-A-Mins Lotion
xcocox 12/11/2002 5:09:00 AM
Smells wonderful, very soothing for night (Zzz..)
[Packaging]
The glass bottle concept sucks big time! 1st of all, why glass? Too heavy for regular use. 2nd, it's difficult to use the lotion and if i pour it out, the amount is too much. However, if i dip my finger in, it's too unhygienic too. Either way will tend to contaminate the contents. I think the product should be kept in a cool dry place away from the sun so explained by the dark glass bottle (which helps to maintain a steady temp as glass do not absorb heat readily). If so, the contents will break down if expose to heat.. so users, beware!
[Quality]
Even though this is formulated for combi to normal skin, i still find it too heavy for me. The lotion do not get absorbed into the skin easily and leaves a slightly greasy & sticky film on the face. But since it's for the night maybe it doesn't really matters so much then. After all, the wonderful scent is soooo soothing that it does helps to make one fall asleep easily. It does helps in moisturising my skin but i can't see any effect in the long run.
[Overall]
Other than a wonderfully scent and a plain moisturiser, it doesn't do much in the long run as proposed. In addition it's rather costly at SGD55 for 50ml & i personally understand as i'm alarmed at the fast rate i'm using & ended up buying 2 bottles before i stopped. But i might buy again when i'm feeling rich. (gave it a three for the scent & moisturising effect but the package & high cost set it back)
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Moisturizers -Origins - NIght-A-Mins Cream
xcocox 12/11/2002 4:58:00 AM
A product that is similar to Have A Nice Day Cream in terms of texture & packaging (minus the different scent & SPF)
[Packaging]
yucks. i hate the pot concept cuz i have to dip my fingers in. totally unhygienic to me esp when u wanna swap it to other pple.
[Quality]
very very similar to Have a Nice Day but the scent is different. Though it's smells really soothing, i much prefer the refreshing scent in the former. OMG, it's one of the best fragranced cream but it's too heavy for my combi skin. It doesn't absorb fast, leaves a slightly grasy, sticky film on face but since it's for the night, it might not matters so much.
[Overall]
May be great for dry skin, the scent is a wonderful bonus but it's overpriced. Unless, u really love the scent and don't mind the heavy texture and have the $$$, why not? But not me.
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Moisturizers -Origins - have a nice day cream
xcocox 12/11/2002 4:56:00 AM
A overpriced item that smells good & rather moisturising
[Packaging]
yucks. i hate the pot concept cuz i have to dip my fingers in. totally unhygienic to me esp when u wanna swap it to other pple.
[Quality]
The scent it simple wonderful! It indeed gives my face a wakeup call! OMG, it's one of the best fragranced cream but it's too heavy for my combi skin. It doesn't absorb fast, leaves a slightly greasy, sticky film on face.. not good for a day moisturiser.
[Overall]
May be great for dry skin, the scent is a wonderful bonus but it's overpriced. Unless, u really love the scent and don't mind the heavy texture and have the $$$, why not? But not me.
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Cleansers -Origins - Mint Wash
xcocox 12/11/2002 4:50:00 AM
[Packaging]
comes in a bottle but i prefer a normal squeeze tube better.
[Quality]
Nothing special after the first try. I do not feel any tingly sensation due to the cooling Spearmint. In fact, the wash smells diff much to my dislike. As i didn't use it for long, i wouldn't know about the long term effects.
[Overall]
It may be a good product but i won't know as i don't even liek the scent. But i'm sure there's better products out there for a fairer price.
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Masks -Origins - Out of Trouble
xcocox 12/11/2002 4:47:00 AM
[Packaging]
squeeze plastic tube with a snap hard plactic cap, nothign special
[Quality]
I think this mask do works as my face do feels tt the oily zones are soaked up after each use. But as for preventing pimples and all, i'm not very confident about that cuz i was too lazy to use this regularly. Because of the consistency of this mask, you don't use much each time. But at least it doesn't irritate my skin which is a plus. Hence, you will be able to use urs for quite some time & it's quite worth the money compared to other runny, watery masks out in the market.
[Overall]
With regular use, it might help but this prodict is worth the money spend cuz i bought one and it lasts a long long time (hee, maybe cuz i don't use it regularly).
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Masks -Origins - Drink Up
xcocox 12/11/2002 4:41:00 AM
I think some of origins skincare are well priced, value for money but i don't like this
[Packaging]
squeeze plastic tube with a snap hard plactic cap, nothing special
[Quality]
Similar to Clear Improvement, this mask formula kinda irritates the sensitive skin around my nose which stings! ouch.. The lovely scent is a bonus. As for the moisturizing factor, it's just average, no special features for recommendations!
[Overall]
i think there might be other mask that does better for same or cheaper price.
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Masks -Origins - Clear Improvement
xcocox 12/11/2002 4:39:00 AM
[Packaging]
squeeze plastic tube with a snap hard plactic cap, nothing special
[Quality]
The purpose of this mask is to draw out impurities and unclog pores but i'm not too sure if it really works for me. When this mask dries to a powdery finish, it feels very tight on the face, like all mud masks, how uncomfortable! In addition, this mask formula kinda irritates the sensitive skin around my nose which stings! ouch
[Overall]
I might give this another try. Sometimes when i don't take care of my face, skin gets more sensitive; if not, maybe this mask will serves well.
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Cleansers -Origins - Checks and Balances
xcocox 12/11/2002 4:23:00 AM
hmmm.. honestly, i was quite crazy over origins skincare products back then
[Packaging]
squeeze plastic tube with a snap hard plactic cap, nothign special
[Quality]
I wonder why this product can intelligently soaks up the oils and keeps the moisture intact. Indeed, it failed. This forthy wash is too dry for my combination skin which leaves my skin too taut after cleansing.
[Overall]
One try is good enough for me to keep away.
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Treatments -Origins - A Perfect World
xcocox 12/11/2002 4:07:00 AM
I fall for the SA's gullible gimmicks. arghh.. advertising sucks
[Packaging]
Gd quality in packaging! compared to origins normal items which is plainly packaged, this little baby comes with a nice pump dispensor. Very nice packaging tt makes u want reach out for it but..
[Quality]
Each pump dispenses the right amt of serum and it easily absorbed by the skin and makes ur skin feels oh so soft and smooth but it simply do nothing. worst of all, it breaks me out. That's the main reason why i gave it up. End of story
[Overall]
It's a expensive item and why i gave it a 3 cuz of the nice packaging and the smooth consistency but what a pity it don't perform and break me out.
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Blush -Origins - Pinch Your Cheeks
xcocox 12/11/2002 4:01:00 AM
why did i lose this little precious? arghhh.. but origins makeup range (the colours) r of good quality.
[Packaging]
hmm, i guess the packaging of this cute this blusher is not the best. It's in a silver metal tube, just squeeze and use. A little goes along way!
[Quality]
use a little and blend fast at a time (using a sponge may help even though it's abit wasteful but the effects is natural). It gives a lovely rosy stain, very long lasting (tt's y i loveeee gel blusher) but u need to be good in ur blending skills(aka v impt)
[Overall]
I should hv knocked my head against the wall when i lost this (along with my fav makeup pouch, jane eyezing in prom queen & coolest coral, chanel retractable lipbrush, etc). I definitely gonna but this again. it's gonna be a staple. A little costly but vvvv worth it, just brush up ur blending skills!
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Lipstick -Origins - Rain and Shine Sheer Lipstick
xcocox 12/11/2002 3:54:00 AM
tried this in Pink Moon
[Packaging]
i do like origins packagin, a matt greenish, goldish silver (a very unqiue color tt simply can't really describe) but very chic and sleek!
[Quality]
I appreciate the SPF 15 & like the Liquid Lip Color, this lippie has a zingy feeling of mint on ur lips! Wonderful! As for Pink Moon, it's too candy pink for me at the moment. (i'm a student & subtle colours suit me better now, i'm not the OTT for colours!) but pretty sheer lippie & true to color and leaves nice stain
[Overall]
of cuz, will try other colours or this colour again
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