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Origins Plantscription Anti Aging Serum

It was with military precision that my mom used to enforce a twice daily cleanse, tone and moisturise ritual on my teenage skin, i thank her for it, but have moved on as the mighty skincare universe has definitely changed since then. Now, my absolute skincare must have is a hard working serum. I won’t be without one under my moisturiser, and I generally tend to have a different one for day and night.

I have a fair few issues with my skin, from monthly breakouts and open pores, random dullness and dehydration to slight sun damage and the first signs of ageing….wow, sounds awful, could it be worse? I want it all fixed, and want it fixed now!
My most recent serum love has been the Origins Plantscription Anti Aging Serum which i have been using day and night under my usual moisturiser. A product bursting with only natural ingredients’, it is said to have 90% of the wrinkle reducing benefits as non natural alternatives with none of the possible side effects.
For a start, it smells amazing, the essential oils literally blast through as i pump out the treatment. The serum is calming on my sometimes tight skin, it glides on effortlessly and instantly soothes and brightens. A lot of serums i have used previously have had quite a watery consistency, this one is different, its thicker but still light and easily absorbed.
The key ingredient in the Plantscription Anti Aging Serum is a plant extract called Siiga from the sacred ‘Anogeissus‘ tree. Found in the Republic of Ghana, this tree is know to have powerful benefits in the battle against ageing skin, even being hailed as the ‘natual’ retinoid – whoop to the ‘Anogeissus’ tree. Trials revealed that after just four weeks, 51% of testers noticed a reduction in the appearance of lines and wrinkles.
Over the weeks i have been using this serum, i have seen my skin go from dull to much perkier looking, it’s also firmer to touch and healthier overall in appearance. Although pores have not disappeared, they have slightly diminished. However, I have yet to see a change in the fine lines, but believe i need to give it more time. I’m going to stick with this serum as i really like the effect it has had so far. I also love that Plantscription is a natural product but still manages to work as hard as many of the standard anti aging formulas out there. It somehow makes me feel like i am doing something good for my skin. It’s a great choice for green beauty lovers as well as those who find many general skincare ranges too harsh or irritating on their skin. Thumbs up from me!

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FREE Origins Cleanser For All

FREE Origins Cleanser anyone? As part of their Reuse and Recycle programme and to celebrate Earth Day, Origins will trade you one of their top selling cleansers (worth £16) ‘Cheeks and Balance Frothy Face Wash’ or ‘A Perfect World Cleanser’ which contains White Tea and is rich in antioxidents, in return for your old empty skincare products.

Just pop over to an Origins counter or store on the 21st or 22nd April, hand over your goods (of any size, or brand), and voila – you will have a lush new cleanser!
Its a good week for freebies, enter Winning Wednesday for the chance to bag yourself a Nars Lipgloss!

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Origins Make Up: Getting Even Made Easy

It’s not often i stumble across new make up and scream, yes literally scream ‘OMG, i love this’. However, a couple of items from the Origins make up range have really shaken up my daily routine. It’s actually the first time i have tried up their make up, usually i turn to Origins for skincare, but am massively impressed with these items of make up – they really deserve a beauty snog!

Origins Brighter By Nature Foundation:
This newly launched compact foundation from Origins is all about corrective coverage the natural way. Offering medium to full coverage, and packed with 100% natural ingredients, this foundation instantly transforms the clarity of skin by disguising discolouration, age spots and uneven skintone – something that more and more of us battle with as a result of negative environmental exposure.
I loved the way that excess oil was just sucked away, like it never existed, leaving my skin matte and flawless. Apart from the great coverage, and long lasting wear, skin is protected with SPF 30 protection – a must for preventing UV damage.

Available in 12 shades, i use 06 Light/ Medium – Neutral
Although in a power format, the texture is very smooth and creamy. It applies gorgeously. I have always shied away from powder foundations, which in the past have left me looking grey and cakey, this wasn’t the case with Brighter By Nature, my skin was illuminated and even. 
As an added bonus, the blend of essential oils contained, actually help prevent further discolouration to the skin. Overall this is not only a super item of make up but also works by protecting skin in various ways. Its definitely worth trying out if you like full coverage make up without the nasties. 
£24 from Origins
Quick, Hide! Concealer
For me, when it comes to concealer i just want it to do the job – and hide the unwanted. Its a simple ask but in reality there are not many products that do the job. Oh i have tried them all; concealer sticks, liquids, powder concealers, pastes, creams…the list goes on. After overcoming the issue of finding a perfect colour match, i would then have to deal with products becoming flakey and cakey, or settling into lines and instantly ageing me, sometimes i was better off without concealer!

Available in 6 shades, i use 03 Medium
So, honestly when i tried out Quick, Hide! i didn’t have much faith. BUT, this product actually does exactly as it says. It hides dark circles and blemishes, it is creamy and smooth and there is just no messing about. It lasts all day and does not creep into creases or lines.

At £12 this is well worth the investment, it will perk up tired eyes and hide those pesky blemishes.