Over the past few months, my skin has been in relatively good condition as far as breakouts go.... but instead it was replaced with dry flaking skin on my face which was really hard to control! Eyelids, neck, temples, hairline.... all these places were unbearably red and dry from the weather. Nothing I tried seemed to work, products seemed to moisturise, but then when the product had sunk in the flakiness returned! Not good when wearing foundation etc!
I'd been wanting to try some products from Origins for a while, but had no real reason to try anything (they can be quite pricey!) so when I was struggling with the dryness I went ahead and purchased the Origins Drink Up Intensive Overnight Mask. The mask claims to:
Helps skin feel smoother and hydrated
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 deeply quenches compromised moisture reserves and builds a reservoir for tomorrow. Japanese Seaweed repairs skin's barrier to prevent future dehydration and signs of premature ageing.
How to use:
'Twice a week or as desired, gently massage onto clean skin at bedtime. Tissue off excess.
Their products are always in lovely packaging anyway, but it was even nicer when I was sent the Limited Edition packaging (this is in aid of planting trees, a nice little touch!) and the fact that some of the proceedings go to charity is great too.
The actual product:
The product is cream coloured, and is quite thick as it's supposed to be a mask which you leave on, and it will sink in to the skin overnight! It smells great, kind of fruity which I like, and the smell lingers which I also like (it's not overpowering or anything). I have read mixed reviews on this product, some love it, some think it doesn't really do much, but what do I think?
I LOVE IT! This product has seriously rescued my skin. I use it a couple of times a week (three or four) as it's a nourishing mask, and not like other masks which can strip your skin (for example a pore refining mask). I put a thin layer on most nights (as it doesn't sink in that quickly, so it can be hard to lie down with it all over your face!) but if I've got an evening where I can do the mask properly with a thick layer then I will leave that on overnight as it will have sunk in by the time I go to bed :)
I LOVE IT! This product has seriously rescued my skin. I use it a couple of times a week (three or four) as it's a nourishing mask, and not like other masks which can strip your skin (for example a pore refining mask). I put a thin layer on most nights (as it doesn't sink in that quickly, so it can be hard to lie down with it all over your face!) but if I've got an evening where I can do the mask properly with a thick layer then I will leave that on overnight as it will have sunk in by the time I go to bed :)
The instructions do say to 'tissue off excess' but I'm not really sure when they mean..... as if I were to tissue off excess before bed then it's surely pointless? And the product has gone in the morning so again, pointless? Anyhoo.... My skin has never looked more supple and clear! For me it's a brilliant night cream, and my skin is incredibly soft (and spot free!!!) in the morning. The fact that it doesn't break me out is amazing, as most heavy night creams get oily in the night and leave me with whiteheads which is not a good look!!!
This product retails at £20, but I definitely think it's worth it as it's all I've been reaching for at night time! Amazing stuff!
Which night creams/overnight masks have you been enjoying?
Lucy xx
