Origins’s slogan is “Powered by Nature. Proven by Science.” The brand’s philosophy is to incorporate natural ingredients into its skincare line. This means a mix of exotic ingredients sourced from around the world as well as more common plant and oil based products, such as charcoal, ginseng and caffeine – all created in an environmentally conscious way. As Origins explains, the company is committed to “high performance beauty” that is “mindfully formulated”- “because it’s our nature to do good.” What Does Origins Sell? So I waved goodbye to my much-loved facial oil and embarked on a quest to establish a rosacea skincare routine, including the perfect moisturizer. That's where Origins GinZing Energy Boosting Oil-Free Gel Moisturizer comes in—a hybrid of glow-boosting ingredients and super-hydrating technology, that’s both light and oil-free. So, does it hydrate without irritating my skin?I put it to the test to find out. The need-to-knows Origins Clear Improvement Active Charcoal Exfoliating Cleansing Powder To Clear Pores – Just add water to this powder to create a creamy cleanser which helps clean pores. But in the opinion of another buyer, that shimmer was all sizzle and no steak: “ Brightens but does not depuff,” this skeptical reviewer wrote. “ Gives the illusion of brightening due to the glitter-like texture. PEELS like crazy. If you have dry under eyes, stay away!! Does not work well under makeup.” Origins is famed for harnessing the power of plants and using natural, active ingredients to revive dull complexions, and the GinZing Energy-Boosting Oil-Free Gel Moisturizer is no exception.

This moisturizer is suitable for all skin types and targets tired-looking and dull complexions in need of an intense moisture hit. The Origins Drink UP Intensive Overnight Mask has been a fan favorite product from the brand for years. In fact, this was one of the first widely popular overnight hydrating masks before K-beauty inspired hydrating masks really started to hit the western market. Even now that we have so many more options in this category of skincare product, the Origins Drink Up Intensive Overnight Mask has remained a firm favorite, and for good reason. This deeply hydrating mask feels lightweight on the skin, while also infusing an impressive dose of hydration. This is all thanks to the formula behind this product. Some of the key ingredients that give the Drink Up Mask its nourishing capabilities include niacinamide, avocado oil, apricot kernel oil and mango butter. Niacinamide helps to brighten the skin and create a smoother skin surface while the oils and butters within this formula act as both emollients and occlusives to seal in hydration so that you wake up to skin that feels silky smooth and noticeably plump.It's charged with panax ginseng, a small-but-mighty perennial plant grown in the mountains of East Asia. Ginseng is an antioxidant known for its invigorating properties and has been used for centuries in traditional Chinese medicine. While this formula doesn't promise these same health benefits, it does encourage anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects—quite evident, as regular use did calm my rosacea-prone skin.

Origins sells a wide variety of skincare and makeup as well as bath and body products. There are 11 collections, including Plantscription, GinZing, A Perfect World, Original Skin, Clear Improvement and Zero Oil. Origins Gloomaway Grapefruit Body-Buffing Cleanser – Formulated with grapefruit, tangerine and orange oil, this cleanser works into a lather while exfoliating the body.

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GinZing Ultra Hydrating, Energy-Boosting Cream – Origins says this rich moisturizer delivers 72 hours of hydration, and can be used day and night. Origins may have a new-age perspective, but its own origins are found in one of the oldest and most respected names in the skincare game. It was founded in 1990 by Leonard Lauder, son of beauty icon Estée Lauder, and was the first brand launched by the Lauder company as it began transforming into an enormous, multidivisional conglomerate.

Original Skin Retexturizing Mask With Rose Clay –Powered by willowherb, this mask can be used once or twice a week to help draw out impurities from the skin, and it also helps minimize the look of pores.Origins was the first original brand of the beauty megacorporation The Estée Lauder Companies. The parent company has also launched or acquired numerous other brands, including MAC Cosmetics, Clinique, and Aveda. Where is Origins made? GinZing Refreshing Eye Cream To Brighten And Depuff – This rosy hued eye cream is formulated with panax ginseng and caffeine to help brighten dark circles and depuff eyes. One of the first Origins products was the Clear Improvement Active charcoal mask to help unclog pores. The company says its still one of the best-selling masks in America. Some of the brand’s other key milestones include the debut of Night-A-Mins, a mineral-enriched moisturizer, the GinZing line and a Ginger Body Scrub made from Dead Sea Salts and essential oils. Origins was also a pioneer in integrating a wellness component into the products, and has a partnership with Dr. Andrew Weil, who advocates for integrative medicine. What Is the Concept Behind Origins? Origins Zero Oil Oil-Free Moisture Lotion is a lightweight, oil-free, hydrating lotion that is claimed to instantly reduce shine, refine skin texture, and create a smooth, matte finish. One of the key ingredients in this lotion is saw palmetto fruit extract. The fruit of the saw palmetto possesses powerful antiseptic properties and is known to be a potent purifier. It’s been shown to be effective in controlling excess oil production which reduces shine and can help prevent breakouts. Another key ingredient in the Origins Zero Oil Oil-Free Moisture Lotion is jojoba esters, which are the hydrogenation or transesterification product of jojoba oil. Jojoba esters work to soften and smooth the skin, and also help to balance oil production due to its remarkable similarity to the natural oils produced by the human skin. Warm Down Warming Lava Scrub To Detox And Smooth – Working this volcanic ash-based scrub into your palms helps heat it up, leaving the body smooth and soft. How Much Do Origins Products Cost?

Origins Ginger Body Scrub Smoothing Body Buffer – One of the brand’s best known products, this body scrub contains Dead Sea salts and ginger zest along with nut oils to smooth rough, dry skin. Caffeine (derived from coffee beans) to refresh and recharge, panax ginseng, a plant used in traditional Chinese medicine to boost the skin’s energy, sunflower seeds, and barley, containing essential lipids, and Hydra-Hug, Origin’s latest hydration technology. Formula—what's in the Oil-Free Origins GinZing Gel Moisturizer?In our opinion, Origins products are worth the money, but there are other brands that deliver greater value. The Origins High-Potency Night-A-Mins Mineral -Enriched Oil-Free Renewal Cream offers an oil-free formulation that is geared towards more mature skin types. The formula behind this product includes AHA’s which gently exfoliate the skin, revealing a more radiant and even complexion. The Alpha Hydroxy Acids used in this product are all fruit-derived, making them slightly gentler on the skin upon application. Additionally, using chemical exfoliates in a moisturizing formula helps to buffer the skin and minimize any irritation that you could experience, making this product an excellent option for those of you who would like to exfoliate every day, but have experience increased sensitive or irritation when using more concentrated or less nourishing products. While this product is oil-free, the formula does contain shea butter, jojoba esters, jojoba butter and squalane to act as some of the main moisturizing and nourishing agents in this cream. All of these are very unlikely to clog pores or cause irritation, but if you know that you’re skin is sensitive to oils, we recommend completing a patch test before incorporating this product into your regular skincare routine.