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04-30-2006, 11:30 PM RedFashionista Joined on 03-02-2006 Rank NA Origins Skin Products I recently spent a lot of money on some Origins brand face products.   I used to only use acne products but I'm 21 now and I hardly have any acne so I thought it might be time to upgrade to some higher quality products that aren't just for acne.  I bought the Checks and Balances cleanser, United State toner, Have a Nice Day moisturizer and that white tea guardian.  Well I've been using it for a couple days and my face has broken out a little bit in a couple areas.  It's nothing big--the breakouts are just tiny little bumps but I'm wondering if anyone else has had this problem with Origins.  Do you think it just might be my face having a reaction to all the new stuff???    Report

05-03-2006, 12:13 AM handbagaddict Joined on 01-04-2006 Tempe Arizona Rank NA Re: Origins Skin Products I think you should never start using more than one new product at a time so that if something like this happens, you can pinpoint which product is doing it. It is possible you just overwhelmed your skin. I have used the Checks and Balances. I never really had a problem with it, it just didn't do anything special. Maybe try just using the cleanser for a few days and gradually work one more thing in every few days. If you are still breaking out, I'd return it. In my experience, Origins has never been anything special. But I also have very finicky skin so I may not be the best person to judge.    Report

05-04-2006, 9:26 PM RedFashionista Joined on 03-02-2006 Rank NA Re: Origins Skin Products Well, I just went today and returned the Checks and Balances cleanser.  Luckily I was able to even though I had already used to.  And, just as a warning to anyone thinking about using it--it might make you break out!  I do really like all the other stuff I got from there though.     Report

05-05-2006, 4:08 PM fairy Joined on 01-18-2006 Rank NA Re: Origins Skin Products Don't try the Depuffery gel- I tried it because I couldn't find my regular eye gel, and this was terrible. Didn't do anything or feel cooling on. You can't put it in the fridge either cause the ingredients won't do well.    Report

05-06-2006, 12:38 AM handbagaddict Joined on 01-04-2006 Tempe Arizona Rank NA Re: Origins Skin Products Just curious - what type of eye gel do you use normally?    Report

05-06-2006, 12:39 AM espressoshot Joined on 02-01-2006 Philly / New York / Poland Rank NA Re: Origins Skin Products So. Has anyone declared "success" with anything from Origins Skincare?  I just want to know whether or not I should put this store on my s h i t list or not. hot child in the city, runnin wild and looking pretty... Aging is not 'lost youth' but a new stage of opportunity and strength.    Report

05-06-2006, 9:00 AM RedFashionista Joined on 03-02-2006 Rank NA Re: Origins Skin Products None of the other stuff I bought made my skin break out...I really like the acne spot remover (it dries up pimples really fast) and the white tea skin guaradian.  And I have their knot free shampoo and happy endings conditioner.  The conditioner has kept my ends from splitting and I chi my hair pretty frequently.  And of course, their paradise found lotion smells amazing.  I think they have good body products but their facial products are so-so.     Report

05-07-2006, 6:25 PM fairy Joined on 01-18-2006 Rank NA Re: Origins Skin Products  handbagaddict wrote: Just curious - what type of eye gel do you use normally? Elderflower eye gel from the Body Shop. I've been using it since I was like 12 or 13. I love it. It feels cool on and seems to suck the skin around the eye back into shape- sound gross but that's the best way I can describe it. It's also non irritating to the eye area which is hard to find. For a few months I couldn't find it in the stores or online, and I was desperate. If you're looking for one you should try it- it's onlly $8 too. You can keep it in the fridge. I even put it on my husband, and he likes it.    Report

05-24-2006, 3:42 PM Only The Best Joined on 05-20-2006 Northern Virginia- outside Washington DC Rank NA Re: Origins Skin Products That sounds nice. I need to find an eye gel- I seem to get irritated by everything except DDF which has been having insane stocking problems (i.e no sunscreen moisturizer at Sephora, Sephora online, or Nordstrom in my area for 6 months)- it stunk. Any gentle eye gels that people find good for sensitive skin? Even Caudale my skin won't cooperate with for more than a day or two.    Report

05-25-2006, 8:29 AM fairy Joined on 01-18-2006 Rank NA Re: Origins Skin Products My skin is very sensitive as well, and the Elderflower eye gel from the Body Shop has never bothered me.  Also the green, avocado based eye cream from Kiehls has never given me a bad reaction, but it's not a gel. Just a good moisturizing cream.     Report

05-25-2006, 9:34 AM Only The Best Joined on 05-20-2006 Northern Virginia- outside Washington DC Rank NA Re: Origins Skin Products fairy, thanks so much for the recs. I haven't tried Kiehl's yet, was a bit put off when they were acquired by L'Oreal but I read in Business week at the time that they were to be managed independently. Funny that now Body Shop has been acquired by them too- wouldn't have imagined that one.    Report

06-24-2006, 7:22 AM elite Joined on 01-03-2006 Rank NA Re: Origins Skin Products  fairy wrote: My skin is very sensitive as well, and the Elderflower eye gel from the Body Shop has never bothered me.  Also the green, avocado based eye cream from Kiehls has never given me a bad reaction, but it's not a gel. Just a good moisturizing cream.  i love kiehls but cant afford to buy as much as i like    Report

06-26-2006, 12:08 AM PennyLane Joined on 02-25-2006 Rank NA Re: Origins Skin Products Remember the days when we were all happy with a $1.99 bottle of Noxema and had beautiful skin?    Report

09-10-2006, 1:07 PM tashie Joined on 01-03-2006 Houston Rank NA Re: Origins Skin Products Masks are supposed to bring out all the impurities in your face and can make you break out the first time you use them. I like Origin's Clear Improvement charcoal mask.    Report

09-17-2006, 7:43 PM tres_chic Joined on 01-03-2006 Canada Rank NA Re: Origins Skin Products This summer I bought the checks and balances face wash and the balanced diet moisturizer. I really like them but I didn't notice any dramatic changes right away. It's the kind of product that changes your skin slowly but surely.      Report

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