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Origins New Plantscription Anti-Aging Cream

by Shirleen on April 19, 2013 in Origins, skincare product 101 with No comments

 

After a series of Plantscription products were subsequently launched in 2011 and 2012, Origins once again introduced a new addition to its Plantscription line early this year.

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It is the Plantscription Anti-Aging Cream. I’m pleased to receive one recently. Formulated with Anogeissus and Raspberry Plant Stem Cell Technology, this anti-aging cream is said to clinically proven to help visibly repair 4 major signs of aging while helping to preserve skin’s youth-span.

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This new face moisturizer completes the anti-aging range that comprises of the Anti-aging Cleanser, Anti-aging Treatment Lotion, Anti-aging Serum, Anti-aging Eye Treatment and Anti-aging Eye Cream. Finally a moisturizer under the Plantscription Anti-aging collection!

If you are keen to read my previous post on :

Plantscription Anti-aging Serum, click HERE
Plantscription Anti-aging Eye Treatment, click HERE
Plantscription Anti-aging Cleanser, Treatment Lotion & Eye Cream, click HERE

Do you know what causes the signs of aging in skin?

Well, though aging is a natural process that starts as early as in 20s, aging can also cause by unhealthy lifestyle, stress, harmful sun exposure and environmental factors. These factors cause a decline in skin’s natural collagen, elastin and fibrillin production. Skin’s structure weakens, paving the way for the appearance of wrinkles. Surface renewal also slows making skin texture tough and uneven.

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Origins VitaZing BB SPF 35 / PA+++ Revitalizing Cream

by Shirleen on March 11, 2013 in Makeup, Origins with No comments

 

Hi everyone! It’s Monday and have you recovered from your weekend? Here’s the first post this week. I’ve actually done this post quite some time ago but I didn’t get to publish it. My bad for taking so long, here you go …

In the recent years, many western cosmetics brands have been following suit to introduce a BB Cream under their makeup line. BB Cream has increasingly gaining its popularity in Western markets and is no longer a product targeting for Asian consumers.

Originally designed to help soothe skin while perfecting skin tone and providing natural-looking coverage, BB (Blemish Balm) Cream is now an all-in-one product that can replace serum, moisturizer, primer, foundation and sunblock. It is often used as a foundation that helps brighten the skin tone while masking imperfections and shielding skin from UV damage.

In June 2012, Origins has launched a new BB Cream – VitaZing BB SPF 35 / PA+++ Revitalizing Cream with Mangosteen.


Origins NEW VitaZing BB SPF 35 / PA+++ Revitalizing Cream with Mangosteen – S$60 / 50ml

Origins NEW VitaZing BB SPF 35 / PA+++ Revitalizing Cream with Mangosteen is said to correct, perfect and protect skin by providing 8 powerful benefits.

  • Improve skin’s radiance, immediately and long term
  • Immediately reduce the appearance of pores
  • Control oil over time
  • Conceal flaws
  • Immediately minimize shine
  • Reduce the appearance of lines and wrinkles
  • Hydrate skin
  • Broad-spectrum UV protection

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NEW Origins Make A Difference Plus + Moisturizer & Treatment

by Shirleen on November 29, 2012 in Origins, skincare product 101 with No comments

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Recently, I was invited to visit an Origins outlet @ Robinsons Raffles City to preview two new additions to its Make A Difference Plus + Collection, that offers a new approach to correcting skin dehydration. Introducing NEW Make A Difference Plus + Rejuvenating Treatment and NEW Make A Difference Plus +Moisturizer. Retailing at S$78.00 (50ml) for both, these latest moisturizers are available from October 2012 onwards.

Origins, the natural skin care brand, has shown that perpetually dehydrated skin may lack a naturally occurring enzyme named Caspase-14 which helps skin produce and maintain critical moisture levels. When the skin lacks of this enzyme, skin will experience a biological deficit and faces persistent, non-resolving dryness. To address this biological deficit, Origins utilizes advanced technology to support dehydrated skin while also delivering non-stop moisture.

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Make A Difference Plus + Collection

The Make A Difference Plus + Collection – including the NEW Make A Difference Plus + Rejuvenating Treatment and Make A Difference Plus + Rejuvenation Moisturizer – features a combination of potent botanical and natural ingredients that work in tandem to support skin’s vital Natural Moisturizing Factor.

Caspase-14 (shown above), together with Fillagrin (a biological protein) and Urea (an organic compound), create skin’s Natural Moisturizing Factor that produce moisture and help skin retain a natural reservoir of hydration. Origins complex of Lychee and Watermelon Extracts combined with Rhodocrosite, a red gemstone, helps boost moisture production. The result is healthy, hydrated skin.

Other ingredients found in the collection are Rose of Jericho, Micrococcus Lysate, Padina Pavonica and Murmuru Butter. An essential oil blend of Bergamot, Lemon, Orange, Spearmint, Rose and Vetiver imparts a light, refreshing scent.

Make A Difference Plus + is claimed to increase moisture levels by 75% and retain continuous moisture levels for 24 hours upon just one application. A clinical study was done and it is claimed that 96% of women who applied Make A Difference Plus + Rejuvenating Treatment for 4 weeks, showed a significant improvement in moisture and the ability to retain moisture levels for 48 hours upon one application.

The 2 new additions -  Make A Difference Plus + Rejuvenating Moisturizer (left) and Make A Difference Plus + Rejuvenation Treatment (right).

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Origins Launching 3 New Additions To Its Plantscription Anti-Aging Collection

by Shirleen on August 2, 2012 in beauty blog, Origins with No comments

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If you are a fan of Origins Plantscription or botanical anti-aging skin care, you will be rejoiced that Origins will be launching 3 new additions to its Plantscription Anti-Aging Collection.

Last year in 2011, Origins launched its first Plantscription product – Plantscription Anti-Aging Serum – which is claimed to be as potent as retinoids and has 88% of the visible wrinkle-reducing power of a prescription with 0% irritation, dryness and photo-sensitivity! It is claimed to visibly repair 4 signs of aging in just 4 weeks!

And after a successful launch of Origins‘ best-selling Plantscription Anti-Aging Serum (S$118 for 30ml), Origins again introduced a second Plantscription product, Plantscription Anti-Aging Eye Treatment (S$78 for 15ml), in October 2011.

Plantscription Anti-Aging Serum is considered the best-selling Origins product to date.

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Plantscription Anti-aging Collection

To complete Plantscription Anti-aging Collection, Origins is introducing 3 new additions to its Plantscription line, say hi to Plantscription Anti-aging Cleanser, Anti-Aging Treatment Lotion and Anti-Aging Eye Cream. These 3 new products will be available at all Origins counters from August 2012 onwards.

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Introducing The NEW Dr. Andrew Weil For Origins Mega-Bright Skin Illuminating Collection

by Shirleen on February 12, 2012 in Origins, skincare product 101 with No comments

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Last month, I have shared with my readers my first preview test panel for a new Origins revolutionary skin brightening serum that is launching in February 2012 and my short review after using it for 28 days.

And now I’m introducing you the NEW Dr. Andrew Weil for Origins Mega-Bright Skin Illuminating Collection.

Origins Mega-Bright Skin Illuminating Collection, officially launched in February 2012, comprises of Skin Illuminating Cleanser, Skin Illuminating Treatment Lotion, Skin Illuminating Serum, Skin Illuminating Moisturizer and SPF 40 / PA +++ Skin Illuminating UV Face Protector. Please see below for product details.

This brightening collection, a collaboration with Andrew Weil (world-renowned pioneer in integrative medicine), uses natural ingredients to correct the past and present future skin damage caused by UV exposure, oxidative stress and even fatigue.

Andrew Weil, Harvard-trained medical doctor and botanist, has found that inflammation, which cause irritation in skin, is “the root cause of the most common and serious disease of aging.” When inflammation occurs, pigment-producing cells are signaled to overproduce, and therefore resulting in skin discoloration, uneven skin tone and dullness. In addition, Asian skin (with genetically thinner skin) is naturally more prone to dark spots and discoloration.

To tackle this root cause, Andrew Weil and Origins introduce the NEW Dr. Andrew Weil for Origins Mega-Bright Skin Illuminating Collection. This revolutionary collection helps keep irritation at bay, so melanin production isn’t triggered, which in turn reduces skin discoloration, dark spots, uneven skin tone and prevent future pigment formation. It instantly brighten skin, improve clarity and radiance.

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Participating In The Origins Project Mega-Bright Test Panel

by Shirleen on January 26, 2012 in beauty blog, Origins with 2 Comments

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Late last year in 2011, for the first time I was privileged to be invited to join the preview test panel for a new Origins revolutionary skin brightening serum that will be officially launched in February 2012.

Origins have once again collaborated with Dr. Andrew Weil, one of the world’s leading authorities on integrative health, to bring you this clinically proven treatment. This innovative botanical brightening serum is claimed to help even up skin tone, reduce dark spots and bring radiance to the skin.

In this Project Mega-Bright Test Panel, 10 lucky participants including myself have been selected to receive the serum in a trial-size bottle (without label). We are required to test the serum for continuous 28 days twice a day, morning and night. During the 28 days, it is recommended to refrain from having any cosmetic procedures done or from using any topical facial prescriptions in order to see a definite result.

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NEW Origins Plantscription Anti-Aging Eye Treatment

by Shirleen on December 20, 2011 in Eye Care, Origins with No comments

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Most of us will probably notice our FIRST signs of aging on the eye area and it is mainly due to 3 key factors. The skin around the eyes is actually up to 3 times thinner than our facial skin and it also produces no sebum to keep it moisture. It is therefore dryer, fragile and sensitive. Our eyes express nearly every emotion and are in constant emotion as they follow the movements of the underlying muscles. As we age, skin around the eyes loses resiliency and collagen, and therefore deeper, more ‘permanent’ lines and wrinkles will form.

So have you noticed any signs of eye aging lately? Are you giving special attention to the eye area? You should if you are not! Well, early prevention is better than cure. The most common signs of eye aging are : crow’s feet, crepey skin on the eyelid, under eye fine lines and wrinkles, sagging skin around the eyes, dark eye circles and puffy eyes.

A few weeks ago, I was delighted to be presented a newly launched eye product from Origins, NEW Plantscription Anti-Aging Eye Treatment, for testing and review. It is the latest addition to Plantscription series after the successful launch of their latest breakthrough Plantscription Anti Aging Serum. This new innovative serum claims to have 88% of wrinkle-reducing power of a prescription and as potent as retinoids (a proven wrinkle fighter) with 0% irritation, dryness and photosensitivity.

Click here if you are keen to read my previous post on Plantscription Anti Aging Serum.

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Plantscription Anti-Aging Eye Treatment – S$78 / 15ml

Plantscription Anti-Aging Eye Treatment, recently launched in October 2011, is the first natural eye product I’ve ever tested. It is now available at all Origins counters at Isetan Scotts, Robinsons Raffles City, Metro Paragon, Robinsons Centrepoint and Tangs VivoCity.

Enriched with Anogeissus Tree Bark as well as Kombucha (fermented Black Tea), this latest Plantscription Anti-Aging Eye Treatment is claimed to help visibly repairs 4 visible signs of eye aging including :

  • Diminishing the appearance of crow’s feet
  • Reducing under eye cross hatching
  • Smoothing crepey lids
  • Lifting and firming saggy eye skin

Plantscription Anti-Aging Eye Treatment is FREE of parabens, mineral oil, Paba, petrolatum and Paraffin.

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Origins Plantscription Anti-Aging Serum, A Natural Wrinkle Fighter

by Shirleen on September 22, 2011 in Origins, skincare product 101 with No comments

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Two weeks ago, I have earlier introduced an Origins collection – Dr. Andrew Weil for Origins Mega-Mushroom Skin Relief Collection – that helps to defend inflammation (which is an invisible skin ager), making skin stronger and more resilient.

This collection strengthens skin barrier and helps prevent irritation, reduce sensitivity, minimize visible redness, prevent premature signs of aging, calm and soothe skin.

Click here to read my previous post on Dr. Andrew Weil for Origins Mega-Mushroom Skin Relief Collection.

As promised on my earlier post, I’m here to share with you a new anti-wrinkle prescription Plantscription Anti-Aging Serum which claims to have 88% of the visible wrinkle-reducing power of a prescription with 0% irritation! Woof!!

I was given a trial sample (15ml) of the new Plantscription Anti-Aging Serum which is equivalent to half the size of a full size Plantscription Anti-Aging Serum in 30ml.

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Plantscription Anti-Aging Serum – S$118.00 / 30ml

Product Profile : Although it’s not the same as prescription, in just 4 weeks nature’s next generation power plant helps visibly repair 4 major signs of aging without irritation. And with continued use, results improve. What will nature think of next!

As retinoids, also known as prescription Vitamin A or tretinoin, are widely used as a dermatological gold standard for reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. It is claimed that they work by increasing epidermal cell turnover and by thinning skin’s topmost layer. Very often, these powerful anti-aging treatments can cause photo-sensitivity, redness, dryness, flaking and irritation.

I’m just a very good example as I do encounter similar skin reactions whenever I use retinoids or tretinoin. This powerful anti-aging ingredient causes my skin to become hyper sensitive, increase inflammation reaction such as redness, flaking and red bumps. I have since stopped using this prescription.

So when I was first introduced to this Plantscription Anti-Aging Serum, I was told that this serum has 88% of the visible wrinkle-reducing power of a prescription with 0% irritation, dryness and photo-sensitivity! It is claimed to be as potent as retinoids without the sight of inflammation! Woof! I was sold!

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Dr. Andrew Weil for Origins Mega-Mushroom Skin Relief Collection

by Shirleen on September 7, 2011 in Anti Aging & Moisturizer, Origins, skincare product 101 with No comments

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In the recent years, natural and organic skin care products are becoming popular. If you are a fan of natural and organic skin care, you may well have heard of Origins – a well-known high-end skincare brand that creates high-performance natural skincare that is powered by natural and proven by science. Origins use potent plants, organic ingredients, and 100% natural essential oils.

Origins, introduced in the US in 1990, created natural skin care products such as face wash, face lotion, anti aging serum, lip balm, hydrating body lotion and body powder.

Recently, I was honored (first beauty blogger) to be invited to an exclusive private Origins session at Estee Lauder office to get to know more about Origins and to preview 2 of their skincare lines – Dr. Andrew Weil for Origins Mega-Mushroom Skin Relief Collection and NEW Plantscription Anti-Aging Serum.

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Dr. Andrew Weil for Origins Mega-Mushroom Skin Relief Collection

This improved Skin Relief Collection, with enhanced formula, is an integration between Origins and the world-renowned health authority Dr. Andrew Weil. Internal and external factors such as poor diet, lack of sleep, stress, hormonal change and pollution can be harmful to the skin and cause inflammation. This inflammation, that strikes deep within the skin’s surface, can lead to increased sensitivity, redness and premature signs of aging.

Irritation is an invisible ager!

Dr. Andrew Weil for Origins Mega-Mushroom Skin Relief Collection includes specially-formulated products that work to combat irritation and contain Dr. Weil’s “Signature Six” ingredients of Hypsizygus Ulmarius, Cordyceps and Reishi Mushrooms, Ginger, Turmeric, Holy Basil and enhanced with key ingredient Lily Bulb, which helps defend skin against silent skin agers, making skin stronger and more resilient. This collection strengthens skin barrier and helps prevent irritation, minimize visible redness, calm and soothe skin.

Dr. Andrew Weil for Origins Mega-Mushroom Skin Relief Collection, now enhanced with key ingredient Lily Bulb, keeps skin calm and strengthened against silent skin-agers. This collection is suitable for sensitive, reactive skin and skin with rosacea.

The collection comprises of :

  • Now Advanced Mega-Mushroom Skin Relief Soothing Treatment Lotion (S$55.00 / 200ml)
  • Now Advanced Mega-Mushroom Skin Relief Soothing Face Cream or Face Lotion (S$123.00 / 50ml)
  • Mega-Mushroom Skin Relief Advanced Face Serum (S$108.00 for 30ml or S$138.00 for 50ml)
  • Mega-Mushroom Skin Relief Face Cleanser (S$123.00 / 50ml)
  • Mega-Mushroom Skin Relief Eye Serum (S$77.00 / 15ml)
  • Mega-Mushroom Skin Relief Face Mask (S$68.00 / 100ml)

All Origins products are FREE of parabens, phthalates, propylene glycol, mineral oil, PABA, petrolatum, paraffin, DEA and animal ingredients (except cruelty free honey and beeswax).

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Now Advanced Dr. Andrew Weil for Origins Mega-Mushroom Skin Relief Soothing Face Lotion – S$123.00 / 50ml

I was delighted to be presented with a full-size Dr. Andrew Weil for Origins Mega-Mushroom Skin Relief Soothing Face Lotion during the private session.

This fast absorbing face lotion, also comes in a cream formula, penetrates into the skin easily and moisturizes skin while helping to calm and soothe it. It is formulated with the “Signature Six” ingredients and Lily Bulb to help visibly reduce redness in sensitive and reactive skin.

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