Origins Clear Improvement Active Charcoal Mask

October 18, 2016

Three Really Good Face Masks for Congested Skin

Blocked pores and bumpy skin texture are daily struggles for those of us with more oily skin. To be fair, it’s on the less traumatic end of the acne scale but it can be frustrating nonetheless, and luckily it’s fairly easy to treat. Ingredients like salycilic acid, glycolic acid and other gentle exfoliants are a great way to reduce and prevent clogged pores, but a good blackhead-busting face mask can also be wonderfully effective. Here are three of my favourites:

July 26, 2016

The Best Skincare for Oily Skin

Although it’s much more under control now, I’ve had some version of oily/combination skin for as long as I can remember. Learning how to properly hydrate my face has made the biggest difference but I definitely still battle a shiny T-zone on a daily basis, especially in summer. The following list of skincare products are the ones that I have found best to help control and manage oily skin* and its effects. First, a quick overview of the skincare strategy for oily skin: In the words of skincare expert Tata Harper: “In an ideal world, our skin maintains a healthy…

June 3, 2016

Camilla’s Skincare Routine // The Add-On’s

A few weeks ago I wrote about the all-Environ routine that I’ve been following for the past six months. Whilst I am faithful to Environ for cleansing, toning and moisturising purposes, I still love alternating my masks and exfoliators. Here’s a run down of the ones I use most regularly: Added Extra: The Exuviance Vitamin C+Antiaging Booster is the newest addition to my skincare arsenal, and I am absolutely blown away by how effective it is. I’d never tried a Vitamin C powder formula before, so this was definitely a new experience for me – you simply sprinkle some of the powder into…

May 26, 2014

Once-a-Week Wonders

When it comes to my beauty routine, I generally have a short attention span; I tend to try out lots of different products and my top shelf is on continuous rotation. There are, however, a few things that I do on a more regular basis than contribute to the maintenance of my nails, skin and hair. Here’s the list: At-home manicure I recently did a post on my DIY manicure essentials so you’re probably familiar with the tools I use to keep my nails in good nick. I go through this routine about once a week, usually at my desk…

February 21, 2014

Mask Must-Have: Aesop Parsley Seed Cleansing Masque

My friend Sergio hooked me up big time by managing to convince the lovely people at Loading Bay to sell me one of their famous Parsley Seed Cleansing Masque’s before the official launch date (which I think is still set for June 2014). This clay-based masque is suitable for all skin types, but works particularly well on dry and/or sensitive skins – ding, ding, ding, jackpot! Aesop uses both plant-based and laboratory-made ingredients of the highest quality – particularly those with high quantities of anti-oxidants. This mask contains, amongst other things, purified clay to draw out impurities, aloe vera to ensure…

January 22, 2014

Best of Beauty 2013: Skincare & Body Care

October 17, 2013

Brand I Wish Was in SA: Origins

Our love for Origins face masks is well documented – we’ve previously mentioned the miraculous spot-zapping powers of the Clear Improvement Active Charcoal Mask and reviewed the super-hydrating Drink Up Intensive Overnight Mask. The brand’s mission is to produce high-performance natural skincare that uses plants, organic ingredients and 100% natural essential oils. All products are formulated without parabens, phthalates propylene glycol, mineral oil, PABA, petrolatum, paraffin, DEA and animal ingredients, and are manufactured using a combination of renewable resources, wind energy and earth-friendly practices. Apart from the proven efficacy of their face masks, Origins also gets glowing recommendations for a…

October 8, 2013

September Favourites

Camilla’s Favourites Make-up Forever HD Foundation – available from Metropolitain Cosmetics in JHB or online Origins Clear Improvement Active Charcoal Mask – not available in SA but alternative clay-based masks include REN ClearCalm3 Anti-Acne Treatment Mask, The Body Shop Warming Mineral Mask and Seaweed Ionic Clay Mask and the Lush Mask of Magnaminty. REN Glycolactic Radiance Renewal Mask – available at Woolworths (in-store or online) Rimmel Scandaleyes Shadow Paint in Rich Russet – not available in SA yet but you can order online via Feel Unique. Also, check out Lily Pebbles’ review here. Tom Ford Black Orchid EDP – available at…

October 2, 2013

Mask Dream Team: Origins Clear Improvement Mask and REN Glycolactic Radiance Renewal Mask

I’ll be the first to admit that I have never been particularly enamoured with at-home face masks, mainly because they never delivered the desired results (well, not for me, anyway). However, that all changed when Jules introduced me to the Origins Drink Up Intensive Overnight Mask, which I raved about here. It managed to obliterate my dry patches after just one use, and my skin was left clear and glowing afterwards – I was officially converted. Fast forward to the night before Jules’ wedding in Greece, and she whipped out the Origins Clear Improvements Active Charcoal Mask for the bridesmaids…

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