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MASKING 101 WITH ORIGINS
Hazel Nutkins
2021-02-16
Choosing the right face mask for your skin type is no easy business and, if you’re not sure where to start, you’ve come to the right place. Whether your skin’s feeling stressed-out or extra temperamental RN (thanks, maskne), we’ve selected the best solutions for every skin type, with a little help from our friends at Origins. So, sit back for some much needed self-care while they do all the work
If you have extra dry skin: Origins Drink Up Intensive Overnight Hydrating Mask, £24\
Arctic temps, central heating and staying indoors all the time is sure to make your skin a lot drier than normal. This super-hydrating sleeping mask will fix all that while you catch some ZZZZs 😴 (and it will stay hydrated for up to 72 hours, too!). It’s loaded with good stuff: glacier water, hyaluronic acid (that’s the molecule that can hold up to 1,000 times its own weight in water, FYI) and nourishing avocado butter. They’ll all work double-time to lock in moisture so you wake up with glowing skin ☀️
If you have oily skin: Origins Clear Improvement Active Charcoal Mask to Clear Pores, £24
Ideal for oily and combination skin, or shiny T-zones, this mask contains white china clay to help absorb dirt and oil, as well as bamboo charcoal to help to draw out impurities and unclog pores (say goodbye, blackheads). Add this to your Sunday self-care routine for a clear, shine-free face throughout the week. P.S. After using it, always use an oil-free moisturiser to boost hydration levels.
If you have dull skin: Origins GinZing Peel-Off Mask to Refine and Refresh, £24\ \ Tired of looking, well, tired? Not only is this gold metallic peel-off mask as IG-friendly as they come, but it’ll also leave your skin soft, smooth and seriously energised. With coffee beans, panax ginseng and exfoliating acids, it gives you radiant skin. Top tip: apply onto cleansed skin and, when it’s time to remove, smile to loosen before gently peeling off.
If you have sensitive skin: Origins Hello Calm Relaxing & Hydrating Face Mask, £25
Whether your skin is always sensitive or it’s just feeling a lil more delicate than usual, the ingredients in your face mask are extra important. To avoid redness or irritation, the Hello Calm Relaxing Face Mask has been specially formulated to hydrate your skin without causing any reactions. The hero ingredient? Hemp (or cannabis sativa seed oil, if you’re feelin’ fancy).
If you have normal or dry skin: Origins Drink Up 10 Minute Hydrating Mask, £24\ \ The best thing about WFH is that you can use this 10-minute hydrating mask in between Zoom calls when your skin calls for a lil extra TLC. Apply the cream formula onto your skin and, minutes later, your skin will look hydrated and refreshed for your next meeting! This baby contains glacier water, hyaluronic acid and loads of superfoods to quench thirsty skin. Use it all over your face or target dry areas for a quick burst of hydration 💧