REVIEW: Origins Checks and Balances Frothy Face Wash

I'm happy to say that I only have one exam left so I should be able to post a lot more now! It's been too long! I still have at least 2 hauls I need to post but I thought I'd switch it up a bit since I've done a lot of hauls recently... I'm still trying to get another camera lens so I can do reviews on products like mascara and eyeshadow. The lens I have now doesn't allow me to get close enough without getting blurry.

Anyway, enough of the excuses... Let's get on to the review!

Origins Checks and Balances Frothy Face Wash

This face wash is super creamy and is awesome at lathering. I enjoy using this with my Clarisonic because it really works in the product. However, this stuff works great if you wash your face with your hands. I used to/still use my hands when I use this product. As you can tell from patchiness of the tube in the photo above, I love this face wash. This is my second tube and I'm ready to buy my third one once this runs out. 

The reason I love this face wash is because it's so simple. It isn't targeted towards fixing any problems. Before, I used to use a variety of acne cleansers to try and help out my skin. I distinctly remember a time when my skin was completely overwhelmed because of all the acne cleansers and treatments I had been using. Eventually, my skin stopped reacting to any products and the acne either stayed or got worse. 

When I first tried out this face wash, I was pretty new to Origins products. I had tried Origins' Modern Friction exfoliator before and loved it, so I thought I would give their face wash a try. I'm so glad I gave it a go! This helped calm my skin and eventually got rid of most of the acne. 

This is a great everyday face wash as it is gentle and the creamy texture makes it feel quite luxurious. I would highly recommend this product if your skin isn't happy and needs to get back on track. As the name suggests, it checks and balances your skin after weeks of trying out different products. It just brings your skin back to its happy place. This face wash is also unscented so it's perfect for those with sensitive skin or for those who don't like scented products. 

I accidentally squeezed a generous amount of the face wash when I was taking this photo, but generally you don't need a lot in order to effectively wash your face. I would say a nickel or max a quarter size of product should do the trick!

Here's a quick recap of my review on this product:

Pros

• Decently priced (~$25)
• Lathers well 
• Non-drying
• Calms irritated/over-treated skin
• Can treat acne (it did in my case)
• Great for everyday use
• Lasts a long time as you don't need to use much per wash
• Scent-free

Cons

• If you're targeting a problem such as acne, there's no "guarantee" it will clear it up as it isn't meant to necessarily get rid of acne (it all depends on your skin type and how your skin reacts to the product)

What's your favourite face wash for irritated skin? Have you tried anything from Origins?

- Amelia