Dominos Guide

Gommage 305 by Yon-Ka What can I say? I just love to exfoliate. And while Origins Modern Friction may have changed my life, Gommage 305 ($33) by Yon-Ka is ...

Bellissima! Origins Underwear for Lashes I'm a big fan of eye-shadow base, and I'm just getting into this whole foundation primer thing. Now, here's another pre-makeup preppi...

First, let me make one thing very clear: I was not blessed with soft skin, particularly on my face. It’s hard enough to keep my combination skin looking smooth, with its oily spots, flaky patches, and occasional blemishes. But getting it to feel soft to the touch has always been fairly impossible. That is, until I discovered the life-changing Modern Friction face scrub from Origins ($36).

In the past, I have steered away from so-called dermabrasion products, because I was afraid they would irritate my skin. But this product does quite the opposite: It gets rid of irritation, uneveness, dry patches, and dullness by gently resurfacing your face all over. After the scrub, my face has a ruddy glow, but it looks polished and not the slightest bit angry, so read more

Even if you have sensitive skin, this product is amazing. (If you don’t believe me, ask Colormesticky, reviewed it a few weeks ago.) Its main exfoliating property is rice starch, and it also contains aloe to sooth your face.

I use Modern Friction at least once a week — often after a long night or when my skin looks especially tired — before getting in the shower. To use, you simply scoop some on your fingertips and massage gently over your face when it’s dry and clean. Then, add a bit of water and work it into a lather.

Next, the jar says “Rinse Well,” and I cannot stress this enough. To wash it off, I immediately step into the shower, close my eyes, and wait for all of the scrub to wash off. Because when this stuff gets in your eyes, it stings like hell. Otherwise, it’s pretty much perfect.

Smileage Plus Liptint from Origins I'm a big fan of natural beauty products, especially when it comes to makeup that goes on my mouth. Chemical-free and 95-percent orga...

Origins New Shedonism Perfume New from Origins, is Shedonism Exotic Floral Essence Perfume, $42.50 - an alluring and intoxicating strong floral scent. The key i...

Free Summer Stuff From Nordstrom Sometimes, the free stuff you get with beauty purchases is just a burden, but some freebies are too good to pass up. Thanks to eBeaut...

Nars 2007 Fall Modern Odyssey Collection Nars is getting ready to launch its new Fall 2007 Modern Odyssey Collection. The release was scheduled for July 1st, but I have yet t...

Origins Organic Skin Care You'll be green with envy when you see Origins' latest skin care line, Origins Organics. Although the line launched in late fall, th...

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