Origins Award Winning Starting Over Age-Erasing Moisturizer

So here's one good-for-us skincare product I'm salivating to try.  Origins Starting Over Moisturizer, which contains mimosa, argan leaf and green algae, is said to be fantastically effective at reducing the signs of aging and in particular reducing the appearance of lines and wrinkles. Yep, sign me up please!

I intend to try this soon, and if so promise to provide a proper review, but in the meantime allow me to share some of the goodness behind this product.  The moisturizer helps to rebuild collagen, repair visible lines and improve skin texture and tone. Many of those who have already tried this new moisturizer say their skin looks and feels measurably younger from day one. Origins has reviews up on their website and there are others raving about the results elsewhere on the web as well.

In clinical trials, a whopping 94% of those who used this light cream saw a significant reduction in lines and wrinkles. Many users I've seen reviews from have compared the results to "similar to injection" treatments. That's a very favorable response indeed.  Equally impressive, it's one of Women's Health's Top 10 Beauty All-Stars.  Can't wait to try it myself!

I adore Origins as a beauty brand. I really appreciate their dedication to eco-friendly products and packaging and that they get behind environmentally friendly projects and causes. One of the first mainstream beauty brands to utilize natural and organic botanicals and ingredients in their skincare, they drew me in years ago with their philosophy and lines of gentle, caring skin-loving products.

For more information or to purchase Origins Starting Over Age-Erasing Moisturizer, visit Origins.  There is an oil-free version of this moisturizer for those seeking to use it with oily or combination skin type. The original version is recommended for dry skin or for those with normal-dry combination skin. The cream retails for $45 a 1.7 oz jar and is also available at beauty.com.

FREE Origins Rocks Earth Month Concert

Increased Demand for FREE Origins Rocks Earth Month Concert in NYC Featuring Grammy Award-Winner Macy Gray, Prompts Origins to Stream Concert Live Globally Over The Internet

High-Performance Nature-based Skin Care Brand Hosts FREE Star-Studded Concert Benefiting Origins Global Earth Initiatives

APRIL 2010 -- In celebration of Earth Month 2010 and Origins Earth Initiatives which support programs that help to sustain the planet, Origins will host its first annual Origins Rocks Earth Month Concert in NYC on April 19th. Due to pent up demand, Origins will be streaming Macy Gray’s performance live in an effort to share this concert globally and raise environmental awareness.

Fans are invited to the FREE star-studded concert at Webster Hall New York City featuring Grammy Award-Winner Macy Gray. Origins has chosen to partner with Macy as her new single “Beauty In The World” captures the sentiment of Earth Month. The concert will also include performances by emerging artists Ryan Star and Jon McLaughlin.

For those unable to attend the concert in person, Origins has partnered with MOG the Web's best on-demand music listening service and music blogging hub to bring Macy Gray’s performance live to the web for music listeners to enjoy the show around the world.

The concert will be broadcast live streaming at origins.com/liveconcert beginning at 10 p.m. EST/ 7 p.m. PST on April 19th.

“At Origins, we recognize the importance of environmental stewardship. Earth Month 2010 provides the perfect platform for Origins to reaffirm its commitment to giving back to Mother Nature, employing green practices and celebrating the planet,” announces Jane Lauder, General Manager/Senior Vice President, Origins. “Last year, through our Global Earth Initiative, Origins collected 7,500 pounds of empty cosmetic packaging to be recycled or responsibly converted to energy and planted nearly 24,000 trees. This year we are eager to further our green programs.”

Two free concert tickets will be offered to those who bring at least one empty cosmetic package (shampoo bottle, make up compact, deodorant container,) regardless of brand, to Origins retail stores in NYC, Westchester and the Garden State Plaza Mall (no purchase necessary, while tickets last.) Ticket holders must arrive at Webster Hall New York City for first come first serve entry. Origins will collect all the packaging and recycle or responsibly convert it to energy through its Return to Origins Recycling Program.

“I am thrilled to be a part of the first annual Origins Rocks Earth Month Concert,” exclaims Macy Gray. “Origins is known for its industry-leading commitment to the people and the planet. I am proud to be partnering with a brand that aligns with my beliefs of planting trees and cleaning up the earth for future generations.”

PLANT-A-TREE CAMPAIGN
To further its Global Plant-A-Tree Campaign, Origins will plant a tree on behalf of each in-person concert attendee through its partners Global ReLeaf™.  Did you know that just one tree provides oxygen for up to four people per day?

In 2009, Origins launched its Plant-A-Tree Campaign in partnership with American Forests’ Global ReLeaf™; an education and action program that helps individuals, agencies and corporations improve the local and global environment by planting and caring for trees. Since the launch of this successful campaign, Origins has aided reforestation projects globally by helping to plant more than 23,000 trees around the world. In addition to planting a tree for each concert attendee, from April 18th to 30th, Origins will plant a tree in honor of each customer who purchases the NEW A Perfect World™ SPF 25 Age-defense moisturizer with White Tea or current moisturizer.

Origins is available at select department and specialty stores, as well as in its own free-standing retail stores and at ORIGINS.com.

ORIGINS: Give Green This Holiday Season

Origins makes it hard to resist!

With a promo like this, why would you resist? Wow -- $10 off your $35 purchase right now online.

Origins has gifts for any price range - stocking stuffers, gift sets, green in mind, you've got fantastic possibilties to choose from. Enjoy this Cyber Monday promo of $10 off your Origins purchase of $35 or more through 12/4/08.

There are two links circulating for this offer, both came directly from Origins; either should work for you:

1) Click the link and enter promo code: TENoffLS at checkout.

2) Click the link and enter promo code: tenoff at checkout.

Here's more: A Gift For You from Origins 12/5–12/6. Receive a Full Size Salt product with any order of $50 or more (while supplies last).

For more information, to check out Origins' great gift giving options, and to take advantage of the Cyber Monday promo, visit Origins here.

REMINDER: Origins FREE Skincare Set

It's Sunday afternoon. Have you selected your free Origins Skincare Set yet?

Ladies and fellas, this really is one offer you don't want to let slip by. Why? Because there's no minimum purchase - you can order a cleansing bar or a lip tint and STILL score the whole deluxe sample set of skincare. I've loved their A Perfect World skincare for years - it's some of the most creamy, hydrating, antioxidant loaded skincare I've ever tried. Their Organics line sent me running to my computer to order as soon as I heard it was available. This time, I selected the Dr. Andrew Weil skincare set. After reading the Origins Flower Fusion Lip Color review on Makeup and Beauty Blog, I knew that was the item I'd order. I've been wanting to try those listicks for-eva...

I know the promo is set to run until September 3rd, BUT if they run out of quantity before then, you'll lose your chance and they'll end the offer. It's happened to me before, don't be caught on the tail end of a good thing, sweeties!

Click HERE to take advantage!

Origins: Discover Nature's Best Skincare Event

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Ok, ladies and gents, this is a fabulous offering!

We all know the benefits of using Origins brand skincare on our skin. Their A Perfect World line, for one, has been an all-time fave, not only of mine, but of many an MUA (Make Up Alley) friend via reviews and must-have info shared on their boards. Here's the scoop on the free skincare kits being offered right now by Origins:

Starting today and running through September 3rd, Origin's customers can choose 1 of 3 FREE Skin Care Sets with any Origins.com order plus they will receive FREE SHIPPING!

There's no minimum to buy and no offer code needed.

CHOOSE FROM:

A Perfect World™ Skin Care Collection
• APW Deep cleanser w/ White Tea
• APW Liquid moisture w/ White Tea
• APW Antioxidant moisturizer w/ White Tea
• APW Intensely hydrating body cream w/ White Tea

Origins Organics™
• Foaming Face Wash
• Purifying Tonic
• Nourishing Face Lotion
• Silkening Body Spritz

Dr. Andrew Weil for Origins™
• Plantidote™ Mega-Mushroom Face Cleanser
• Plantidote™ Mega-Mushroom Treatment Lotion
• Plantidote™ Mega-Mushroom Face Cream
• Plantidote™ Mega-Mushroom Body Cream


As said above, there is no minimum purchase needed to take advantage of this offer, and no codes to have to input. So, buy a lipstick, buy a cleansing bar; heck, just buy a liptint. Whatever you do, you don't want this opportunity to pass you by without taking advantage of it. And make sure to share this info with your beauty or Origins-loving friends as it's only available until September 3rd OR until quanitites run out!



Happy Shopping!! xo

Origins Make a Difference Rejuvenating Hand Treatment

Have I ever told you about this gorgeous little treasure?
I don't believe I have ... goodness me. I do apologize for keeping this to myself for so long. ; -)

Well, without further adieu, please let me introduce you to my HG (holy grail) hand cream. The one that is always in my office desk drawer; the one that is always in my purse; oh yes, and the one that is always atop my dresser at home.

Origins Make A Difference™ Rejuvenating Hand Treatment is amazing! This silky-cream moisturizer blends easily into skin leaving it very hydrated yet not at all greasy. I've tried many, many hand creams in my lifetime, and this is the one to which I always come. These are the reasons why:

• It truly moisturizers the delicate skin of your hands
• It smells delicious, a light fragrant scent of apricots yet not overpowering
• I adore that Origins uses botanical ingredients in their products
• The 2.5 oz tube lasts forever (that's a large tube for a hand cream)
• It helps repair sun and UV damage

Here's what Origins says about their hand treatment:

• The resurrection plant, Rose of Jericho, plus skin-reviving Trehalose and Sea Haricots work hand-in-hand to help hardworking skin rebound and recover from dramatic dehydration.
• An ancient Oceanic Flora helps repair damage due to UV exposure, daily use and constant abuse.
• Scutellaria Extract helps even out skin tone.
• Meadowfoam Seed Oil lavishes hands that have it rough with long-lasting smoothness that's never greasy.
• Chapped, cracked, splotchy skin resumes a softer, brighter, more evenly toned, more youthfully textured look and feel.
• Leaves an elegant, silky feel on skin.
• Forms an undetectable barrier.
• Dermatologist Tested.

Well, I just love it! If you're looking for a great hand cream that is effective in not only hydrating your skin but also treating the skin effectively - give Origins Make A Difference Rejuvenating hand treatment a try. Available at Origins ($19.50).

Origins: The Way of the Bath

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It is said that those who participate in Chanoyu, the traditional Japanese Tea Ceremony find the five senses working at their fullest. At the heart of this revered daily ritual is the famous, fragrant, jewel-green powdered tea known as Matcha. Harvested by hand, made of specially grown whole leaves and stone ground with the greatest of care, this “functional” beverage has been used by many Asian cultures to promote alertness as well as calm and focus during meditations.


The Way of the Bath™ Matcha Tea
“A unique, beautiful and richly flavorful drink, Matcha provides an energetic awareness and sense of well-being. The simple ritual of preparing it is both enjoyable and meditative.” Dr. Andrew Weil

ORIGINS ORGANICS: Sweepstakes + Products

Have you tried any of these fabulous products by Origins Organics? Yummy, good-for-you products to soothe your skin and nourish your soul.

I've also enjoyed Origins! Among some of my favorites has been their Night-A-Mins and A Perfect World line of skincare. Of this line, I've been able to try their Foaming Face Wash, which I have to say is divine. Tis a blend of organics of aloe leaf, clove, rose, lavender, patchouli and red thyme essential oils and oils of jojoba seed, olive and coconut. The result is a refreshing, cooling effect lightyly hydrating the skin.

Origins Organics is now running a fab sweepstakes - here's the scoop:

Win an Eco-Chic Trip and an Organic Prize Package

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For more information about Origins Organics products and to enter the sweepstakes, visit Origins Organics website by clicking here. Good luck!