Glossier is a great brand with a simple philosophy. They want to create beauty with easy-to-use products and simple formulas. They love that no-foundation foundation look with a splash of 'I woke up looking this flawless' skin. It's a signature of their brand and it is what we really needed in the beauty industry. During a time of fillers, insta-makeup and cakey skin, Glossier was a much needed breath of fresh air.
Read MoreAdvice | Skincare Percentages: Do they really matter?
You'll hear percentages of ingredients that claim to be the optimal concentration of ingredients is best for the skin. (Vitamin C ~20%, Retinol ~2%, Salicylic acid ~2%) Although this may be true, it's not always the case that the ingredients in your skincare have the same efficacy, meaning the maximum response achieved from the dosed ingredient.
Read MoreProduct Review | Origins: Original Skin Essence Lotion Review
The Philosophy
Origin's brand mission is to deliver creative, luxury skin care solutions powered by nature and proven by science. This is seen in their logo, where the 2 overlapping trees show the crossover of nature and science.
They are a brand who are very transparent as to what goes into their products and specifies the origins (get it) of an obscure ingredient - especially if it doesn't sound natural.
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