Review: Dr Andrew Weil for Origins Mega-Bright Skin Illuminating Cleanser

Another product I bought on my Bangkok trip was the Dr Andrew Weil for Origins Mega-Bright Skin Illuminating Cleanser (SGD 50). 

I run through my cleansers like hand soap because...I squeeze/pump inordinate amounts of cleanser out whenever I wash my face. I like seeing lots of lather. Prior to using this, I was using Sulwhasoo's Gentle Foaming Cleanser. I will also review that cleanser in another review, along with the other Sulwhasoo Essential range products I used along with it. But for now, all attention's on Andrew Weil's baby.

So, does the fancy schmancy name of this Origins cleanser live up to expectations? The short answer is: not really. 

Packaging (4/5)

I'm a sucker for Origins' marketing. As I said in my previous post, I love clean lines because I think that sort of design is sophisticated and makes the product the centre of attraction- which should be the way. Form-wise, I think most cleansers come in tubes because it's convenient and easy to use. So nothing extraordinary here.

Application (3/5)

This lathers well like it should, seeing as how the ingredient list contains potassium hydroxide (soap). 

Now, something about application of cleansers we're all concerned about: the "tight" feeling. Does this cleanser have it? Yes. I'm not a fan of the post-cleansing tightness, but I expect my face to feel non-greasy/slippery after cleansing. So you can forget about recommending me Clarins' Gentle Foaming Cleanser or cleansing oils (by themselves). I'm an extremely picky person when it comes to cleansing. I was so disappointed when my face felt taut after using this cleanser, so I had to take the marks off for application.

Results (6/10)

The objective of the cleanser is to "illuminate"...I think I've had better experiences with the SK-II Facial Treatment Cleanser, minus the tight feeling. Then again, the SK-II one is at a slightly higher price point, so maybe that may justify the differences in results? Another brightening cleanser which works better is the Kose Sekkisei White Liquid Wash, though I must admit that it does produce post-cleansing tightness as well. 

Here's a picture of me on the way to the bowling alley- my face looks relatively radiant but I'm not ready to attribute that to this cleanser just yet...I think it may be my foundation/complexion enhancer, but I will give you this pic just in case you're not convinced a foundation/complexion enhancer can give you a glow. Pardon my fave soft toy at the side, haha.

Face: Estee Lauder Invisible Fluid Makeup in 2WN1*, Benefit Cosmetics Girl Meets Pearl Luminizer

Cheeks: NARS blush in Gina

Eyes: Cle de Peau Concealer in Ochre (undereye)*, MAC Eyebrow Pencil in Lingering, Make Up For Ever Aqua Eyes in 19L, Lancome Cils Booster XL, Lancome x Alber Elbaz Hypnose Doll Eyes

Lips: Fresh Sugar Advanced Lip Therapy*, Chanel Rouge Coco in #31 Cambon (I dabbed it to look like a tint)

That's all from me for today! Will probably write about a food place next. Stay tuned to Bird&Scarf!

x

Margaux