The older I get the more aware I have become about taking care of my skin.  My younger self would spend hours laying out by the pool trying to perfect my skin, popping pimples, and forgetting to wash all my make up off before bed.  [The thought of that kind of makes me cringe a little bit now.]  These days, you might still find me by the pool, but you can rest assured that I’m covered in SPF because although I do prefer a nice tan, the risk of sunburn or more seriously, skin cancer is not worth it one little bit to me.

I rarely wear makeup, but I always wash my face well and follow with moisturizer.  Who knew that a well moisturized face looks more even in tone and has less breakouts?!  Okay.  A lot of you knew, but I’m really just catching on.

The fact is, taking care of your skin is really important and while I don’t consider myself an expert, I am learning things that help me take care of mine.  That’s why I was really excited with I got word that I had been selected to receive a skincare voxbox from Influenster and Origins with free sample size products from Origins’ new line – A Perfect World.

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A Perfect World: Full Review

These products are infused with white tea and promise to boost radiance and gently clean your skin.  I’ve been using these products for about two weeks now and I’m excited to share my thoughts with you all.  Please note that while I received these products for free, my opinions are completely my own.

Face Wash & Night Cream

Checks & Balances Frothy Face Wash: This was the first product that I tried and I really like it.  For a long time, I was convinced that I needed to feel some sort of exfoliation every time I washed my face and bought only face wash with exfoliating beads.  You can imagine how gentle that felt on my face night after night.  This face wash is smooth and soft on your face and leaves your skin feeling clean without over drying.  I’ve got normal – sensitive skin on my face and this has been a great product to use.

High Potency Night-A-Mins Mineral Enriched Oil-Free Renewal Cream: I have just started using night cream on my face before bed.  This is the second specific night cream that I’ve tried and it is a favorite (I’ve also just used regular face moisturizer at night).  It has a light scent that is lovely, keeps my skin well moisturized at night, but doesn’t feel too heavy or greasy going on.  I would definitely recommend this if you are looking for a new night cream.

Moisturizer, Eye Cream, and Charcoal Mask

GinZing & Energy-Boosting Moisturizer: The perfect world moisturizer is what I have been using each morning before going out.  It’s fortified with ginseng and coffee beans and helps even out my skin tone and keep my skin feeling fresh.  It is lightweight and gives my skin a nice glow when I use it.

GinZing Refreshing Eye Cream: Just like the moisturizer, this eye cream is fortified with coffee beans, which are known to help with under eye circles.  I don’t have terrible under eye circles, but there are some mornings it is clear that I didn’t get a lot of sleep.  This is perfect for making your eyes look less puffy and reducing the appearance of dark circles.  I’ve been using this every day along with the moisturizer and I can tell a difference using it versus not.  That said, this is the first time I used any sort of eye cream, so I don’t have a baseline for comparison in terms of other products.

Clear Improvement Active Charcoal Mask: This is the last product I tried and I’ll be honest, I was a little nervous about it.  Anyone else see all the YouTube videos of people using charcoal masks and being in such pain taking them off?  Well, I wasn’t really trying to do all that.  So I did a little research on the best way to use charcoal masks and then gave it a shot.  This mask is made with bamboo charcoals which draw out dirt and toxins from pores and leaves you with clearer skin.  A few things I learned – wash your face prior to applying the mask.  Leave on for about 10 minutes, and loosen with a warm, wet cloth before removing.  I was pleasantly surprised by this mask.  It came off easily after 10 minutes with a warm wet washcloth and my skin felt clean and soft afterwards.  I followed it with some toner and the Origins moisturizer listed below and really liked it.  Like the eye cream, I haven’t tried any other charcoal masks before and don’t frequently use masks on my skin.  This is the one product in the box that was most out of my element, but I am glad that I was able to try it.

Final Thoughts

I enjoyed this box a lot.  I found the items to be useful and effective.  If you are looking for new skincare products to try, I certainly recommend these.  Each product was lightweight and worked well with my normal – sensitive skin.  They smell fantastic without being overbearing.  They lack a lot of harmful chemicals.  And most importantly, they are effective products.

I would love to know what’s in your skincare routine.  I have been trying new products lately and am always curious to see what others are using.  What are your favorite products?