Welcome to another week and another post. This week I'm stripping it back to skincare. Masks are one of my favourite parts of my skincare routine as they offer so many benefits. I have been using this Origins Drink Up Intensive Overnight Mask for a few months now and want to share my thoughts with you all.

Origins Drink Up Intensive Overnight Mask

Overview

This mask comes in two sizes, either 50ml which retails for $25 AUD or 100ml costing $39 AUD. Personally I think it makes sense to go with the 100ml since you get double the product without costing you double its price.

When visiting the MECCA site it states to:

Allow this intensely hydrating overnight mask to drink in your skin, restoring moisture, leaving it nourished and plump. Ideal for flights and late nights when your skin has been zapped of moisture.

 Plus it has a 4.7 star rating so immediately you know it must be good!

Formula & Scent

The consistency is like a thick moisturiser however it does not sit on your skin making it feel greasy or sticky at all. It sinks in almost immediately making your skin instantly feel more hydrated.

It has a strong citrus scent that continues to linger even once it has been applied to your face. Since I usually use this mask before bed I don't notice the scent however if I'm applying it during the day I can smell it.

Before purchasing this mask I read so many reviews, since my skin can be very sensitive, and one review that has always stuck with me and I agree with 100% is that this mask is like a tall glass of water for your skin.

My experience

By now you may be aware that I absolutely adore this face mask, it is honestly a Godsend for dry skin sufferers. If you find that you wake up with tight dry skin or suffer from dehydrated skin definitely try out a sample of this mask and I am sure you will fall in love!

The lovely lady at MECCA also suggested to apply this mask over my nightly moisturiser for added hydration and it works amazingly! Whenever I use this mask this way I have zero dry patches and I never wake up with tight, flakey (yuck!) skin.

I do however prefer applying this mask prior to makeup application. Personally this is how it works best for me as it plumps any fine lines and hydrates my dry patches like no moisturiser or oil could, making foundation go on a lot smoother.

The only downfall I have found is that very rarely it burns around my nose. This is where I have the most dryness and only occurs if I have been blowing my nose frequently. If you have a lot of dryness or really sensitive skin I suggest you try a sample of this mask first to make sure it will not irritate your skin.

I could go on about my love for this mask forever but this is officially the end of this weeks post. Thank you for reading and if you have dehydrated skin hopefully this product can help you out!

This mask also features in my flawless foundation routine. 

I'm not the type of person that sticks to one foundation routine for prolonged periods of time as I have never found products to work 100% for me every time. I have finally hit the jackpot and am really excited to share it with you all! I have dry, acne prone skin that tends to crease a lot, especially in my smile lines. Foundations would either combat one issue but accentuate another. This routine involves four crucial products that prevents every single one of my issues, that being said let's get straight into it.

The first and most important product I use is the Origins Drink Up Intensive Overnight Mask ($39).

Don't be fooled by the words "overnight" because I completely ignore that and apply this mask two-to-three hours prior to wearing makeup. As I mentioned above I have dry/dehydrated skin so oil or a moisturiser usually is not enough. This mask claims to leave your skin nourished, hydrated and plump and that is exactly what it does. So many people say that skincare is the most important part to get right to result in an easier makeup application and it is so true. If you suffer from dry patches I highly recommend you try any hydrating mask prior to makeup application.

Once I have let the mask sink in I then rinse off any excess with cold water and pat dry. The reason as to why I use cold water is to tighten my pores. Think of getting a facial or giving yourself one, warm water/steam helps to open up your pores to allow your skin to properly absorb the products that will be applied so the opposite is done when applying makeup.

Foundation coverage wearing off was another issue I faced but ever since Nikkietutorials introduced Nivea Mens Post Shave Balm ($8.60) into every beauty lovers life my foundation does not budge.

I am sure you have seen endless reviews and praise on this product so I won't go too much into it however this product contains glycerine which prolongs the wear of your makeup. This "primer" provides a tacky base for your foundation to really grasp onto.

Now for the stars of the show. The actual foundation I use. I enjoy using a foundation which acts both as a foundation and concealer. I have a lot of redness to cover so I opt for full coverage. The most full coverage foundation I own is the L'Oreal Infallible 24H-matte ($20.95). When I wear this alone it gives me a powdery and somewhat cakey finish so I pair it with my Becca Backlight Priming Filter ($50) to give it more of a dewy finish.

By following these steps and incorporating all these products I am able to get a long-lasting, dewy, full-coverage foundation. I have worn this foundation routine out to parties and there is no flash back, which is a major bonus if you're going to be taking photos! Personally I do not powder as this lasts 8+ hours on my skin on its own and I do not need it.

After applying my blush, bronzer etc I use my Australis Makeup Finishing Sprtiz ($15.95) to settle the powders and maintain a dewy finish.

I know how difficult it is to work with dry patches, redness and creasing that ages you 5 years but there are always ways to work with it. Hopefully this flawless foundation routine was helpful and if you have dry skin too try this technique out!


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Alternative Products: A drugstore alternative for the Becca Backlight Priming Filter for those of you whom may not want to purchase it, the Australis Mineral Face Highlighter gives the same effect at a much lower cost. I compare the two in a review here
As for a hydrating face mask, the one mentioned is the only one I have tried so far so I do not have exact alternatives. In saying this, you could check iHerb as they sell a lot of face masks at affordable prices and have good shipping rates or Chemist Warehouse.


Disclaimer: I do not complete this routine every single time I wear makeup only when I desire a flawless base. Also, everyone's skin is personal to them and this may or may not work for your skin type. All opinions are my own and based off my own experience and preferences.