Body Wash Week: Origins Gloomaway Grapefruit Body-Buffing Cleanser

Here's the thing. I love body wash. At any given time, I have about 16 in my shower! And this week, I'll be bringing you some of my newfound favorites. Up today: Origins Gloomaway Grapefruit Body-Buffing Cleanser.

Remember when I told you yesterday that I really don't like scrub cleansers? Well, there must be something in the water of my shower, because all of a sudden I'm in love with them. This one from Origins is even better than I could have dreamed!

If you want a zesty kick to start your day off right, this is the body wash for you. It smells distinctly of grapefruit, which is no surprise since that's the foundation of the whole Gloomaway collection. It's sweet and citrusy, and it really brings a cheerful aspect to your shower routine. The exfoliating properties don't irritate the skin, but make it look and feel super soft and smooth. And a dime-sized amount is all that's needed for a rich, full lather.

Seriously, what's not to love?

Origins Gloomaway Grapefruit Body-Buffing Cleanser retails for $22.50 at sephora.com.

Night Moves: The 2 Best Nighttime Facial Masks

Sleep in a mask? I never thought it was possible or even good for my skin to let a product sit so long on my skin. Then I came across the Korres Greek Yoghurt Advanced Nourishing Sleeping Facial and the Origins Drink Up Intensive Overnight Mask.

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Holiday Gift Guide: Origins Ginger Ways Collection

Ever since I used Origins Ginger Burst to the very last drop, I've wanted to return to the daily pampering from this product. Now, Origins has you covered in the shower and beyond with its latest holiday gift boxes. Try the Limited Edition Ginger Ways Collection which includes a trio of aromatic joys.

Start with my fave, the Savory Body Wash. The natural cleansing agents bathe your body in a sensuous lather. Use the body puff included in the set. You're ready to start the day feeling soft and silky.

Ginger Souffle follows to moisturize and refresh. The whipped body cream combines olive, grape seed, rice bran and apricot kernel oils into a citrus fusion designed to enhance and enliven your spirits.

Finish your preparations with a splash of Ginger Essence, a refreshing fragrance of bergamot, grapefruit, orange, lemon and lime.

No wrapping necessary, since the Ginger Ways Collection comes in a green gift box, gift wrapped in a red motif. The collection sells for $45 at origins.com.

The Shower Gel Journey: Origins Ginger Burst Savory Body Wash

As a person who is in a beauty rut -- having used the same body wash for years -- I was excited to try a new product by Origins. The line's Ginger Burst Savory Body Wash left me feeling moisturized with its creamy consistency, while the aroma of ginger lingered throughout the day with an invigorating essence.

Tracing its roots to Eastern cultures, ginger is recognized for its warming abilities and power to soothe tired joints and muscles. The Origins philosophy combines ginger with other cooling herbs to evince a sense of harmony, health and happiness inside and out -- a perfect Yin and Yang.

The bottle is easy to open and hold -- no fumbling necessary! My delicate skin appreciated the lack of animal ingredients, paraffin and synthetic colors. A healthy body wash to start the day!

The results? Beautiful, silky skin.

Origins Ginger Burst Savory Body Wash is $22.50 at beauty.com.

Two-For Tuesdays: Origins Beyond the Fringe

I've already succumbed to the amazingness of eyeshadow primer. (Click here for the proof.) But mascara primer? I've never seen the point ... until coming across the Origins Beyond the Fringe duo, that is. Because not only does this duo contain a tube of Fringe Benefits Lash-Loving Mascara, but a tube of Underwear for Lashes as well.

And what is this mythical Underwear for Lashes, you may ask? None other than the most fabulous product I've come across since I don't know when! The unassuming tube looks just like a tube of mascara -- but it goes on with a whitish tinge and coats the lashes with a primer that actually lengthens and separates them better than just applying a couple coats of mascara!

Not only that, but the Fringe Benefits mascara is pretty darned great. It curls, it defines, it lengthens ... not to mention it makes my dark brown lashes just look sincerely dark and gorgeous! I also like that it's not super thick, so you can wear one coat for daytime and then add a coat or two before you go out for cocktails.

At the end of the day, this is definitely a duo to stash in your purse. You'll be surprised at how long your mascara holds up without flaking, clumping or smudging. And at $21 on origins.com, how can you go wrong?

Support Breast Cancer Awareness: Origins Peace of Mind On-the-spot Relief

My friend Susan and I get terrible migraines. Trust me, it's not something we enjoy commisserating about as we step out to get lunch every day. Now, hers are much worse than mine -- but we both are chronic sufferers. And until recently, nothing seemed to help me short of taking Excedrin Migraine and lying in a dark room with a washcloth over my forehead. That is, until I found Origins Peace of Mind On-the-spot Relief.

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Spray On: Origins Organics Silkening Body Spritz

A spray-on lotion that's 95 percent certified organic? What a novel concept! And who better to present it than Origins, purveyors of lots and lots of fantastic organic products? This beauty chick sure can't think of a better partnership.

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Fresh and Fruity: Origins Pomegranate Wash Bubbling Body Cleanser

Okay, I admit that at first glance my shower may seem a little intimidating. Heaps upon heaps of shower gels, body washes, soaps, creams, scrubs and the like litter every inch of it. You know those shower caddies you can hang from the spigot? I have a three-tiered one that's completely full -- so full, in fact, that my remaining products migrated to every inch of wall and shelf space available in there. And yes, it's only a stall shower (hey, I live in New York!). So you can imagine my chagrin when yet another shower gel crossed my desk recently. Where on earth was I going to fit this one? Luckily for this mystery product, it gained a spot of prominence immediately. Of what do I speak? Why, Origins Pomegranate Wash Bubbling Body Cleanser!

One whiff and I was hooked. The underlying scent of pomegranate is mixed with coconut, orange, strawberry and lemon for such a fresh and tangy smell, it will immediately wake you up in the morning -- even if you were out until all hours! It lathers up quite nicely as well, making it an instant hit in this beauty chick's book. And the vibrant red tube just looks so cheery.

Unfortunately, this product is no longer available.

Support Breast Cancer Awareness: Origins Make a Difference Rejuvenating Hand Treatment

Fall is here, which means winter is not far behind ... and that means dry, chapped, cracked, peeling hands. Or does it? Slather just a touch of Origins Make a Difference Rejuvenating Hand Treatment on your digits and say goodbye to scaly skin.

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