Review: Origins 'Modern Friction' Exfoliator

Hello! Welcome to my long awaited review of Origins Modern Friction ( - it's only me that's been awaiting this for a long time, don't worry). I was talked into buying this top seller from Origins following a free 'mini facial' that can be offered at Origins counters, where you can be given a full skin consultation, have products trialed on you there and then; I had a full cleanse, exfoliate, a pair of masks, serum and moisturiser when I went, and then recommended the products that will best suit your skin needs. My consultant told me that my skin was particular congested around my T-zone and that a good old scrub 2-3 times a week would do my skin the world of good - those dead skin cells need shifting away with more than just a cleanser and a face cloth. 

I had Modern Friction demonstrated on me (in the middle of Debenhams, may I add!), and I instantly expressed how much I liked it ..but when the £33 price tag was revealed I think I did let out a little gasp of horror. I was already 80% sold though because I'd just had it tried and tested on me, but then being showed how as little as the amount I've squeezed out in the photograph below will be more than enough to use, I knew that this could be a skincare splurge that would be worth making. 6 months after buying and the tube is still going strong!

The consistency reminds me of a combination of porridge and rice pudding - soft and creamy, but with lumpy bits in it! Rice pudding could be more of an accurate description for this though because the grains within this exfoliator are actually rice starch (as opposed to porridge oats!). Origins say: "Skin-refining rice starch cushioned in cream, rapidly removes sluggish cells, uneven patches and signs of skin damage and discolorations". 

It can be used in two ways, depending on how much of a scrub your skin needs or how sensitive it is. A pea sized amount can be massaged over dry skin first to really work and give a deep, thorough exfoliation, and then splashed with water to mix up and create a frothy, lighter solution before rinsing away - or it can be massaged onto damp skin straight away for a less intense effect. 

I can't use this too often, because it feels gentle at the same time as being harsh. Sounds weird I know! While using the product is does feel soft and gentle on the skin and it doesn't hurt or cause any irritation at all, nothing like that ..but after using it I can absolutely tell a difference in my skin, to look at and to touch. It feels quite sensitised after use, like a top layer of skin has been removed (well, it has) and fresh, new supple skin has been revealed underneath. Oily skin or dry skin, this will buff everything away and leave gorgeously polished skin underneath - super smooth and glowingly radiant! I don't want to say 'shiny', but it really does glow as the 'flat' effect from dull and dead skin is taken away. 

One last point: it states on the packaging to avoid the eye area. Listen to this advice! It stings like crazy if you get it in your eyes!! I'm thinking this is maybe because it contains Lemon Oil within it (to kick start skin illumination) and that's why it could sting so much!

Origins Modern Friction - £33.00 /125ml | link

(Can also be bought in a smaller size (50ml) for £12.00) 

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