Origins VitaZing Moisturizer Review

I thought it was about time I reviewed a moisturizer! Today I am reviewing the VitaZing Moisturizer from Origins. Origins is a company that claims to use no parabens, proplyene glycol, mineral oil, phthalates, or other harmful stuff. 

I went into Macy's a few weeks ago because I actually wanted to try their BB cream. However, the sales lady steered me toward the VitaZing. She was nice enough to give me a little tub to take home and try. 

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VitaZing's big claim is that it is energy-boosting and will help you look less tired. It also has a bit of a tint to it, so you could get away with wearing this alone without foundation. It's heralded ingredient is mangosteen, which is supposed to promote good health.

I tried this moisturizer for a week, and here's what I found:

Pros:

• great moisture - my face never felt dry
• comfortable to wear
• has SPF 15
• could go without foundation for daytime or just running errands, working out, etc.
• tint matches any skin tone, and helped cover up blackheads
• evens skin tone
• gave my face an overall "glow"

Cons:

• did not feel any more "energized"
• keeps skin hydrated, but makes other makeup you put on melt off
• made my mascara run off of my lower lashes under my eyes multiple times!
• expensive ($35.00)

Overall, this is a nice product for summertime when you just want to run around and do errands, but I wouldn't suggest it for work or going out at night because of it's tendency to make your other makeup smear. It's also a bit expensive, and while it looks nice and feels nice, it doesn't really do anything related to energy that I could tell.

Do you have a favorite face moisturizer? What is it? I look forward to reading your comments! :)

Until next time,

J