Dr. Andrew Weil for Origins Be Weil Collection Review

Ok so whoa.

I totally had an enlightening experience when I got home from work today. Yes, occasionally these things occur for the Muse. I straightened my halo and skincare enlightenment was mine but only temporarily as I'm sure tomorrow I'll be doomed again but for now I'm in my special place and experiencing nirvana.

Muse! Muse! How did you become enlightened?

So you know how I'm a total creature of habit when it comes to my skincare? Lush Cosmetics for this Muse all the way! Today I broke that rule when I started playing around with Dr. Andrew Weil for Origins Be Weil Collection...dontcha love it? Be Weil? Ha! The corny factor makes me giggle myself silly. The Muse is easily amused to say the least.









First off I completely adore Origins offhanded marketing on Dr. Andrew Weil! It appeals to the Muse's sense of humor and actually makes me look at the products in a new light.

Here's a picture of Dr. Andrew Weil and Origins proceeds to ask on it's website What does a 66 year old man with a white beard know about beauty?

You now have my attention Origins! Aside from looking like Santa I'm thinking Dr. Weil probably knows next to nothing about this Muse's beauty regime....turns out I'm wrong and he's right. He does know a thing or two about beauty...skincare in particular.

Dr Weil doesn't only look like Santa but he's also giving skincare away like Santa! The new Origins Be Weil Collection is chock full of awesome products all in full sizes and all for $79.50 USD! It's a New Year soon and you may be looking for a new skincare regime or you might be immune to your old one so here in lays a great excuse to try something new and at a really great price tag.

I normally avoid doing skincare reviews until I tried said items for a few weeks or months but I seriously couldn't resist blogging this because at first touch, first sniff, and first look I kinda got the vibe this could be a good one.





Dr. Andrew Weil for Origins Be Weil Collection includes all of the following products:

• Dr. Andrew Weil for Origins Plantidote Mega-Mushroom Face Cleanser 1.7 oz
• Dr. Andrew Weil for Origins Conditioning Lip Balm with Turmeric
• Dr. Andrew Weil for Origins Plantidote Mega-Mushroom Body Cream 4 oz
• Dr. Andrew Weil for Origins Plantidote Mega-Mushroom Face Serum 1 oz
• Dr. Andrew Weil for Origins Plantidote Mega-Mushroom Face Cream 1 oz

I know the entire Mega-Mushroom thing sounds kinda weird. I was thinking along the lines of this:

But I promise it's not strange at all! The entire line has a wonderfully pleasant herbal scent and an incredible texture ad formula. One of the main things that really caught and held my interested was how well all of the lotions, creams, and serums in the collection effortlessly glided and absorbed into my skin. The formula is outstanding in that aspect and really felt pleasing and cooling on my skin. I can't do a more detailed review of each item as of yet but I will once I've used them for a spell so today I'll just give you the bare bones of each product and what it's used for.

The Plantidote Mega-Mushroom Face Serum sounds like an absolute dream for all skin types.

Do you have skin sensitivity? Extreme dryness? Redness? Hyperpigmentation? Lines? Wrinkles? Puffiness? Are you a flusher-blusher? All of these diverse skin conditions have something in common, what Dr. Weil calls “the fire within.” Sometimes it’s barely perceptible, but it’s there, proceeding unnoticeably until it sets into motion a cascade of unwanted events.

Of course extreme dryness caught my eye and I can picture this calming my dry skin and creating a nice layer of protection against harsh winter weather! It seems an ideal item for use after my regular nice cream for added moisture. I'm looking forward to testing it out further.







The Plantidote Mega-Mushroom Face Cream also sounds amazing and as I mentioned above it sinks into skin so easily!

This remarkable face cream with Hypsizygus ulmarius and Chaga mushrooms immediately helps quiet and calm skin. By mirroring the amazing process that sends Narcissus Lily Bulbs into dormancy as a means of “self-protection”, it signals skin to conserve its energy to optimize its defenses against age accelerators. Skin has the ability to maintain a stronger, healthier, more youthful appearance. This patented technology is further supported by Menyanthus and Heather extracts to keep skin firm; Fucoidan from Okinawan seaweed to discourage moisture loss and Vitamins C and E to defend against destructive oxidation.







I've already used the Plantidote Mega-Mushroom Face Cleanser tonight but I do need to test further before giving my full review. Here's what the site has to say about it:

This extremely gentle, milky lotion cleanser features a proprietary, signature blend – Hypsizygus ulmarius, Cordyceps and Reishi Mushrooms, Ginger, Turmeric and Holy Basil – as well as skin soothing Bisabolol from Chamomile and Licorice Extract. It quickly removes makeup, dirt, debris and impurities without upsetting skin's naturally protective lipid balance and keeps even highly sensitive or reactive skin calm throughout the cleansing process.



For your body you'll want to try out the Plantidote Mega-Mushroom Body Cream, again totally love this since it glides on and absorbs so wonderfully! It's soft, fluffy, and simply sinks in upon contact with the skin! My knees and elbows are thanking me at the moment!

This intensely emollient cream with my signature blend of Hypsizygus ulmarius, Reishi and Cordyceps Mushrooms, Ginger, Turmeric and Holy Basil, along with Larch Tree Extract, wraps skin in deeply satisfying moisture. Natural “skin-identical” lipids including Murumuru, Shea, Cocoa and Cupuacu butters help reseal skin’s vulnerable surface against incoming irritants. Skin is completely comfortable and its vital barrier is well-protected against potential damage.









And lastly the Plantidote Conditioning Lip Balm which looks like a great little stick to have around come the colder weather when the Muse's lips start cracking and chapping!

This highly emollient lip healer with Turmeric, Cocoa Butter, Jojoba, Sunflower and Sesame Seed Oils, Muru Muru and Candillila seriously helps heal dryness and relieve roughness. Rapidly restores softness and smoothness to overly parched lips.







Overall, I do have to say I'm pretty impressed and that's saying alot considering how picky I am about skincare. I highly recommend checking out Dr. Andrew Weil for Origins Be Weil Collection as it's quite an interesting selection of good quality items. I'll be doing a deeper review of each item after I've used them for few weeks but if what I seen so far is anything to go on I'd say I should be a happy camper. I'm currently debating and I think I may indulge in two more sets as gifts for friends as you can't go wrong for the price taking into consideration the size of each item. I'm actually making a good excuse to do an order because the Plantidote Mega-Mushroom Eye Serum has caught my eye and you know how the Muse is on an epic journey to discover the very best eye cream around!

I'm really feeling this one and although I haven't done a deep enough review to warrant it I'm sticking a Muse Approval on it just for the value alone and the formula which impressed me on touch!



Do check it out at www.origins.com or at your local Origins counter!

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