Origins Modern Friction

One word: burns. This product burns like nothing I have ever used. I'm not sure why it did that, because I haven't heard anyone complain about that before in reviews. I was careful to only use a large pea sized amount and rub very gently. I put some on my face after I washed it and then used water to thin it out and make it less harsh on my skin and easier to "maniuplate", for lack of a better word. Before I had gotten too far, my face started getting kind of warm, which quickly turned into burning. I quickly washed it off and sprinted to go find an aloe mask to put on my face, which gradually reduced the burning sensation. When I went to go tell my mom that she could have my mask and explained why, she said that she didn't like it either because it did the same thing to her face. She had tried it the night before and independently decided that she didn't like the results. So, that's two individual complaints about the burning.

This mask doesn't smell particularly good or bad. From what I remember, it's kind of an herbal, earthy smell. Personally, I prefer more fruity or minty scents in my masks. It also didn't make my face notably softer or smoother, which may be due to the fact that I washed it off so quickly. To be honest, I'm not very eager to try it a second time. I'm sure there are other equally good, if not better masks out there. Also, at $38.50 for 4.2 fl oz., it definitely isn't the cheapest exfoliator/microdermabrasion product on the market. Overall, 0/5 stars.

Aussie 3 Minute Miracle

So, this is my review of the Aussie 3 Minute Miracle. I don't know why I feel a need to say that, but I don't really know another way to start...sorry :). Anyways, this product can be purchased from Ulta or most drugstores. It costs around a little under $4 at Ulta, I'm not sure what the drugstore prices are like, but you can expect to pay around that much for a bottle.

This product smells really good - kind of tropical, in my opinion. I use it as a daily conditioner, even though it is a deep conditioner. But I find that this product leaves my hair soft, manageable, and tangle-free. Although, the lack of tangles may be due to the fact that my hair isn't very prone to tangling in the first place. I have heat-damaged hair (from flat-ironing) and this product has made a huge difference in the way my hair looks and feels. Though I typically only use this product on the bottom half of my hair (from my ears down), I will sometimes put a little on the top half of my hair to give it some attention as well.

Tip: Comb your through hair after applying this product to de-tangle and ensure that the product is evenly distributed. You can also massage a small amount into your scalp to moisturize it (thus, reducing the possibility of dandruff). Make sure you rinse well afterwards to prevent allergic reactions.

The conditioner smells absolutely amazing - very tropical and kind of fruity (coconuts, perhaps?) Although, at first I wasn't too big on the smell, for some reason, but it grew on me, and now I love it. The scent isn't overwhelming and does leave your hair faintly scented after it's rinsed out. You won't be able to smell it unless you put your nose to your hair, which I actually prefer because I don't like heavy, suffocating scents that fill the room and make it hard for everyone to breathe. Also, I that this product is in a squeeze tube because it makes it a lot easier to dispense the product and you can get pretty much every last bit of it out.

Overall, I would highly recommend this product. 5/5 stars.