Origins Checks and Balances Frothy Face Wash — Mint Foaming Cleanser, 5 fl oz, Balancing for Combination & Oily Skin

Origins Checks and Balances Frothy Face Wash is a mint-infused foaming cleanser that gently lifts away dirt, makeup and excess oil while leaving skin feeling balanced and refreshed.

Designed as a daily facial cleanser for both men and women, this bestselling Origins formula produces a creamy lather that cleans pores without stripping. The spearmint leaf essential oil in the recipe adds a cool, invigorating scent while the texture helps remove surface impurities and light makeup. Suitable for combination, oily, and normal skin, the product aims to even out dry and oily zones so skin feels comfortable after rinsing.

How does this face wash clean without over-drying?

The frothy formula balances cleansing and moisture by rinsing away oils and debris while maintaining skin’s comfortable feel. Its lathering action helps dislodge impurities from pores instead of relying on harsh surfactants that strip natural lipids.

• Gentle foaming texture lifts away dirt and light makeup.
• Formulation targets excess oil in oily zones while respecting drier areas.
• Leaves skin feeling refreshed rather than tight or flaky.

What key ingredients should I know about?

Spearmint leaf essential oil is the standout botanical, chosen for its energizing aroma and cooling sensation on the skin. The product is also 98% naturally derived per ISO 16128 guidelines, meaning most of the blend comes from plant, mineral or water sources.

• Spearmint Leaf Essential Oil: imparts a minty, invigorating scent.
• High proportion of naturally derived components for a cleaner ingredient profile.
• Vegan formulation with no animal-derived ingredients.

How should I use this as part of my skincare routine?

Use the frothy wash twice daily—morning and evening—for routine cleansing. For deeper results, incorporate it into a double-cleanse: remove makeup first with an oil or balm, then follow with this foamy wash to clarify pores and rinse away residue.

• Apply to damp face, work into a lather, then rinse thoroughly.
• Works well after makeup removal as the second cleansing step.
• Follow with toner, serum, and moisturizer appropriate to your skin type.

Will this suit sensitive or combination skin?

The milder foaming action and balanced formulation make it appropriate for many skin types, including combination and those who alternate between dry and oily areas. However, if your skin is reactive, test a small area first to check tolerance for essential oils like spearmint.

• Recommended for normal, combination, and oily skin types.
• Contains botanical essential oil—patch test if you have sensitivity.
• Non-animal derived formula reduces some common irritant sources.

Who is this for: Origins Checks and Balances Frothy Face Wash is aimed at anyone seeking a daily, invigorating cleanser that smooths the balance between dry and oily zones. It suits people who want a plant-forward, vegan option with a fresh mint scent and prefer a foaming texture that rinses clean without leaving skin feeling stripped. If you use makeup regularly, plan to include this as the second step in a double-cleanse routine for a more thorough finish.

Ingredients

Ingredients: Water Aqua Eau, Myristic Acid, Glycerin, Behenic Acid, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Palmitic Acid, Potassium Hydroxide, Lauric Acid, Stearic Acid, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil *, Mentha Viridis (spearmint) Leaf Oil*, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil*, Lavandula Hybrida Oil*, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (bergamot) Fruit Oil*, Styrax Benzoin Gum, Linalool, Limonene, Tourmaline, Laminaria Saccharina Extract, Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tocopherol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Polyquaternium-7, Butylene Glycol, Disodium Edta, Peg-3 Distearate, Sodium Benzoate, Phenoxyethanol. Please be aware that ingredient lists may change or vary from time to time. Please refer to the ingredient list on the product package you receive for the most up to date list of ingredients.