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Origins vs. Garnier: Dupe, Dud or Better??

Hello, beauties!! Welcome back to my humble blog! Today, I'm actually coming with a review and comparison on two masks I own: the Origins Clear Improvement Active Charcoal Mask and the Garnier SkinActive Clean+ Pore Purifying 2-in-1 Clay Cleanser/Mask. Inspiried by one of my favorite Youtubers, The Glamour Index . I decided to dig into my own stash to see if the drugstore option of a product was a dupe, dud or better than its high end counterpart.  I've been testing these out for a little while, and I think I have a pretty solid idea on how these work for my combination skin and which I would prefer. So, if you're interested in hearing my thoughts, keep on reading!! The Similarities Charcoal is a prominent ingredient in both! Aside from use on the grill or absorbing poison, it helps to detoxify the pores , causing the skin to feel cleaned and smoother over time. Each have some sort of clay also in the mask (White China Clay--Origins, Kaolin Clay--Garnier) The pack...