I will never understand why brands will get rid of or replace a product that's the only one of its kind with mediocre products that are just like everything else. Such is the case here. They replaced Modern Friction which is the best exfoliation I've ever used (and have been using for 20 years) and such a different formula and mechanism of action than anything else out there, with this standard "microderm abrasion" type scrub. It literally feels like every other one. Meh, really disappointed. I used the Modern Friction with the Drink Up Intensive overnight mask when I wanted to give myself a facial. It was so good.

This polishing scrub is not a suitable alternative to Modern Friction.

I've been skeptical about buying exfoliating face scrub because I've tried a few and was completely disappointed. However, this one truly meets my expectations and has become my favorite facial scrub. It's lightweight and helps reduce my pores, leaving my skin feeling clean and smooth. Thank you Origin!

I have been using this face wash for over 10 years and love it! However their new packaging is flimsy. The last two I have purchased have cracked at the hinge, making it difficult if not impossible to securely close and store. Between this, them not honoring promotions unless I reach out to have it corrected on the back end, and my last order of several products being shipped in 4 separate shipments, all lacking updates, I think I'm done with doing business with them. They just don't seem to be the same, sadly

Rec'd a sample and tried it not realizing you have discontinued modern friction. I broke out and had red rash! Sad that you have also removed Ginzing ultra hydrating energy boosting cream. Do not like the trend where all the fav products are culled!

I should have read the reviews more carefully before purchasing this. When you search the website for Modern Friction, Origins implies that this scrub is essentially the same thing in new packaging. Modern Friction was unique in that it used smooth friction rather than gritty abrasion to polish skin. I'm guessing it was discontinued because people that couldn't be bothered to follow the directions kept on leaving bad reviews, but it really was great if you used it correctly. This new scrub is harsh and gritty, has the oily feel mentioned by other reviewers, and has me breaking out like crazy. Hopefully Origins will eventually come out with a scrub more similar to Modern Friction. If that's what you're looking for, this one definitely is not it.

Please bring back Checks and Balances. It was creamy, not so harsh and left my skin moisturized. This product is like sand and it seems to leave my skin stripped.

This is my favorite face wash and has been for years. As others have said, the new packaging is top heavy and tips over all the time. It's also only half the size as the previous tube (2.5 fl oz instead of 5), so if you think you are getting a great deal, you have been duped. Aside from those disappointments, at least it's still the product I really like.

I think this is my favorite product here! I'm 70 and my skin has changed but I have always needed exfoliation. After 50 years of using scrub cleansers, this is my favorite. It's lightweight and uses irregular minerals to scrub, not the "beads" in other scrubs that don't seem to get to the blackheads I still have at this age. And it has the added benefit of the same feel as the frothy checks and balances face wash....light and minty!

Unfortunately and disappointingly, I was not impressed. Modern Friction was the best facial scrub ever. Why hasn't Origins brought this product back after countless years of requests from customers?