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Allergic Reaction- on my face... help!

I woke up Monday morning with a rash all over my face and neck. I'm not positive of the culprit but I'm guessing it's a reaction to a sample I tried of Origins VitaZing moisturizer. I wore it Saturday and Sunday... and was fine- but woke up Monday to this rash- it itches, burns slightly, and its just tiny little flesh-colored bumps all over with just a little bit of redness. Is this a typical sounding allergic reaction to a moisturizer? I have sensitive skin and can recall getting these little tiny bumps all over before (but no redness, itching, burning) when I tried a certain cleanser years ago. I just wanted to know if this is what those of you that have had facial reactions experienced? I'm used to seeing hives or scaly/patchy rashes... not this. It is Wednesday and I feel like it has maybe gotten about 15% better... I was expecting it to go away by now.

I also washed my pillowcase Sunday and used a new scent of dryer sheet, so I'm wondering if this could be the problem (I've since rewashed the pillowcase). Also had some strawberries (maybe something sprayed on them?)... I don't know. Many of my other face products are newer- but I would think I would have had a reaction by now if it was from them- bronzer using 2 wks, moisturizer using 2 months, cleanser using 2 wks. Ah, I'm at a loss here. I'm a nurse but- I don't often deal with this type of thing. Smiley Happy