Josie Maran Bronzing Argan Oil

$52.00 by Josie at Sephora

When Summer rolls around, I tend to have a body oil obsession.  I don't want to get out of the shower and cover myself in some lotion, only to be sticky and greasy.  I'd rather cover myself in oil immediately post shower, and then towel it off. Must more effective and efficient.

When I first learned about Josie Maran's Bronzing Argan Oil, I was more than suspicious.  How can something be so good for you? Hailed 'liquid gold' by the New York Times? Pssssh. And then....I tried it.  Admittedly, with my oily skin, the Josie Maran Tinted Moisturizer didn't work for me - it just slipped off my face.  The Bronzing Argan Oil had a steep hill to climb.

Then....I put it on my face.  Admittedly, I should have rethought this process during the evening hours, but I was determined to try it.  I loved the morning after effects, but I didn't love the bonze halo left on my pillow.  Truthfully, the moisturizing properties of this product are astounding,  Combine that with a bronzing agent (not a self tanner) and suddenly your gams are glistening like never before.

Truth be told, I really love this product.  I wish I had the non-bronzing formula for night time moisturizing but I'll just add that to the next line of my wishlist.  At $52, the price seems a little steep, but I am completely confident that you will love this product, no matter who you are. Face, arms, legs, wherever - you need this in your life.

If a bottle of oil doesn't suit your lifestyle, check out the rest of Josie Maran's line at Sephora.  All the product sare made from recycleable materials and are super earth & animal friendly.  Beauty without a conscience? Indeed.

Josie Maran Bronzing Argan Oil

$52.00 by Josie at Sephora

What it is: A bronzing oil that leaves skin with a healthy glow. What it does: Josie Maran Bronzing Argan Oil creates glowing skin sans the negative effects of the sun or chemicals. Packed with Josie's signature ingredient, 100% Organic Argan Oil, the formula imparts a bronze shimmer and light-citrus essential-oil scent and can be applied to the body, face, and hair. What it is formulated WITHOUT:

• Parabens
• Sulfates
• Synthetic Fragrances
• Synthetic Dyes
• Petro-chemicals
• Phthalates Sephora's natural seal: Learn more

You'll find Josie Maran touring NYC Sephora stores this weekend to promote her amazing line of responsible cosmetics.  Visit her during the following dates and times at the stores below:

Sephora Times Square

Thursday June 11th

12:00pm – 6:00pm

1500 Broadway #304

New York, NY 10036

(212) 944-6789


Sephora Union Square

Friday June 12th

12:00pm – 6:00pm

45 East 17th Street

New York, NY 10003

(212) 995-8833


Sephora Soho

Saturday, June 13th

12:00pm – 6:00pm

555 Broadway

New York, NY 10012

(212) 625-1309

The photo at left was the greatest eye liner moment of my life.  I have since attempted to recreate it unsuccessfully, and I'm nots sure it will ever occur again.  I'm glad I had the ability to capture it.  Products used:

L'Oreal's Lineur Intense Special Edition in Defined By Plum (no longer available)

Josie Maran Tinted Moisturizer in Butter

Smashbox Soft Lights in Tint

MAC X Hello Kitty lipstick in Fashion Mews

If I ever perfect this look, I'll do a video tutorial on it.  Deal?

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