Josie Maran Cosmetics Argan Beauty Canvas Limited-Edition Holiday Collection Review

Beauty gifts sets are always the best way to experiment with new products.

The holidays are a prime time to grab some great values on beauty gifts sets to give as well as buy for yourself to test before buying larger sizes.  Argan oil-based makeup and skin care brand, Josie Maran Cosmetics, is offering quite a few enticing options. Today, I want to fill you in on her Argan Beauty Canvas Limited-Edition Holiday Collection ($45.00 USA) that has a $79.00 value!

To start, you get a full-size Surreal Skin Argan Finishing Balm that retails for $36.00 alone as well as a travel-size (0.18 oz.)!  This hydrating, anti-aging product is a cross between makeup and skin care because it follows your makeup or moisturizer.  It smooths over the face, giving it a dewy quality.  However, the second most prevalent ingredient the formula

The Argan Beauty Canvas set is a $79.00 value for $45.00 (USA).

has is dimethicone, which can trap bacteria, grime and oils and cause skin eruptions for some people due to the nature of this sand-based molecule that can embed itself in pores.

You also get a 0.4 fl. oz. bottle of Argan Moonstone Drops.  A drop or two before foundation or alone really helps the complexion glow from its beneficial mix of oils such as argan, lavender and lemon grass along with the mineral, mica for its contribution of a shimmer.

Still, there is more to this kit than just skin care.  You also get a 0.06 oz. tube of Argan Lip Sting Plumping Butter in Boysenberry.  This berry shade  appears darker in the tube until you apply it.  It is on the sheer side that is easily built up to darken.  It does slightly sting, but does manage to volumize somewhat and treat lips like a lip balm.

If you’re thinking it’s time for new skin care and makeup and never tried Josie Maran Cosmetics, then the Argan Beauty Canvas is something to look into.  This limited-edition holiday collection also makes an ideal holiday beauty gift for those on your list.  Check it out at the company’s website.

Josie Maran Cosmetics 3-Step Argan Makeup Prep Holiday Gift Set -- The Ideal Way to Test What Skin Care Works for You

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Smaller sizes are a great way to discover the perfect products for your complexion.

Keeping the complexion young and supple is every beauty’s goal.  Quality skin care products matter when you hope to look your best. Of course, what formulas may work exceptionally well for some may not perform the same way for others, depending on skin type, texture, etc.   Being the case, it is always beneficial to test a skin care system in smaller sizes first to see the difference those products may or may not make for your complexion.  Josie Maran’s 3-Step Argan Makeup Prep Holiday Gift Set is one wonderful option.

This is a nice skin care set to get acquainted with Josie Maran’s argan oil-based skin care.  You get a bottle of her 100% Pure Argan Oil (0.5 fl. oz.), which I’m loving from all the nourishing and healing its rich infusion of vitamin E and fatty acids does for moisturizing my dry skin without over saturating it with heavy oil as the complexion takes it in.  Only two drops were enough to do my entire face.

The second product inside was the Whipped Argan Oil Face Butter (0.34 fl. oz.).  This is another concentrated anti-aging moisturizer that is rich in nutrients from skin energizing ingredients such vitamin E, watermelon seed oil, shea butter, aloe nectar, and cucumber extract.

The third product is the Surreal Skin Argan Finishing Balm (0.18 fl. oz.).  This is fantastic to help the complexion glow whether you use it before makeup to prime or just to finish your skin care. 

This 3-Step Argan Makeup Prep Holiday Gift makes a great gift.  This natural skin care set retails for $25.00 and is a $42.00 value.  You can find this set and other holiday gift sets at Josie Maran Cosmetics so do check it out!

Josie Maran Cosmetics Argan Illuminizer Review

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Josie Maran Cosmetics Argan Illuminizer

A sure way to give your face an instant lift is with an illuminizer.  A great one to try is Josie Argan Cosmetics Argan Illuminizer because it adds a soft, natural glow besides caring for your complexion with argan and natural grape seed oils.

This is a lovely, champagne-colored illuminizer that is dispensed from a pump.   I experimented with several different ways to use it.

You can apply it after your makeup is on directly to your cheekbones, brow bones, center of your nose, or any other part of your face that could benefit from gentle highlighting.  I liked this method because I had the best control of where I wanted the radiance.  

The next time I tried it, I mixed a pea-size amount with a bit of my liquid foundation. However, having a soft sheen over my entire face was a look that I didn’t care for.  The combination just made me look too shiny. 

I also added a small amount of this illuminizer another time and mixed it with a bit of my day moisturizer.  This method was wonderful because it did a nice job to subtly light up my skin. 

To brighten and glow, do look into Josie Maran Cosmetics Argan Illuminizer ($28)!

Josie Maran’s Argan Love Your Lips Hydrating Lipsticks (Fuchsia Frolic & Happy Honey) Gives Lips Soothing Satisfaction--Review + SWATCHES

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Argan Love Your Lips Hydrating Lipsticks Line

What if I told you that I just may have the answer to your ultimate lipstick dryness woes? Let me fill you in on the juicy details of Josie Maran Cosmetics Argan Love Your Lips Hydrating Lipsticks that I had the chance to try.

There are six stunning shades available in this line.  I was provided with two tubes in Fuschia Frolic (a bright, sheer pink) and Happy Honey (a warm rosy nude).  

Here is Fuchsia Frolic that I'm holding.

In this photo, I am modeling Fuschia Frolic.

The first thing you will notice is that the color is centered in the middle and is surrounded by a clear coating. 

Once applied, these lipsticks glide on and leave a slightly lighter shade than its brilliant core. The amount of hydration they left felt wonderful on my dry lips due to the moisture-rich argan oil in its unique 3-in-1 formulation for a glossy effect in addition to lovely color. You can build onto the color by adding more. 

As to length of wear, I would say to expect about several hours (about four) before you will want to reapply.  I put mine on after breakfast and kept it on until eating my lunch.

This is Happy Honey.

Here I'm wearing Happy Honey.

The best part about Josie Maran Argan Love Your Lip Hydrating Lipsticks ($22) is how your soothed lips will feel even afterwards.  Do check this line out and give those lips some satisfaction!

Josie Maran Cosmetics Argan Eye Love You Eye Shadow Palette Review

Disclaimer: This post is based on a free product provided by a company as a press sample so that I may offer my own opinion, which may be the same or differ from yours.

Josie Maran Cosmetics Argan Eye Love You Eye Shadow Palette 

If you want to open up your eyes, light is the sure way to do it.  With Josie Maran Cosmetics Argan Eye Love You Eye Shadow Palette that I was sent to review, this is the lovely effect you can expect from these eight pans of soft, illuminating colors.

The feel of this finely-milled and argan oil enriched powder is velvety to the touch.  Unlike some eye shadow formulas that may cake or look powdery, this shadow clung to the lids with extra smoothness and remained there without disappearing for hours.   

Anyone with dry skin like mine will appreciate that bit more moisture to the eye area from that ingredient of argan oil.  In addition, it also made for better gliding of the powder and easier blending.

The colors of this palette are marvelous.  Radiance is bone pearl shade with traces of gold. Crown is a pale gray with hints of peach luster.  Cinnamon is a champagne pink shimmer. Cabernet is wine overcast with gold luster.  Adorn is a sort of a pink-lilac shade. Feather is a gleaming pink-gold color.  Royal is a haunting deep blue-black with a shimmer. Cloak is a soft, but matte black with a sprinkle of just a touch of silver glitter to accent it.

I swatched the shades for you the best I could.  One shade in particular was hard to capture so I do apologize.  It was there but refused to photograph properly.

Starting on the left is Cinnamon, Crown, Cabernet, Royal, Adorn, Cloak, Feather, and Radiance on the right.

I really think this is a wonderful palette and would recommend it to all, especially those ladies with dry skin or aging eye lids. Josie Maran’s Cosmetics Argan Eye Love You Eye Shadow Palette ($42) will compliment your eyes advantageously.  Check it out!

A Must to Wake Up Your Skin Tone--Josie Maran Cosmetics Argan Tinted Moisturizer Light 1 (Review) + SWATCH!

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Josie Maran Cosmetics Argan Tinted Moisturizer Light 1

Why not get a look that you'll feel proud of while jumpstarting your makeup and skin care at the same time?  I got a chance to try Josie Maran Cosmetics Argan Tinted Moisturizer in Light 1 and must tell you that you'll feel confident wearing this one product to perfect your complexion as it acts as an amazing foundation, moisturizer, and sunscreen without harmful chemicals like parabens, sulfates, and phthalates.

I really liked this natural formulation. This was hardly lightweight, sheer coverage that you might expect from a tinted moisturizer.  The product delivered ample medium foundation coverage with a wonderful dewy quality thanks to the moisturizing 100% pure argan oil, pomegranate oil, goji berry, and natural papaya extracts.  My dry skin looked rejuvenated while this tinted moisturizer evened out my skin tone without any irritation.  My complexion stayed lovely and intact for hours without needing any touch ups.

Light 1 is recommended for those with cool tones because it has some pink to it. On the other hand, the Light 2, which was suggested the proper choice for light skin with yellow undertones, looked darker on the screen.  This is why I thought the paler color of the two would probably work the best for me when selecting a shade for this review.

Here is a swatch of the color.

Notice from my above photo that Light 1 has enough yellow to the pink.  I squeezed out a thick wad of it just to demonstrate the full color for you because this shade matches my light skin quite nicely once blended.

I appreciated the fact that this product had a natural broad spectrum sunscreen SPF 30 to safeguard from harmful rays.  However, I only wish it could be a slightly higher SPF.  Nonetheless, it still does not diminish my love for this tinted moisturizer with the incredible way it performs.  

If you haven't tried this product or a tinted moisturizer because you thought the coverage would be lacking, then I suggest trying Josie Maran's Cosmetics Argan Tinted Moisturizer because it is a great way to go!  It retails for $38 for the 1.7 fl. oz. tube.

*Disclaimer:  This is my own honest opinion.  A free product was provided solely to facilitate this review.*