Sunday, March 15, 2015

One Brand Review: Josie Maran

I recently upgraded my collection of the brand Josie Maran. The owner, Josie, is a famous model who started her own brand based on one ingredient, Argan oil grown by Moroccan women. The brand has around 14 makeup products (on the Sephora website), so it is small, but I believe it is still growing. I only have 3 products, but overall I'm very impressed with the brand. 



The first product I got was the Coconut Watercolor Eyeshadow in Playa Del Pink. The color claims to be a light shimmering pink, but is more of a champagne gold. The actual product comes in a glass container with a doe foot applicator. It is pigmented at first but can be built up very easily. It does not crease, even without a primer. The finish is a wet metallic look. To apply this I put it straight on to my lids and blend out with my finger. To blend the edges I use a fluffy brush. The product is very easy to spread out and blend. My final thought is that the product is amazing, and I totally recommend this for an easy eyeshadow look. ($18) 

The next product I got was the Argan Love Your Lips Hydrating Lipstick in the color Playful Pink (carnation pink). This is described as a 3 in one lipstick that provides a gloss finish, pigment, and hydration. The outer edge of the lipstick is pure argan oil, and the core is where the lipstick part is. This placement of pigment provides a natural look on your lips because the pigment just ends up in the middle. It is also just the right amount of sheer because the oil sheers it out. The lipstick is very hydrating and smooth on your lip, but when the argan oil sinks in it leaves the pigment very heavy and drying. Overall the product is amazing, hydrating, and lasts on the lips, but can be a bit troublesome when the oil absorbs. ($22)

Thanks for reading! 
-Allie's Beauty Bubbles