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Josie Maran Bronzing Argan Oil
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- Petrochemicals- PhthalatesSephora is the exclusive beauty retailer for this product.
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Review 1 for Bronzing Argan Oil
3rd bottle!
-05.10.13
Quick Take: luminous glow
Love to use after I apply my lite foundation. I use as base to my blush. I use Josie's color stick over it in LOVE. This give a nice glow and hightlights to the colorstick blush!
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Review 2 for Bronzing Argan Oil
Great tinted moisturizer
-05.09.13
Quick Take: natural looking, luminous glow, bad smell, goopy texture, grainy
I don't need to use an extra bronzer on my face when I use this stuff. Only thing is the formula is thick and goopy, and it smells pretty bad.. almost like it's old and stale. Other than that, it still makes my skin look awesome, but I probably wont buy it again, I'll just stick with the original argan oil from this line.
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Review 3 for Bronzing Argan Oil
Love it!
-05.08.13
Quick Take: natural looking, luminous glow
I love this product. It has a beautiful tint. It's not too dark, blends very well. I use it with a CC cream that is a little too light since I got a tan, and it matches perfectly, and gives my skin a little extra moisture.
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Review 4 for Bronzing Argan Oil
Perfect Bronzer
-05.06.13
Quick Take: natural looking, nice bronzer, moisturizing, easy to apply
this stuff is amazing. i was looking for something that would warm up my face but i didnt wanna buy self-tanner. i was also hearing a lot of good stuff about Josie Maran and when I saw that there was an argan oil that was also a bronzer, I had to try it. Application to the face is so easy, just add to your moisturizer or in my case, to my sunscreen and it gives me a nice color. It's kinda hard to apply to the rest of the body so i put it in my lotion :) expensive but i got the CHIC discount
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Review 5 for Bronzing Argan Oil
Beautiful Color!
-05.04.13
Quick Take: natural looking, luminous glow
I love that this oil gives me an instant tanned look. Like regular argan oil, this is moisturizing without being greasy. The one problem is that due to the added minerals, the oil does not draw up into the dropper. I have to wipe it off the outside of the dropper.
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Review 6 for Bronzing Argan Oil
Not as expected - promptly returned it
-04.23.13
Quick Take: sticky and odd-smelling
I love Josie Maran's argan oil - it's a staple for me that I hope to never be without. When I saw this Bronzing Argan Oil, I thought it would be the answer to my summertime blues (a.k.a., how to deal with pale skin without using funky-smelling, time-consuming, splotchy-fading sunless tanners.)
Sadly, this was not the answer I was looking for.
The formula is, for lack of a better description, thick and goopy. It does not absorb nicely into the skin, rather it it sits on the surface, leaving a sticky, filmy feeling. And I could've gotten over that, but I did not notice any bronzing whatsoever. I realize the color payoff is supposed to be subtle and not a dramatic, deep tan that you'd get from a conventional bronzing lotion, but there was NO color. None. I applied this to one arm and compared it to my bare arm: they looked the same. The only discernable difference was the tacky feeling left by the "bronzing oil".
On a final note, I don't care for the smell at all. I'm not usually one to complain about scents, but the fragance used in this product is off-putting.
While I was incredibly disappointed by this product, I will continue to use Josie's line as everything else I've tried has been amazing, and I appreciate her commitment to developing natural products that are not tested on animals.
Sadly, this was not the answer I was looking for.
The formula is, for lack of a better description, thick and goopy. It does not absorb nicely into the skin, rather it it sits on the surface, leaving a sticky, filmy feeling. And I could've gotten over that, but I did not notice any bronzing whatsoever. I realize the color payoff is supposed to be subtle and not a dramatic, deep tan that you'd get from a conventional bronzing lotion, but there was NO color. None. I applied this to one arm and compared it to my bare arm: they looked the same. The only discernable difference was the tacky feeling left by the "bronzing oil".
On a final note, I don't care for the smell at all. I'm not usually one to complain about scents, but the fragance used in this product is off-putting.
While I was incredibly disappointed by this product, I will continue to use Josie's line as everything else I've tried has been amazing, and I appreciate her commitment to developing natural products that are not tested on animals.
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Review 7 for Bronzing Argan Oil
Natural Looking Tan
-04.12.13
Quick Take: natural looking, luminous glow
I have everything Josie Maran. I was on the fence with this product because I have fair light skin. Put a couple of drops on my face and WOW. It looks so natural and I look healthy with a beautiful glow. This is going to last forever. I love it.
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Review 8 for Bronzing Argan Oil
mebemegan
Glowing love!!
-04.10.13
This is my favorite!! Absolutely makes you glow. People always tell me I look so healthy and glowing when I wear it. It looks completely natural!!
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Review 9 for Bronzing Argan Oil
Love product, NOT packaging
-04.10.13
I love this oil, but no matter what I do, when I put the dropper back in the bottle, oil goes all over the side of the bottle and in the threading of where the cap screws on. Should be more attention to detail where packaging is concerned for such a premium product.
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Review 10 for Bronzing Argan Oil
Great product
-04.08.13
This stuff is great! A little goes a long way, but after I wash my face in the morning, I mix a few drops of this in my day moisturizer and it gives a beautiful, natural glow. It can also be used on your arms, shoulders and legs. As I said, a little goes a long way, so the bottle will last you forever..Definately worth the money. Plus, it's great for your skin
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Review 11 for Bronzing Argan Oil
awesome!!
-04.08.13
If the price of this oil is holding you back from ordering it, I am telling you right now it is worth it! This oil make my skin so soft and glowy and I absolutely love it. I only use a few drops to cover my whole face so it is going to last a very long time.
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Review 12 for Bronzing Argan Oil
love!!!
-12.06.12
Quick Take: wonderful
Love the smell,the glow,also that a little goes a looooong way! Please don't make this limited edition! I wear it sans makeup for moisture and a great color that easily rinses away at the end of the day,,Only downer..does this product ever go on sale or special??? Spendy for such a small amount... :( but a great product :)
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Review 13 for Bronzing Argan Oil
Shocked that I purchased
-12.04.12
Quick Take: natural looking, luminous glow
I must have been feeling daring and ordered the Bronzing Oil. When I saw the mixture, I was alarmed. It did not look like I expected. I put a tiny bit on my hand and that was not too bad so then I tried my face. LOVE IT! Very light natural glow. This paired with the Rosy cheek, lip stick looked quite refreshing.
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Review 14 for Bronzing Argan Oil
Really great for your skin
-11.28.12
Quick Take: healthy
I have oily skin and was terrified of using an oil but this makes my skin feel wonderful and doesn't make me break out. It is a little too mcuh coverage for me for an all-over face color, so I just dab it on my cheekbones and eyelids. It's so pretty!
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Review 15 for Bronzing Argan Oil
bit of a disappointment
-11.26.12
I like using certain oils on my face so I was excited to see there was a bronze infused oil for my face. Unfortunately, it does not blend into my face well, and I fell dirty. I don't know if this is because my skin type isn't ideal for it or if it is the product.
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Review 17 for Bronzing Argan Oil
Instead of foundation and it works!
-10.16.12
Quick Take: natural looking, luminous glow
I bought this a year ago and used it rarely. I go to very sweaty yoga classes and finally got tired of my foundation sweating off in bits. Sounds gross but I hate leaving the house without light make-up.
I started wearing this instead of foundation to work out and get so many compliments! I love it; gives a little glow and makes my skin look perfect. To be fair, I have very good skin anyway and it's dry. But I'm also in my 40s! For those who don't work out without a little make up try this! It is a great solution and you'll glow.
I started wearing this instead of foundation to work out and get so many compliments! I love it; gives a little glow and makes my skin look perfect. To be fair, I have very good skin anyway and it's dry. But I'm also in my 40s! For those who don't work out without a little make up try this! It is a great solution and you'll glow.
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Review 18 for Bronzing Argan Oil
AMachell
Natural Color
-10.10.12
I love the color that this bronzer gives. This oil gives a great natural color that never looks orange or fake. The only problem I have is that it is a bit messy to use. When I first started using this bronzer it was hard for me to distinguish the right amount where my face didn't look greasy.
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Review 19 for Bronzing Argan Oil
Very light bronze
-09.16.12
Quick Take: healthy glow
I love this stuff! It has a very light bronzing effect, so I still use bare minerals faux tan powder on top. I have a hemp/argan lotion moisturizer that I mix with 3 drops of this oil for my daily moisturizer. I tried just using the josie argain oil and I had to use more but it left my face feeling too oily, although it did have a bit darker bronze. Once I apply this to my face it makes my face look "alive" with a healthy glow. I LOVE THIS, PLEASE DON'T STOP MAKING IT!! :)
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Review 20 for Bronzing Argan Oil
AMAZING!!
-09.13.12
Quick Take: natural looking, luminous glow
I use this all year round because of the wonderful affects of argan oil and my skin drinks it up like water. A little goes a long way. I pat it on my face after toner and im ready for the day. I don't find any issue with the dispenser like some other reviewers. I will be purchasing this over and over again!
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