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Josie Maran Argan Illuminizer
What it is:An ultra-light skin brightener with a hint of bronze.What it does:This bronze shade is perfect for highlighting and adding an instant beautiful luminosity to the face, collarbone, and body. Argan Illuminizer can be used alone or mixed with foundation for an instant boost of radiance and a natural glow any time of year and on skintone. It gives the skin a radiant glow that lasts all day.What it is formulated WITHOUT:- Parabens- Sulfates- Synthetic Fragrances- Phthalates- GMOs- TriclosanWhat else you need to know:Argan oil is produced from the argan tree in the semideserts of Morocco. This oil is rich in Vitamin E and essential fatty acids, which have antiaging properties. This organic ingredient is known to help and prevent dehydration, inflammation, hyperpigmentation, and sebum production. It is your answer to healthy, youthful, and radiant skin and hair.Sephora is the exclusive beauty retailer for this product.
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Review 1 for Argan Illuminizer
Pretty
-05.24.13
Quick Take: soft shimmer
I love this! It's very flattering on, and a little goes a long way. I put this on my cheekbones and cupids bow and it gives such a pretty glow. I haven't tried mixing it in with my foundation because I'm not a fan of all-over shimmer.
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Review 2 for Argan Illuminizer
brittanykaye
Beautiful!
-05.22.13
Stunning!! Love mixing this into matte foundations or even just adding it ontop of cheeks!
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Review 3 for Argan Illuminizer
Love it!
-05.15.13
Quick Take: dewey and illuminating
I feel very self conscious without makeup when I go out because I have a very uneven skin-tone and I am pale. If I am just running errands I "throw" this on in a second and look presentable. A bit of mascara and out I go and I feel much more confident than without make-up.
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Review 4 for Argan Illuminizer
Love. Great with foundation and on its own.
-05.06.13
Quick Take: soft shimmer
I have fair skin (Terra Neuve in Nars Tinted Moisturizer), and I love mixing this with my foundation. Not only does it add a little bit of glow, but it also sheers out the texture of the foundation, which is great for summer time. I plan on using this on my décolletage during the summer too! Love that it's natural, paraben-free, and skin-nourishing.
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Review 5 for Argan Illuminizer
Dazzling!
-05.06.13
Quick Take: soft shimmer
A friend of mine gave me a bottle of this and I love it! I've tried almost all the other illuminizers at Sephora, but this one provides enough shine and goes on really easy.
My only complaint is that the pump gives too much per use.
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Review 6 for Argan Illuminizer
Great Product!
-05.01.13
Quick Take: soft shimmer
I Love this product. Gives a nice glow to skin. Less is more in this case. Need to get used to using very little!
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Review 7 for Argan Illuminizer
Great...but use with a light touch!
-04.30.13
Quick Take: sheer coverage, great when used with a light touch
I'm at that age where women are constantly warned against wearing anything glittery, and if you only want one coat of something on your face, this is not for you, as it is VERY glittery. However, I use it--with a very light touch--over Josie's Matchmaker Serum Foundation and find it' gives just a warm, moist glow...not at all glittery. I had almost sent it back, but decided to experiment with it a little, and I'm glad I did. It's giving me a look I have been searching for for quite awhile. I've given it 4 stars instead of 5 because I think it could be a disaster for anyone who uses it too heavily.
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Review 8 for Argan Illuminizer
Josie Maran Argan Illuminizer
-04.30.13
Ok, not to be un-PC but when I over-excitedly applied this I looked like Al Jolson in glittery bronze blackface. Maybe not the best product for people with insanely fair skin. I like the idea of mixing a little bit in with your moisturizer but that still would leave me looking like an oompa loompa. If you have darker than albino skin and just use a smidge - go for it! I'll stick with my bare minerals brightening primer.
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Review 9 for Argan Illuminizer
Amazing!
-04.29.13
Quick Take: soft shimmer, ethereal
I use the Josie Maran moisturizer mixed with the illuminizer and they are incredible! I began using the moisturizer to go more natural and found that my skin doesn't get clogged or break out! I was ecstatic that when I mixed the illuminizer with the moisturizer it was still super lightweight and made my skin glow without looking as if I had makeup on! LOVE, LOVE, LOVE!!!!
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Review 10 for Argan Illuminizer
vlp313
Unreal
-04.28.13
I've tried high beam, nars, Estée Lauder, and many many more illuminators. This is by far the best one yet! It gives you such a beautiful golden glow. I watched a YouTube video on it and Josie maran herself says to mix a tiny bit with your foundation and your entire face just glows. Every time I do that, literally all my friends tell me my face is angel-like. This product is also great because a little goes a long way, I can see it lasting me a year or longer. It's also an organic product. You will not be disappointed with this I promise!
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Review 11 for Argan Illuminizer
Perfect
-04.18.13
Quick Take: iluminerzer
Love this product. I've used another product in the past and really liked that,however, it was a bit orange and heavy with the glitter. This is perfect under make up or alone.
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Review 12 for Argan Illuminizer
Perfect mixed with tinted moisturizer
-04.16.13
I love this product mixed with my tinted moisturizer. It both extends the life of my (expensive) BB cream and adds luminosity. Depending on the day, sometimes I wear this with my SPF BB cream and don't even bother with foundation, blush, bronzer, etc.
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Review 13 for Argan Illuminizer
Sparkly, but blends well
-04.04.13
Quick Take: sparkly, illuminizing
I purchased this to illuminate my fair, and sometimes dull, winter skin. It definitely helps, but can be very sparkly. I generally blend it with a primer or moisturizer. I don't think I will purchase again, as there are several other illuminating primers that may serve this purpose better. The other reviews are spot on with the small amount needed and large amount of product delivered by the packaging.
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Review 14 for Argan Illuminizer
Puddin0721
Loveeeeee!!!!!
-03.19.13
I love this illuminizer! Love a first sight....A little goes a long way so spend the money! A must have!
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Review 15 for Argan Illuminizer
elleDavid
My life saver
-03.18.13
I am obsessed with illuminizers. This beats every other illuminizers there is. I am on my second bottle and I cannot go a day without a hint of it. I also have sensitive skin so anything natural and organic is a must for me!
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Review 16 for Argan Illuminizer
A "Best" product.
-03.13.13
Quick Take: smooth and silky with just enough glow .
When one is 66 one must treat ones face with more care and the products that one chooses to "look good" are more important than when one is 26. I go nowhere without this product - period! I LOVE it! I look dewy and glowing, perhaps a little primer underneath but no actual face make-up is necessary.
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Review 19 for Argan Illuminizer
I love this
-03.03.13
Quick Take: perfect for light skin, good for dry skin, natural
This product is really great for my pale shin because it looks so natural. I am also seasonally dry and this product glides on beautifully. I just do not care for the packaging because it is hard to control how much is pumped and I tend to waste product.
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Review 20 for Argan Illuminizer
Slimz
Best highlighter EVER
-02.26.13
This is the real deal. This is the Best highlighter Ive ever tried. Makes you lok glowy and bring out your features you choose to highlight. I thought it would be too light and ashy on my brown skin but it looks flawless wit I dab it on over foundation. Dont use the pump cause you will waste too much product! Just open it up and dab where needed.
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