With the points I amassed from the endless purchase of things that I really "need," I spent 500 points to get the Josie Maran Argan Oil sample.
I've heard good reviews about these products, so I was excited to try them out on my own.
A part of me was hesitant to put oil on my face. For as long as I can remember, my skin's been oily and troublesome. However, since I passed my puberty awkward phase, my skin became more sensitive and dry. At least I don't have to worry about pimples as much now. And to risk that and put OIL that could easily cause breakouts ON MY SKIN???!! But, I figured, its a free product with great reviews.
The set came with three bottles. Not very big, but from what I've learned, it'll last me at least a month or two. There was the Argan Oil for face, and hair and Argan oil cleanser.
Unfortunately, the set didn't come with much instruction. But, I made do.
Argan oil for face: has the consistency of any vegetable oil haha. I usually put like 3-4 drops of it with the dropper and rub it with my palms and onto my face. it does feel a bit oily initially, but it's not too bad especially since you are supposed to use it as a night-time moisturizer, as it says briefly on the bottle. It is recommended for hair too. no smell. not much color. And you sleep with it on and wake up to find incredibly moisturized skin. not oily. I have not had any breakouts from it. I overall love the product and will purchase again!
Argan oil for hair: the consistency is way thicker than the moisturizer. Also, the bottle is smaller, but since you don't use a lot, it doesn't matter. Especially with my thin hair, I REALLY need a tiny drop. Honestly, I am not in love with this product. It does make my hair shiny, but I could definitely live without it. no smell -- I've heard that Moroccan oil does have a distinct scent to it that some disliked. no color.
Argan oil cleanser: it's the first time using oil cleanser. I'm still actually confused about what to do with it. I get a dollop of the cleanser and put it on my face to rub away the makeup. and I wipe it with tissues. But I just feel gross with it and I just wash my face again with Philosophy Purity cleanser. It does the job of wiping away my eyeliner and what nots. Maybe i'll just use it as eye makeup cleanser. But one thing that stands out is the lovely smell of the cleanser. It's kinda citrusy? mandarin orange blossom scent. Very pleasant. And another positive from this cleanser is that I want to try other oil based cleansers! I don't know if i'd purchase this again though.
This set also came with a lipgloss and a mascara. Lipgloss is pretty good, except the brush was hardened almost to the hardness of plastic which made me confused at first since it hurt to apply. Then it loosened up with some force. I'm not a huge lipgloss person, so I was ehhh about it. However, it smells like caramel which is pleasant. this product is pretty sticky, but all glosses are soo... And the mascara didn't really impress me all that much.
