Argan oil is clearly the latest rage in the beauty industry. I have been using argan oil in my hair for quite some time with great success. After winning a bottle of Josie Maran Argan Cleansing Oil in a giveaway I was very intrigued by the idea of a cleansing oil. Let's have a look at it's claims and see how it held up under use.
Claims and Product Information
Josie Maran Argan Cleansing Oil is described as a "gentle, all natural cleanser" that "removes make-up and skin impurities" while providing hydration. It contains almond, sunflower seed, and grape seed oils, in addition to argan oil. It is meant to leave the skin feeling clean and moisturized without any tightness, dryness, or oiliness. It is paraban, sulfate, triclosan, phthalate, and GMO free as well as free of synthetic dyes and perfumes. It certainly sounds interesting to me!
Texture and Use
I must say that the bottle on this is fabulous. It is plastic, so it won't break, and you can turn the pump to lock it without having to pump it down first (i.e. no product waste). I love cleansers that re-seal and lock like this since I am both very clumsy and tend to like to switch up my routine every once and a while. Regarding texture, this product comes out as a thicker oil, almost like a thin syrup texture. You apply it to your dry face and then add water to your face to create a "milk." This product does not later or froth. It is a very unique experience, and I was a bit unsure of what to make of it at first. However, once I got the hang of it, I really enjoyed the experience. The product has a slightly sweet smell, but it is very subtle and not overwhelming. I got some in my eye by accident (see clumsy reference above), and it didn't sting or hurt at all!
It rinsed clean exactly as claimed - without any residue.
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