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Review: Josie Maran Argan Matchmaker Serum Foundation



Even though winter is the time I usually go for a heavier makeup look, the -15 weather is just not conducive to bouncing out of bed to put makeup on.  Bouncing out of bed to write about makeup on the other hand...it almost always works out.  Ahem.

That said, I need a little coverage in the winter -- while the leftover summer tan on my body takes a lot (like,  of time (months and months and months) to fade, my face lightens considerably, and I end up looking a little like a sick person.  This foundation came in a starter set from Josie Maran that retailed for $77.  It came with a full-size argan oil and minis of her highlighter and moisturiser.  Given that the foundation costs $55 on its own, and I love her argan oil, it was an amazing deal.  I got the kit in light/medium.

I'm not sure what drew me to this the first time I asked for a sample.  I just know that I took it home and proceeded to scrape every last drop of the gray-flecked liquid.  It's a weird colour/texture; it pumps out as a whitish-gray liquid.  It starts off looking a little orange as you apply, but the coverage is light enough that it won't register that way.  When it dries down on your skin, it feels very matte and a touch powdery, like dry sunscreen.  I really like the way that feels -- reminds me of the beach!

I would solidly categorize this in tinted moisturiser territory -- on days that my skin doesn't need extra hydration, I'm comfortable skipping moisturiser and using this instead.  I also use my hands to apply, since it absorbed into all of my tools -- it's really liquidy. I'm really looking forward to trying this in the summer when I get much darker.  I was also really into mood rings as a 90s child.  That said, I wouldn't get this foundation on the basis that it's supposed to self-adjust since it's insanely expensive.

People who want a flat matte finish will find that this base lends itself beautifully to powder -- wear time is definitely extended when I bother to give my face a quick once-over with E.L.F. HD.  I'm not one to really fuss about how long my face stays on though.  I take it off the second I get home and reapply before I go out.  My first rule of skincare!

What other tinted moisturisers have you tried?  Let me hear it in the comments!

11 comments :

  1. Great review. I love my Josie Maran Argan Oil, and this sounds like a decent product.

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    1. Thanks! I love the Argan Oil, but I definitely use this more often.

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  2. I've always been curious about this but I'm pretty sure that the Josie Maran straight argan oil broke me out when i tested it so I'm fairly certain that this will too :/ it's a shame though because I've heard good things about this

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    1. Oh no! I had a weird time when I thought the straight Argan Oil was breaking me out, but I think that might have been a weird combination of things. I have a bunch of face oils I prefer now anyway. I have to say though, for hair, nothing beats her Argan Oil!

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  3. I am currently comparing many body oil brands and haven't decided which one to get. My considerations are Caudalie, Nuxe, and this one. When trying this oil on my skin, I feel that this is a bit too thick for my liking but I need to try it again to know whether I really want it or not.

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    1. For body oil, Nuxe is my summer favourite. My body gets pretty scaly in the winter, so I like having a slightly thicker option, but I do love that Nuxe comes in a spray bottle!

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  4. I have yet to try Josie Maran products, but been reading lots of good things about her Argan Oil. Your thoughts of this product sound good. I like the fact that it dries matte. I'll need to give one of the products a try soon!

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    1. I especially love the Argan Oil on my hair, but this is a really good product to start with. I'll be reviewing the moisturizer in a few weeks!

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  5. argan oil is something which is currently on the top of my wishlist.I hear that josie marin is the best in market.Well this sounds good.thanks for sharing

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    1. I've tried other argan oils and this is the only one I've repurchased so far =) can't wait to hear what you have to say about it!

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  6. I absolutely love Josie Maran products but I never thought to try her foundation. Next time I'm at Sephora I will definitely be picking up a sample! I love your blog btw, you have informative posts and interesting pictures! Had to follow :)

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