Josie Maran Plumping Lip Gloss review
November 19th, 2009 in beauty & fashion, green monday, reviews by Katie Groves
Do you know why they added the “Super” to the “Model” and made them “Supermodels”? (Think Tyra, Bridget, Heidi, Josie). Because not only are they tall, thin and beautiful–they usually think of profound, world-changing products or services in their downtime. Where would the world be now without Heidi Klum’s addicting Project Runway? Or Tyra Banks’ talk show; and let’s not forget ANTM -America’s Next Top Model, for those of you living under a rock. (We still mourn Cindy’s House of Style on MTV ~wht) Today, we want to introduce you to supermodel turned entrepreneur Josie Maran who proclaims “I’m going to change the world one lipstick at a time.”
The beautiful and talented Josie Maran has descended from the Supermodel Deity pedestal to bring us her own line of eco-friendly, but high quality cosmetics. “The Josie Maran Cosmetics look is healthy, natural, and vibrant. It’s about enhancing, not covering. It’s about youthful, glowing skin.” To that end, Josie’s line is pure and natural, free of synthetics and full of organic, botanical ingredients. She makes it easy to see just what is (or isn’t) in your makeup with her handy icon labeling on her chic, made from recycled materials and biodegradable packaging.
Best of all, Josie made sure users of her line would never have to sacrifice style or quality in pursuit of a green lifestyle. This “luxury with a conscious” philosophy is visible in the entire naturally-elegant and carefully-edited line. This unpretentious yet luscious collection is full of flattering colors and gentle formulas to work for a large range of skin tones and types.
“What most women don’t realize is that when models and actresses look fresh-faced and makeup-free, its because they know how to apply their makeup to make it look that way…I’ve seen how makeup can make a person feel great. I want to share that with women everywhere.” Do you not just want to be Josie’s BFF right now? I know I do.
The lucky ladies of the wht review team received Josie’s Plumping Lip Gloss in Daring described as a sheer shimmering rosy nude to give a test run. This gloss uses gentle Marine Collagen to plump (as opposed to the irritants found in other formulas) and gives a little tingle to the lips, while organic Argan oil works to soothe and and repair skin. Translation: this gloss has a bit of a kick, but without any itchiness or irritation.
I thought this plumping gloss gives a super-shiny, not sticky gloss that does NOT leave your lips feeling dry when you’re done! It has long lasting formula that is great for a daytime or office look (and shades like Bravery and Optimism will rock your more glam, evening style). A full 30-day use will leave you with some more permanently full and luscious lips.
Testers – did the Josie Maran Plumping Lip Gloss add some eco-conscious, supermodel worthy style to your look?
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I might know my makeup (oh, she does~wht), but honestly, hair products sometimes completely overwhelm me. I don’t really know what ingredients do what or what function I need from a shampoo and conditioner that will be best for my hair. Kérastase to the rescue! Now, the names of their products might baffle you. They sure confuse me…and I speak fluent French! But I do understand color-coding. Know that and you can easily maneuver around the 4 main lines; Nutritive (orange) for varying levels of dry hair, Reflection (purple) for color treated, Resistance (green) has fortifying treatments for weak hair and Soleil (red) is for sun lovers. Et voila, Kérastase!
For those of you that know me, have read my posts and profile, or have stalked me in other ways to which I am oblivious, (let’s keep it that way), you know that I’m obsessed with France and all things French (Disclaimer: that being said, I don’t actually want to be French – I like America!) I do speak fluent French, find any excuse that I can to travel there and am still scheming up some way to get my career to lead me there, at least for a little while. Now, I know that this, the other “F-word” makes many Americans bristle, but they have given us so many great things! Over 1,000 types of cheese. One-third of all the wine in the world comes from France. Caudalie skincare, for crying out loud!
One of my favorite French foods is a good quiche. Quiche comes from the northeastern regions of Alsace and Lorraine – on the Rhine River border with Germany. Alsace and Lorraine actually were territories that went back and forth between the two countries many times until after World War I. The original quiches were open pies filled with an egg, cream custard and smoked bacon. The addition of onions make it Alsatian. The bottom crust was originally made from bread dough, eventually evolving into a short-crust or puff-pastry. It became popular in the U.S. after World War II. It’s great for any meal of the day!
