topic Re: Hydration....Active Argan vs. Josie in Beauty

Hydration....Active Argan vs. Josie

sandylu — Sat, 12 Oct 2019 16:28:48 GMT

I will take all opinions. If you use one vs the other or both, can you please tell me your experience with the 2 brands? I need hydration and I am having difficulty decising where to spend my money...and put my trust in.

As I stated....I will be happy with all responses to review. need your help

Re: Hydration....Active Argan vs. Josie

ellaphant — Sat, 12 Oct 2019 16:32:51 GMT

I have been using Shea Terra Organics cold pressed, organic Argan oil for years before Josie came along. Much less expensive and non of the false claims Josie and QVC make about her products.

Re: Hydration....Active Argan vs. Josie

SeaMaiden — Sat, 12 Oct 2019 16:36:27 GMT

@sandylu

I have used both Active argon and Josie's... I see no difference between the two.

I recently bought an organic Argon oil from Pipping Rock for $7 a 2 ounce bottle and it preforms just as well as either of the other two. Other words... no difference in how they compare.

I think Active argon and Josie Marans are a lot of HYPE.

Re: Hydration....Active Argan vs. Josie

sandylu — Sat, 12 Oct 2019 16:39:53 GMT

WOW! So far I have great responses that are making me think long and hard. I hope there are many more responses to help me so I do not experience buyers remores!!!!!!

Maybe I will not purchase either....hmmmmmm

Thank you for your responses

Re: Hydration....Active Argan vs. Josie

Shelbelle — Sat, 12 Oct 2019 17:17:48 GMT

I, too , say save your hard earned money and buy an Argan Oil from one of the vitamin sites, like Puritans Pride, Swanson or Vitacost. Even Amazon or ebay.

Re: Hydration....Active Argan vs. Josie

sandylu — Sat, 12 Oct 2019 17:45:22 GMT

Thanks so much again. I guess I am easily swayed by all the new companion products that come with the AO.

Looks like I am going to heed your warnings. It is probably unnecessary to have every product contain AO....might be a bit of overkill.

My purse and CC thank you.

Let's see how many agree with this. You all are wonderful and helpful!

Re: Hydration....Active Argan vs. Josie

BdBettyB — Sat, 12 Oct 2019 19:06:38 GMT

The main reason I use Active Argan faithfully is because it works and it is the lightest on my skin. I have tried most argan oils on line and in the stores including Josie. Yes, the Trader Joes argan oil works well and it's cheap but it's thick and I can't stand the feel of it. I've yet to find a brand as light on the skin as Active Argan. AA seeps right in. If anyone has a brand they think is as light as AA please share. Thanks.

Re: Hydration....Active Argan vs. Josie

sandylu — Sat, 12 Oct 2019 18:09:30 GMT

@BdBettyB Do you use all the products in the line (AA) or just the oil???? TX

Re: Hydration....Active Argan vs. Josie

BdBettyB — Sat, 12 Oct 2019 18:16:18 GMT

@sandylu wrote:
@BdBettyB Do you use all the products in the line (AA) or just the oil???? TX

I use maybe 40% of the line. Love the hand creams and the Plasma Pro 50+ line. Shows are coming up on the 15th and 16th.

Re: Hydration....Active Argan vs. Josie

FLgardener — Sat, 12 Oct 2019 18:24:20 GMT

Here's my thing. Hydration for me comes from hyaluronic acid and glycerin, Isomers H-Pur, pure glycerin from Walmart, and usually Isomers Copper-P.

Of course, cleansing and exfoliation are imperative.

Re: Hydration....Active Argan vs. Josie

Kabella — Sat, 12 Oct 2019 18:57:33 GMT

@sandylu I have tried alot of brands of Argan Oil. Yes I did try Active Argan. I have found that Josie Maran's is the best for my skin which is normal. My skin used to be more on the dry side but not anymore. I found the Active too be too oily & did not absorb as well as Josie's so back went bye bye. There is a learning curve with argan, very little goes along way. Sometimes I use it as a last step at night & alot of the times I use it on its own. I am in the minority here but I can just tell you my experience with argan oils. Good Luck.

Re: Hydration....Active Argan vs. Josie

Porcelain — Sat, 12 Oct 2019 20:12:15 GMT

For hydration you need a hyaluronic acid serum to put under your argan oil. I don't see a hyaluronic acid serum from either brand. Isomers has a nice one, and there are loads of good ones on Amazon -- Hada Labo makes a great one. "Hadalabo JAPAN Skin Institute Gokujun premium hyaluronic solution" is the one I have and I like it. It's only $13.

Re: Hydration....Active Argan vs. Josie

BdBettyB — Sat, 12 Oct 2019 20:16:36 GMT

@Porcelain wrote:
For hydration you need a hyaluronic acid serum to put under your argan oil. I don't see a hyaluronic acid serum from either brand. Isomers has a nice one, and there are loads of good ones on Amazon -- Hada Labo makes a great one. "Hadalabo JAPAN Skin Institute Gokujun premium hyaluronic solution" is the one I have and I like it. It's only $13.

Yes, I use the Isomers under my AA oil. It's a must. It works very well. Thanks for pointing that out.

Re: Hydration....Active Argan vs. Josie

EllieMuncaster — Sun, 13 Oct 2019 11:16:18 GMT

I like AA oil better than Josie. I just feel it absorbs into my skin quicker than JM.

Re: Hydration....Active Argan vs. Josie

sandylu — Sun, 13 Oct 2019 12:26:20 GMT

Thanks to everyone!!!!!!

Re: Hydration....Active Argan vs. Josie

Porcelain — Sun, 13 Oct 2019 13:43:58 GMT

Oil isn't hydrating. It's an emollient, a skin conditioner. It has no water in it. And water is needed for hydration--the hydro part of hydration. Also needed for hydration are water attractors and binders, aka humectants. Glycerin and hyaluronic acid are good humectants. Put a product with those on first and your oil over top to seal it in. Then you'll be more hydrated.

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FLGators — Sun, 13 Oct 2019 15:08:09 GMT

I love the nighttime stem cell elixir & the 5 minute mask set. I bought the bonus size platinum oil special she had on during her last visit. I love the consistency & doesn't feel like oil & skin just drinks it in. Nice way to seal in your products, I add about 3 drops all over face & neck. I want to try the other products in her stem cell & platinum line.

Re: Hydration....Active Argan vs. Josie

suzyQ3 — Sun, 13 Oct 2019 18:02:01 GMT

@Porcelain wrote:
Oil isn't hydrating. It's an emollient, a skin conditioner. It has no water in it. And water is needed for hydration--the hydro part of hydration. Also needed for hydration are water attractors and binders, aka humectants. Glycerin and hyaluronic acid are good humectants. Put a product with those on first and your oil over top to seal it in. Then you'll be more hydrated.

@Porcelain, you took the words right of my mouth. Even with moisturizer, I apply it with damp fingers. Oils are a sealer, not a moisturizer.

Re: Hydration....Active Argan vs. Josie

JesssMe — Sun, 13 Oct 2019 19:05:52 GMT

I don't know anything about Active Argan, but I have been using Josies for several years. If you want an alternative, Trader Joes sells pure argan oil, same size 1.7 oz, brown bottle, organic for about $5.99. I did a test, Josie on one hand, TJ on the other for a month. No difference at all. Both come with an eye dropper.

If you want REAL hydration, Beekman1802 body creme is much better than any straight argan oil I have ever used. The base is goat milk, smooth, creamy, and hydration deluxe.

Re: Hydration....Active Argan vs. Josie

Chi-town girl — Sun, 13 Oct 2019 19:12:56 GMT

@JesssMe wrote:
I don't know anything about Active Argan, but I have been using Josies for several years. If you want an alternative, Trader Joes sells pure argan oil, same size 1.7 oz, brown bottle, organic for about $5.99. I did a test, Josie on one hand, TJ on the other for a month. No difference at all. Both come with an eye dropper.

If you want REAL hydration, Beekman1802 body creme is much better than any straight argan oil I have ever used. The base is goat milk, smooth, creamy, and hydration deluxe.

Yes, the TJ's Argan Oil is EXCELLENT! Also recommend the new Manuka Honey oil from Skinn Cosmetics