Josie Maran

Josie Maran, Luxury with a Conscience. (How can you not love that?) Josie is a top model who after becoming a mother was inspired me to take a look at her life and ask, “What can I do for the world? How can I contribute?” How she is contributing is by creating her own makeup line “made with superior ingredients and housed in chic, biodegradable packaging, embrace eco-friendly initiatives wherever possible”. I like!

If you have been following me in the past couple of months, then you have seen me talk about No More Dirty Looks. One of the things that I knew I had to try out ASAP after reading this book was Argan Oil. It sounded like some sort of miracle worker, and I had never even heard of it before.

Being someone with acne prone skin that tends more towards the oily side, putting oil on my face sounded a bit odd, but when I walked into a Sephora to return something and walked straight into a Josie Maran Argan Oil display, I figured why not try it out. From there I was hooked.

I now use it as my daily moisterizer, day and night. I also use it in my hair, putting it on my damp ends and that is it. I rarely ever use any hair products any more.

Since, then I have tried out several of Josie’s other products, all Argan oil based. Most recently, Argan Matchmaker Serum Foundation, Argan Color Stick, and Argan Eyeshadow Quad. I love them all!

The Matchmaker foundation is seriously amazing. When you pump it out of the bottle it is white, and when applied to my skin it easily blends to match my skin tone! Crazy! It goes on so smoothly, and easily and adjusts itself. This is huge for me, as I am not a makeup pro and choose to not spend much time perfecting it. I swear I don’t even need to look into a mirror to use this and don’t have to think about it being blended in.

The color stick, I have petal pink, I have been putting on my cheekbones for a little blush touch and on my lips. Like the Matchmaker foundation, it glides on, smooth, soft, worryless. I have used other items similiar to this in the past and have found them hard to blend in, not this Argan based one.

Like all of Josie Maran’s products the Argan Eyeshadow Quad glides on with ease. The truth is over the last ten years I have barely worn eye shadow at all. So many of them are stiff and messy. It just didn’t seem worth it to me. Even with a non-regular eyeshadowist, like me, this Argan based quad makes it easy for me to apply and I feel confident wearing it. The colors shine, instead of looking chalky, as I have experienced in the past.

I am sold on Josie Maran’s entire product line, it is now a fast favorite of mine and you know what I like to do with my favorites! Give them to you!

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This giveaway starts Monday, February 28th and ends Saturday, March 5th midnight PST. Winners will be announced Sunday, March, 6th.

This giveaway has ended! Congrats to Christine, Connie, Jordan, Casey and Karen.

There will be 5 winners of a Josie Maran Limited Edition Argan Eyeshadow Quad!

This ultra-smooth Argan infused eyeshadow quad can go from natural glow to natural glam in a few easy steps. This one compact provides versatile color combinations to guide you through day or night. Use as highlighter, liner, and shadow. Each color is easy to apply, easy to blend, and lasts as long as you need it to. Partagas is a rich, spiced rum shade with flecks of golden glitter; Cloak is a pitch-black matte shadow with peekaboo silver glitter; Valencia is a warm copper color with a sprinkling of bronze glimmer; and Cinnamon is our best-selling champagne pink shimmer.

First Entry: Leave a comment here, How do you contribute? (Trust me, you do!)

Second Entry: Follow Josie Maran (@josie_maran) and I on twitter (@beingtricia) and tweet about this giveaway, including both of our twitter names and a link to this page. Remember if you start a tweet with a twitter name it acts as a reply and not all of your followers will see it. Then, come back here to leave a comment that you have done so, for me to count it.

Third Entry: Like Your Joyologist and Josie Maran on Facebook and share on your wall with this link and tagging both of us (use an @ sign and then our names to tag). Then leave a comment back here that you have done so.

Yay! All winners are picked via a random pick engine.

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71 Comments

conniemoore on February 28, 2011 at 11:53 am

If I shall one thing …let it be a happy memory
conniemoore on February 28, 2011 at 11:56 am

Tweeted on twitter about giveaway and follow both of you on twitter…@nanconnie08
conniemoore on February 28, 2011 at 12:05 pm

already like your joyologist…now like josie maron ….imformation is posted…..
Andrea on February 28, 2011 at 1:14 pm

I’m loving this giveaway. I don’t wear eyeshadow all the time, but recently I’ve noticed that when I do my eyes water uncontrollably. I’m not sure whether it’s because my makeup is old or because I’ve developed an allergy, or both. Regardless, I’m ready to try something new, and I even scoped Josie Maran’s website for products recently after hearing you talk so much about her.

So…how do I contribute? I share. That’s an awfully simplistic answer, but it covers so much. I read a lot, and when I read something I think will be valuable to others, I share it. Whether it’s tips on eating better, the latest news story, my love for a new artist I’ve discovered, or just a subject someone I know someone is interested in, I always try to pass it along. My favorite contribution of late: a few weeks ago you retweeted someone’s request for autism resources. As soon as I saw it I sent her the name of a friend who I knew could help her out. It only took me 30 seconds, but I felt like I had made a difference.
Andrea on February 28, 2011 at 1:26 pm

I’ve started following Josie Maran on twitter and shared the giveaway there(@mcmoogles).
Devon on February 28, 2011 at 1:29 pm

by spreading the word about the most perfect music!
Brandi on February 28, 2011 at 2:06 pm

I contribute by living my truth to the best of my ability and encouraging others to do the same.
miranda on February 28, 2011 at 2:44 pm

I am a makeup enthusiast and the more I learn about available products the more I realize we have a choice in purchasing products that not only aid our physical beauty, but also the beauty and preservation of our earth. This is becoming more and more important to me so when purchasing any cosmetic item I am sure to make certain the product upholds these values.. thank you tricia and josie for sharing this line!
miranda on February 28, 2011 at 2:58 pm

Ps I also tweeted for second entry! Thanks again (@miranda_gilbert)
lisa on February 28, 2011 at 9:09 pm

i contribute by being of service to others no matter what it is they need. whether it’s for my job or my family, my husband or my friends, i try my hardest to give them what they need.
lisa on February 28, 2011 at 9:10 pm

i also did the facebook post!
Margaux Astara on February 28, 2011 at 10:37 pm

I have liked both Your Joyologist and Josie Maran on Facebook and linked to this page as well as both of your profiles and now I’m leaving you a comment here.

I contribute with the world through radiating love into the world. I contribute by making sure people are listened to and acknowledged. I lend a helping hand to those who have no voice or too little of a voice, namely the elderly and children as well as animals. I cut up the 6-pack plastic holders that cokes come in so that no animal can get it’s head stuck through them. I pick up trash off the ground when I see it. I recycle and dispose of toxic chemicals safely. I, most of all, try to do everything I can to make a difference because it really does make a difference – even if it’s just one person at a time. <3
Andrea on February 28, 2011 at 11:49 pm

I’ve liked and posted on facebook as well (though with privacy settings I’m not sure you can see it).
Maggie on March 1, 2011 at 10:00 am

I tell everyone I can that I know someone who sees love & beauty in everyone & everything. How can you not smile when you hear that there is someone who knows there is joy in the world and bring it to all she encounters?!
Anna on March 1, 2011 at 3:48 pm

Amazing giveaway!
I’m following you both and just tweeted about the giveaway.
(@mamelodie)
Anna on March 1, 2011 at 3:49 pm

I liked and posted the link on facebook too.
(Anna Carol)
Rosalyn on March 1, 2011 at 4:02 pm

“Liked” you both on Facebook and now leaving a comment here! I love Josie Maran products too! I’ve been using the Argan Oil for several months now and just tried a sample of the foundation.

How do I contribute? I’m trying to raise my kids to be confident, compassionate and responsible individuals that care about their actions, others, and the world they live in. I hope to set them forth in the world so they can try to make a difference.
Sarah @scyinwonderland on March 1, 2011 at 7:52 pm

Entry one:

I contribute because I am an educator. Every semester, I teach at minimum 350 college students (usually freshmen and sophomores, but I do have a senior level class this fall) at a state university about criminology and criminal justice. I spend my time teaching them how to critically and analytically read, write, and think. I make my best effort to contribute to their critical and analytical abilities in order to assist their future careers. It allows me the opportunity to open students minds to the possibilities involved in learning, and I am able to dismiss some of their biases toward certain groups, individuals, and crimes. Even though I am overworked and underpaid, I am honestly lucky to have the opportunity to educate others. It is my passion.

Secondly, two days ago I was contacted by a publishing company. They offered me the opportunity to write a textbook on criminology. This means, I will be able to contribute to education inside and outside of my own classroom. I can educate my students through my lectures and educate other interested minds though my research and written word.
Sarah @scyinwonderland on March 1, 2011 at 7:55 pm

Entry two:

I have followed @beingtrica on Twitter for months and started following @josie_maran! I posted about the giveaway, mentioned you both, and posted the link!

Thank you for the opportunity!
Sarah @scyinwonderland on March 1, 2011 at 7:59 pm

Entry three:

I already “like” Your Joyologist on Facebook and “liked” Josie Maran Cosmetics as well! I posted this like on Facebook and tagged you both!

Thanks a bunch!
Karen R. on March 2, 2011 at 4:54 am

I contribute by helping others when possible.

karenar22@yahoo.com
Karen R. on March 2, 2011 at 5:03 am

I follow you both on twitter and I tweeted http://twitter.com/karenar25/status/42887518840045568
Karen R. on March 2, 2011 at 5:13 am

I posted a link to the giveaway on my facebook page, I also tagged both pages.

http://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=175279202517834&id=1653954428
lisa on March 2, 2011 at 8:09 am

i tried the JM foundation and it was ORANGE on my skin! super bummer 🙁
Tricia on March 2, 2011 at 8:34 am

Oh boo. They do have different shades even for the blend one. But hey not everything works for everyone, right?
m on March 2, 2011 at 9:57 am

I’d like to try the JM foundation
Michelle on March 2, 2011 at 10:36 am

I LOVE JMC! I have used BE only for 11yrs or so, never even looked at anything else! I’ve recently switched completely from BE/RM to JMC everything! Love the Cleansing oil, argan oil, (use as my only moisturizer as well). The Tinted Moisturizer, and have a few palettes so far! I have well over 300+ BE e/s and am selling it all!!

How do I contribute? Well for one, I turn everybody I can onto Josie’s line:) I also volunteer at my daughters school. I rescue animals every chance I get (seriously, we’ve lived in about 6different places since we had our fire and everywhere, the animals seem to find me!).
Since having our house fire and knowing what I went through (alone) I offer myself to anybody going through it that may need help dealing with everything.

I help people in general everywhere I am, if I see someone needing help or looking like they need help.

I’m sure theres many more things but it’s hard to think about what all you do when it’s something you just do, you know??
Thanks for the chance to win this awesome e/s palette:)
Michelle
Liane on March 2, 2011 at 4:41 pm

Love the Argan oil!! Meet Josie M at the Sephora opening, she couldn’t have been nicer. I’m and fan and a follower on Twitter :o)
Casey on March 2, 2011 at 4:47 pm

@josie_maran @beingtricia I love all of Josie’s products!! The tinted moisturizer is my favorite! I can finally be make up free!

I am following you both on Twitter and I posted about the contest! I would love to win!!
Brandy on March 2, 2011 at 5:15 pm

I love Josie Maran eyeshadow! It goes on soooooo smooth and doesn’t have toxic junk in it.
Brandy on March 2, 2011 at 5:17 pm

I also let all my facebook peeps know about this wonderful Josie Maran giveaway by sharing this blog.

Josie Maran eye shadow quad giveaway via Your Joyologist and Josie Maran Cosmetics.
ama888 Angie on March 2, 2011 at 5:26 pm

I contribute by eating a Vegan diet and loving my daughter more and more every day…if that’s even possible!
I follow both on twitter and tweeted about this, and like both on facebook and shared. Great giveaway!!
Molly on March 2, 2011 at 5:50 pm

Recent Argan Oil enthusiast …. IN LOVE! =)
Molly on March 2, 2011 at 5:54 pm

Just tweeted about this giveaway!!! @MsMollyElaine
Jennifer on March 2, 2011 at 5:56 pm

Love Josie’s stuff!!! Soooooo good! Love the eyeshadows! Hope I win!
Molly on March 2, 2011 at 5:57 pm

just Facebooked this giveaway!!!! =) Sooo excited!!!
Jordan W. on March 2, 2011 at 5:58 pm

Entry 1: I contribute by reducing, reusing and recycling whenever I can. (Does that count? lol)
Jordan W. on March 2, 2011 at 5:59 pm

Entry 2: I ‘liked’ both of you on Facebook and shared this giveaway! 😀
Amrit Sadhana on March 2, 2011 at 6:34 pm

I pray for the world to heal and so we can all live as one.
Stacy on March 2, 2011 at 7:15 pm

One way I contribute is by raising 3 boys to be loving and respectful people. 🙂
Stacy on March 2, 2011 at 7:16 pm

Followed and tweeted
Kellie on March 2, 2011 at 7:24 pm

Likes liked, follows followed, links linked! I contribute by pushing peaceful and positive energy constantly into the space between you and I! Josie Maran eyeshadow will make me feel even better doing it!
penny burk on March 2, 2011 at 4:49 pm

I’m a national makeup artist based on the east coast and your products are very much on my A list.
Thanks for making your products chemical free and packaging recyclable!
Penny
susana on March 2, 2011 at 5:45 pm

Hi I’am a manicurista I contribute so people could have their nails perfect
Jessica on March 2, 2011 at 9:45 pm

Contribute by teaching my kiddos…
Jessica on March 2, 2011 at 9:46 pm

Followed Josie Maran (@josie_maran) and you on twitter (@beingtricia) as jessmela2. Tweeted about the giveaway.
Jessica on March 2, 2011 at 9:47 pm

Liked Your Joyologist and Josie Maran on Facebook and shared on my wall
Gigi on March 2, 2011 at 10:52 pm

I contribute by supporting animal causes. Just adopted a dog and a cat. Also, by using great products like Josie’s I’m a new user and very excited about her products. Also following on twitter!!
Sarah on March 3, 2011 at 1:18 am

Liked you both on Facebook and shared the link on my wall and tagged both. Right now I contribute by spreading the information I learned from reading No More Dirty Looks. I just finished the book last night and am doing research, reading all of the pages of notes I made, and looking into different clean cosmetics companies. I have been telling everyone I know about this book and the information I have learned is invaluable. I will continue to share everything I have learned to educate people on the importance of clean cosmetics, etc. I can’t wait to try something from Josie’s line!
Tracy on March 2, 2011 at 11:32 pm

Devoted to JMC cosmetics for me and my married daughter. Following you both on Twitter and Facebook I receive great ideas and receipes for food and life. Love all things involving, nature, earth and organic. True believer of still being beautiful and chic without putting chemicals in or on our body. Keep up the great blogs!
Veronica on March 3, 2011 at 12:26 am

I love Argan Oil. At first I thought that it would be too oily for me, but it is great everywhere. I put it on my hair and it is shiny without being greasy. I can put it on my hands, cuticles and elbows, just anywhere that needs moisture.
Alex E on March 3, 2011 at 4:04 am

First entry: I try to contribute by converting all my friends to using natural, organic cosmetics, skincare, cleansers, etc in place of all the products that contain potentially harmful/unecessary/aging ingredients. Some people look at me like I’m nuts but when I manage to get someone to take me seriously and then get a message from them that they tried a certain product I raved about (lately Josie’s line- the oil (of course!), eyeshadows, color sticks, lipgloss, primer mist, concealer, cleansing oil, mascara and tinted moisturizer) it gives me the warm fuzzies 🙂 I also love the BOGO mascara- not only that it is the easiest to use that I’ve found but the fact that for everyone bought, one is given to a cancer patient/survivor really touches me as I just lost my mother to cancer last year 🙁
Alex E on March 3, 2011 at 4:22 am

Second entry: Followed Josie Maran (@josie_maran) and you on twitter (@beingtricia) @racergirlalex. Tweeted about the giveaway!
Alex E on March 3, 2011 at 4:25 am

Third entry: have both of you already “liked” on facebook and reposted about this giveaway and tagged both but my privacy settings are set very strict. Let me know if you need proof by adding you as a friend, etc! Thanks!
Holli S on March 3, 2011 at 7:39 pm

I’m keeping my life a yellow bag of yes. And fun makeup always helps!
Paige on March 3, 2011 at 11:06 pm

I contribute the best way I know how to: I wake up every day and be love. When you are able to love yourself and love all that you have, you are able to help others do the same. It’s infectious.

I have also Tweeted and shared on Facebook!
Holli S on March 3, 2011 at 11:52 pm

second entry! Have tweeted about it!
Christine Roeske on March 4, 2011 at 1:22 pm

How do I contribute?? I try to be present in everything I do, all day, every day.
ChristineBashRoeske on March 4, 2011 at 1:26 pm

http://twitter.com/#!/christigpa/status/43738634079305728

Following you both as @christigpa
ChristineBashRoeske on March 4, 2011 at 1:28 pm

Liked both pages on FB and shared on my wall
http://www.facebook.com/#!/permalink.php?story_fbid=1664401007247&id=1153891036
ChristineBashRoeske on March 4, 2011 at 4:03 pm

I contribute my trying to be present in everything I do with my children, friends, family.
Amy on March 5, 2011 at 10:38 am

I love all things Josie and anyone who supports such a great company!
Piper on March 5, 2011 at 4:49 pm

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Mamavalveeta03 on March 6, 2011 at 12:59 am

I volunteer at my church, donate to the food pantry, contribute to my political and social causes and speak OUT for things that I believe in!!
Mamavalveeta03 on March 6, 2011 at 1:02 am

I follow you and Josie on Twitter @mamavalveeta03
Tweet: http://twitter.com/mamavalveeta03/status/44276369936494592
Mamavalveeta03 on March 6, 2011 at 1:10 am

I like Your Joyologist and Josie Maran on Facebook and commented with the link to the contest!
iamchibee on March 6, 2011 at 1:22 am

I contribute by recycling and buying more eco-friendly goodies!
thisenvy on March 6, 2011 at 1:24 am

I try to help by looking for products not tested on animals or using harmful chemicals.
thisenvy on March 6, 2011 at 1:30 am

I already follow Josie_Maran on twitter and now you as well! I Tweeted about the giveaway (sorry I can’t direct link to the tweet via iPhone but have included the timestamp):

@thisenvy: Last hour and a half to win @josie_maran’s eyeshadow quad via @beingtricia bit.ly/etlats (I <3 JM's argan bronzing oil!)
Twitter for iPhone • 3/6/11 12:27 AM
Grace on March 7, 2011 at 12:58 am

I contribute by volunteering at two nonprofits in my community! Thanks.
Christina Allen on June 10, 2011 at 10:13 am

Tricia,
You are absolutely BEAUTIFUL!! Inside and out!!
In Joy,
Christina Allen 🙂