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Argan Oil

Argan oil! I am in love with this stuff.
The Body Shop Wild Argan Oil smells amazing and is good for hair and body. I have the solid and it makes a great cuticle oil. The label says not to use on the face but I may have already done that... I might grab a few items the next time I’m near a Body Shop because I really just want to smell like this all the time. 
The Josie Maran Argan Oil Light is a liquid and has no smell and can be used all over, including the face. It’s super effective at getting rid of flakes and dry patches. It also plumps wrinkles and improves skin elasticity. The “Light” version is different from normal Argan Oil, it sinks into skin faster and dries with no extra shine, but from what I can tell it is missing some of the skin repairing properties of regular Argan Oil. I like to use the liquid on my brows and lashes because it can help them grow and my eyebrows need all the help they can get. You can either add a few drops to your moisturizer or use it first like a serum. I add 2 drops to both my AM lotion with SPF and my night cream.
While I love both of these products the Josie Maran Argan Oil is incredibly expensive. I got a sample in an Ipsy bag and there’s no way replacing it would fit into my budget. While there’s no dupe for the Light Argan Oil there are TONS of other regular Argan Oils out there and most provide the same benefits as the luxury brand for about an $80 savings. 

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