Josie Maran Cosmetics Argan Color Stick
Works for
1 of 1 advertised claim delivered
MoisturizingHelianthus annuus seed oil, Persea gratissima oil + 12 moreGood evidence
“This unique, smooth-gliding formula combines super hydrating Pure Argan Oil with nourishing cornflower water and plant-based waxes to melt on contact with skin and promote a dewy-fresh glow.”
This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: copernicia cerifera wax, helianthus annuus seed oil.
Keep in mind that this product does not contain effective ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. This is why an additional product with humectants like glycerin or hyaluronic acid can be helpful (apply it before this product for the best results).
Anti-agingNot advertised by the brand · Lysine, TocopherolModerate evidence
This product contains lysine. This ingredient might be able to help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness, but there is not enough evidence that it actually works.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy11 flagged ingredientsMedium risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Hydrogenated ethylhexyl olivate~5.3–6.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrogenated ethylhexyl olivateOctyldodecanol~4.2–5.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps to soften the skin and create a pleasant product texture and stabilize the formulation
More about OctyldodecanolEuphorbia cerifera wax~3.3–4.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Copernicia cerifera wax~2.5–3.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product consistency
More about Copernicia cerifera waxBoron nitride~1.9–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to absord oil and evenly disperse other ingredients (for example, pigment) in product formulation
More about Boron nitrideSynthetic fluorphlogopite~1.7–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A mineral that is used as an optical filter (makes the skin looks nicer through light reflection) and to improve the texture of cosmetic products
More about Synthetic fluorphlogopitePolyglyceryl-3 polyricinoleate~1.4–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Polyglyceryl-3 polyricinoleateArgania spinosa kernel oil~1.2–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Might have some weak anti-oxidant properties
More about Argania spinosa kernel oilMangifera indica seed butter~1–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant effect
More about Mangifera indica seed butterSilica~1.2–1.4%
Sodium chloride~0.75–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chlorideCentaurea cyanus flower water~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
Cornflower water. Might have an anti-oxidant effect and can help reduce inflammation in skin. However, it can be irritating on its own
More about Centaurea cyanus flower waterPersea gratissima oil~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin and could be helpful in repairing its barrier function
More about Persea gratissima oilHelianthus annuus seed oil~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function
More about Helianthus annuus seed oilPrunus armeniaca kernel oil~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin
More about Prunus armeniaca kernel oilLysine~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An amino-acid that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In combination with other amino-acids, might help to reduce fine lines and wrinkles
More about LysineTocopherol~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself
More about TocopherolSodium lauroyl glutamate~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used as a cleansing agent. It creates foam
More about Sodium lauroyl glutamateGlyceryl undecylenate~0.4–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together and helps preserve the product formulation
More about Glyceryl undecylenatePentylene glycol~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolHydrogenated olive oil unsaponifiables~0.4–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Help soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrogenated olive oil unsaponifiablesGlyceryl caprylate~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that can also help water and oil mix together, as well as prevent bacteria growth in products
More about Glyceryl caprylatePolyglyceryl-3 diisostearate~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Polyglyceryl-3 diisostearateTin oxide~0.5–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A colorant that can add a pearl-like appearance to the formulation
More about Tin oxideTriethoxycaprylylsilane~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of silicone that helps oil and water mix well together. Helps to disperse other ingredients, e.g. pigments, evenly in a formulation
More about TriethoxycaprylylsilaneSodium phytate~0.35–0.6%
Benzyl alcohol~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholMagnesium chloride~0.3–0.5%
Sodium benzoate~0.25–0.45%
Potassium sorbate~0.25–0.45%
Titanium dioxide~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Works as a UV filter when used in high concentrations. It is photostable and is effective mostly against the UVB light, with some protection in the UVA range. In small concentrations, used for its ability to improve the color of cosmetic products. Is usually well tolerated by the skin
More about Titanium dioxideCi 77891~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Iron oxides~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An umbrella term for the following three colorants: CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499. They might be able to offer some protection against visible light, but the degree of the protection is not clear
More about Iron oxidesIngredient list view
Water, Hydrogenated ethylhexyl olivate, Octyldodecanol, Euphorbia cerifera wax, Copernicia cerifera wax, Boron nitride, Synthetic fluorphlogopite, Polyglyceryl-3 polyricinoleate, Argania spinosa kernel oil, Mangifera indica seed butter, Silica, Sodium chloride, Centaurea cyanus flower water, Persea gratissima oil, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Prunus armeniaca kernel oil, Lysine, Tocopherol, Sodium lauroyl glutamate, Glyceryl undecylenate, Pentylene glycol, Hydrogenated olive oil unsaponifiables, Glyceryl caprylate, Polyglyceryl-3 diisostearate, Tin oxide, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Sodium phytate, Benzyl alcohol, Magnesium chloride, Sodium benzoate, Potassium sorbate, Titanium dioxide, Ci 77891, Iron oxides
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 14 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Safety Assessment of Boron Nitride as Used in Cosmetics cir-safety.org
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- 3Extraction and Characteristics of Seed Kernel Oil from Mangopdfs.semanticscholar.org
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