Josie Maran: Argan Oil

This is a new product that I recently purchased from Sephora. It's an all natural Moroccan oil that is well rounded. Benefits it claims to have are adding a glow to your skin, hydrating skin, fixing cuticles and repairing split ends. This oil has also been said to firm, tone and help with acne.
I have found is that all this to be true. I believe beauty begins with good health and skin care. This is one of my new beauty health staple items. I absolutely LOVE it!!!!! It makes my skin glow and I don't need any foundation! :)

Pros:

• Does what it says it does.
• Also as an added benefit I found that it was a natural sunblock due to the fact that my skin didn't burn or tan. (This was a personal experience and may not be the same for everyone)
• Does not irritate my sensitive skin
• Only a 2-3 drops are necessary for face and the same amount for hair
• I found the oil lightweight and easily absorbed
• Great moisturizer
• Does not break me out!!!!

Cons:

• May feel a little greasy when applied to your face for some. (This was true for my fellow blogger Chandani)

*The oil is housed in a recyclable glass bottle, and purchased from women's cooperatives in Morocco to support their social and economic welfare. These cooperatives work within a UNESCO biosphere reserve that ensures the protection and reforestation of Argan trees.

Josie Maran Argan Oil 0.5 oz

---MONIKA

Garnier Fructis Style Curl Sculpting cream-gel

This was my first attempt at trying to style curly hair. The cream is not too heavy, which is good for thick hair like mine, but I noticed that as the day went on it had the opposite effect on my hair--instead of enhancing the curls, it made them fall out. I've only used it once so far, so before I completely disregard it I'll try it again and update this post. Check back again in a few days for my second-chance review :)

---CHANDANI

Matrix curl.life products for curly hair

So I recently started wearing my hair in its natural, wavy-curly state. Until a few weeks ago, my Ultra Chi was my lifeline. When I decided that I didn't want to make the time or effort to straighten my hair anymore, I asked around for the best products for curly hair, and more specifically for my hair type, which is thick, frizzy and somewhere in between wavy and curly. My fellow blogger Monika introduced me to the Matrix curl.life system, and so far it works great. The ones I am using are the contouring milk, spiraling spray gel and all-day reactivator.

• Contouring milk--1.7 oz (trial size)--Comes in a creamy, milky form.
  
  Pros: Doesn't require a large amount; a nickel-sized portion is more than enough for people with thick hair. It defines natural curls and does not leave hair feeling crunchy or sticky.
  Cons: You have to make sure not to use too much, or it will weigh down your hair and give it a hard, unnatural feel.
  
  
• Spiraling spray gel--5.1 oz-- Comes in an easy to use spray.
  
  Pros: Curls are bouncy and the hold is great.
  Cons: You have to be careful not to use too much to avoid the crunchy effect. Not cute!
  
  
• All-day reactivator--8.5 oz--A light spritz to spray on hair to reactivate falling curls.
  
  Pros: Reactivated curls almost instantly and leaves hair feeling soft and natural.
  Cons: You may have to use it at least a couple times throughout the day to maintain its effect.

---CHANDANI

Below are the links for the products. Feel free to browse through them.


CURL LIFE by Matrix DEFINING SYSTEM CONTOURING MILK FOR NORMAL FINE HAIR 5.1 OZ

CURL LIFE by Matrix: DEFINING SYSTEM ALL DAY REACTIVATOR 8.5 OZ

Curl.Life Spiraling Spray-Gel 5.1 fl oz (150 ml)