Josie Maran Cosmetics

I Am Blessed!

Hello everyone. Welcome to this edition of the "I Am" Revolution. A special edition. Meet Jacqueline from Hattiesburg, Mississippi. Not only is Jacqueline gorgeous, she is also Blessed! She is also really strong and I was so touched by her words: 

"I lost my mom to cancer four months ago in November. We found out on Nov 13th she had it and she died Nov 20th,  one week later. I "am blessed" because I had a wonderful mother for 29 years. We were so close, and even though she is gone I'm blessed because I have a wonderful husband and two children and a plethora of family and friends who are here to support me through this time. If that isn't being blessed than I dont know what it. Thanks, Jackie... "

We here at Josie Maran Cosmetics wish you the best on your journey through this tough time, Jackie, and we all think you are so strong and inspiring with your gorgeous attitude. Thanks for being a part of the "I Am" Revolution.

Do you want to be a part of the "I Am" Revolution?  Send your "I Am" photo and story to polly@josiemarancosmetics.com and we'll feature you on the blog and send you a deluxe sample of our Argan Oil! 

Apologies to our fans abroad as we can only ship to the Untied States at this time!

I Am Optimistic!

Happy Monday everybody! I'd like to start the week off right - with a little bit of Optimism! I present to you, Alyssa. Not only is Alyssa gorgeous but she is Optimistic! 

She says: "I love the concept of the "I Am" Campaign. Its a nice reminder when I'm having one of the those Debbie downer days, that I Am...in this case optimistic, or any other positive attribute! :)"

Great reminder, Alyssa! And now you can be optimistic everyday that your skin will look gorgeous because we'll be sending you a deluxe sample of our %100 Organic Argan Oil for participating in the "I Am" Revolution! 

Do you want to be a part of the "I Am" Revolution?  Send your "I Am" photo and story to polly@josiemarancosmetics.com and we'll feature you on the blog and send you a deluxe sample of our Argan Oil! 

Apologies to our fans abroad as we can only ship to the Untied States at this time!

I Am Real!

Good Morning everybody! Or Good Evening Everybody! I guess it just really depends on what time you're reading this.  

Regardless, I would like you to meet Diana from Cumberland, MD. Not only is Diana gorgeous, she is REAL! 

In her own words: 

"I am REAL!!! :):):):).  I believe that in a world that is so propelled by perfection being real is what matters.  Not the size of your jeans, the straightness of your hair, whether you drive the nicest car or have the nicest things.  Being real is about loving yourself, helping others who truly need it and making someone smile to brighten their day.
 
Being a 25 year old woman, I most of the time feel so intimidated by the expectations of that are put on the women of my generation.  I often ask myself what happened to just being who you are and being happy?  Why is every woman on the cover of magazines so so thin and why do I hear size 6 women talking about dieting when they are perfectly healthy and normal for their heights? I am about to graduate from dental hygiene school and am SO excited to start my life and be able to give back to people less fortunate and also be able to feel the joy that I get everyday just by talking to people I do not know in the clinic and make them laugh.  This, to me, is what life is all about...interactions with other people...with REAL people who have real issues and real struggles.  Life is about communication..reaching out to others and reaching out to yourself when sometimes life seems so against you.  Life is LOVE, HONESTY, FREEDOM...and the courage to stay REAL when life around you can be so plastic. 
 
COEXISTTTTT AND BE FREEEEEEE! :):):):):):):) STAND UP FOR YOU AND STAND UP FOR ME!"

Speak on it, Diana! Thank you for being real and thank you for participating in the "I Am" Revolution. We will be sending you a Deluxe Sample of our Argan Oil.

Do you want to be a part of the "I Am" Revolution?  Send your "I Am" photo and story to polly@josiemarancosmetics.com and we'll feature you on the blog and send you a Deluxe Sample of our Argan Oil! 

Apologies to our fans abroad, we can only ship to the United States at this time. 

From Mexico with Love

You may recognize Ana Nuñez as one of the first participants of the "I Am" Revolution. Since she lives in Mexico and we don't ship internationally yet, Ana was happy to participate without being sent her Deluxe Sample of Argan Oil. (Now that's dedication!) We kept in touch by email, however, and when we heard that Ana was going to be in Los Angeles for a few days we invited her to the office so that we could meet her and personally deliver that sample of Argan Oil! 

And since she had traveled all this way, we decided that a mini-makeover courtesy of Josie was in order as well!

Before

After

For Ana's look Josie used Pressed Powder, Passion Blush, Eyeshadow in Rejuvenate, Eyeshadow in Fairytale, Brown Eyeliner, Black Mascara, and Rumi Joon Lipstick.   

We exchanged gifts - Josie gave Ana all the products in her look (plus the Argan Oil) and Ana gave us some of her gorgeous handmade earrings. Ana runs a fabulous Etsy Shop where you can buy her creations as well. 

 All in all, it was a pretty rockin' Friday at the JMC office. 

 Besos!  

I Am Colorful!

 Good Morning citizens of Earth! I'd like to present to you the newest member of the "I Am" Revolution. This is Fatim, and not only is she gorgeous, she is COLORFUL! She writes to us:

"My name is Fatim. I am a 33-years old stay-at-home mom of my 1-year old precious son Adam. I am French-Moroccan Berber. I was born in France and lived there 27 years and my parents are from Morocco. I was raised with having argan oil (the edible one!) and homemade bread, almost every week. I just love argan oil. When the edible argan oil would be too old, my mum would use it on our hair and skin. 

I just love everything about Argan!! One of my aunts in Morocco produces argan oil, and she used to send some to us regularly. What a treat and pleasure to taste freshly made argan oil. I am so grateful for my Moroccan roots and feel very privileged to have known about it since I was a little girl. Lots of cosmetic products in France use it also as they know how a miracle natural product it is. My deodorant which I buy in France every time I go has argan oil in it too!!!
I love your products Josie!   Love that they are not tested on animals, as I am vegetarian myself and care about that aspect a lot. I love cooking and being creative with it, and playing with the ingredients, the color and trying to balance them together, I use mostly organic ingredients and try to buy as much local organic as possible.
I am colorful because I love colors, on my face with make-up, on my clothes, on my fingers and toes, on the walls, on the table, on a plate, in my cooking, everywhere …. Colors just cheer me up and elevate my spirit so much.
I use the Lip Gloss, the Lip Palette My Favorite Lips, and the Bear Naked Wipes. I can’t wait for my birthday in May to tell my husband to get some nice products from your line …"

Thank you so much for writing in and taking an "I Am" picture, Fatim! For participating we'll send you a deluxe sample of our %100 Organic Argan Oil (a 2-in-1 of things you love)!

Do you want to be a part of the "I Am" Revolution?  Send your "I Am" photo and story to polly@josiemarancosmetics.com and we'll feature you on the blog and send you a deluxe sample of our Argan Oil! 

Apologies to our fans abroad, we can only ship to the United States at this time. 

"I Am" Josie Maran Cosmetics: The Video

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I Am Artistic!

Good Morning poets and priestesses, dancers and divas. I'd like for you to meet Deana Diefenbach from rural "Big Sky" Montana. Not only is Deana gorgeous, she is ARTISTIC!  

Deana writes:

"I Am An Artist
I Am A Mama
I Am A Wife
I Am An Advocate
I Am...
I think being a Woman makes our "I Am" almost endless and ever changing.
Being an Artist keeps me sane; I must create. Being a stay at home Mama of three wonderful kids makes my life busy and rewarding. Being an Advocate for my daughter who has Aspergers adds a special privilege to that life. I paint as an expression of myself, something that is truly me and mine; it is my personal outlet. I volunteer at my children's school running different art programs and teaching students, and I donate to local environmental, women's and children's causes. I have recently started experimenting with and enjoying more "eco friendly" art, painting on objects that are recycled, or would normally be thrown away. I love creating: it is a necessity, a passion - it makes me a better person, Mom, and Woman. In the last couple years I have ventured into more of the business side of Art and in particular on line selling. Here is my main website http://www.etsy.com/shop/BELLACOSAART with its own "Art on Recycled Goods" section and here is my blog where people can find out more about me http://fineartbymattos.blogspot.com/ I love Josie's Optimism Plumping Lipgloss (great name by the way), for one it looks great but even better is the taste and smell!"

Thanks Deana! We're 'optimistic' that you'll love the free sample of Argan Oil that you'll be receiving for participating in the "I Am" Revolution. 

Want to be a part of it, too? Send your "I Am" photo and story to polly@josiemarancosmetics.com and we'll feature you on the blog and send you a deluxe sample of our 100% Organic Argan Oil! 

Apologies to our fans abroad, we can only ship to the United States at this time. 

I Am Capable - I Can Do It!

Bonjourno! Meet Teresa Pan from San Diego, California. Not only is Teresa gorgeous - she is also CAPABLE! 

She writes: "I'm 23 years old and  from San Diego, California. There are days that I feel down and unmotivated (like today), but I always tell myself that I can do it and can make it to my goals. I have a BA in Psychology and a BS in Physiology/Neuroscience. I'm planning to go for a PhD in Clinical Psychology so I can help others feel happy, healthy, and also CAPABLE to enjoy life fully. 

Thank you for having this I AM revolution. It's made me remember that I am capable to reach my goals. I also happen to love argan oil since it keeps my skin happy and moist!"

Thanks Teresa! And for participating in the "I Am" Revolution, she'll be receiving a free Deluxe Sample sized Argan Oil in the mail. 

Want to get involved? Send a photo of you and your "I Am" sign to polly@josiemarancosmetics.com and we'll feature you on the blog and send you a deluxe sample of Argan Oil.

We can only ship to the United States at this time. Apologizes to our lovely fans abroad.

I Am Intelligent!

 Guten tag everbody! I'd like you to meet Adriana Olivares from Chicago, Illinois. Not only is Adriana absolutely gorgeous, she is also INTELLIGENT!

She writes:  "I am 16 years old and I am INTELLIGENT!  I have a 4.0 GPA and I am very involved in school clubs.  I wish to become an Archaeologist once I'm older; it's a dream I've had since I was 8 years old! I LOVE to read!  My favorite authors are Jane Austen, J.K. Rowling, Suzanne Collins, and Libba Bray.  My favorite products are your eyeshadows ( I use Parfait and Maple everyday for school!), which are such a dream to apply!  Next, I'll be getting your Argan Primer Mist which looks amazing!"

We absolutely love smart women here at JMC. How about you? What's your "I Am"? Send your words and your photograph to polly@josiemarancosmetics.com to participate in our Women Power Revolution and like Adriana, you will receive a Deluxe Sample size Argan Oil. 

Apologies to our fans abroad, we can only ship to the United States at this time. 

I Am Me!

 Welcome to today's installment of the "I Am" Revolution. We present to you Meredith Forbes and her inspiring sentiment "I AM ME"!

Meredith is an actor living in New York City. She is also an event planner, a day job that helps pay the bills. She writes: 

"After trying to figure out the one word that encompassed all that I am, I figured out that that word was "me".  And as “me,” I will continue to be green and do everything I can to help make a difference in the world.  I will work hard at my acting career and be proud of my achievements.  I will write and love my words.  I will be kind and treat people the way I’d want to be treated.  I will be healthy and treat my body with respect.  I will be present in my life.  I will be silly.  And I will love those around me...including me!" 

You can also find Meredith's blog at TheGreenTheBadandTheUgly. 

Meredith's favorite Josie Maran Cosmetics products are the Bear Naked Wipes, Beach Eyeshadow, and Adventurous Lipstick. She'll be receiving a Deluxe Sample sized Argan Oil for her participation in the "I Am" Revolution.

Want to get involved? Send a photo of you and your "I Am" sign to polly@josiemarancosmetics.com and we'll feature you on the blog and send you a deluxe sample of Argan Oil.

We can only ship to the United States at this time. Apologizes to our lovely fans abroad.