Argan Amour Unscented Argan Balm

Josie Maran

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About this product

The Josie Maran Argan Amour Unscented Argan Balm is a moisturizer. Our analysis of its 21 ingredients (6 low-risk) rates it Excellent (98/100). Based on its ingredients, it looks well-suited to dry skin.

Reef-safe

Summarised from our ingredient analysis — not brand marketing copy.

At a glance

Type
Moisturizers
Ingredients
21
Low-risk
6
Fragrance
Fragrance-free
Origin
United States
SPF
7 · blocks 85.7% UVB

The evidence

Quick Product Notes

Paraben-Free Sulfate-Free Alcohol-Free Silicone-Free EU Allergen-Free Fungal Acne (Malassezia) Safe

Notable Effects & Ingredients

No Notable Effects & Ingredients

Ingredients Related to Skin Types

Good   Bad — tap a skin type to see which ingredients · estimated from ingredient functions
Dry Skin 4/2
Good for dry skin
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil Octyldodecanol Glycerin Glyceryl Behenate
Caution for dry skin
Glycerin Glyceryl Behenate
Oily/Acne-Prone Skin No data
Sensitive Skin 1/2
Good for sensitive skin
Glycerin
Caution for sensitive skin
Octyldodecanol Glycerin

Ingredients list

21 total
Lower hazard (1) Higher hazard (4)
All21 Skin Conditioning17 Perfuming6 Fragrance5 Hair Conditioning4 Emollient3 Skin Conditioning Emollient3 Solvent3 Viscosity Controlling2
EWG CIR Ingredient Name & Cosmetic Functions Notes
1
A
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
(Emollient, Skin Conditioning)
Fungal Acne
Fungal Acne Trigger
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
(Skin Conditioning, Viscosity Controlling)
Cera Alba
(Film Forming, Perfuming, Skin Conditioning Emollient, Surfactant Emulsifying)
Euphorbia Cerifera Cera
(Astringent, Emulsion Stabilising, Film Forming, Perfuming, Skin Conditioning, Viscosity Controlling)
copernicia cerifera wax
(Depilatory)
4
A
Glyceryl Behenate
(Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Emulsifying, Surfactant)
Fungal Acne
Fungal Acne Trigger
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Wax
(Skin Conditioning)
TOCOPHEROL
(Antioxidant, Fragrance, Skin Conditioning)
1
A
Crambe Abyssinica Seed Oil
(Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning)
MANGIFERA INDICA SEED BUTTER
(Skin Conditioning)
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
(Fragrance, Perfuming, Skin Conditioning)
PERSEA GRATISSIMA OIL
(Skin Conditioning)
SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS SEED OIL
(Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Skin Conditioning Emollient)
cocos nucifera oil
(Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Perfuming, Skin Conditioning)
Gardenia Taitensis Flower Extract
(Skin Conditioning)
1
Bassia Latifolia Seed Butter
(Skin Conditioning)
2
A
Glycerin
(Denaturant, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Humectant, Oral Care Agent, Oral Health Care Drug, Skin Protecting, Viscosity Decreasing Agent, Perfuming, Solvent)
Good for Dry Skin
Good for Dry Skin
Fungal Acne
Fungal Acne Trigger
1
Water
(Solvent)
1
A
Octyldodecanol
(Fragrance, Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Perfuming, Solvent)
citrus limon peel extract
(Skin Conditioning, Skin Conditioning Emollient, Skin Protecting, Tonic)
Vaccinium Macrocarpon Seed Oil
(Skin Conditioning)

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Key ingredients

Vitamin E
Protects skin and soothes irritation.
Antioxidants
Shields skin from free radical damage.

Benefits

HydratingBoosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Barrier RepairStrengthen and restore your skin's natural barrier.
Scar HealingImproves the look of marks and scars.
Dark SpotsFades dark spots for even skin tone.
Anti-AgingSoftens lines and helps skin look youthful.
BrighteningRestores radiance to dull, tired skin.
Reduces IrritationEases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Good For Oily SkinBalances oil and helps reduce shine.

Concerns

Not fungal acne (malassezia) safe
May not suit sensitive skin

Ingredients explained

Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin conditioning, Viscosity controlling
Limited public safety data.Read moreShow less
EWG N/A Skin conditioningViscosity controlling
Cera Alba
Film forming, Perfuming
Limited public safety data.Read moreShow less
EWG N/A Film formingPerfumingSkin conditioning emollientSurfactant emulsifying
Euphorbia Cerifera Cera
Astringent, Emulsion stabilising
Limited public safety data.Read moreShow less
EWG N/A AstringentEmulsion stabilisingFilm formingPerfumingSkin conditioningViscosity controlling
copernicia cerifera wax
Depilatory
Limited public safety data.Read moreShow less
EWG N/A Depilatory
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Wax
Skin conditioning
Limited public safety data.Read moreShow less
EWG N/A Skin conditioning
TOCOPHEROL
Antioxidant, Fragrance
Limited public safety data.Read moreShow less
EWG N/A AntioxidantFragranceSkin conditioning
Crambe Abyssinica Seed Oil
Hair conditioning, Skin conditioning
Low-hazard ingredient.Read moreShow less
EWG 1 CIR A Hair conditioningSkin conditioning
MANGIFERA INDICA SEED BUTTER
Skin conditioning
Limited public safety data.Read moreShow less
EWG N/A Skin conditioning
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Fragrance, Perfuming
Limited public safety data.Read moreShow less
EWG N/A FragrancePerfumingSkin conditioning
PERSEA GRATISSIMA OIL
Skin conditioning
Limited public safety data.Read moreShow less
EWG N/A Skin conditioning
SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS SEED OIL
Hair conditioning, Skin conditioning
Limited public safety data.Read moreShow less
EWG N/A Hair conditioningSkin conditioningSkin conditioning emollient
cocos nucifera oil
Fragrance, Hair conditioning
Limited public safety data.Read moreShow less
EWG N/A FragranceHair conditioningPerfumingSkin conditioning
Gardenia Taitensis Flower Extract
Skin conditioning
Limited public safety data.Read moreShow less
EWG N/A Skin conditioning
Bassia Latifolia Seed Butter
Skin conditioning
Low-hazard ingredient.Read moreShow less
EWG 1 Skin conditioning
Water
Solvent
Low-hazard ingredient.Read moreShow less
EWG 1 Solvent
+ 3 more — see the full ingredients list above
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient, Skin conditioning
Low-hazard ingredient.Read moreShow less
EWG 1 CIR A EmollientSkin conditioning Fungal-acne trigger
Glyceryl Behenate
Skin conditioning, Emollient
Low-to-moderate hazard.Read moreShow less
EWG 4 CIR A Skin conditioningEmollientEmulsifyingSurfactant Fungal-acne trigger
Glycerin
Denaturant, Fragrance
Low-hazard ingredient.Read moreShow less
EWG 2 CIR A DenaturantFragranceHair conditioningHumectantOral care agentOral health care drugSkin protectingViscosity decreasing agentPerfumingSolvent Good for Dry SkinFungal-acne trigger

How to use

How to use

  • 1 Where it fits: Apply near the end of your routine, after thinner serums.
  • 2 Morning & evening: Suitable for both AM and PM use.

General guidance from this product's category and active ingredients — always follow the directions on the package.

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