Stop what you’re doing and head to your local drugstore.
If you’ve been reading Thirteen Thoughts for a while now, then you might know that one of my favorite and most loved/trusted skincare products is Josie Maran Argan Oil. It’s just one of those products that I refuse to go without; I use it on my face, my cuticles, my hair, I mix it in with my body lotion, etc, etc. So when I ran out both of my “regular” and emergency supply, I was pretty bummed out, especially because my skin still feels pretty very dry at the moment.
Day after that I went to Target to get some stuff for the house and naturally, I found myself browsing through the beauty section within 3 minutes of getting there because, well that’s just what I do. Walking past Physician’s Formula I noticed this Argan Wear Nourishing Argan Oil and thought “hmmmm….. curious…very curious.” First thing I did was look at the ingredient list, expecting it to be filled with fragrance and some other stuff that isn’t any good for the skin. To my surprise, the only ingredient was argan oil!
I’ve been using for the last couple of days and I have to say that this stuff is just as good as Josie Maran Argan Oil. The feel, the texture, the level of moisture it provides- it’s exactly the same. Looking at the bottle I thought that Physicians Formula Nourishing Argan Oil might have a thicker formula than Josie Maran stuff, but it absorbs into skin just as nicely, leaving it feeling soft, smooth and nourished.
A 1 oz bottle of Physicians Formula Nourishing Argan Oil costs around $14.99, whereas 0.5 oz of Josie Maran Argan oil sells for around $16.00. The only thing that I probably don’t like about Physicians Formula Nourishing Argan Oil is that it claims to be a “moisturizer, primer, brightener, protector, treatment.” It’s definitely a great multi-tasker but those claims are a bit exaggerated. If you’re looking for a way to give your moisturizer a boost, if your hair is on the dry side or your cuticles are constantly dry, you NEED this oil in your life. Seriously, I’m very surprised at how much I like this stuff, especially because Physician’s Formula products have been bit of a hit and miss for me in the past. They definitely have my attention now though!
29 Comments
Nati
August 1, 2015 at 1:21 pmOh yes, my hair is dry. So I need this (; lovely post!
Nati xx
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Paula @ thirteenthoughts.com
August 4, 2015 at 11:21 amThanks Nati!
Mia
August 1, 2015 at 1:26 pmGreat photos! Definitely going to get my hands on this! :)
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Paula
August 4, 2015 at 9:37 amThanks Mia!
Paula @ thirteenthoughts.com
August 4, 2015 at 11:22 amThanks Mia!
Emma Louise
August 1, 2015 at 5:01 pmThis product sounds amazing! x
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Paula @ thirteenthoughts.com
August 4, 2015 at 11:26 amIt really is ;)
Lisa @ Midwest Glam
August 1, 2015 at 11:41 pmGotta love Target! I’ll definitely look for this next time I’m there. It’s nice when you find things like this that are more easily accessible.
Paula
August 4, 2015 at 9:36 amDefinitely! :)
Paula @ thirteenthoughts.com
August 4, 2015 at 11:27 amIt definitely is! I was so happy to see that this was an exact dupe for something so pricey! ;)
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Nereyda Gonzalez
August 2, 2015 at 12:37 amThis is one of the reasons I love Target so much. I’m not familiar with argan oil, you can use it on your face, nails, hair? That sounds pretty freaking sweet!
I’ll look for this on my next Target trip :)
Paula
August 4, 2015 at 9:36 amI love argan oil, I seriously don’t know what I did before I introduced it into my skincare routine.
Paula @ thirteenthoughts.com
August 4, 2015 at 11:36 amIt’s such a great find, especially since it’s a dupe for the Josie Maran oil!
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August 2, 2015 at 10:28 amI hear so many good things about argan oil! Must give it a go x
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Paula @ thirteenthoughts.com
August 4, 2015 at 11:36 am;)
Ilia Mura
August 2, 2015 at 10:48 amThis sounds so interesting! I absolutely love argan oil but it’s definitely a hit and miss with different brands – I hope I’ll be able to find this and give it a try.
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Heather
August 2, 2015 at 7:08 pmI’ve never heard of this! Must check it out – thanks for the tip :)
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Kira McGrigg
August 2, 2015 at 11:56 pmI love this stuff! I’ve been using it for ages off and on again, but this post has prompted me to pull it out again tomorrow.. it’s just so cheap and good. I literally have no complaints about it and that’s rare for me. Glad you’ve found it!
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Alina
August 3, 2015 at 5:03 amI’m yet to try Argan Oil but have been meaning to do so for my dry hair recently. I’d love to try this version but sadly not available here in the UK. Must look into in on amazon maybe x
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BerryBloomXO
August 3, 2015 at 9:04 amI love the products that are super simple, because you know that they’re pure! This seems like a great find, and I love how you can use it, like, everywhere!
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Rosie von Waldherr
August 3, 2015 at 10:48 amWow this sounds amazing!!! Too bad we don’t get it in Austria =(
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Paula
August 4, 2015 at 9:35 amIt’s pretty awesome! Aww that sucks!
Paula @ thirteenthoughts.com
August 5, 2015 at 8:20 pmAww, that’s a bummer!
Sophie Sierra
August 3, 2015 at 8:13 pmSounds like a sure fire miracle maker! ;) So fab that it works on nails, hair, skin, the lot. The bottle looks gorgeous too, so stylish and inviting. And as always love, love, love LOVING your beaut photography Paula. Another stunning backdrop that takes a gorgeous product next level <3
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Paula @ thirteenthoughts.com
August 5, 2015 at 8:20 pmI love the bottle too! the dispenser is really neat and handy, too. Aww thanks so much Soph! Love you! <3
Joanna Joy
August 5, 2015 at 5:23 pmI will definitely have to try it out. What does it smell like?
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Paula @ thirteenthoughts.com
August 5, 2015 at 8:20 pmIt doesn’t contain any fragrance, argan oil is the only ingredient, which is what I love so much about this oil! ;)
Dasha
August 8, 2015 at 7:48 amMy fave one is Avon’s Argan and Morrocan Oil, but this one sounds amazing!
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Cindy with a Heart
August 8, 2015 at 8:40 amAhhhhh so happy to see this! I love my Josie Maran Argan Oil but now that PF makes one…skincare heaven :D