i agree with you. some shipping rates to Canadian address' are outrageous. companies make it seem like we live in the North Pole or something. it irks me to no end.
Loved this video! I have been a customer of Shea Terra's for almost a year and I love their products and the information that's given about them. If you sign up for their VIP specials you'll receive a 30% coupon once a month towards any purchase...well except for their anti aging body creams. Thanks for such an informative video, I'm definitely going to be a subscriber :)
@lnghrnfan74 Yes it's definitely a better price but hopefully you'll support Josie Maran and what her company stands for in other ways ;-) I LOVe her blushes!
Oh girl! Love how you just got yourself worked up for that guy from eden allure! I trully believe that there are a lot of money greedy people and dont care about service and product and well it works they only care about the money. Bravo to you and i am going to get me some of that Shea Terra, thanks koko sending you lots of love from the central coast of california.
Ok so I just received "my" order from Shea Terra and guess what, koko lol - in the package sent to me there is an order of a Canadian gal (with her invoice incide and all) - not my products at all. Just wrote them, I hope they'll send my order again... uhhh
@Policosmetics82 Oh no!....I guess they received a lot of orders at once since the video. If I were you I would call them....that's what I do whenever there's a problem. I want to speak with an actual person and get their name. Please let me know how their customer service is when dealing with an mistake. I'm very curious to see if they handle it the way it should be handled...so sorry gurl!
@kokolaroo I think it will be expensive to call them, I've sent them an e-mail and hope to hear from them soon to let me know how to proceed.... Yes, they maybe definately got a lot of orders after the video. Will keep you posted!
@Policosmetics82 Most companies have toll free numbers and I'm pretty sure they have one too....but of course you do what you feel comfortable with ;-)) Keep me posted! ;-D
@kokolaroo Wow they are letting me keep the shipped by mistake products and are sending me my package! This is what I call good customer service! Will make a video once I get my products! And you know what - Argan oil bottle was inside the "wrong package"! I am so excited, I will try it!
@Policosmetics82 Oh that's great news Poli!! I'm so glad it worked out.....if they gave you really bad customer service I would definitely have re-edited the video. I would feel sick giving a crappy company a lot of business but luckily that's not the case...woohoo!! ;-D
@m1ssssi Yes but at least your money is going to a great cause ;-) I really respect what Josie Maran does, I just can't justify paying double/triple for the same product but I still love supporting her company in other ways ;-)
Hi! Thanks for the wonderful video! My skin is getting drier these days and I got the Argan oil but not sure how I could use it. Can u do a video of your Argan oil usage or lemme know where and how you use them? Thanks!!
Koko, I just bought the Josie version for my mom's birthday since she loves the stuff. Then I watched your video and searched up this wonderful Shea terra version! I'm going to get it, but I just wanted to let you know that there is an online coupon where you get 30% off any argan oil purchase (code: argan30)! So it's less than 42 for each bottle! Even better, eh?!!!! =)
Great review! Thanks so much! I have tried Eden Allure and was not too impressed (they are cheaper but the oil seemed to smell like it was rancid after a month or so :P...yummy who doesn't want to smell like old cooking oil- Lol!)
I was wondering if you had any other product selections for Shea Terra? I greatly appreciate it and thanks again :D
I am also using Josie Moran as a moisturizer and the stuff is doing amazing things for my skin. It goes fast and is super expensive, so this is much appreciated!
Whao! I would be more than happy to wait for a year or 2 to get this kind of review! Such a thorough review and I really like that you also look at every aspect of the company and not just the product itself and the fact that you tried all the products during the summer and winter is genius! Canada's weather can get real extreme! Every word you say in your videos are meaningful so I don't even care for the length of your videos at all! I always TRUST your reviews!
This has been VERY helpful! Thanks so much! Currently I only by the travel size versions of Josie Maran's as I don't use it as a daily moisturizer Expensive but, I adore Josie! hehe and What her line stands for... and who it helps. I may look into the one, you recommend. I normally don't buy from online but If it's just as good as Josie's.... I say why not try?
@DannyBoyInsanity I LOVE Josie Maran's philosophy as well and I will continue to support her by purchasing other products in her line but I do not want to pay 3 times as much for the same 4 oz bottle....and I'm choosing another company that is also environmentally ethical ;-)
@kokolaroo No worries, shipping to Canada is often complex and expensive, even with the best reputable companies and/or brands. Offers from companies like this are not only an incentive to try the product(s) but also help me to be less apprehensive to order the product(s). :D
@Wittyusernamegirl That's what I've been told as the reason for the expensive S&H to Canada from friends and company reps. People would always cite a slew of reasons: exchange rate, the price is in USD, duties, taxes, shipping cost, etc. I even paid up to $7 to ship a tiny 4 oz bottle of camellia oil! I never would have dreamed S&H could or should be so much cheaper. And the high price that companies charge for S&H has deterred me from ordering online and just find things locally.
Hmmm.. sounds interesting..I need something like this for my face like yesterday..Im about ready to rip it off..will not wait forever for something to come in the mail and do not want a sales pitch at a cosmetic counter..Iv been trying the Josie Maran oil it just laughs at my dry itchy face-ugg okay im done whining.
@kjnboston Oh too bad! I know what it's like to have crazy dry skin.....I don't know if you've tried Dr. Hauschka's Rose Day Cream but it's a very heavy cream that's wonderful and leaves the skin glowing. Just make sure you don't get the "light" and stick with the regular. Good luck! ;-D
I like Shea Terra but I do not like their return policy. I had made a purchase a while back and received an item I never ordered..anyway I contacted Shea Terra and the guy who I spoke to basically made me argue my case just to return an item (that they sent to me accidentally). On top of that..they wanted me to pay for the return shipping and pay shipping AGAIN to have the correct item shipped back to me.
@Creatiopoetic OMGOsh I would have had a fit!! That is total Bullsh*t! Thank-you so much for sharing your story...it's always helpful to hear more than one persons experience...so sorry that happened to you ;-((
Thx for yr reviews on Argan Oil. I bought the 4oz Josie Maran Argan Oil from Sephora ($96), I know her Argan Oil is very pricey in comparison to other brands and I wasn't sure which ones to buy. Now thx to your review I will definitely purchase the Shea Terra. Which website do I go to purchase the one you recommended? Just to support yr claims, being oily skin, the Argan Oil not only improved my skin, my skin looks better now than it has ever been in years.
@monamasood I think JMaran is a terrific brand and I love supporting her as she's very ethically and environmentally conscious but I just can't justify paying double if not triple for the exact same product Tthe 4 0z I just purchased from STerra cost me $44 US and it would have cost me $120 CAN! But 2 of her blushes are some of my faves so I will always repurchase ;-)) Thank-you so much for sharing your experience with Argan, it sounds odd to use oil on oily skin but it really seems to help ;-)
Ooh! I've been waiting for this video! Thank you for the valuable information. When you mentioned you were testing out four different Argan oils, I thought the Garden of Wisdom brand would be one of them. Have you heard of it? It's $34.60 for 4 oz and it's 100% pure, certified, organic oil. I haven't tried any Argan oils because I was waiting for your excellent review before I make a decision to which brand to try. I'm going to place a Shea Terra order soon. Thanks, Koko!
@kokolaroo Yeah, I thought it was crazy & I trust your opinion, so I thought something was really wrong. Then I saw a review on a similar product & the reviewer had the same problem (first use: really sparkly & after that, fantastic), which is why I tried it again. I can't do sparkly either. Thanks again & take care : ))))
Yep I just ordered a couple of things from their site thank you so much for reminding me of them! And I got 30% off all my purchace with the code argan30 that a subbie of yours posted here (the code is for all Argan products not only for argan oil, I didn't order Argan Oil as a matter of fact, but the code applied to all 3 other products I ordered) ! Yay! Have a great rest of the weekend! :)
Thank you for all the detailed and helpful information. Been using the Josie Maran oil for a couple years now and my skin loves it, cannot live without it (only complaint is the price).....so I am very interested in trying the Shea Terra argan oil since it sounds like the same product but it is more budget friendly.
Great video! I have been using the Josie Maran due to popularity and availability, and was definitely looking forward to your review of the other products available. Thanks so much for your thoroughness and honesty, I really appreciate it. I will definitely take time to look into the Shea Terra, as well as other small companies, too!
Thanks for standing up for us ordinary consumers. I truly appreciate your very thorough product reviews. I look forward to your Retin-A video as I'm currently using it in the PM every second day and the rest of the time I'm using Kalaya's pure emu oil, which heals and greatly improved the density of my skin. It has a gamey smell, but there are other brands that filter their emu oil several times to remove the odor...even Oprah approved it, LOL. Thanks again for all your great vids.
@DevilishAbstractions Yes I'm hoping to have the RetinA video up in the next couple of weeks. I will warn you that's it's 30 mins long....sigh... ;-))....I've heard of Emu Oil and looked into it a few years ago but decided not to go with it but I'm so glad that it's really working for you! ;-D
@Beeneelicious They (meaning most people) say it can but I personally have never used it in my hair save for using the little bit that's left over on my hand I'll sometimes just run along the ends ;-D
You go, girl! I know - it's not about the money, it's principles! Great review! Ah this vid just reminded me how much I loved the only Shea Terra product that I've used - the Lemongrass black Soap! I think I will order these days another bottle, the Mint one maybe...
@Policosmetics82 It drives me crazy when companies rip you off...and what's worse is that they know they're doing it....arrgg....Shea Terra is definitely a good company to support ;-) Thanks for watching P!! ;-D
@mariellzy Thank you for posting! Apparently this code applies for all products on their site which have argan in it yay I just saved over 12 dolars! :)
Just throwing this out there for whomever cares to know: A really fantastic product is 'Watts Beauty Moroccan Gold' –– it's 100% pure organic argan oil, EcoCert certified (comes w/cert.), cold pressed. I get the huge 4 oz. size off amazon for $32 USD w/free shipping. It does come in a 'standard' 1 oz. bottle, which costs $8.99. Anyway, this oil is absolutely awesome; highly recommend!
Like this video. I use the Kahina Giving Beauty argal oil, and serum (a combination of oil including the argan oil). I use the serum after my retinol at night and my face never flaked!!!!!!!!! The serum is way better than the argan oil...
great video koko. can the shea terra be used on skin and hair? i just ordered the small size of josie maran to see what it's like. i ordered a second one for my sister-in-law to get free shipping and can't wait for it to arrive but who doesn't want to save a buck? or a loonie. as always you are thorough, articulate and extremely helpful. once i've tried josie i will definitely give shea terra a go. hope all is well with you...those furry and those not. have a great weekend.
@northnailnut Yes Argan is supposed to be a cure all for a lot of different things....skin, hair, nails, etc...I personally have only used it as a moisturizer and sometimes on my cuticles ;-) If you love the Josie Maran, you'll definitely be saving more than a loonie by going with Shea Terra....can you believe the full 2 oz bottles I showed are only 2-6 dollars more than the teeny little little bottle of Josie.....sigh....
@susu191068 Well I do know that there are a lot of Argan oils for the hair that use a hybrid of other oils and fragrances.....all the oils shown in this video is 100% Argan ;-))
Koko, just wanted to let you know I love my shimmer bloc! I gotta say, the first time I used it, I was thinking of sending it back because it as sooo sparkly. However, there must be some type of overspray or something, because after playing with it some more, it's just fine, fine shimmer & really lovely. I've been using it every day! So, thanks so much for the recommendation : ) Now I'm on the hunt for the perfect under-eye concealor. Happy New Year <3
@ClementineCutie Yay! I'm so glad you kept it! If you had told me how sparkly it was I would have thought you got a defective one because I think it's really quite "natural" looking. I SO cannot do sparkly....lol....Good luck on your hunt! ;-D
Oh, so Argan Oil helped with your skin's reaction to retinol? Hm. About a month ago I started using Peter Thomas Roth's Retinol Fusion PM serum and it's made my ordinarily extremely oily skin dry and flaky, particularly on my cheeks. You can imagine how gross foundation looks on such a scaly surface :D.
If you ever get a chance, I hope you get to try Pai's rosehip oil. It's a beautiful product and it's very suitable for winter or cold weather to give you extra moisture. It also calms your skin. I am a HUGE fan of Pai skin care products!
Thank you for your detailed review and thorough trial. More than once your opinions and experiences have been invaluable to me. I always do my own research, but I can't always afford to try all the potential products that I find. So your trying different products is beyond helpful and appreciated. Thank you!
Wow you really DO have an amazing sense of smell. I've also used the small sized josie maran argan oil and I've held it up to my nose and smelled nothing. Incredible. :P Thanks for the review, I will definitely take a closer look at shea terra's argan oil. I absolutely love argan oil as a moisturizer and this review is making me wonder why I never repurchased after I ran out.... :)
@Starlightserenity Yay now when you repurchase you can save quite a bit of money...unelss you're super happy with the Josie Maran....it is a fantastic brand and very ethically responsible ;-))
just finished watching the video & really irks me as well for those who think they can charge you arm & leg for shipping when the product wouldn't cost much to ship at all. shame on them for sure.
I think Eden Allure is available at Trade Secret in Canada if you still wanted to try it out. I bought my organic Argan oil from New Directions Aromatics. It's around $15 for 100ml. Really affordable.
have u ever tried rose hip oil? theres 2 brands that come to mind "Trilogy" and "Kosmea" . i've always been a bit wary of oils especially since trying Dr Hauschka's Normalizing Oil (which i wasn't a fan of ) :( but these argan oils seems interesting!
I would've done and said the same thing as you if I have to deal w/ such horrible customer service! You are one fierce woman and I totally understand your frustration w/ poor customer service. Thanks for the review and I love watching your videos. I especially love how you incorporate your personal experiences not only w/ the product, but with customer service and other stuff that anyone may encounter everyday. You are so much fun to watch! :)
altho i hear argan oil quite a bit, i haven't jumped to try. maybe i'll see if i could get a sample to try out at sephora. as always, we appreciate ur reviews! =)
haha Koko u are so smart, but i would have done the same. Good customer service is really important for me. "dont f with me" LOL i love ur videos haha!xo and happy new year!!!
Very helpful ....I would like to know - of the ones you like , which are pure and which are mixes? (or actually which product has argan oil at the top of the list of ingredients?)
Wow...that guy from Eden Allure is something! What on earth is he thinking charging people $20 for shipping and trying to justify it with non-sense. I just checked out Shea Terra's site and am really impressed by their ingredients. I appreciate that they don't add a bunch of essential oils for fragrance (since I never know if I'll react to them!) I know some love it for aromatherapy but I've veered away from "natural" products for the fragrance issue. Anyways, thorough review...thanks! :)
@mrdizzybubbles Yes I've never had any complaints with Shea Terra and I find them to be a very conscientious company ;-)) Don't even get me started with Eden Allure....grrr
I recently moved to the Midwest here in the US from a little tropical island in the Caribbean. The weather changed caused my skin to go BESERK. It went from combination/oily to combination/SAHARA DRY and I needed some help STAT! It was because of your videos that I began looking into facial oils (argan oil in particular) in the first place. Argan Oil has helped me sooo much. I am super intrigued by Shea Terra. Thank you!!!!
@MYSOULSONICE I don't feel comfortable making a video about Ebay....I have shopped on it before but not enough to be really informative. Like anything on the Internet...you take your chances. I do like the fact that paypal will refund your money if you get scammed though ;-) I do know that Coconut oil is used for many beauty rituals but I myself have never tried it.
I did notice the smell too...must have taken you so long to test all of them. Thank you. I think I'll get a sample from sephora. That's why I love sephora. I'll try Shea terra when I see if I like argan oil. Thank you for the great informative review!
@uknowiloveso Yes it took many many months!....that's very smart to sample it first. Sephora is such a great company, I always try to purchase from them the most ;-D
Koko...I really enjoy your videos because they are so informative, in-depth & engaging.
I really also like your integrity, humor & personality!
It is unfortunate that Josie Maran products are so expensive here in Canada!
I love that her company is socially & environmentally responsible.
I really wanted to try them because I respect her business ethics {i.e. all her products are cruelty-free, eco-friendly, non-toxic & natural} and I have heard great things about the quality of her products.
@MYSOULSONICE Oh I LOVE her company as well and I will continue to support her...just not her Argan Oil...lol, but her blushes are amazing. I don't exclusively shop one brand so I have no problem supporting multiple companies, especially a company like Shea Terra who is also extremely ethical in their business practices ;-)) But I love that you put your money towards really important issues!
So glad to see this video! I had a hunch you would prefer Shea Terra. I use it myself and love it. Their facial oils are beyond compare. I would also recommend to you their desert date oil. It is similar to the argan, a wee bit thicker, and makes your skin extremely smooth, plump, and hydrated. Even more so than the argan. Also, in response to the Eden Allure incident, you go, gurl! = )
@beautybijouxfashion Ginabinawina was kind enough to send me a sample of it and I definitely preferred the Shea Terra and it was at a better price, but of course if you love it then stick with it ;-)
Thanks for this review! I bought from amazon another brand and its suppose to be certificate of authenticity.. and pure and organic Argan oil.. so I was curious what your opinion was on the Josie Maran and see what you have used .. i was hoping mine was the real deal and I think it is.. Thanks for your time!
Thanks so much for this review. I use Argan oil for my hair but for ethical reasons don't want to use the readily available Moroccan oil. I'm gonna order from Shea Terra now.
I hate how canadian get charged sooo much on shipping. I bought a watch on amazon.com and it was $10 shipping, then when I picked it up it was another $21 COD. sucks.
I've been meaning to pick up the argan oil from josie maran (the small bottle to start) but I get confused when there are hair oil ones and moisturizer oils. Do they do the same thing?
@pinkabuki I really don't use a lot of hair oils....I actually just started to use one and I would definitely not use it on my face! It contains a lot of silicones but if it's 100% Oil, whether it's Argan, Coconut, etc I'm assuming it would be fine but again I've never done that. You should try it and see if it works for you ;-D
i agree with you. some shipping rates to Canadian address' are outrageous. companies make it seem like we live in the North Pole or something. it irks me to no end.
beautymarkedponytail 3 weeks ago in playlist More videos from kokolaroo
@beautymarkedponytail Me too! Which is why I don't support them with my business ;-)
kokolaroo 3 weeks ago
Loved this video! I have been a customer of Shea Terra's for almost a year and I love their products and the information that's given about them. If you sign up for their VIP specials you'll receive a 30% coupon once a month towards any purchase...well except for their anti aging body creams. Thanks for such an informative video, I'm definitely going to be a subscriber :)
MrsMz37 1 month ago
@MrsMz37 Thanks so much for sharing your experience! ;-))
kokolaroo 1 month ago
@lnghrnfan74 Yes it's definitely a better price but hopefully you'll support Josie Maran and what her company stands for in other ways ;-) I LOVe her blushes!
kokolaroo 1 month ago
Oh girl! Love how you just got yourself worked up for that guy from eden allure! I trully believe that there are a lot of money greedy people and dont care about service and product and well it works they only care about the money. Bravo to you and i am going to get me some of that Shea Terra, thanks koko sending you lots of love from the central coast of california.
SoFreshSoClean81 1 month ago
@SoFreshSoClean81 Oh I can totally work myself into a tizzy that's for sure...lol...;-P
kokolaroo 1 month ago
Ok so I just received "my" order from Shea Terra and guess what, koko lol - in the package sent to me there is an order of a Canadian gal (with her invoice incide and all) - not my products at all. Just wrote them, I hope they'll send my order again... uhhh
Policosmetics82 1 month ago
@Policosmetics82 Oh no!....I guess they received a lot of orders at once since the video. If I were you I would call them....that's what I do whenever there's a problem. I want to speak with an actual person and get their name. Please let me know how their customer service is when dealing with an mistake. I'm very curious to see if they handle it the way it should be handled...so sorry gurl!
kokolaroo 1 month ago
@kokolaroo I think it will be expensive to call them, I've sent them an e-mail and hope to hear from them soon to let me know how to proceed.... Yes, they maybe definately got a lot of orders after the video. Will keep you posted!
Policosmetics82 1 month ago
@Policosmetics82 Most companies have toll free numbers and I'm pretty sure they have one too....but of course you do what you feel comfortable with ;-)) Keep me posted! ;-D
kokolaroo 1 month ago
@kokolaroo Wow they are letting me keep the shipped by mistake products and are sending me my package! This is what I call good customer service! Will make a video once I get my products! And you know what - Argan oil bottle was inside the "wrong package"! I am so excited, I will try it!
Policosmetics82 1 month ago
@Policosmetics82 Oh that's great news Poli!! I'm so glad it worked out.....if they gave you really bad customer service I would definitely have re-edited the video. I would feel sick giving a crappy company a lot of business but luckily that's not the case...woohoo!! ;-D
kokolaroo 1 month ago
josie maran is way too expensive... definitely switching to Shea Terra!
m1ssssi 1 month ago
@m1ssssi Yes but at least your money is going to a great cause ;-) I really respect what Josie Maran does, I just can't justify paying double/triple for the same product but I still love supporting her company in other ways ;-)
kokolaroo 1 month ago
Hi! Thanks for the wonderful video! My skin is getting drier these days and I got the Argan oil but not sure how I could use it. Can u do a video of your Argan oil usage or lemme know where and how you use them? Thanks!!
MsBlueberrytea 1 month ago
@MsBlueberrytea You just slather it on your face like a moisturizer....easy peasy ;-D
kokolaroo 1 month ago
Koko, I just bought the Josie version for my mom's birthday since she loves the stuff. Then I watched your video and searched up this wonderful Shea terra version! I'm going to get it, but I just wanted to let you know that there is an online coupon where you get 30% off any argan oil purchase (code: argan30)! So it's less than 42 for each bottle! Even better, eh?!!!! =)
themohthemerrier 1 month ago
@themohthemerrier Yes there were others just like you who were kind enough to post the coupon code ;-)) Thanks for sharing! ;-D
kokolaroo 1 month ago
Great review! Thanks so much! I have tried Eden Allure and was not too impressed (they are cheaper but the oil seemed to smell like it was rancid after a month or so :P...yummy who doesn't want to smell like old cooking oil- Lol!)
I was wondering if you had any other product selections for Shea Terra? I greatly appreciate it and thanks again :D
hoobearr 1 month ago
@hoobearr I've tried a few things but unfortunately given that I have super sensitive and highly reactive skin it was a bit too harsh.....;-)
kokolaroo 1 month ago
I am also using Josie Moran as a moisturizer and the stuff is doing amazing things for my skin. It goes fast and is super expensive, so this is much appreciated!
Marceeya 1 month ago
@Marceeya Yes Argan has done wonders for me too ;-D
kokolaroo 1 month ago
Whao! I would be more than happy to wait for a year or 2 to get this kind of review! Such a thorough review and I really like that you also look at every aspect of the company and not just the product itself and the fact that you tried all the products during the summer and winter is genius! Canada's weather can get real extreme! Every word you say in your videos are meaningful so I don't even care for the length of your videos at all! I always TRUST your reviews!
raininghard 1 month ago
@raininghard aww thanks so much for your lovely comment and all the support! ;-D
kokolaroo 1 month ago
Great reviews as always! I love seeing you in my inbox :) Would love an updated skincare routine video!!
pdxbeautiful 1 month ago
@pdxbeautiful Honestly I pretty much use the exact same products as the first skincare video ;-)
kokolaroo 1 month ago
This has been VERY helpful! Thanks so much! Currently I only by the travel size versions of Josie Maran's as I don't use it as a daily moisturizer Expensive but, I adore Josie! hehe and What her line stands for... and who it helps. I may look into the one, you recommend. I normally don't buy from online but If it's just as good as Josie's.... I say why not try?
DannyBoyInsanity 1 month ago
@DannyBoyInsanity I LOVE Josie Maran's philosophy as well and I will continue to support her by purchasing other products in her line but I do not want to pay 3 times as much for the same 4 oz bottle....and I'm choosing another company that is also environmentally ethical ;-)
kokolaroo 1 month ago
great info, are you an aries, i feel the same way about the principal of the matter and ethics too.
rox0459 1 month ago
@rox0459 No I'm not ;-)
kokolaroo 1 month ago
Thank you for the great reviews I just ordered from SheaTerra. Continue your great video and please make one on the retinol!
jenniferdavidlussier 1 month ago
@jenniferdavidlussier Thanks so much for watching ;-D
kokolaroo 1 month ago
love your videos!
sarahsiuxp 1 month ago
@sarahsiuxp ;-D
kokolaroo 1 month ago
LOL @ "Don't f ... with me!"
This is an awesome review!
Thank you so much!
mqs7524 1 month ago
@mqs7524 lol....;-D
kokolaroo 1 month ago
SAVE OFFER for Shea Terra: jan2012, I just placed my order with shipping was 23.30, savings of $ 7.20
Wittyusernamegirl 1 month ago in playlist Uploaded videos
@Wittyusernamegirl Thanks for sharing ;-))
kokolaroo 1 month ago
@kokolaroo No worries, shipping to Canada is often complex and expensive, even with the best reputable companies and/or brands. Offers from companies like this are not only an incentive to try the product(s) but also help me to be less apprehensive to order the product(s). :D
Wittyusernamegirl 1 month ago in playlist Uploaded videos
@Wittyusernamegirl That's what I've been told as the reason for the expensive S&H to Canada from friends and company reps. People would always cite a slew of reasons: exchange rate, the price is in USD, duties, taxes, shipping cost, etc. I even paid up to $7 to ship a tiny 4 oz bottle of camellia oil! I never would have dreamed S&H could or should be so much cheaper. And the high price that companies charge for S&H has deterred me from ordering online and just find things locally.
faceriot 1 month ago in playlist Uploaded videos
Hmmm.. sounds interesting..I need something like this for my face like yesterday..Im about ready to rip it off..will not wait forever for something to come in the mail and do not want a sales pitch at a cosmetic counter..Iv been trying the Josie Maran oil it just laughs at my dry itchy face-ugg okay im done whining.
kjnboston 1 month ago
@kjnboston Oh too bad! I know what it's like to have crazy dry skin.....I don't know if you've tried Dr. Hauschka's Rose Day Cream but it's a very heavy cream that's wonderful and leaves the skin glowing. Just make sure you don't get the "light" and stick with the regular. Good luck! ;-D
kokolaroo 1 month ago
Do you use the Argan Oil as a moisturizer by itself (when alternating from Rose Day Cream, etc)?
OT - what color/brand is your nail polish in this video?...love the color!!
sam73R 1 month ago in playlist Skin Related
@sam73R Yes I use it as a moisturizer on it's own.....as this video was shot a month ago but I'm assuming it's OPI's You Don't Know Jacques ;-)
kokolaroo 1 month ago
@monamasood ) sheaterraorganics(dot)com
Wittyusernamegirl 1 month ago
Much more smiley. ;)
baudilus 1 month ago
@baudilus ;-)
kokolaroo 1 month ago
I like Shea Terra but I do not like their return policy. I had made a purchase a while back and received an item I never ordered..anyway I contacted Shea Terra and the guy who I spoke to basically made me argue my case just to return an item (that they sent to me accidentally). On top of that..they wanted me to pay for the return shipping and pay shipping AGAIN to have the correct item shipped back to me.
Creatiopoetic 1 month ago
@Creatiopoetic OMGOsh I would have had a fit!! That is total Bullsh*t! Thank-you so much for sharing your story...it's always helpful to hear more than one persons experience...so sorry that happened to you ;-((
kokolaroo 1 month ago
Thx for yr reviews on Argan Oil. I bought the 4oz Josie Maran Argan Oil from Sephora ($96), I know her Argan Oil is very pricey in comparison to other brands and I wasn't sure which ones to buy. Now thx to your review I will definitely purchase the Shea Terra. Which website do I go to purchase the one you recommended? Just to support yr claims, being oily skin, the Argan Oil not only improved my skin, my skin looks better now than it has ever been in years.
monamasood 1 month ago
@monamasood I think JMaran is a terrific brand and I love supporting her as she's very ethically and environmentally conscious but I just can't justify paying double if not triple for the exact same product Tthe 4 0z I just purchased from STerra cost me $44 US and it would have cost me $120 CAN! But 2 of her blushes are some of my faves so I will always repurchase ;-)) Thank-you so much for sharing your experience with Argan, it sounds odd to use oil on oily skin but it really seems to help ;-)
kokolaroo 1 month ago
Ooh! I've been waiting for this video! Thank you for the valuable information. When you mentioned you were testing out four different Argan oils, I thought the Garden of Wisdom brand would be one of them. Have you heard of it? It's $34.60 for 4 oz and it's 100% pure, certified, organic oil. I haven't tried any Argan oils because I was waiting for your excellent review before I make a decision to which brand to try. I'm going to place a Shea Terra order soon. Thanks, Koko!
samjaely 1 month ago
@samjaely No I haven't heard of Garden of Wisdom but I'm sure there are a gazilion companies that carry it now that it's so popular ;-))
kokolaroo 1 month ago
Love Shea Terra and what they stand for as a company. Thank you for letting others know how important it is to look for fair trade items.
ktrieu84 1 month ago
@ktrieu84 ;-D
kokolaroo 1 month ago
@kokolaroo Yeah, I thought it was crazy & I trust your opinion, so I thought something was really wrong. Then I saw a review on a similar product & the reviewer had the same problem (first use: really sparkly & after that, fantastic), which is why I tried it again. I can't do sparkly either. Thanks again & take care : ))))
ClementineCutie 1 month ago
@ClementineCutie Gosh I don't remember that happening to me but either way I'm so glad it worked out ;-D
kokolaroo 1 month ago
Yep I just ordered a couple of things from their site thank you so much for reminding me of them! And I got 30% off all my purchace with the code argan30 that a subbie of yours posted here (the code is for all Argan products not only for argan oil, I didn't order Argan Oil as a matter of fact, but the code applied to all 3 other products I ordered) ! Yay! Have a great rest of the weekend! :)
Policosmetics82 1 month ago
@Policosmetics82 That's great news Poli! It's always good to save $ ;-D
kokolaroo 1 month ago
do you use this product on your hair or your face?? is it a whole body mousturizer very confused about this product?
kirstenguest 1 month ago
@kirstenguest I use it as a moisturizer but it can be used for whatever you want, face, hair, nails, etc...;-)
kokolaroo 1 month ago
better yet just go to Morocco and buy direct!
tomatefarcieee 1 month ago
@tomatefarcieee Wouldn't that be great! ;-D
kokolaroo 1 month ago
@tomatefarcieee Wouldn't that be great! ;-D
kokolaroo 1 month ago
@tomatefarcieee Wouldn't that be great! ;-D
kokolaroo 1 month ago
what a great video. thanks you so much!!! this obviously took some time to evaluate. thanks
engelneen 1 month ago
@engelneen Thanks so much for taking the time to watch! ;-D
kokolaroo 1 month ago
Thank you for all the detailed and helpful information. Been using the Josie Maran oil for a couple years now and my skin loves it, cannot live without it (only complaint is the price).....so I am very interested in trying the Shea Terra argan oil since it sounds like the same product but it is more budget friendly.
1964romance 1 month ago
@1964romance It truly is exactly like the Josie Maran in my opinion ;-))
kokolaroo 1 month ago
descriptions too too long.
Mitsoufanny 1 month ago
Great video! I have been using the Josie Maran due to popularity and availability, and was definitely looking forward to your review of the other products available. Thanks so much for your thoroughness and honesty, I really appreciate it. I will definitely take time to look into the Shea Terra, as well as other small companies, too!
minidelinquent 1 month ago in playlist Skin Related
@minidelinquent I honestly don't think you'll notice a difference between the 2 oils but your wallet definitely will ;-P
kokolaroo 1 month ago
Thanks for standing up for us ordinary consumers. I truly appreciate your very thorough product reviews. I look forward to your Retin-A video as I'm currently using it in the PM every second day and the rest of the time I'm using Kalaya's pure emu oil, which heals and greatly improved the density of my skin. It has a gamey smell, but there are other brands that filter their emu oil several times to remove the odor...even Oprah approved it, LOL. Thanks again for all your great vids.
DevilishAbstractions 1 month ago
@DevilishAbstractions Yes I'm hoping to have the RetinA video up in the next couple of weeks. I will warn you that's it's 30 mins long....sigh... ;-))....I've heard of Emu Oil and looked into it a few years ago but decided not to go with it but I'm so glad that it's really working for you! ;-D
kokolaroo 1 month ago
Stupid question but can this equally be used in hair or is the hair oil different in any way?? Thanks
Beeneelicious 1 month ago
@Beeneelicious They (meaning most people) say it can but I personally have never used it in my hair save for using the little bit that's left over on my hand I'll sometimes just run along the ends ;-D
kokolaroo 1 month ago
You go, girl! I know - it's not about the money, it's principles! Great review! Ah this vid just reminded me how much I loved the only Shea Terra product that I've used - the Lemongrass black Soap! I think I will order these days another bottle, the Mint one maybe...
Policosmetics82 1 month ago
@Policosmetics82 It drives me crazy when companies rip you off...and what's worse is that they know they're doing it....arrgg....Shea Terra is definitely a good company to support ;-) Thanks for watching P!! ;-D
kokolaroo 1 month ago
i wanted to share a coupon code i found to make purchases for argan oil on shea terra
coupon code is : argan30. enjoy ..
mariellzy 1 month ago
@mariellzy Thanks for posting ;-)))
kokolaroo 1 month ago
@mariellzy Thank you for posting! Apparently this code applies for all products on their site which have argan in it yay I just saved over 12 dolars! :)
Policosmetics82 1 month ago
Just throwing this out there for whomever cares to know: A really fantastic product is 'Watts Beauty Moroccan Gold' –– it's 100% pure organic argan oil, EcoCert certified (comes w/cert.), cold pressed. I get the huge 4 oz. size off amazon for $32 USD w/free shipping. It does come in a 'standard' 1 oz. bottle, which costs $8.99. Anyway, this oil is absolutely awesome; highly recommend!
visceralanding 1 month ago
@visceralanding Thanks so much for sharing!! ;-D
kokolaroo 1 month ago
@kokolaroo no prob! Thanks so much for making great videos! :-)
visceralanding 1 month ago
Like this video. I use the Kahina Giving Beauty argal oil, and serum (a combination of oil including the argan oil). I use the serum after my retinol at night and my face never flaked!!!!!!!!! The serum is way better than the argan oil...
nikimononoque 1 month ago
@nikimononoque Yes Argan was a real lifesaver when I was acclimating to the RetinA! ;-D
kokolaroo 1 month ago
Thanks for sharing. I look forward to trying the Shea Terra product :)
TheTraceReview 1 month ago
@TheTraceReview I don't think you'll be disappointed ;-)
kokolaroo 1 month ago
great video koko. can the shea terra be used on skin and hair? i just ordered the small size of josie maran to see what it's like. i ordered a second one for my sister-in-law to get free shipping and can't wait for it to arrive but who doesn't want to save a buck? or a loonie. as always you are thorough, articulate and extremely helpful. once i've tried josie i will definitely give shea terra a go. hope all is well with you...those furry and those not. have a great weekend.
northnailnut 1 month ago
@northnailnut Yes Argan is supposed to be a cure all for a lot of different things....skin, hair, nails, etc...I personally have only used it as a moisturizer and sometimes on my cuticles ;-) If you love the Josie Maran, you'll definitely be saving more than a loonie by going with Shea Terra....can you believe the full 2 oz bottles I showed are only 2-6 dollars more than the teeny little little bottle of Josie.....sigh....
kokolaroo 1 month ago
Double thanks for this vid because I was looking for an alternative the the expensive Josie Moran
nkki23tx 1 month ago in playlist Skin Related
@nkki23tx I don't think you'll be able to tell the difference between the Shea Terra and the Josie Maran.....well except for the price ;-D
kokolaroo 1 month ago
Thank you so much for all the work you put into this; this is so very helpful to me. You're wonderful!
debweth 1 month ago
@debweth aww thank you for your lovely comment and support ;-D
kokolaroo 1 month ago
Hi Koko,
thank you for this review I only use arganoil for my hair...great stuff!
But I absolut hate the oriental smell on my hair and probably on my face too.
Greetings from Germany!
susu191068 1 month ago
@susu191068 Well I do know that there are a lot of Argan oils for the hair that use a hybrid of other oils and fragrances.....all the oils shown in this video is 100% Argan ;-))
kokolaroo 1 month ago
Koko, just wanted to let you know I love my shimmer bloc! I gotta say, the first time I used it, I was thinking of sending it back because it as sooo sparkly. However, there must be some type of overspray or something, because after playing with it some more, it's just fine, fine shimmer & really lovely. I've been using it every day! So, thanks so much for the recommendation : ) Now I'm on the hunt for the perfect under-eye concealor. Happy New Year <3
ClementineCutie 1 month ago
@ClementineCutie Yay! I'm so glad you kept it! If you had told me how sparkly it was I would have thought you got a defective one because I think it's really quite "natural" looking. I SO cannot do sparkly....lol....Good luck on your hunt! ;-D
kokolaroo 1 month ago
Oh, so Argan Oil helped with your skin's reaction to retinol? Hm. About a month ago I started using Peter Thomas Roth's Retinol Fusion PM serum and it's made my ordinarily extremely oily skin dry and flaky, particularly on my cheeks. You can imagine how gross foundation looks on such a scaly surface :D.
VivaLaPoetess 1 month ago
@VivaLaPoetess Oh gurl I know exactly what foundation on scaly, patch skin looks like...lol....the Argan definitely helped me ;-)))
kokolaroo 1 month ago
Thanks for the review. I will try the Shea Terra. Agree with the shipping charges.
bosschickita 1 month ago
@bosschickita I think you'll be totally satisfied using Shea Terra ;-D
kokolaroo 1 month ago
If you ever get a chance, I hope you get to try Pai's rosehip oil. It's a beautiful product and it's very suitable for winter or cold weather to give you extra moisture. It also calms your skin. I am a HUGE fan of Pai skin care products!
Enchanteralle 1 month ago
@Enchanteralle Thanks for the tip! ;-D
kokolaroo 1 month ago
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yumemiruserenity 1 month ago
@yumemiruserenity ;-D
kokolaroo 1 month ago
Thank you for your detailed review and thorough trial. More than once your opinions and experiences have been invaluable to me. I always do my own research, but I can't always afford to try all the potential products that I find. So your trying different products is beyond helpful and appreciated. Thank you!
noctegonzo 1 month ago
@noctegonzo aww thank-you for your comment. I always love hearing when the channel has been helpful!! ;-D
kokolaroo 1 month ago
Luv ur videos :))))
tnl963 1 month ago
@tnl963 ;-)))
kokolaroo 1 month ago
Sephora also has the best return policy which I love. I hope you can do more product reviews. They are very helpful.
uknowiloveso 1 month ago
@uknowiloveso LOVE Sephora's policies! Omgosh there are over 100 videos on the channel so definitely a lot of reviews....lol ;-)))
kokolaroo 1 month ago
Wow you really DO have an amazing sense of smell. I've also used the small sized josie maran argan oil and I've held it up to my nose and smelled nothing. Incredible. :P Thanks for the review, I will definitely take a closer look at shea terra's argan oil. I absolutely love argan oil as a moisturizer and this review is making me wonder why I never repurchased after I ran out.... :)
Starlightserenity 1 month ago
@Starlightserenity Yay now when you repurchase you can save quite a bit of money...unelss you're super happy with the Josie Maran....it is a fantastic brand and very ethically responsible ;-))
kokolaroo 1 month ago
thank you for this review, koko :) much appreciated!
aero8 1 month ago
@aero8 Thanks so much for watching! ;-D
kokolaroo 1 month ago
Very good information. Nice that you're a shopper with a conscience, too! Thanks!
lizzieintx 1 month ago
@lizzieintx ;-))
kokolaroo 1 month ago
just finished watching the video & really irks me as well for those who think they can charge you arm & leg for shipping when the product wouldn't cost much to ship at all. shame on them for sure.
MsLaBelleMel 1 month ago
@MsLaBelleMel Oh it's a huge pet peeve but luckily we have the choice to not support those companies ;-))
kokolaroo 1 month ago
If you like argan oil, you should try jojoba. It'a aaamazing!
beautyissimple 1 month ago
I think Eden Allure is available at Trade Secret in Canada if you still wanted to try it out. I bought my organic Argan oil from New Directions Aromatics. It's around $15 for 100ml. Really affordable.
OrganicPiggy 1 month ago
@OrganicPiggy The lovely ginabinawina was kind enough to send me a sample and it was definitely meh.....;-)
kokolaroo 1 month ago
have u ever tried rose hip oil? theres 2 brands that come to mind "Trilogy" and "Kosmea" . i've always been a bit wary of oils especially since trying Dr Hauschka's Normalizing Oil (which i wasn't a fan of ) :( but these argan oils seems interesting!
projectCHESTER 1 month ago
@projectCHESTER Yes I've heard of rose hip oil but have never tried it ;-)
kokolaroo 1 month ago
I would've done and said the same thing as you if I have to deal w/ such horrible customer service! You are one fierce woman and I totally understand your frustration w/ poor customer service. Thanks for the review and I love watching your videos. I especially love how you incorporate your personal experiences not only w/ the product, but with customer service and other stuff that anyone may encounter everyday. You are so much fun to watch! :)
Enchanteralle 1 month ago
@Enchanteralle aww thank-you so much! I really don't think there's any excuse for poor customer service...not when it's so highly competitive ;-))
kokolaroo 1 month ago
altho i hear argan oil quite a bit, i haven't jumped to try. maybe i'll see if i could get a sample to try out at sephora. as always, we appreciate ur reviews! =)
MsLaBelleMel 1 month ago
@MsLaBelleMel I LOVE Sephora for their whole philosophy on good customer service...always happy to give samples and a fantastic return policy ;-))
kokolaroo 1 month ago
haha Koko u are so smart, but i would have done the same. Good customer service is really important for me. "dont f with me" LOL i love ur videos haha!xo and happy new year!!!
dehmorais 1 month ago
@dehmorais It really makes the difference of whether or not I shop at one place versus another.....Happy New Year to you too! ;-D
kokolaroo 1 month ago
Very helpful ....I would like to know - of the ones you like , which are pure and which are mixes? (or actually which product has argan oil at the top of the list of ingredients?)
fetishisticrose 1 month ago
@fetishisticrose They are all 100% Argan oil ;-)
kokolaroo 1 month ago
Wow...that guy from Eden Allure is something! What on earth is he thinking charging people $20 for shipping and trying to justify it with non-sense. I just checked out Shea Terra's site and am really impressed by their ingredients. I appreciate that they don't add a bunch of essential oils for fragrance (since I never know if I'll react to them!) I know some love it for aromatherapy but I've veered away from "natural" products for the fragrance issue. Anyways, thorough review...thanks! :)
mrdizzybubbles 1 month ago
@mrdizzybubbles Yes I've never had any complaints with Shea Terra and I find them to be a very conscientious company ;-)) Don't even get me started with Eden Allure....grrr
;-P
kokolaroo 1 month ago
I recently moved to the Midwest here in the US from a little tropical island in the Caribbean. The weather changed caused my skin to go BESERK. It went from combination/oily to combination/SAHARA DRY and I needed some help STAT! It was because of your videos that I began looking into facial oils (argan oil in particular) in the first place. Argan Oil has helped me sooo much. I am super intrigued by Shea Terra. Thank you!!!!
laque123 1 month ago
@laque123 OMGosh these are the best kind of compliments!! I'm so glad that the channel has been helpful!! ;-)))
kokolaroo 1 month ago
P.s. I was curious to know if you would trust to buy her products {or any beauty/personal care/health products} on Ebay.
Do you have any ideas/suggestions/rules for shopping on Ebay {possibly in a video?}.
*Have you heard of the benefits of Extra-Virgin Coconut oil as a skin moisturizer, hair mask, metabolism booster, cooking oil, etc?
I have read great things about it but I haven't tried it yet.
{I am going to try the Nutiva brand}.
We'll never know if we don't try.
Thanks for your videos!
MYSOULSONICE 1 month ago
@MYSOULSONICE I don't feel comfortable making a video about Ebay....I have shopped on it before but not enough to be really informative. Like anything on the Internet...you take your chances. I do like the fact that paypal will refund your money if you get scammed though ;-) I do know that Coconut oil is used for many beauty rituals but I myself have never tried it.
kokolaroo 1 month ago
I did notice the smell too...must have taken you so long to test all of them. Thank you. I think I'll get a sample from sephora. That's why I love sephora. I'll try Shea terra when I see if I like argan oil. Thank you for the great informative review!
uknowiloveso 1 month ago
@uknowiloveso Yes it took many many months!....that's very smart to sample it first. Sephora is such a great company, I always try to purchase from them the most ;-D
kokolaroo 1 month ago
Koko...I really enjoy your videos because they are so informative, in-depth & engaging.
I really also like your integrity, humor & personality!
It is unfortunate that Josie Maran products are so expensive here in Canada!
I love that her company is socially & environmentally responsible.
I really wanted to try them because I respect her business ethics {i.e. all her products are cruelty-free, eco-friendly, non-toxic & natural} and I have heard great things about the quality of her products.
MYSOULSONICE 1 month ago 2
@MYSOULSONICE Oh I LOVE her company as well and I will continue to support her...just not her Argan Oil...lol, but her blushes are amazing. I don't exclusively shop one brand so I have no problem supporting multiple companies, especially a company like Shea Terra who is also extremely ethical in their business practices ;-)) But I love that you put your money towards really important issues!
kokolaroo 1 month ago
Great review :) thank you for all the information! :)
yinnyvlog 1 month ago
@yinnyvlog Thank-you so much for watching! ;-D
kokolaroo 1 month ago
So glad to see this video! I had a hunch you would prefer Shea Terra. I use it myself and love it. Their facial oils are beyond compare. I would also recommend to you their desert date oil. It is similar to the argan, a wee bit thicker, and makes your skin extremely smooth, plump, and hydrated. Even more so than the argan. Also, in response to the Eden Allure incident, you go, gurl! = )
JIovannone 1 month ago
@JIovannone lol...thanks mama ;-P I will definitely keep the Desert Date Oil in mind,,,,thanks for the tip! ;-D
kokolaroo 1 month ago
That's too bad that you a negative experience with Eden Allure. However, I didn't have to deal with their customer service; their argon oil is good.
beautybijouxfashion 1 month ago
@beautybijouxfashion Ginabinawina was kind enough to send me a sample of it and I definitely preferred the Shea Terra and it was at a better price, but of course if you love it then stick with it ;-)
kokolaroo 1 month ago
Thanks for this review! I bought from amazon another brand and its suppose to be certificate of authenticity.. and pure and organic Argan oil.. so I was curious what your opinion was on the Josie Maran and see what you have used .. i was hoping mine was the real deal and I think it is.. Thanks for your time!
gmillhouse 1 month ago
@gmillhouse Thanks so much for taking the time to watch! ;-D
kokolaroo 1 month ago
I am also using Retin-A right now and I have acne prone skin. Would you recommend argan oil?
em303033 1 month ago
@em303033 I don't have acne prone skin so I have no idea what would work for you but oils are supposed to be better for acneic skin than creams ;-)
kokolaroo 1 month ago
Where do you order the shea terra from?
pinkabuki 1 month ago
@pinkabuki From the Shea Terra website ;-)
kokolaroo 1 month ago
Thanks so much for this review. I use Argan oil for my hair but for ethical reasons don't want to use the readily available Moroccan oil. I'm gonna order from Shea Terra now.
oshinsr 1 month ago
@oshinsr Shea Terra is a fantastic company ;-))
kokolaroo 1 month ago
I hate how canadian get charged sooo much on shipping. I bought a watch on amazon.com and it was $10 shipping, then when I picked it up it was another $21 COD. sucks.
pinkabuki 1 month ago
@pinkabuki It's crazzzy! Especially when you get charged the duty as well!....sigh...
kokolaroo 1 month ago
I've been meaning to pick up the argan oil from josie maran (the small bottle to start) but I get confused when there are hair oil ones and moisturizer oils. Do they do the same thing?
pinkabuki 1 month ago
@pinkabuki I really don't use a lot of hair oils....I actually just started to use one and I would definitely not use it on my face! It contains a lot of silicones but if it's 100% Oil, whether it's Argan, Coconut, etc I'm assuming it would be fine but again I've never done that. You should try it and see if it works for you ;-D
kokolaroo 1 month ago