Side by Side Comparison of: Gio Naturals vs Acure

A nice lightly scented argan oil. For me argan oil is readily absorbed into my skin helping to keep it soft---whether it is applied to my face, hands, arms etc. There is no sheen on my face.

I love this stuff. I haven't been wearing makeup, just this on my facesometimes 3 x day. My face is sooo soft,. I will be ordering more verysoon. It is less expensive on Amazon than on Josie Moran's website.Thank you Amazon. PS Wish I could order a barrel of it and soak., I love this stuff. Use it 2 x day. Price on amazon was much more reasonable than on Josie Moran website. My face has a glow.

I love this oil!!! Absorbs easily, noticeably smoother skin immediately! I also put a few drops into my hair, focusing on the ends. I've used argan oil before from a different brand, gio naturals is far better quality!! I will be reordering from them!

I have been looking for a quality pure Argan Oil for my hair for quite a while. I've noticed that many have other additives and wanted "the real deal". When I first got this in the mail and looked at the consistency, I was initially concerned because it was thicker than I anticipated. (Turns out it was thicker because of the cold Michigan weather it had been exposed to by the shipping system.) The next day it was the perfect texture. I am using a few drops on my naturally curly hair in the morning and love the results. It's much better quality than the one (with additives) that I had been using. Definitely a winner!

Wife loves this stuff. Can't tell you what she's uses it for but she puts it all over her body and says it's awesome. Makes hair, cuticles and so on super soft I guess.

I love the size of this bottle! It's perfect for your whole body. It makes your skin feel so silky smooth. Also, add some to your shampoo and your hair will look amazing!

I love this product! 100% pure organic Argan oil - that's it!! Soaks into my skin beautifully & really makes my skin happy & healthy. I used to use expensive department store skin care brands (i.e. Chanel) and I see far better results from this argan oil & other plant based products. I get asked often what I use and always tell this is my secret weapon!Side note: my BFFs dog chews on his paw frequently & when we dog sit, I can apply this argan oil multiple times a day & his red, raw wound will start to heal over very well in a matter of days!

Hello, I purchased this because I bought "luxury marula oil" from drunk elephant for $72!!!! I love my marula oil it really moisturizers my skin and helps take bumps away from excessive dryness. It is slightly thinner than drunk elephant, but I like them both!! I made a video for review! [...]

Best moisturizer I've ever used! I've always had oily skin, so I was a bit hesitant to try an oil as a moisturizer. However, I was desperate: I couldn't find a cream based moisturized that worked for me; they either clogged my pores, or left me greasy. So I heard great things about this one and gave it a go. Glad I did! It's light, and keeps my skin supple without feeling greasy. If anyone is looking for a great, natural moisturizer, I definitely recommend this one!

I originally purchased this oil as it was recommended by Heyfranhey. (LOVE her.) I use it on my face at night after washing. It is lightweight and smells lovely. My skin is always soft and supple the next morning. The bottle is small, but a little goes a long way,

This makes my skin GLOW!! I put this on at night, and when I wake up in the morning I have such supple skin! Even my friends noticed when I use this! I usually use a mosturizer with SPF during the day, and this when I'm not going to be wearing any oily makeup that might interact with this and at night. I showed this to my little sister and she swears by it and uses it both day and night. Its also great knowing that I am putting natural stuff on my face and not all the nasty ingredients that could be in expensive moisturizers.I will never buy another nighttime moisturizer again. This is sticking with me for life.

I've tried many expensive moisturizers, oils, and serums, and none compare to this product. I was initially worried that because it's an oil, my face might break out (as it does with olive or coconut oil--yes, I've tried everything!), but it's actually done the opposite. My skin's never been so clear or soft. I have combination skin, and thought it might leave the oilier spots too oily, but it's effectively saturated the dry and oilier spots evenly--making my whole face soft and blemish free.I was also worried by negative reviews I saw, so I wrote to Acure to see what they'd say in response to the most common issues I saw reviewers had: the cost (too cheap for what it is), bottling (clear bottle not an effective way to protect the product), manufacturing (is this pure oil, or does it go through a chemical process), and smell (doesn't smell nutty like Argan oil is supposed to).I got a response within an hour of writing to them. Here's what they said:"Our Argan Oil is 100% pure, unrefined and unprocessed. It is cold pressed by hand, first pressing of the nut and is sourced from a womens co-op in Morocco. This is important because when undergoing heat processing (commonly when processed by machinery) most of the precious essential fatty acids and vitamin E are lost. Argan Oil, much like other crops, such as wine and cheese, does vary depending on things such as seasonality and climate. And because of this, the aroma can vary greatly, from neutral to a very potent earthy or nutty aroma. While the aroma can vary, this does not change the potency or effectiveness of the oil in any way.It is also important to know that although our oils are housed in clear bottles so that you can enjoy the beautiful color of the oils, they are UV etched, meaning they are indeed protected from UV light, which can ultimately cause a breakdown of the essential fatty acids.Lastly, in regards to cost, one of our commitments as a company is to provide not only safe & effective products, but products that are affordable to the consumer. This means that we offer every product in our line under $30, and choose to pass any savings we receive to the consumer rather than ourselves. And thus, because we include argan oil in almost every single one of our formulations, we purchase the oil in such large quantities that we receive a significant discount, which in turn, is passed on to the consumer in the form of affordable pricing.I hope this answers your concerns regarding our Argan Oil. Please rest assured it is indeed 100% pure USDA certified organic Argan Oil, and is unrefined and unprocessed. If you have any additional questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to reach out to us."

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Works great for my hair & my face really likes it. But I feel like this may have been processed. There's no smell & it's suspiciously affordable...

Good stuff.

Been using this for my hair and as a heat protector with flat iron. Seems to be the real thing.

Just started using. No bad odor and absorbs into skin quickly. I mix it with my body lotion and it does make your skin smooth. It last all day and I will reorder the product.. I think the price is reasonable. Would recommend to anyone who needs to moisturize their skin. Works on nails too.

I typically purchase Shea Terra Organics 2oz Argan Oil, but have been looking for a comparable product at a cheaper price (or larger volume). This argan oil is comparable in viscosity, fragrance, appearance and effectiveness - but you receive 4oz instead of 2.The cap on the bottle I received was not screwed on tightly and some of the product leaked out. Enough leaked out to soak through a section of the inner shipping box and get all over the outside of the glass bottle, but not enough to warrant the hassle of returning. Minus 1 star for the required clean-up.

I have been using this for about a year. I like the scented ones better for the aroma therapy it offers, but those are not available thru Amazon. I am pleased with the outcome. I also use it on my forearms and elbows.

I have been using this as a face oil. It works pretty well, but for some reason my face is still getting a little flaky. It's like the oil doesn't fully get adsorbed. It hasn't made me break out yet, so that's a big plus. With any oil, you just need to try it and see if it works for you.

Love Acure argan oils in general. This particular scent was not as pleasant as the Rose (which strangely smells MORE citrus-y than this one). I think the ginger makes it spicy. I just added some Tangerine essential oil and it smells better now. Still a good oil in general.

I like this stuff as a light moisturizer. For me it works the best when I mix it into another product like a serum or lotion. Buying Acure on Amazon always seems to get the best price so if that continues I will keep purchasing!

Pros:MoisturizingPump never clogged1 oz lasted me 9 monthsCons:Pump dispensed too much so I limited it to half a pump for my faceThe oil didn't absorb into my face, even with half a pumpWeird and pungent smell that thankfully disappeared seconds after rubbing into your skinMarula oil is light-sensitive but this wasn't a dealbreaker. I just kept it in the box and stored it away in the darkIt was an alright moisturizer but I will not be repurchasing. I tried mixing half a pump with Drunk Elephant's Glycolic Night Serum to see if it would absorb better but it didn't help. I prefer a more matte finish.

After buying cheaper brands for about a year I decided to go back to this one. Nothing has given me that glowing healthy look that I experienced when using this oil in the past. Yes, it can be stinky like some people say, but the smell goes away once I apply it. Maybe I just got used to it, maybe I don't care because my skin looks awesome.I use it by itself at night and in the mornings I apply it before my regular daily lotion. the results are glowing golden skin. so good.I gave it four stars because of the smell, which obviously makes it a less than perfect product.

I think it works well, though it smells fishy...I use it on occasion, but the smell surely does not help...

The product is good, however, the pump is not efficient. If I do not hold the bottle to pump, it drips too much. I transferred the oil to a better container. The oil is as described. I will not purchase it again.

probably i have to use it longer.

When it arrived, there was a leak. It wasn't too bad, just a loosened cap and oil seeping through the plastic seal. I also dislike the smell, as many others have commented. It smells like almonds that have gone bad. This may have something to do with the leaking.Despite the smell, it has a nice luxurious feel to it. It works especially well on my face for oil cleansing. However, on my extremely dry hands, it does not provide lasting moisture.

I like my Moroccan oil. I use it on my hair, my beard and my face. I had heard so many people talk about the amazing fragrance of Moroccan oil and I was mostly looking forward to experiencing the distinctive fragrance, but this oil has no fragrance whatsoever. It seems to be completely odor free. The fragrance was the thing I was most interested in and looking forward to but I cannot smell anything at all with the soil. I like the way it feels in the way it works but I am disappointed that there is no fragrance

I like this oil but I really hate the pump. You have to hold the bottle just right or it blasts out and gets oil everywhere (like my mirror). I think a dropper bottle would be a better way to package this because not only would you not have to worry about defective pumps, you could control how much you use, which is really hard to do with this bottle, which pumps out way more than you need to use for your whole face and WAY, WAY too much for just under your eyes before you put makeup on like I usually do.

I like this marula oil but I feel like it makes me break out whereas I have not had problems with other brands. This product has no scent so if you are sensitive to fragrances, this would be a good product for you!

You would think that an oil would provide ample moisture, however, it really just didn't stick around or absorb well in a second application.

I did not like the smell, and it makes my face extra oily. I had read about marula oil, and understood it to be good for oily complexions, this specific one is not the case. I have use other oils (much more expensive) and they did not make my face as oily as this one.I am using it only for my hands instead.

makes a great base for liquid make-up if you have dry skin, absorbs easily and cuticle oil, I have not used any other marula oils so I can not compare brands

I like the oil, but this has an odd smell I usually don't smell with Argan oil.

It says that it is "Certified" and "Cold Pressed" but it's not moisturizing my face like other brands.

Not what I expected.

Very oily, does not absorb well. Gets on clothing and sheets.

Did not care for this item. It is not like Morrocan oil at all. I would like to return this product.

it's not any better than other products I was already using

Same deficient that using strawl is much appreciated.

Update on Sept 2017 - Changing from 5 stars to 2 stars - I'm on the second bottle and it feels different from the first bottle. It feels a lot oilier, not as absorbent, and I do not see the positive effect that I've seen with the first. Sad...Original - Surprisingly good for my oily, sensitive, acne-prone skin. Moisturizing and not that oily. Seems to have a calming effect. Using as a base before sunscreen. Have ordered a second bottle and gave one to my mom.

After using a super expensive brand of Argan oil I decided to give my pocket a break and bought this one. Last Argan oil I used, I loved it, left my skin smooth, etc. but with this one, something wasn't right. I started getting more pimples and acne, and stopped using it immediately. Needless to say I was disappointed, the consistency of it was different from other pure/more expensive Argan oil brands- made me question wether this was truly "100%" Argan oil.

This was the second time I ordered this exact one.It had a strong chemical smell to it this time and I think this second one caused pimples for me.The first time I ordered this it was perfect.- no smell, didn't notice any problems with causing pimples,.. I think I got a bad batch this second time around. .. What a waste :(

I buy this oil at Whole Foods, and I love it. Good for mature skin. Not expensive, no chemicals, doesn't sting if you have a sunburn, does the job. However, my WF hasn't stocked it in a whole and I wanted another bottle. When I received this just now, several problems jump out at me. It isn't the same color (probably oxidation due to long storage time in varying temperatures), it has a different label and an off odor. See my attached picture. I am returning it right away.

I ordered this to use on my skin and it made me break out terribly. I am going to try it on my hair and cuticles and see how it works for that.

I am 33 with sensitive skin that breaks out easily if irritated. This product did surprise me by causing breakouts. It helped reduce my blackheads and the oiliness of my t-zone over the course of the day but I developed pimples in unusual places.

Works well but can't use it because of the smell. Literally smells like animal feces.

This product wasn't good for me. The first time my package said delivered but I never received it. When I actually got the package, the argon oil didn't look, smell or feel like argon oil. Didn't help with my hair at all. I was very unsatisfied with this product

Did't like it at all! Leaves hair and skin very oily. Doesn't soak in. Might as well rubbed liquid Crisco on. No wonder it was on sale

Too good to be true? I'd say yes. The color of the oil was clear and had very little odor, which I expected. After using 1 week the skin on my face began to dry in huge patches and peel. Worse yet, I developed huge lesions and near blisters, including one about a quarter inch from the inner corner of my eye. That's not normal, it's scary! I can use petroleum products (Vaseline, etc.) and facial products full of chemicals and not have this happen! What's in this stuff?When I checked the label THERE IS NO LIST OF INGREDIENTS OR COUNTRY OF ORIGIN!! The front label says "Marula Oil" but it doesn't say pure, 100%, or anything that makes me believe it is what it claims to be. It's manufactured FOR Better Planet Brands by an unknown and unidentified company. Better Planet Brands just distributes whatever they are shipped. I checked every other bottle of oil and facial product I use. They ALL have the ingrredients listed, even the ones that are 100% pure oils. Both the front label and an ingredient listing are given on those 100% pure products. Even my Korean beauty products list the ingredients.If this is a legitimate product, why aren't those things listed here, on Amazon, for the buyer to read? Taking the sellers product description as fact (OMG!) is a serious mistake!But hey, I'm glad to know it works on door hinges! Hmm... don't most oils work on door hinges? WD-40 does! Folks, that is not a good recommendation when the company uses that as a selling point for something to use on your face. I won't be saving it for my door hinges, because they don't squeak. And if they do? I'll use a product made for squeaky hinges!

I have purchased this EXACT same product at Whole Foods and loved it. The bottle I got from Amazon feels the same however it smells like baby poop. Not something I want to put on my face. Could be a bad batch or old or I don't know what. But I am returning it and hesitant to order a replacement online. Sigh.

I love argan oil, and had some good experiences with other Acure products. However I was incredibly disappointed with this. When I first received the oil I was worried about it being in a clear bottle. But it didn't smell and it seemed to feel okay. A few days later it became horridly rancid. I am skeptical about the authenticity of the oil.

Smells terrible. I sent this back and got a refund

Not sure if all argan oils are stinky but this one smells really bad, like rancid. The first one I bought didnt, the second and third smelled so bad I stopped using it.

I was very disappointed by this. It came rancid. I had to return it.