I’m excited to share with you my interview with American model and actress Josie Maran. Josie is also the founder of her own natural cosmetics product line, named Josie Maran Cosmetics.

In this interview Josie Maran talks about what led her to create Josie Maran Cosmetics. Her ultimate beauty secret. Her passion to protect the environment and for all things green. The people that inspire her the most, and future plans.

Marta Walsh: You are known for your career as a model and actress, what inspired you to create your own cosmetics line?
Josie Maran: When pregnant with my daughter a few years ago, I decided to look for natural makeup formulas to use and discovered that none lived up to the levels of sophistication and luxury as I wanted. It was then I realized that after spending so many hundreds of hours in the makeup chair, I was uniquely qualified to create my own line of cosmetics, the type of makeup that I was searching for: chic, luxurious and, most importantly, healthy. Not long after the birth of my daughter, Josie Maran Cosmetics was born.

Don’t miss supermodel Josie Maran as she gives super-gorgeous makeovers at the grand opening of Sephora’s new Times Square location!

Josie Moran Cosmetics celebrates the grand opening of Sephora at 5 Times Square NYC. Meet Josie and receive a FREE JMC Makeover.

WHEN & WHERE: Friday, July 31st 9AM to 3PM at 1590 Broadway & Saturday, August 1st 1PM to 7PM at 5 Times Square.

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Josie Maran Celebrates Earth Day With The Earth Day Essential Kit.

Eco-Beauty Maven Josie Maran gives back to the Earth in a big way, and introduces a green-on-the-go kit for every makeup diva.

Earth-friendly makeup. Embrace your natural beauty this Earth Day with the Earth Day Kit from Josie Maran Cosmetics. Containing Josie’s best-selling natural, organic products in universally flattering shades, the debut kit is an eco-chic way to get gorgeous. In addition to a deluxe sample of Argan Oil, the kit includes four full-size products-the perfect introduction to the line and a smart jumpstart to a healthy new makeup regimen.

The collection is housed in a box made from recycled materials and printed with fun green tips from Josie herself. As always, the products contain natural, paraben- and fragrance-free ingredients so you can green your makeup routine with ease. The Earth Day Kit contains: Argan Oil (deluxe sample; 3-5 uses), Plumping Lip Gloss in Daring, Cream Blush in Sunrise, Mascara in Black, Eye Liner in Black. SRP: $48.00; retail value $98.00. Available at: Sephora stores beginning March 2009.