Works for:
based on ingredients and %- Moisturizing
- Anti-oxidation
Doesn't work for:
based on ingredients and %- Sun protection
Can it cause trouble?
- Irritation risk: high
- Comedogenic risk ingredients: 0
Key actives
Product Summary
We are worried that "MARA - Algae and Moringa Universal Face Oil" might not be able to provide reliable sun protection because it uses a single UV filter (zinc oxide) in a relatively weak concentration.
Its formula is also hydrating, so you might not need an additional moistruizer during the day.
Sunscreen filters
This moisturizer is a mineral sunscreen. It uses zinc oxide for sun protection. Zinc oxide almost never irritates the skin or stings eyes, but it can leave a white cast.
Irritation risk
We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be high. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here
You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.
Price
The product retails for 72.00$ in the United States.
For a detailed price comparison: click here.
Anti-oxidation
This product contains antioxidants (rubus idaeus seed oil) that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin to lessen the damage it gets from the UV light (sun). There is not enough evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin though.
A plant oil that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin
A great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant properties
Works as a humectant helping to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might be effective as an anti-oxidant.
Moisturizing
This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: caprylic/capric triglyceride, helianthus annuus seed oil.
Keep in mind that this product does not contain effective ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. This is why an additional product with humectants like glycerin or hyaluronic acid can be helpful (apply it before this product for the best results).
A plant oil that due to its high linoleic acid content can help strengthen skin's barrier function and soften its upper layer
A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function
An emollient that helps soften the skin and could be helpful in repairing its barrier function
A great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant properties
A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin
A plant oil that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Is unlikely to be helpful in restoring skin barrier function due to the low content of linoleic acid
Works as a humectant helping to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might be effective as an anti-oxidant.
Sun protection
This product uses a single UV filter (zinc oxide) in a relatively low concentration and might not be able to provide a reliable sun protection.
This product can be considered "reef safe" because it does not contain the UV filters (oxybenzone and octinoxate) that can be harmful to coral reefs when present in the water in high concentrations.
A broad spectrum sunblock (protects from both UVA and UVB rays). Is suitable for most sensitive skins. In small concentrations, can be used as a colorant
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Sun protection |
Total Promises Fulfilled score: 60/100.
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Potential irritants
Comedogenic ingredients
No comedogenic ingredients detected
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| Product | Similarity | Price | Irritancy |
|---|---|---|---|
 MARA Algae and Moringa Universal Face Oil | Current | $72.00 | |
 Mara Beauty Mara Algae + Zinc Sea Kale Sunscreen Serum SPF30 | 51% | $46.00 |
Key Actives
A great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant properties
A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function
A broad spectrum sunblock (protects from both UVA and UVB rays). Is suitable for most sensitive skins. In small concentrations, can be used as a colorant
A plant oil that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin
A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin
A plant oil that due to its high linoleic acid content can help strengthen skin's barrier function and soften its upper layer
An emollient that helps soften the skin and could be helpful in repairing its barrier function
Potential irritants
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
A plant oil that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Is unlikely to be helpful in restoring skin barrier function due to the low content of linoleic acid
A great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant properties
A plant oil that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin
A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin
A plant oil that due to its high linoleic acid content can help strengthen skin's barrier function and soften its upper layer
An emollient that helps soften the skin and could be helpful in repairing its barrier function
Used to create a thicker product consistency and stabilize the formulation
Comedogenic ingredients
We couldn't find any comedogenic ingredients in this product
All ingredients
A plant oil that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Is unlikely to be helpful in restoring skin barrier function due to the low content of linoleic acid
A great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant properties
A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function
A broad spectrum sunblock (protects from both UVA and UVB rays). Is suitable for most sensitive skins. In small concentrations, can be used as a colorant
A plant oil that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin
A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin
A plant oil that due to its high linoleic acid content can help strengthen skin's barrier function and soften its upper layer
An emollient that helps soften the skin and could be helpful in repairing its barrier function
Used to create a thicker product consistency and stabilize the formulation
Works as a humectant helping to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might be effective as an anti-oxidant.
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
Ingredient list view
Moringa oleifera seed oil, Vitis vinifera seed oil, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Zinc oxide, Linum usitatissimum seed oil, Rubus idaeus seed oil, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Cannabis sativa seed oil, Persea gratissima oil, Polyhydroxystearic acid, Citrus aurantium amara flower oil, Alaria esculenta extract, Aster tripolium extract, Crambe maritima leaf extract, Linalool, Limonene, Geraniol
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