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.

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What can the product work for?

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Sun protection

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).

cannabis sativa seed oil 1.6% - 2.3%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A plant oil that due to its high linoleic acid content can help strengthen skin's barrier function and soften its upper layer

helianthus annuus seed oil 4.5% - 6.7%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

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

persea gratissima oil 1.3% - 1.9%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

An emollient that helps soften the skin and could be helpful in repairing its barrier function

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.

rubus idaeus seed oil 2.1% - 3.2%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

A plant oil that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin

vitis vinifera seed oil 8.7% - 13.1%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

A great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant properties

alaria esculenta extract 0.3% - 0.75%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

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.

zinc oxide 4.1% - 6.2%

Irritation risk:

UVA I protection: UVA II protection: UVB protection: Photo stable: Ingredient type Mineral

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

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Key Actives

vitis vinifera seed oil 8.7% - 13.1%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing, Anti-oxidation

A great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant properties

helianthus annuus seed oil 4.5% - 6.7%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing

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

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Potential irritants

citrus aurantium amara flower oil 0.5% - 1.1%

Irritation risk:

Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating

linalool 0.05% - 0.2%

Irritation risk:

A fragrance. Can be irritating

Comodogenic ingredients

We couldn't find any comodogenic ingredients in this product

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moringa oleifera seed oil 22% - 33%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing

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

vitis vinifera seed oil 8.7% - 13.1%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing, Anti-oxidation

A great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant properties

helianthus annuus seed oil 4.5% - 6.7%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing

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

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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WIMJ similarity score		51%	36%	34%	34%	34%	32%	32%	32%	32%	32%
SPF	SPF 30	SPF 30	SPF 50	SPF 30	SPF 30	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 30	SPF 30	SPF 30	SPF 50
Key ingredients	cannabis sativa seed oil caprylic/capric triglyceride +5 more	Common: cannabis sativa seed oil caprylic/capric triglyceride +5 more Other:	Common: caprylic/capric triglyceride helianthus annuus seed oil +3 more Other: argania spinosa kernel oil camellia sinensis leaf extract +3 more	Common: caprylic/capric triglyceride helianthus annuus seed oil +3 more Other: bisabolol camelina sativa seed oil +11 more	Common: caprylic/capric triglyceride helianthus annuus seed oil +2 more Other: cocos nucifera fruit extract cocos nucifera oil +3 more	Common: caprylic/capric triglyceride persea gratissima oil +2 more Other: argania spinosa kernel oil carthamus tinctorius seed oil +4 more	Common: caprylic/capric triglyceride helianthus annuus seed oil +2 more Other: butyloctyl salicylate butyrospermum parkii butter +8 more	Common: caprylic/capric triglyceride helianthus annuus seed oil +2 more Other: butyrospermum parkii butter camellia sinensis extract +3 more	Common: caprylic/capric triglyceride helianthus annuus seed oil +2 more Other: butyrospermum parkii butter dimethicone +3 more	Common: caprylic/capric triglyceride persea gratissima oil +2 more Other: camellia sinensis leaf extract carthamus tinctorius seed oil +6 more	Common: caprylic/capric triglyceride helianthus annuus seed oil +2 more Other: argania spinosa kernel oil bisabolol +8 more
Irritancy	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY MEDIUM
Potential Irritants	geraniol Has skin benefit? limonene Has skin benefit? +9 more	citrus aurantium amara flower oil Has skin benefit? polyhydroxystearic acid Has skin benefit? +6 more	phenethyl alcohol Has skin benefit? cucumis sativus fruit extract Has skin benefit? +5 more	rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract Has skin benefit? vitis vinifera seed oil Has skin benefit? +7 more	polyhydroxystearic acid Has skin benefit? sorbitan laurate Has skin benefit? +2 more	phenethyl alcohol Has skin benefit? argania spinosa kernel oil Has skin benefit? +4 more	trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? +9 more	lavandula angustifolia oil Has skin benefit? rubus idaeus seed oil Has skin benefit? +6 more	benzyl alcohol Has skin benefit? chamomilla recutita flower extract Has skin benefit? +8 more	phenethyl alcohol Has skin benefit? cucumis sativus fruit extract Has skin benefit? +12 more	rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract Has skin benefit? carica papaya fruit extract Has skin benefit? +8 more
All ingredients	moringa oleifera seed oil Has skin benefit? vitis vinifera seed oil Has skin benefit? +15 more	zinc oxide Has skin benefit? moringa oleifera seed oil Has skin benefit? +12 more	water Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +18 more	titanium dioxide Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +34 more	zinc oxide Has skin benefit? unknown Has skin benefit? +16 more	water Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +19 more	ethylhexyl salicylate Has skin benefit? titanium dioxide Has skin benefit? +31 more	zinc oxide Has skin benefit? aloe barbadensis extract Has skin benefit? +20 more	zinc oxide Has skin benefit? titanium dioxide Has skin benefit? +21 more	water Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +28 more	zinc oxide Has skin benefit? titanium dioxide Has skin benefit? +26 more

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MARA Algae and Moringa Universal Face Oil

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