Mara Beauty Mara Algae + Moringa Universal Face Oil
Works for
1 of 3 advertised claims delivered
Moisturizing9 ingredients credited for this claimGood support
“Content Approved Mara Algae + Moringa Universal Face Oil is an award-winning face oil that hydrates thirsty & tired skin, and helps reduce the appearance of fine lines.”
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).
Evens skin toneNo ingredient credited for this claimNo support
“Powered by a propriety algae blend plankton blend that's high in essential fatty acids, and nutrient-rich superfood plant oils like moringa, bilberry, baobab and kalahari melon that work by plumping up the skin and fighting free radical damage, whilst also improving the appearance of skin tone, texture and firmness.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low
Anti-aging2 ingredients credited for this claimWeak support
“Content Approved Mara Algae + Moringa Universal Face Oil is an award-winning face oil that hydrates thirsty & tired skin, and helps reduce the appearance of fine lines.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy6 strong irritants: Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil, Citrus aurantium amara peel oil + 4 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Moringa oleifera seed oil~23–34%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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
More about Moringa oleifera seed oilHelianthus annuus seed oil~6.9–10.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about Helianthus annuus seed oilVitis vinifera seed oil~5.5–8.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant properties
More about Vitis vinifera seed oilLinum usitatissimum seed oil~4–5.9%
Vaccinium myrtillus seed oil~3.1–4.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Caprylic/capric triglyceride~2.5–3.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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
More about Caprylic/capric triglycerideCitrullus lanatus seed oil~1.9–2.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Adansonia digitata seed oil~1.5–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Adansonia digitata seed oilCitrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil~1–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant oil with a high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin and lead to allergic reactions. Can lead to photosensitivity
More about Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oilCitrus aurantium amara peel oil~0.85–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
Alaria esculenta extract~0.5–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Works as a humectant helping to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might be effective as an anti-oxidant.
More about Alaria esculenta extractPlankton extract~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Plankton extractTocopherol~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself
More about TocopherolLimonene~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneLinalool~0.1–0.4%
Farnesol~0.1–0.3%
Geraniol~0.05–0.25%
Ingredient list view
Moringa oleifera seed oil, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Vitis vinifera seed oil, Linum usitatissimum seed oil, Vaccinium myrtillus seed oil, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Citrullus lanatus seed oil, Adansonia digitata seed oil, Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil, Citrus aurantium amara peel oil, Alaria esculenta extract, Plankton extract, Tocopherol, Limonene, Linalool, Farnesol, Geraniol
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Worth comparing, line by line.
Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| Mara BeautyMara Algae + Moringa Universal Face OilYOUR PRODUCT | MARAUniversal Face Oil | |
|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 51% |
| Price | $47.59 | $72.00+$24.41 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 4 |
| Key difference | — | — |
| Irritancy | High | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 12 studies and safety reviews.
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- 5Effect of topically applied lipids on surfactant-irritated skinonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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