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Osea Malibu - Anti-Aging Sea Serum | Bioactive Face Serum | Dermatologist Tested Skincare

Osea Malibu Anti-Aging Sea Serum | Bioactive Face Serum | Dermatologist Tested Skincare

$9.99

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Efficacy62/100

low

Works for:

based on ingredients and %

Moisturizing

Doesn't work for:

based on ingredients and %

Anti-aging

Can it cause trouble?

Irritation risk: low
Comedogenic risk ingredients: 0

Key actives

Hyaluronic acid1.6% - 2.3%Tremella fuciformis sporocarp extract1.2% - 1.8%Glycerin4% - 6%

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$9.99

Price as of Oct 24, 2026.

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Product Summary

"Osea Malibu - Anti-Aging Sea Serum | Bioactive Face Serum | Dermatologist Tested Skincare" is effective for: Anti-blemish, Anti-aging, Moisturizing and Evens skin tone

Ingredient callouts

A good concentration of Niacinamide (2.30% - 2.80%). Niacinamide is a well-studied multi-tasking active. It is stable, and can work well in almost any hydrating formulation. There is solid evidence that Niacinamide can help support skin barrier, regulate oil production and reduce acne and clogged pores. It also helps to fight photodamage and improve the skin tone, reducing pigmentation marks.
An effective concentration of Panthenol (pro-vitamin B5) - about 0.50% - 0.80%. Panthenol helps strengthen the skin barrier, improve hydration and reduce inflammation in skin.
Humectants (arginine 0.20% - 0.35%, sodium hyaluronate 0.50% - 0.75%, panthenol 0.50% - 0.80% and glycerin 3.00% - 3.60%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.

About the brand

According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "Osea Malibu" is cruelty free and so is its parent company.

Price

The product retails for 20.00$ in the United States.

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Works for

Moisturizing

Does not work for

Anti-aging

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

A burst of hydration for all skin types.

Source: Osea Malibu

This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": betaine, glycerin.

When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they “pull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from within deeper layers of the skin. If the air is dry, humectants can speed up the moisture loss from the skin. This is why it is a good idea to use another product on top of this one to help "seal in" the moisture (look for ingredients like dimethicone, squalane, oils and butters).

Betaine2.7% - 4%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture

Glycerin4% - 6%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

Bacillus ferment0.55% - 1.3%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

A product of bacterial fermentation. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin

Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid1.1% - 1.6%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. A version of it is naturally present in skin

Tremella fuciformis sporocarp extract1.2% - 1.8%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

Mushroom extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin

Hyaluronic acid1.6% - 2.3%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. Naturally present in skin. Typically has large molecule size unless advertised otherwise on the product label. Helps support skin's barrier function and may help to reduce inflammation

Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

This high-performance, hydrating serum is clinically shown to improve skin elasticity and visibly reduce fine lines & wrinkles.

Source: Osea Malibu

This product does not contain ingredients that are able to reduce fine lines and wrinkles or help with skin elasticity, but it can improve the look of the skin temporarily through moisturization. Well-moisturized skin might also be able to repair the sun damage better.This ingredient - hyaluronic acid - could be helpful for preventing or repairing signs of aging in theory, but there is no evidence that it actually works.

Hyaluronic acid1.6% - 2.3%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:LOW

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. Naturally present in skin. Typically has large molecule size unless advertised otherwise on the product label. Helps support skin's barrier function and may help to reduce inflammation

Key Actives

Hyaluronic acid1.6% - 2.3%

Irritation risk:

Works for:Moisturizing, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-aging

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. Naturally present in skin. Typically has large molecule size unless advertised otherwise on the product label. Helps support skin's barrier function and may help to reduce inflammation

Tremella fuciformis sporocarp extract1.2% - 1.8%

Irritation risk:

Works for:Moisturizing, Anti-oxidation

Mushroom extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin

Glycerin4% - 6%

Irritation risk:

Works for:Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

Betaine2.7% - 4%

Irritation risk:

Works for:Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture

Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid1.1% - 1.6%

Irritation risk:

Works for:Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. A version of it is naturally present in skin

Bacillus ferment0.55% - 1.3%

Irritation risk:

Works for:Moisturizing

A product of bacterial fermentation. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin

Potential irritants

Citric acid0.45% - 1.05%

Irritation risk:

Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH

Hydroxyacetophenone0.15% - 0.65%

Irritation risk:

Used to increase effectiveness of preservatives

Trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate0.1% - 0.45%

Irritation risk:

Used to improve stability of the formulation

Caprylhydroxamic acid0.05% - 0.25%

Irritation risk:

A preservative

1,2-hexanediol0.05% - 0.2%

Irritation risk:

A preservative

Comedogenic ingredients

We couldn't find any comedogenic ingredients in this product

All ingredients

Water40% - 60%

Irritation risk:

Plain old water

Glycerin4% - 6%

Irritation risk:

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

Codium fragile extract3.7% - 5.5%

Irritation risk:

Betaine2.7% - 4%

Irritation risk:

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture

Propanediol2% - 3%

Irritation risk:

Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin

Hyaluronic acid1.6% - 2.3%

Irritation risk:

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. Naturally present in skin. Typically has large molecule size unless advertised otherwise on the product label. Helps support skin's barrier function and may help to reduce inflammation

Tremella fuciformis sporocarp extract1.2% - 1.8%

Irritation risk:

Mushroom extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin

Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid1.1% - 1.6%

Irritation risk:

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. A version of it is naturally present in skin

Bacillus ferment0.55% - 1.3%

Irritation risk:

A product of bacterial fermentation. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin

Citric acid0.45% - 1.05%

Irritation risk:

Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH

Xanthan gum0.35% - 0.85%

Irritation risk:

Used to create a thicker product consistency

Hydroxyacetophenone0.15% - 0.65%

Irritation risk:

Used to increase effectiveness of preservatives

Trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate0.1% - 0.45%

Irritation risk:

Used to improve stability of the formulation

Caprylhydroxamic acid0.05% - 0.25%

Irritation risk:

A preservative

1,2-hexanediol0.05% - 0.2%

Irritation risk:

A preservative

Chlorophyllin-copper complex0.05% - 0.1%

Irritation risk:

Ingredient list view

Water, Glycerin, Codium fragile extract, Betaine, Propanediol, Hyaluronic acid, Tremella fuciformis sporocarp extract, Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid, Bacillus ferment, Citric acid, Xanthan gum, Hydroxyacetophenone, Trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate, Caprylhydroxamic acid, 1,2-hexanediol, Chlorophyllin-copper complex

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