Osea Malibu Seaglow Overnight Serum Deluxe
Works for
Evens skin toneLactic acid, Glucosamine hcl + 1 moreWorks well
“High-performance 9% AHA + 2% Phytic Acid treatment exfoliates to promote skin turnover, which evens tone and texture overnight.”
This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: lactic acid
The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually can help even out the skin tone: glucosamine hcl.
Keep in mind that you would need to apply any topical skincare targetted at hypigmentation consistently for a couple of months to get a result. No topical skincare product can help get rid of hyperpigmentation (including post-acne marks and age spots) instantly.
ExfoliationLactic acid, Tartaric acidWorks well
“High-performance 9% AHA + 2% Phytic Acid treatment exfoliates to promote skin turnover, which evens tone and texture overnight.”
This product can help exfoliate the skin. In other words, it helps break down the bonds between dead cells on the surface of the skin and speed up the skin turnover. Skin often appears softer and brighter after exfoliation, but overdoing it can result in disrupted skin barrier. The following ingredient is doing the exfoliating job in this product: lactic acid.
MoisturizingGlycerin, Lactic acid + 6 moreWorks
“Nutrient-rich seaweed and Shiunko oil reinforce skin’s moisture barrier to reveal radiance.”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glucosamine hcl, 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).
Anti-blemishNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“Wake up to clearer pores and a smoother, brighter complexion.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Anti-oxidationNot advertised by the brand · Tartaric acid, Spirulina platensis extract + 3 moreMay help
This product contains antioxidants (tartaric acid) 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.
Anti-agingNot advertised by the brand · Lactic acid, Glucosamine hclMay help
This product contains lactic acid. This ingredient might be able to help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness, but there is not enough evidence that it actually works.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy12 flagged ingredientsMedium risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Pseudozyma epicola/soybean flour/apricot kernel oil/olive fruit oil/sunflower seed oil/sweet almond oil/angelica gigas root extract ferment extract filtrate~5–6.2%
Glycerin~3.8–4.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinLactic acid~3–3.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)
More about Lactic acidSodium hydroxide~2.3–2.8%
Cetearyl olivate~1.9–2.4%
Phytic acid~1.6–2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA), but is mostly used to stabilize product formulations in cosmetics
More about Phytic acidMalic acid~1.4–1.7%
Tartaric acid~1.2–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An AHA (alpha-hydroxy acid). It oxidizes quickly which makes it less effective in skincare formulations. It can support skin's barrier and moisture levels
More about Tartaric acidCitric acid~0.95–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidSorbitan olivate~0.7–1.05%
Methylheptylglycerin~0.65–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Spirulina platensis extract~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An algae extract. Might help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and have an anti-oxidant effect
More about Spirulina platensis extractActinidia chinensis fruit water~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
Claimed to have anti-oxidant properties but it is unlikely that it can have an effect in the skin
More about Actinidia chinensis fruit waterKappaphycus alvarezii extract~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A red algae extract that can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some antioxidant properties
More about Kappaphycus alvarezii extractLactobacillus/pumpkin fruit ferment filtrate~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sea water~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Dissolves other ingredients. It does not have additional skin benefits compared to plain water
More about Sea waterMaris aqua~0.45–0.65%
Sea water~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Dissolves other ingredients. It does not have additional skin benefits compared to plain water
More about Sea waterSpondias mombin pulp extract~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Mangifera indica pulp extract~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Musa sapientum pulp extract~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Microcitrus australasica fruit extract~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Most likely used for its fragrance. Can be irritating and lead to photosensitivity
More about Microcitrus australasica fruit extractBambusa vulgaris leaf/stem extract~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
The extract can contain up to 70% of silica. In cosmetics, silica helps absorb oil and creates a thicker product texture
More about Bambusa vulgaris leaf/stem extractPisum sativum extract~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Might be helpful in protecting skin collagen and elastin from breaking down but solid research is lacking
More about Pisum sativum extractPullulan~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Creates a thin drying film on the skin resulting in a short-term tightening effect
More about PullulanSilica~0.4–0.6%
Xanthan gum~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumLecithin~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about LecithinSclerotium gum~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create gel-like formulas and stabilize emulsions
More about Sclerotium gumGlucosamine hcl~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Might be able to stimulate production of skin's natural moisturizing compounds such as hyaluronic acid. Could be helpful for evening the skin tone.
More about Glucosamine hclCaprylhydroxamic acid~0.15–0.25%
Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A preservative that comes from radishes fermented by a bacteria. New research suggests that the preservation properties in the ingredient come from an ammonium salt that is not present naturally in radish root but used in its cultivation. Is problematic because the exact amount of the preservative agents is difficult to determine
More about Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrateLactobacillus ferment~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A fermentation product created by bacteria Lactobacillus. The fermented product has anti-bacterial properties and might be helpful in calming down inflammation, but studies are lacking. Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Can be used as a preservative
More about Lactobacillus fermentSodium benzoate~0.1–0.15%
Potassium sorbate~0.1–0.15%
Ingredient list view
Water, Pseudozyma epicola/soybean flour/apricot kernel oil/olive fruit oil/sunflower seed oil/sweet almond oil/angelica gigas root extract ferment extract filtrate, Glycerin, Lactic acid, Sodium hydroxide, Cetearyl olivate, Phytic acid, Malic acid, Tartaric acid, Citric acid, Sorbitan olivate, Methylheptylglycerin, Spirulina platensis extract, Actinidia chinensis fruit water, Kappaphycus alvarezii extract, Lactobacillus/pumpkin fruit ferment filtrate, Sea water, Maris aqua, Sea water, Spondias mombin pulp extract, Mangifera indica pulp extract, Musa sapientum pulp extract, Microcitrus australasica fruit extract, Bambusa vulgaris leaf/stem extract, Pisum sativum extract, Pullulan, Silica, Xanthan gum, Lecithin, Sclerotium gum, Glucosamine hcl, Caprylhydroxamic acid, Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate, Lactobacillus ferment, Sodium benzoate, Potassium sorbate
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| Osea MalibuSeaglow Overnight Serum DeluxeYOUR PRODUCT | hellobubbleMoon Walk GENTLE EXFOLIATING SERUM | MaeloveSuper Smooth Resurfacing Serum | VotarySensitive Resurfacing Peel | |
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| Match | — | 62% | 61% | 61% |
| Price | $18.00 | $17.00−$1.00 | $32.95+$14.95 | $22,046.98+$22,028.98 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 7 | 3 of 7 | 3 of 7 |
| Key difference | — | Azelaic Acid | Salicylic Acid | Salicylic Acid |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Product summary
"Osea Malibu - Seaglow Overnight Serum Deluxe" is effective for: Evens skin tone and Exfoliation
This product could be helpful for: Moisturizing and Anti-aging, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- This product contains acids (lactic acid 3.00% - 3.70%). Their concentration is low, and they will not have a strong exfoliating effect. Instead, they work to support the skin natural acid mantle and to attract water (as humectants). Lactic acid is particularly good in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin and improving the skin barrier.
- Humectants (lactobacillus ferment 0.10% - 0.15%, glucosamine hcl 0.15% - 0.30%, lactic acid 3.00% - 3.70% and glycerin 3.80% - 4.70%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
About the brand
According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "Osea Malibu" is cruelty free and so is its parent company.
Price
The product retails for 18.00$ in the United States.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 14 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2Epidermal and dermal effects of topical lactic acidncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 3Dual Effects of Alpha-Hydroxy Acids on the Skinpdfs.semanticscholar.org
- 4Cosmetic and dermatologic use of alpha hydroxy acidsonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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