OSEA® Malibu

Undaria Algae Body Oil

Name: OSEA® Malibu - Undaria Algae Body Oil
Brand: OSEA® Malibu

Efficacy 75/100·High irritancy · In 1 routines

Efficacy measures how well the formula delivers the claims the brand advertises · 2 of 2 advertised claims delivered

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Product claims breakdown

Moisturizing

7 ingredients contribute at the levels below

Good evidence

This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: helianthus annuus seed oil, helianthus annuus extract.

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).

HELIANTHUS ANNUUS EXTRACTRole: HeroHelps soften the upper layer of the skin~0.35–0.85%

HELIANTHUS ANNUUS SEED OILRole: Key activeA 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~22–33%

ORBIGNYA OLEIFERA SEED OILRole: Key activeA plant oil that can help soften the upper layer of the skin. Might be helpful in calming down inflammation in skin~1.2–1.8%

ORYZA SATIVA BRAN OILRole: Key activeHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant properties~1.7–2.6%

PASSIFLORA EDULIS SEED OILRole: Key activeA good emollient helping to soften the skin. Might have some anti-oxidant properties. Adds a fragrance to the product~2.2–3.3%

SESAMUM INDICUM SEED OILRole: Key activeA good moisturizing plant oil. Due to the high linoleic acid content, it helps soften the upper layer of the skin, reduce water loss and support skin barrier function~1.1–1.6%

TOCOPHEROLRole: Key activePure 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~3.7–5.5%

Anti-aging

1 ingredient contributes at the levels below

Good evidence

This product contains tocopherol. This ingredient help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they might be able to prevent early signs of aging (like fine lines and wrinkles), at least to some extent. These ingredients will not be able to "reverse" signs of aging.

TOCOPHEROLRole: Key activePure 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~3.7–5.5%

Helianthus annuus seed oilRole: Key activeA 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~22–33%

Lupinus albus seed extractRole: Key activeA plant extract that helps soften the upper layer of the skin~2.8–4.2%

Passiflora edulis seed oilRole: Key activeA good emollient helping to soften the skin. Might have some anti-oxidant properties. Adds a fragrance to the product~2.2–3.3%

Oryza sativa bran oilRole: Key activeHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant properties~1.7–2.6%

Orbignya oleifera seed oilRole: Key activeA plant oil that can help soften the upper layer of the skin. Might be helpful in calming down inflammation in skin~1.2–1.8%

Sesamum indicum seed oilRole: Key activeA good moisturizing plant oil. Due to the high linoleic acid content, it helps soften the upper layer of the skin, reduce water loss and support skin barrier function~1.1–1.6%

Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extractRole: Key activeCan be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritating~0.4–0.95%

Helianthus annuus extractRole: Key activeHelps soften the upper layer of the skin~0.35–0.85%

Anti-oxidation

TOCOPHEROL at ~3.7–5.5% delivers this without it being on the label

Quiet bonus

This product contains antioxidants (tocopherol) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).

ROSMARINUS OFFICINALIS LEAF EXTRACTRole: Key activeCan be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritating~0.4–0.95%

TOCOPHEROLRole: Key activePure 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~3.7–5.5%

Lupinus albus seed extractRole: Key activeA plant extract that helps soften the upper layer of the skin~2.8–4.2%

Passiflora edulis seed oilRole: Key activeA good emollient helping to soften the skin. Might have some anti-oxidant properties. Adds a fragrance to the product~2.2–3.3%

Oryza sativa bran oilRole: Key activeHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant properties~1.7–2.6%

Orbignya oleifera seed oilRole: Key activeA plant oil that can help soften the upper layer of the skin. Might be helpful in calming down inflammation in skin~1.2–1.8%

Helianthus annuus extractRole: Key activeHelps soften the upper layer of the skin~0.35–0.85%

Irritancy

6 flagged ingredients — patch-test recommended

High risk

We flagged 6 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.

IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount

Citrus paradisi peel oilUsed as a fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~5–7.5%est.

Passiflora edulis seed oilA good emollient helping to soften the skin. Might have some anti-oxidant properties. Adds a fragrance to the productHigh~2.2–3.3%est.

Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extractCan be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritatingHigh~0.4–0.95%est.

ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.05–0.25%est.

Lupinus albus seed extractA plant extract that helps soften the upper layer of the skinLow~2.8–4.2%est.

Euterpe oleracea fruit oilA plant oil that might help neutralize free radicals, but evidence of effectiveness in skin is lackingLow~1.3–2%est.

Comedogenic

Clean of flagged comedogenic ingredients

Low risk

~ marks concentrations estimated from label position and typical use levels