OSEA Malibu – Anti-Aging Body Balm Review

CLEAN INGREDIENT SCORE

Osea Malibu’s Anti-Aging Body Balm organic body lotion earns a score of an “A” for our Clean Ingredient Score. The formula for this body lotion is non-gmo, vegan, gluten-free, and cruelty free. The Anti-Aging Body Balm contains 22 ingredients made up of 15 organic ingredients, 21 natural ingredients, and 1 synthetic emollient (octyldodecanol, a long-chain fatty alcohol used as a lubricant, EWG Score: 1). Additionally, many of the organic ingredients are listed towards the top of the ingredient label; with organic coconut oil and organic safflower oils being the first two ingredients on the list. A very clean formula with 100% of the ingredients receiving a safety score of (1) by the Environmental Working Group.

PRODUCT DESIGN & EFFECTIVENESS

Overall, the Anti-Aging Body Balm earns a Product Design & Effectiveness Score of an “A.” First things first with this body balm, it is best used on slightly damp skin (following a shower, for example). When used on freshly showered skin, this serum-like formula absorbs effortlessly; however, when we attempted to use the Anti-Aging Body Balm on very dry skin, it had a harder time absorbing quickly. This is actually true for many body serums and body oils. Additionally, the bottle feels small for a body product (each tester used 50% or more of the bottle during the two week trial). Other than that, the Anti-Aging Body Balm received high scores across the board. The formula is pretty lightweight, but still nourishing enough to keep dry skin moisturized all day. It’s non-greasy, but does leave a light “glow” on the skin. When used on damp skin, the formula spreads well–meaning you don’t have to use a lot of product to cover your whole body. Coconut oil is the first ingredient for this product, so those who worry about clogged pores (or those who typically avoid coconut oil) may find this lotion to be comedogenic.  The scent is very subtle, yet difficult to describe–like a mix between citrus and basil. Our two week trial of the Anti-Aging Body Balm wasn’t enough to really test the product’s anti-aging properties, but reviewers did report improvements such as “brighter”, “softer,” and “tighter” looking skin.

ONLINE CUSTOMER REVIEW SCORE

Across all retailers we analyzed, the Anti-Aging Body Balm earns an Online Customer Review score of 4.7/5 stars. Our team analyzed 264 customer reviews for the Osea Malibu Anti-Aging Body Balm body moisturizer from 7 different online retailers (including stores like Blue Mercury, Follain, Detox Market, Credo, and Petit Vour). Overall, reviews for this body lotion were generally positive and echoed similar experiences to our own in-house trial. On the positive side, reviewers loved the texture of the Anti-Aging Body Balm (something between a serum and an oil) and how much more hydrating it is than a traditional lotion. There were many reviewers who claimed to have eczema and were able to use the Anti-Aging Body Balm to treat their eczema symptoms. Most positive reviews include notes about the Anti-Aging Body Balm being “very hydrating,” “great for dry skin,” and “very rich.” While the vast majority of reviews were positive, there were a few notable critical reviews across all sites. Those reviews included notes about broken pump dispensers, the product not absorbing well into their skin, the size of the product not warranting the price, and not being hydrating enough for very dry skin or dry climate. See Pros & Cons below for more details.