OSEA Malibu – Red Algae Mask Review

CLEAN INGREDIENT SCORE

Osea Malibu’s Red Algae Mask earns a Clean Ingredient Score of an “A” for its acne fighting organic and all natural formula. This facial mask is non-gmo, vegan, 100% natural, and cruelty free. The Red Algae Mask is made with 30 ingredients of which 11 are certified organic ingredients (red algae, glycerin, jojoba oil, tea tree oil, lavender oil, grapefruit peel oil, juniper oil, cypress seed oil, and green tea extract). The Atmosphere Protection Cream lost a few points for its preservative system, potassium sorbate. Potassium sorbate is a naturally-derived food-preservative with links to skin irritation in high concentrations. Osea Malibu uses very low concentrations of potassium sorbate in the Red Algae Mask formula (in fact, potassium sorbate is the very last ingredient listed on the formula–indicating a low quantity relative to the other ingredients on the list). During our two week review, the Skin Care Ox team experienced no signs of irritation while trialing the Red Algae Mask.

PRODUCT DESIGN & EFFECTIVENESS

Overall, the Red Algae Mask earns a Product Design & Effectiveness Score of an “A+”. The Red Algae Mask scored highly in a number of areas. First, the mask comes pre-mixed and ready to use out of the jar. This makes it very easy to just grab and apply without the need to mix powder with water. When you first open the jar, there is no denying the herbal/tea tree scent. It’s not overpowering, just noticeable. The Red Algae Mask has a silky, slightly elastic cream texture that’s not too thick and not too thin. It’s easy enough to apply using your finger or a facial mask brush. The jar is small (only 1.7 oz), but the texture of the mask makes it easy to apply a thin layer (making a little go a long way). It has a slightly cool sensation upon application which is refreshing. The best part of the Red Algae Mask is that it is truly a non-drying facial mask. Meaning, it doesn’t harden and overly dry-out the skin like a clay mask would. Instead, this organic mask still feels like a soft cream even while “dry”. After using the mask ask directed (2x/week and as a spot treatment when appropriate), our reviewers reported significant improvement in active blemishes and a reduction in recurrent blemishes. The mask did a fantastic job at reducing excess oil while maintaining hydration. The vast majority of our reviewers reported experiencing “softer,” “hydrated,” and “clearer” looking skin after two weeks of use.

ONLINE CUSTOMER REVIEW SCORE

Our team analyzed 144 customer reviews for the Osea Malibu Red Algae Mask from 5 different online retailers (including OSEA, Petit Vour, Neiman Marcus, and Credo Beauty). Across all retailers we analyzed, the Red Algae Mask earned an Online Customer Review score of 4.7/5 stars–resulting in an Online Customer Review score of a solid “A”. Overall, customers across the board were impressed with this organic facial masks ability to control oil, blackheads, and acne-related blemishes. Many customers describe the mask as “gentle,” “calming,” and great as an “overnight” spot treatment. While there were few negative reviews, the majority of the negative reviews revolved around the product not causing a big enough difference to warrant a repurchase. Out of all 144 reviews that we analyzed, only 3 individuals left 1 star reviews related to not seeing any results and experiencing skin sensitivity.  See Pros & Cons below for more details.