OSEA Malibu – Ocean Cleanser Review

CLEAN INGREDIENT SCORE

The Osea Malibu Ocean Cleanser has earned a Clean Ingredient Score of an “A”. This organic face wash is cruelty-free and packed with all natural, organic, GMO free, and vegan ingredients. The cleanser creates a very light lather and uses decyl-glucoside as a mild surfactant to help break apart dirt, oil, and other impurities. A few stand out ingredients in the formulation include the Brand’s signature organic algae extract, fermented beet derived lactic acid, as well as cypress and juniper oils. The Ocean Cleanser loses some points (although few) for its preservative system, potassium sorbate, a naturally-derived food-preservative which has been linked to skin irritation in some concentrations. The Ocean Cleanser uses very low concentrations of this natural preservative and our testers did not experience any irritation. It is to be noted that the Ocean Cleanser is a very gentle cleanser suitable for most sensitive skin types (other than those with a known sensitivity to potassium sorbate).

PRODUCT DESIGN & EFFECTIVENESS

The Osea Malibu Ocean Cleanser claims to be a non-foaming/lightly-foaming cleanser that hydrates, exfoliates, and removes excess oil without stripping the skin. We originally tested the Ocean Cleanser for a two-week trial; however, this cleanser has since become a staff favorite and is in constant rotation. Accordingly, we give the Osea Malibu Ocean Cleanser an A+ for Product Design & Effectiveness. For starters, the experience of using this silky-smooth cleanser was such a treat: it’s got a uber silky, creamy, consistency that feels almost like a lightweight lotion. Add a touch of water and the cream creates a very light foam. Unlike other low-foam cleansers (which can sometimes leave skin feeling “unclean”), this cleanser leave skin feeling super refreshed. The citrus/lime scent is very uplifting and noticeable (scented with essential oils). As for results, there is no doubt that the Ocean Cleanser delivers on its promise to clean and hydrate. The combination of skin balancing oils (like cypress and juniper) and exfoliating acids (lactic acid) really deliver a deep clean. At the same time, seaweed, jojoba oil, and sesame oil work to replenish hydration and balance oil.

ONLINE CUSTOMER REVIEW SCORE

We analyzed 1181 customer reviews for the Osea Malibu Ocean Cleanser from 7 different online retailers (including stores like Detox Market, Amazon, Credo, and Follain). Across all seven retailers, the Ocean Cleanser earned an average customer review of 4.7/5 stars–earning a grade of “A” for our Online Customer Review Score. Overall, customers rave about this cleansers ability to leave their skin feeling “clean” but not “dry.” Other positive notes include the cleansers “silky smooth” consistency, “refreshing” scent, and “non-irritating” formula. On the critical side, a small minority of online reviewers experienced some form of breakout or sensitivity, others were critical of the cleanser’s price, and a few others reported defects with the product’s pump dispenser. See Pros & Cons below for a full summary.