If you are part of the Instagram beauty community or even if you aren’t, I am sure you have already come across OSEA Malibu account. With an array of stunning photos that make you feel like you are on the beach in Malibu, they are by far one of my favorite accounts to follow. I mean, who doesn’t want to close their eyes a few times a day and imagine they are at the beach? When I was contacted by their PR team, I was super excited to work with them. I have read many reviews from other bloggers in the past gushing about how much they loved OSEA Malibu’s skincare.
Personally, I was most interested in their body care products. Every since I moved back to the midwest, the skin on my body has been a dry, crackly mess. Odd right? Since my face is still exclusively oily. I guess my skin wasn’t as ready to leave the South as I was! Anyway, I have been on the HUNT for something new to try when it comes to my body care needs. OSEA has a wide range of body and skincare products to choose from, and the story behind their company is pretty amazing as well. The story of how OSEA came to be is also a story about my family. I won’t touch too much on it, as you can read their full story HERE on the OSEA website. However, I want to give a couple fun facts! OSEA Malibu is a small, family run, vegan skincare line. Their products are all based on the sea and its amazing natural ingredients. Also, the skincare line was started in the family’s kitchen sink! I love the fact that OSEA has stayed true to their family values and small business mindset! I would rather buy from a small business any day of the week.
As awesome as the company sounds on paper, I was even more blown away when I actually tried the products. So, let’s get to my thoughts on each of the four products…
Ocean Lotion – A Daily Fragrance-Free Moisturizer For Your Entire Body
As far as my everyday lotion goes, I have been using the same one for years… like since high school. I am uber picky when it comes to daytime lotions. I want them to dry fast, not have a scent, and hydrate at the same time. Not a super easy thing to find. A lot of lotions that help with dry skin are too thick and do not dry quickly. And that just doesn’t work for me. With my anxiety about getting dressed, I need something that isn’t going to make my clothes stick to my body like glue. Well, this my friends, is one of those perfect lotions. The Ocean lotion is light, has no scent, and dries very quickly. Key ingredients – Macadmaia, Kukui Nut, Sesame and Rosehip and Red Algae Gel
Anti-Aging Body Balm – A Botanical Paradise for Your Skin.
Whoa, this Anti-Aging Body Balm has a completely different game plan than the Ocean lotion. This balm is OILY and doesn’t dry quickly. But let me just say…it’s amazing. During the day, I don’t want something on my body that is oily and thick, however, before bed I am all about the oil. On my face, on my body…beauty oils and balms are my night time lovers. This balm left my skin ridiculously luminous and soft after just one use. I have been using it for a few weeks now and my skin hasn’t looked this good since last summer in Georgia. My mom also loves this body balm. She has been using it on her neck where she is dry as well as an old scar that itches from time to time and said it has really helped calm her skin. P.S. I love living with my mom for this short time so she can give me her opinion of products as well, since we have completely different skin types. Also, this balm goes hand in hand with the next product from OSEA. Key ingredients – Alaria Esculenta marine, Macrocystis algae, Botanical Coconut and Babassu oils
Using a great lotion or body balm will only get you so far if you have dry skin. The secret to truly glowing, healthy skin is exfoliating. I learned at an early age, thanks to my love for sunless tanner, that exfoliating is key. If you are applying lotions/oils/balms on old dry skin, it’s almost like you are wasting product in my opinion. You want a fresh clean canvas for your products and this salt scrub is wonderful. Some salt scrubs are too rough for me, I don’t like to feel like I am grating my skin. This scrub is super light and airy, I honestly don’t think I have used anything quite like it in the salt scrub world. Key ingredients – Organic botanical and essential oils, Moisturizing shea butter and an exotic blend of the most mineral-rich salts
Undaria Detox Bath – Purifying Antioxidant-Rich Seaweed Soak
Ok, I don’t like to play favorites – it’s rude. But I am a sucker for a good bath soak. I take baths A LOT, always have, always will. I love the water, it relaxes me so much. And coming from someone with anxiety, sometimes you just need a good bath to chill out. This isn’t the first detox bath product I have used, but it is by far my favorite. As a lover of water and how much it calms me, the beach has always been my favorite place. I love the sound of the ocean waves crashing on the beach. I love the feel of the sand in my toes, and the scent of the ocean. I love the peace and calm it brings to be looking out into nothing but water for miles and miles as far as my eyes can see. So, what the heck does that have to do with this undaria detox bath? Well, this bath is all of those things wrapped up in one product. The first time I used this I kept picking up the water and smelling it…weird I know. But I couldn’t put my finger on the scent at first. In the bottle, you can smell the strong scent of lavender oil, but once it hits the water it has a completely different scent. But what is that scent… the OCEAN! It smells just like the ocean. This product takes me back to lying on the beach and the zenful feeling I have there. This has to be one of the coolest products I have come across. Well done OSEA Malibu, well done. Key ingredients – Undaria Pinnatifida (Undaria Algae), Sodium Hyaluronate (hyaluronic acid), Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea)
I purposely did not use anything special on my skin for a week just to see how fast my skin would change with these products, and let me tell you that wasn’t easy. But the after effect of these natural products from the sea have been absolutely amazing. My gross, dry winter skin has transformed into glowing, summer in Malibu skin. It is safe to say that OSEA Malibu’s body care products have won my heart and will be forever be a part of my body care family. Now I must try the skincare line!
Have you heard of or tried any of the OSEA Malibu products? If so let me know, I would love to hear your thoughts!
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Christine says
I LOVE this product line. Over the summer I went to a spa in Florida that carried this product line and the treatments were incredible and I got to pick up some of the products to try. The Ocean Lotion is so fantastic! I really need to try more of their products!
Jasmine says
I would love to try this brand. Sounds like something that would work well with my skin since I have sensitive skin.
Natalie Heather says
Wow, this brand sounds seriously amazing! Love the look of their products, and they all sound like really great products. The scrub looks SO GOOD but that bath soak would probably be my number one to try.
Jenny says
Hey,
I never heard of this brand before. I google search for it and read so many positive reviews about the products. I guess I should try the lotion, I like the fragrance free lotion because I am sensitive to scented skincare products,