OSEA Malibu – Essential Hydrating Oil Review

CLEAN INGREDIENT SCORE

Osea Malibu’s Essential Hydrating Oil earns a Clean Ingredient Score of an “A+” for their organic and all natural formula. This facial oil formula is non-gmo, vegan, gluten-free, and cruelty free. The Essential Hydrating Oil is made with 12 ingredients of which 7 are certified organic ingredients (macadamia seed oil, sesame seed oil, jojoba seed oil, lavender oil, geranium flower oil, lemon peel oil, and chamomile flower oil). There are no fillers in this facial oil and the first three ingredients are organic plant oils of macadamia, sesame, and jojoba oils. This formula is made with a blend of carrier and essential oils which have a naturally long shelf life; thus, only a bit of non-gmo vitamin E (tocopherol) is used for preservation.

PRODUCT DESIGN & EFFECTIVENESS

Overall, the Essential Hydrating Oil earns a Product Design & Effectiveness Score of an “A+” for its fast absorbing, non-greasy, and hydrating formula. The Essential Hydrating Oil comes in two packaging options: a rollerball applicator and a pump dispenser. The rollerball applicator version comes in a small, travel-sized, glass tube that is easy to take on the go. While the rollerball applicator is convenient, it wasn’t the most cost effective and easiest for daily use. It was too easy to dispense too much product using the rollerball (and you only need a little). The pump dispenser comes in a much larger 1 oz bottle and just one pump (or even a half pump) is that is needed to spread this product thoroughly around the face. The formula itself is very moisturizing and many of our reviewers noted that it can easily be worn on its own as a moisturizer (with or without a serum). It leaves a light protective layer on the skin that feels soft, but not tacky in any way. When it comes to the anti-aging benefits of this facial oil, we did not experience any permanent reduction in the signs of aging such as fine lines, wrinkles, and dark spots; However, some reviewers did report that their fine lines and wrinkles were visibly reduced while wearing the product. This could be because the rich oils in the formula settle into wrinkles, making skin appear smoother. All but one of our testers enjoyed the scent of the Essential Hydrating Oil. The scent has a blend of both floral (geranium flower) and citrus (bergamot) notes. All testers, whether they enjoyed the scent or not, reported that the scent faded rather quickly after absorption.

ONLINE CUSTOMER REVIEW SCORE

Across all retailers we analyzed, the Essential Hydrating Oil earns an Online Customer Review score of 4.7/5 stars. Our team analyzed 770 customer reviews for the Osea Malibu Essential Hydrating Oil organic facial oil from 8 different online retailers (including Amazon, Blue Mercury, Follain, Detox Market, and Petit Vour). Overall, customers seem to love how much hydration the Essential Hydrating Oil provides. Reviewers with dry skin and those who lived in dry climates (such as Colorado and New Mexico), reported feeling as if this product provided enough moisture to be worn as a standalone moisturizer. Other reviewer’s described the Essential Hydrating Oil as “non greasy,” “non pore clogging,” and “fast absorbing.” Many customers also discussed how well this facial oil works under makeup—providing a subtle, non-greasy glow. Few customers (on either the positive or negative side) discussed the product’s anti-aging results in any depth. While many of the reviewers spoke positive about the product’s scent, the majority of the negative reviews revolved around criticism of the Essential Hydrating Oil’s fragrance (some describing it as “weird,” “overwhelming,” and “floral”). Other critical reviews focused on the rollerball version of the Essential Hydrating Oil and issues with dispensing the product. See Pros & Cons below for more details.