U beauty The Super Intensive Face Oil Versus MARA Beauty Algae + Moringa Universal Face Oil
Updated on February 06, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe oils. They have a total of 3 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, sensitive skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances and oils
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Ingredient Info
U beauty The Super Intensive Face Oil 53 ingredients
MARA Beauty Algae + Moringa Universal Face Oil 17 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
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U beauty The Super Intensive Face Oil 53 ingredients
MARA Beauty Algae + Moringa Universal Face Oil 17 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Skin Conditioning
Squalane
Emollient
Persea Gratissima Oil
Skin Conditioning
Brassica Campestris Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Hydrogenated Castor Oil/Sebacic Acid Copolymer
Emollient
Methyldihydrojasmonate
MaskingTabebuia Impetiginosa Bark Extract
Skin ConditioningHaematococcus Pluvialis Extract
Antioxidant
Padina Pavonica Thallus Extract
Skin ConditioningHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Rhododendron Ferrugineum Extract
MaskingTocopherol
Antioxidant
Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Linoleic Acid
Cleansing
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Oleic Acid
Emollient
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
Bisabolol
Masking
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Glutathione
Superoxide Dismutase
Antioxidant
Linolenic Acid
Cleansing
Urea
Buffering
Papain
Skin ConditioningAlanine
MaskingProline
Skin ConditioningSerine
Masking
Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4
Skin Conditioning
Acacia Decurrens/Jojoba/Sunflower Seed Cera/Polyglyceryl-3 Esters
EmollientPolyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate
Emulsifying
Water
Skin ConditioningTrihydroxystearin
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Decyl Glucoside
CleansingPolysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Hydroxymethoxyphenyl Decanone
Skin ConditioningXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Maltodextrin
Absorbent
Calcium Pantothenate
Magnesium Lactate
BufferingCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingPotassium Lactate
BufferingMagnesium Chloride
Sodium Citrate
BufferingCitric Acid
Buffering
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningDehydroacetic Acid
Preservative
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Squalane, Persea Gratissima Oil, Brassica Campestris Seed Oil, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Hydrogenated Castor Oil/Sebacic Acid Copolymer, Methyldihydrojasmonate, Tabebuia Impetiginosa Bark Extract, Haematococcus Pluvialis Extract, Padina Pavonica Thallus Extract, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Rhododendron Ferrugineum Extract, Tocopherol, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Linoleic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Oleic Acid, Palmitic Acid, Bisabolol, Stearic Acid, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Glutathione, Superoxide Dismutase, Linolenic Acid, Urea, Papain, Alanine, Proline, Serine, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, Acacia Decurrens/Jojoba/Sunflower Seed Cera/Polyglyceryl-3 Esters, Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate, Water, Trihydroxystearin, Glycerin, Decyl Glucoside, Polysorbate 20, Hydroxymethoxyphenyl Decanone, Xanthan Gum, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Butylene Glycol, Maltodextrin, Calcium Pantothenate, Magnesium Lactate, Caprylyl Glycol, Carbomer, Potassium Lactate, Magnesium Chloride, Sodium Citrate, Citric Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Dehydroacetic Acid
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Linum Usitatissimum Seed Oil
Perfuming
Vaccinium Myrtillus Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Citrullus Lanatus Seed Oil
Emollient
Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil
Emollient
Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
Masking
Citrus Aurantium Amara Peel Oil
Skin Conditioning
Alaria Esculenta Extract
Skin ProtectingPlankton Extract
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
Limonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Farnesol
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil, Linum Usitatissimum Seed Oil, Vaccinium Myrtillus Seed Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Citrullus Lanatus Seed Oil, Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Citrus Aurantium Amara Peel Oil, Alaria Esculenta Extract, Plankton Extract, Tocopherol, Limonene, Linalool, Farnesol, Geraniol
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil is the oil derived from the seeds of a Sunflower. Sunflower seed oil is non-fragrant. It is an emollient, meaning it helps to soften the skin.
Sunflower seed oil contains many fatty acids. The fatty acids found in sunflower seeds include (from highest amount to least): linoleic acid, myristic acid, palmitic acid, stearic acid, arachidic acid, oleic acid, and linolenic acid.
These fatty acids help the skin create ceramides. Ceramides play a role in repairing the skin barrier.
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil helps moisturize the skin. This in turn helps the skin look more rejuvenated and smoother.
Sunflowers are rich in vitamin E.
Historians believe Indigenous cultures of North America domesticated sunflowers before corn. Thus they relied on sunflower oil for a variety of uses. One such use is moisturizing skin and hair.
Sunflower seed oil may not be fungal acne safe. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Helianthus Annuus Seed OilTocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.
Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skin’s lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.
Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.
You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.
There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.
Learn more about TocopherolThis ingredient is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.
It helps thicken a product's formula and makes it easier to spread by dissolving clumping compounds.
Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid.
While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideIngredient Ratings
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