OSEA Undaria Algae Body Wash
by OSEA · body_care
Editor's Take
OSEA's seaweed wash earns its counter space: mild-leaning foam, real moisture binders, and just enough old-fashioned olefin sulfonate to keep it honest.
Four-pillar formula scores
- Efficacy: 7.8 / 10
- Modern Tech: 6.5 / 10
- Clean Beauty: 7.3 / 10
- Sustainability: 8.6 / 10
The Verdict
The cleansing base is better than the usual body wash aisle, with Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate softening the stronger Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate. Glyceryl Glucoside and Saccharide Isomerate give the hydration story some backbone, while Undaria extract and plant oils make the rinse feel less bare. The trade-off is familiar: fragrance, phenoxyethanol, and Cocamide MIPA keep it from feeling as pristine as the seaside branding. Still, for a scented daily wash that cleans thoroughly without leaving skin squeaky, this is a credible splurge.
Full INCI list
Water / Aqua / Eau, Glycerin, Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Xanthan Gum, Glyceryl Glucoside, Citrus Paradisi (Grapefruit) Peel Oil, Undaria Pinnatifida Extract, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil, Cupressus Sempervirens Branch/Leaf Oil, Citrus Latifolia Peel Oil, Saccharide Isomerate, Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil, Cocamide MIPA, o-Cymen-5-ol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Tocopherol, Citric Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Fragrance / Parfum*.