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Hyaluronic Sea Serum | Manufacturing and Formulation Insights

This page provides an ingredient-level review of Hyaluronic Sea Serum by OSEA Malibu. Below you’ll find the publicly available ingredient list, a dynamic ingredient breakdown linked to the FormuNova ingredient database, and a formula structure overview intended for cosmetic founders, product developers, and brand teams researching competitor product architecture in modern face serums and related Beauty & Personal Care categories. This page is a formulation and manufacturing review and does not imply or state any association between FormuNova and OSEA Malibu.

Full Ingredient List

Water / Aqua / Eau, Glycerin, Codium Fragile Extract, Betaine, Propanediol, Hyaluronic Acid, Tremella Fuciformis Sporocarp Extract, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Bacillus Ferment, Citric Acid, Xanthan Gum, Hydroxyacetophenone, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, 1,2-Hexanediol, Chlorophyllin-Copper Complex

Formulation Deep Dive

OSEA Malibu’s Hyaluronic Sea Serum is engineered as a high-performance aqueous hydration concentrate designed to deliver multi-depth moisture and improve skin viscoelasticity. The carrier system is built on a base of Water, Glycerin, and Propanediol, creating a lightweight, humectant-rich matrix that ensures rapid absorption and optimal ingredient delivery. The formulation's efficacy is driven by a synergistic blend of Hyaluronic Acid and Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid for layered hydration, supported by Codium Fragile Extract (Seaweed) and Tremella Fuciformis Sporocarp Extract (Snow Mushroom) to reinforce the moisture barrier and provide antioxidant protection. This system is stabilized with Xanthan Gum to achieve a smooth, viscous rheology, while the preservation strategy utilizes a clean-label blend of Hydroxyacetophenone, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, and 1,2-Hexanediol to ensure microbial stability.

Formula Structure Overview

This formula has a 75% match with ingredients from our research database. Among the matched ingredients, the main functional themes identified are categorized as hydrator, soother, barrier support, and chelating agent ingredients.

Reviewed Ingredient Coverage
75%
Matched Ingredients
12

Ingredient Analysis

About our ratings
Water GREAT
Purified water serves as the primary, high-quality solvent in most cosmetics.
Solvent
Glycerin GREAT
To attract and retain moisture in the skin and hair, enhancing hydration and improving barrier function.
Hydrator Moisturizer Emollient Texture Enhancer Conditioner Soother Barrier Support Anti-Aging Agent Solvent
Codium Fragile Extract NOT RATED
Betaine GOOD
A naturally-derived osmolyte humectant that hydrates, soothes and improves the mildness of cleansers.
Hydrator Soother
Propanediol GREAT
Improve hydration, solubilize actives, enhance texture and absorption, support barrier function.
Hydrator Emollient Barrier Support Solvent
Hyaluronic Acid GREAT
To provide intense hydration, plump the skin, reinforce the skin’s barrier, and diminish signs of aging.
Hydrator Moisturizer Barrier Support Anti-Aging Agent
Tremella Fuciformis Sporocarp Extract NOT RATED
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid GOOD
A low-molecular-weight hyaluronic acid for deeper-feeling, plumping, long-lasting hydration.
Hydrator
Bacillus Ferment NOT RATED
Citric Acid GOOD
Acts mainly as a pH adjuster and buffer and as a chelating agent that protects formula stability and preservation; at higher leave-on levels it also serves as a mild exfoliating AHA.
Chelating Agent Exfoliant
Xanthan Gum GOOD
Improves formula viscosity and stability, enhances spreadability, supports skin hydration by forming a moisture-retaining film, and smooths hair appearance.
Hydrator Moisturizer Texture Enhancer Conditioner Soother Barrier Support Emulsifier
Hydroxyacetophenone GOOD
A multifunctional antioxidant and soothing agent that also supports preservation and stability.
Antioxidant Soother
Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate GOOD
A biodegradable EDTA-alternative chelator that stabilizes and helps preserve water-based formulas.
Chelating Agent
Caprylhydroxamic Acid GOOD
A coconut-derived chelating agent and preservation booster effective at near-neutral pH.
Chelating Agent Preservative
1,2-Hexanediol GOOD
A multifunctional glycol used as a humectant and preservative booster with mild antimicrobial activity.
Hydrator Preservative
Chlorophyllin-Copper Complex NOT RATED
The information provided in this review is based on internal research and publicly available sources. It is intended for general informational purposes only and does not constitute medical, legal, or regulatory advice. We do not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of this information. Users are encouraged to conduct their own research and consult appropriate professionals before making decisions based on this information.

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