Argan Beta Retinol Pink Algae Serum

Josie Maran

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About this product

The Josie Maran Argan Beta Retinol Pink Algae Serum is a serums, essence, ampoule. Our analysis of its 34 ingredients (28 low-risk) rates it Excellent (100/100). Based on its ingredients, it looks well-suited to dry skin.

Vegan-friendly Reef-safe

Summarised from our ingredient analysis — not brand marketing copy.

At a glance

Type
Serums, Essence, Ampoules
Ingredients
34
Low-risk
28
Fragrance
Fragrance-free
Origin
United States
SPF
7 · blocks 85.7% UVB

The evidence

Quick Product Notes

Paraben-Free Sulfate-Free Alcohol-Free Silicone-Free EU Allergen-Free Fungal Acne (Malassezia) Safe

Notable Effects & Ingredients

No Notable Effects & Ingredients

Ingredients Related to Skin Types

Good   Bad — tap a skin type to see which ingredients · estimated from ingredient functions
Dry Skin 17/6
Good for dry skin
Glyceryl Stearate Glyceryl Oleate Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil Squalane Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil Octyldodecyl PCA Oleyl Lactate Isostearyl Lactate Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride Coco-Caprylate/Caprate Coconut Alkanes Palmitic Acid Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil Glyceryl Linolenate Glyceryl Linoleate Glyceryl Palmitate Lecithin
Caution for dry skin
Glyceryl Oleate Palmitic Acid Glyceryl Linolenate Glyceryl Linoleate Glyceryl Palmitate Lecithin
Oily/Acne-Prone Skin No data
Sensitive Skin 2/3
Good for sensitive skin
Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract Quercetin
Caution for sensitive skin
Glyceryl Oleate Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride Palmitic Acid

Ingredients list

34 total
Lower hazard (1) Higher hazard (3)
All34 Skin Conditioning31 Emollient17 Emulsifying6 Fragrance5 Perfuming5 Surfactant5 Hair Conditioning4 Solvent4
EWG CIR Ingredient Name & Cosmetic Functions Notes
1
A
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
(Emollient, Skin Conditioning)
Fungal Acne
Fungal Acne Trigger
1
Coconut Alkanes
(Emollient, Solvent)
1
Oleyl Lactate
(Skin Conditioning, Emollient)
1
Octyldodecyl PCA
(Skin Conditioning, Emollient)
1
Dimethyl Isosorbide
(Solvent, Viscosity Decreasing Agent, Viscosity Controlling)
Isosorbide Disunflowerseedate
(Humectant, Plasticiser, Skin Conditioning)
1
A
Squalane
(Emollient, Hair Conditioning, Refatting, Skin Conditioning)
1
Isostearyl Lactate
(Skin Conditioning, Emollient)
2
3
A
Glyceryl Linoleate
(Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Emulsifying, Surfactant)
Psoralea Corylifolia Seed Powder
(Skin Conditioning)
1
A
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
(Emollient, Masking, Perfuming, Skin Conditioning, Solvent)
1
Eclipta Prostrata Extract
(Skin Conditioning)
cocos nucifera oil
(Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Perfuming, Skin Conditioning)
1
B
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
(Emollient, Skin Conditioning)
1
A
Glyceryl Oleate
(Fragrance, Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Emulsifying, Surfactant, Perfuming)
Fungal Acne
Fungal Acne Trigger
1
Quercus Suber Bark Extract
(Skin Conditioning)
2
3
Glyceryl Palmitate
(Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Emulsifying, Surfactant)
1
Pterocarpus Marsupium Bark Extract
(Hair Conditioning)
1
A
Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil
(Viscosity Increasing Agent, Emollient, Skin Conditioning)
Bad for Oily Skin
Bad for Oily Skin
1
Dipalmitoyl Hydroxyproline
(Skin Conditioning, Antistatic Agent, Hair Conditioning)
1
Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
(Antimicrobial, Skin Protecting)
3
A
Glyceryl Linolenate
(Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Emulsifying, Surfactant)
1
A
Glyceryl Stearate
(Emollient, Emulsifying)
Fungal Acne
Fungal Acne Trigger
1
Oak Root Extract
(Skin Conditioning)
2
3
Lecithin
(Skin Conditioning, Emulsifying, Surfactant, Antistatic Agent, Emollient)
1
A
Palmitic Acid
(Fragrance, Opacifying, Sufactant, Surfactant Emulsifying Agentsurfactant Cleansing Agent Is Included As A Function For The Soap Form Of Palmitic Acid., Emollient)
Bad for Oily Skin
Bad for Oily Skin
Fungal Acne
Fungal Acne Trigger
1
Dunaliella Salina Extract
(Skin Conditioning)
1
Crithmum Maritimum Extract
(Skin Conditioning, Tonic)
1
A
Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil
(Emollient, Skin Conditioning)
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
(Fragrance, Perfuming, Skin Conditioning)
1
Quercetin
(Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning)
1
Water
(Solvent)
TOCOPHEROL
(Antioxidant, Fragrance, Skin Conditioning)
Glycine Soja Oil
(Perfuming, Skin Conditioning, Skin Conditioning Emollient)

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Key ingredients

Antioxidants
Shields skin from free radical damage.
Vitamin E
Protects skin and soothes irritation.

Benefits

HydratingBoosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Barrier RepairStrengthen and restore your skin's natural barrier.
Reduces IrritationEases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Dark SpotsFades dark spots for even skin tone.
Anti-AgingSoftens lines and helps skin look youthful.
BrighteningRestores radiance to dull, tired skin.
Good For Oily SkinBalances oil and helps reduce shine.
Redness ReducingSoothes visible redness and calms irritation.

Concerns

Not fungal acne (malassezia) safe
May not suit sensitive skin

Ingredients explained

Coconut Alkanes
Emollient, Solvent
Low-hazard ingredient.Read moreShow less
EWG 1 EmollientSolvent
Oleyl Lactate
Skin conditioning, Emollient
Low-hazard ingredient.Read moreShow less
EWG 1 Skin conditioningEmollient
Octyldodecyl PCA
Skin conditioning, Emollient
Low-hazard ingredient.Read moreShow less
EWG 1 Skin conditioningEmollient
Dimethyl Isosorbide
Solvent, Viscosity decreasing agent
Low-hazard ingredient.Read moreShow less
EWG 1 SolventViscosity decreasing agentViscosity controlling
Isosorbide Disunflowerseedate
Humectant, Plasticiser
Limited public safety data.Read moreShow less
EWG N/A HumectantPlasticiserSkin conditioning
Squalane
Emollient, Hair conditioning
Low-hazard ingredient.Read moreShow less
EWG 1 CIR A EmollientHair conditioningRefattingSkin conditioning
Isostearyl Lactate
Skin conditioning, Emollient
Low-hazard ingredient.Read moreShow less
EWG 1 Skin conditioningEmollient
Glyceryl Linoleate
Skin conditioning, Emollient
Low-to-moderate hazard.Read moreShow less
EWG 2–3 CIR A Skin conditioningEmollientEmulsifyingSurfactant
Psoralea Corylifolia Seed Powder
Skin conditioning
Limited public safety data.Read moreShow less
EWG N/A Skin conditioning
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Emollient, Masking
Low-hazard ingredient.Read moreShow less
EWG 1 CIR A EmollientMaskingPerfumingSkin conditioningSolvent
Eclipta Prostrata Extract
Skin conditioning
Low-hazard ingredient.Read moreShow less
EWG 1 Skin conditioning
cocos nucifera oil
Fragrance, Hair conditioning
Limited public safety data.Read moreShow less
EWG N/A FragranceHair conditioningPerfumingSkin conditioning
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient, Skin conditioning
Low-hazard ingredient.Read moreShow less
EWG 1 CIR B EmollientSkin conditioning
Quercus Suber Bark Extract
Skin conditioning
Low-hazard ingredient.Read moreShow less
EWG 1 Skin conditioning
Glyceryl Palmitate
Skin conditioning, Emollient
Low-to-moderate hazard.Read moreShow less
EWG 2–3 Skin conditioningEmollientEmulsifyingSurfactant
+ 14 more — see the full ingredients list above
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient, Skin conditioning
Low-hazard ingredient.Read moreShow less
EWG 1 CIR A EmollientSkin conditioning Fungal-acne trigger
Glyceryl Oleate
Fragrance, Skin conditioning
Low-hazard ingredient.Read moreShow less
EWG 1 CIR A FragranceSkin conditioningEmollientEmulsifyingSurfactantPerfuming Fungal-acne trigger
Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil
Viscosity increasing agent, Emollient
Potentially comedogenic - can block poresRead moreShow less
EWG 1 CIR A Viscosity increasing agentEmollientSkin conditioning Bad for Oily Skin
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient, Emulsifying
Low-hazard ingredient.Read moreShow less
EWG 1 CIR A EmollientEmulsifying Fungal-acne trigger
Palmitic Acid
Fragrance, Opacifying
Potentially comedogenic - can block poresRead moreShow less
EWG 1 CIR A FragranceOpacifyingSufactantSurfactant -emulsifying agentsurfactant-cleansing agent is included as a function for the soap form of palmitic acid.Emollient Bad for Oily SkinFungal-acne trigger

How to use

How to use

  • 1 Where it fits: Apply after toner and before moisturiser — thinnest to thickest.
  • 2 Morning & evening: Suitable for both AM and PM use.

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