OSEA’s First-Ever Face SPF Finally Arrives After Years in the Making

OSEA has officially stepped into a new category. If you can believe it, the sea-inspired skin-care line has never offered a facial sunscreen before—until now. The brand just launched its first-ever face SPF: Marine Screen SPF 50 ($42). More than 20 years in the making, the mineral sunscreen was designed with a skin-care-first approach for easy, everyday wear.

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Created with non-nano zinc oxide, the all-mineral hydrating emulsion wears more like skin care than traditional sunscreen, while still delivering broad-spectrum UVA and UVB protection. It also contains hyaluronic acid to soften and smooth skin, alongside OSEA’s signature seaweed-infused touch. Undaria seaweed, specifically, is rich in amino acids, antioxidants and nutrients that help nourish the skin, making it a fitting addition to the reef-friendly formula. Another standout ingredient is an olive-derived natural silicone alternative, which helps give the sunscreen its lightweight, non-greasy texture and blendable finish.

According to the brand, the launch went through several rounds of development to meet OSEA’s standards, despite years of consumer demand. The result is a thoughtful, long-awaited SPF designed to slot seamlessly into any morning routine. The untinted formula can be worn over moisturizer, on its own, or under makeup and leaves behind a hydrated, natural-looking finish. It’s also fragrance-free, making it a solid option for those sensitive to scents.

The skin-care-meets-sun-care formula is also backed by consumer testing: After one week, 94 percent of users agreed skin felt softer, while 91 percent said skin felt smoother and looked and felt healthier.

OSEA’s Marine Screen SPF 50 Mineral Sunscreen is available at OSEAMalibu.com and Ulta.com starting May 5.