1996: the year of the Spice Girls, (the first) Mission: Impossible, and “it”couple Brad Pitt and Gwyneth Paltrow. And while some of 1996’s biggest moments didn’t necessarily have staying power (i.e. the “Macarena,” thankfully), others that came on to the scene that year have only gotten bigger and better. Case in point: OSEA.
OSEA: Clean beauty innovator
Malibu-based OSEA officially launched on February 29, 1996 with the mission to share the healing power of seaweed-infused skincare. OSEA was one of the first brands to be Leaping Bunny Certified and the first company to sign the Campaign for Safe Cosmetics. The brand has since continuously lobbied for additional safety regulations in the cosmetics industry while maintaining their unwavering commitment to clean beauty. Today, OSEA is one of the most sought-after skin-care brands with a roster of celebrity fans including Victoria Beckham, Sophia Bush, Brie Larson and Kelly Ripa.
To celebrate their 28th birthday, OSEA is having an epic sale—and this brand rarely does sales. For five days only, OSEA is bringing back pricing like it’s 1996 again on select products. Get the always-best-selling Ocean Cleanser for $20 off. Victoria Beckham and Brie Larson’s beloved travel-friendly-sized Undaria Algae Body Oil is just $12. For even more delightful 90’s nostalgia, OSEA’s website will revert to their original site as you shop like it’s 1996.
5 OSEA products to grab during their Leap Year sale
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Undaria Algae Body Oil (was $18, now $12)
Beckham and Larson both use the seaweed-infused, antioxidant-rich body oil on damp skin to lock in moisture. Aside from leaving you with a full-body glow, the formula visibly firms and improves sagging skin.
Size: 1oz | Key ingredients: undaria pinnatifida seaweed, acai, passion fruit | Best for: all skin types
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Advanced Protection Cream (was $108, now $78)
Want a moisturizer that deeply hydrates, evens out skin tone and seemingly irons out wrinkles? This ultra-rich cream with plant-based bio retinol fights the good fight to restore youthful skin.
Size: 1.9 oz | Key ingredients: vegan retinol, undaria seaweed, marine extract, lipids, amino acids, turmeric | Best for: dry, sensitive and mature skin types
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Ocean Cleanser (was $48, now $34)
Mineral-rich hydration and gentle exfoliation merge to create a cleanser unlike others you’ve used before. Wash and watch as pores look smaller and your complexion looks more radiant by the day.
Size: 5 oz | Key ingredients: undaria pinnatifida extract, lactic acid | Best for: normal and combination skin types
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Ocean Eyes Age-Defying Serum (was $58, now $48)
The cooling rollerball tip is the chef’s kiss of this hydrating gel serum. It firms skin, brightens, reduces the appearance of dark circles and puffiness and smooths the look of fine lines and crow’s feet.
Size: 0.58 oz | Key ingredients: undaria and red algae, caffeine, bark and plant extract, peptides, quinoa, hyaluronic acid | Best for: all skin types
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Undaria Algae Body Butter (was $56, now $44)
This firming and moisturizing body butter does it all. The ultra-hydrating formula transforms dry, crepey skin to soft, smooth, and supple.
Size: 6.7 oz | Key ingredients: undaria seaweed, shea butter, ceramides | Best for: all skin types
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