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MARA Algae Zinc Sea Kale Sunscreen Serum SPF 30

Labeler: Mara Beauty

SPF 30 as labeled

U.S. formulation · record last retrieved 22 September 2026

Quick facts

Does MARA Algae Zinc Sea Kale Sunscreen Serum SPF 30 list fragrance?

No fragrance, parfum or listed fragrance ingredient appears in the ingredient list currently stored for this U.S. formulation, which is recorded as complete with every name identified.

What are the active ingredients in MARA Algae Zinc Sea Kale Sunscreen Serum SPF 30?

The Active ingredients block printed on the label reads: Zinc Oxide 13.22%

Is MARA Algae Zinc Sea Kale Sunscreen Serum SPF 30 mineral-only?

Yes. The actives named in the ingredient list currently stored for this U.S. formulation are only Zinc Oxide, and none of the FDA's other sunscreen actives is listed.

Does MARA Algae Zinc Sea Kale Sunscreen Serum SPF 30 contain oxybenzone?

Oxybenzone is not listed in the ingredient list currently stored for this U.S. formulation, which is recorded as complete with every name identified.

Each answer restates the ingredient list stored for this record. It does not predict whether your skin will react.

What is listed

The ingredient declaration stored for this formulation, reproduced exactly as it was recorded from the source below.

Zinc Oxide, MORINGA OLEIFERA SEED OIL, VITIS VINIFERA (GRAPE) SEED OIL, HELIANTHUS ANNUUS (SUNFLOWER) SEED OIL, LINUM USITATISSIMUM (LINSEED) SEED OIL, RUBUS IDAEUS (RASPBERRY) SEED OIL, CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE, CANNABIS SATIVA SEED OIL, PERSEA GRATISSIMA (AVOCADO) OIL, ALARIA ESCULENTA EXTRACT, ASTER TRIPOLIUM EXTRACT, CRAMBE MARITIMA LEAF EXTRACT, CITRUS AURANTIUM AMARA (BITTER ORANGE) FLOWER OIL, POLYHYDROXYSTEARIC ACID

14 entries · the stored declaration is recorded as complete.

What each ingredient generally does

Each entry that matched a canonical ingredient, with the function recorded for it. These notes describe the role an ingredient plays in a formulation. They do not assess an ingredient.

  • Zinc Oxide

    UV filter (filters UV rays)Bulking agent (adds volume)Colorant (adds color)Light stabilizer (protects the formula from light)Oral care (CosIng functional class)Preservative (inhibits microbial growth)Skin protecting (CosIng functional class)

    A mineral UV filter that absorbs ultraviolet light, the core sun-protection job in this product. It also helps protect the skin surface and can add whiteness or opacity. On some labels it appears as CI 77947 when used for color.

  • Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil

    Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

    Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil is an oil that conditions and softens the skin. It smooths the skin feel and leaves it feeling supple.

  • Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil

    Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

    Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil is grape seed oil that softens and smooths the skin. It conditions skin, leaving it feeling more supple. You may also see it labeled as grape seed oil.

    listed as “VITIS VINIFERA (GRAPE) SEED OIL”

  • Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil

    Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Occlusive (CosIng functional class)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Solvent (dissolves other ingredients)

    Sunflower seed oil does several jobs: it softens and smooths skin, forms a light layer on the surface, and acts as a solvent to dissolve other ingredients. Together this helps skin feel smooth and holds the formula together.

    listed as “HELIANTHUS ANNUUS (SUNFLOWER) SEED OIL”

  • Linum Usitatissimum Seed Oil

    Fragrance ingredient (scent)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

    This is linseed oil used to condition skin and add scent. It helps keep skin soft and smooth. It's also known as flaxseed or linseed oil.

    listed as “LINUM USITATISSIMUM (LINSEED) SEED OIL”

  • Rubus Idaeus (Raspberry) Seed Oil

    Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

    An oil from raspberry seeds used as an emollient. It softens and smooths the feel of skin. On labels it may appear as Rubus Idaeus Seed Oil.

  • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

    Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Fragrance ingredient (scent)Occlusive (CosIng functional class)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Solvent (dissolves other ingredients)

    A light oil used as a solvent to dissolve other ingredients and as an occlusive that forms a layer helping hold in moisture. It can also add a bit of scent.

  • Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil

    Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

    An oil pressed from hemp seeds that softens and smooths the skin feel. It gives the product a conditioning, emollient layer.

  • Persea Gratissima Oil

    Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

    Avocado oil, used to condition skin. It leaves skin feeling soft and looked-after.

    listed as “PERSEA GRATISSIMA (AVOCADO) OIL”

  • Alaria Esculenta Extract

    Hair conditioning (CosIng functional class)Skin protecting (CosIng functional class)

    An extract from a type of seaweed. It works as a skin protectant and hair conditioner, helping shield the skin's surface and leaving hair smoother.

  • Aster Tripolium Extract

    Hair conditioning (CosIng functional class)Skin protecting (CosIng functional class)

    An extract of the whole sea aster plant that conditions hair and helps protect skin. In practice, it softens hair feel and supports the skin's surface.

  • Crambe Maritima Leaf Extract

    Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

    A leaf extract from sea kale used to condition the skin. It helps keep skin feeling soft and smooth.

  • Citrus Aurantium Amara (Bitter Orange) Flower Oil

    Fragrance ingredient (scent)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

    An oil from bitter orange flowers that adds scent and conditions skin. It gives the product fragrance while helping skin feel soft and smooth. It's also known as neroli oil.

  • Polyhydroxystearic Acid

    Surfactant (cleanses or mixes oil and water)

    This is an emulsifier that helps oil and water mix. It keeps the oily and watery parts blended so the formula holds together.

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Source quality

Source
DailyMed drug label
Source record
https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=ba986280-eea3-b49c-e053-2995a90a3957
Retrieved
22 September 2026
Market
United States
Version
v1 of this U.S. formulation
Source tier
Official label document (not independently verified by us)
Entries recorded
14
Record checksum
sha256:35f3bb888087ba2c0abc59e95bfee7eebefcf7cbb05d8e44f2bca581f31d0f1a

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