Founder Tiffany Masterson discovered marula oil at a trade show. A random sample from a South African supplier.
The real story? She almost passed it by. The oil was in a basic plastic bottle — zero marketing glamour. She just liked how it felt on her hands.
It’s a single-origin face oil. $72 for 30ml. The claim? That it’s so stable and clean, it won’t oxidize and turn on your skin.
Cold-Pressed
Extracted without heat to preserve antioxidants.
Virgin Grade
Unrefined, so it keeps its natural color and nutrients.
Shelf-Stable
Naturally resistant to rancidity — no need for iffy preservatives.
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The ingredient list is a joke — in a good way. It’s 100% *Sclerocarya birrea* (Marula) Kernel Oil. That’s it.
No filler oils, no fragrance, no sneaky silicones. The hero is oleic acid — deeply nourishing but can be heavy for some.
- Virgin Marula Oil: High in antioxidants & omegas 6 & 9
- That’s literally it: No other ingredients.
- Seriously: Check the bottle.
- Single-ingredient skincare: The ultimate test of quality.
Texture is a light gold liquid — not thick, but distinctly oily. Absorbs in about 90 seconds, leaves a soft, satin finish. Not matte.
Week 2: My dry patches were gone. The surprise? It didn’t break me out. But it *does* highlight any dry flakes you have — it’s not a magician.
My barrier felt stronger. Less reactive. But it’s not a brightening or acne oil. It’s pure repair.
A beautifully executed one-ingredient wonder. It does one thing perfectly. But you’re paying for the story and the purity.