MARA
Aura Cleanse Foaming Gel Cleanser for Dry Skin
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Size: 4 oz/120ml
Standard size
Highlights
Best for Dry Skin
Good for: Skin Barrier
Clean + Planet Aware
Good for: Anti-Aging
Non-Comedogenic
About the Product
Item 2971547
What it is: A gentle cleanser that hydrates, supports the skin’s barrier and pH balance, restores the microbiome, and delivers benefits while thoroughly cleansing and hydrating.
Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily
Skincare Concerns: Pores, Dryness, and Dullness
Formulation: Gel
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Arctic Algae: Targets visible signs of aging, supports the barrier, and absorbs excess sebum.
- Glacial Water: Thorough, mineral-rich hydration that minimizes the look of pores.
- Rice Amelopectin and Seaweed Extract: Provide over 120 hours of sustained hydration.
Ingredient Callouts: This product is vegan and cruelty-free.
What Else You Need to Know: This daily, fresh foaming gel cleanser is packed with skincare actives to help strengthen the skin barrier and improve environmental resilience. The nondrying formula is gentle enough for dry skin, with sebum-balancing properties oily skin can enjoy. Arctic algae acts as a humectant, binding water to skin for a hydrating, balanced rinse.
Clinical Results: In a consumer-use study of 12 participants ages 20-55, after 7 days of use:
- 100% said skin barrier feels supple and hydrated after using this product
- 100% said cleanser removed light makeup
- 100% said skin felt soft and refreshed
Clean + Planet Aware at Sephora
Products formulated without certain ingredients, including parabens, sulfates, phthalates, and mineral oils, from brands that have met our specific criteria for ingredient sourcing and formulation, packaging, environmental commitments, and consumer transparency. Learn more here.
Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily
Skincare Concerns: Pores, Dryness, and Dullness
Formulation: Gel
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Arctic Algae: Targets visible signs of aging, supports the barrier, and absorbs excess sebum.
- Glacial Water: Thorough, mineral-rich hydration that minimizes the look of pores.
- Rice Amelopectin and Seaweed Extract: Provide over 120 hours of sustained hydration.
Ingredient Callouts: This product is vegan and cruelty-free.
What Else You Need to Know: This daily, fresh foaming gel cleanser is packed with skincare actives to help strengthen the skin barrier and improve environmental resilience. The nondrying formula is gentle enough for dry skin, with sebum-balancing properties oily skin can enjoy. Arctic algae acts as a humectant, binding water to skin for a hydrating, balanced rinse.
Clinical Results: In a consumer-use study of 12 participants ages 20-55, after 7 days of use:
- 100% said skin barrier feels supple and hydrated after using this product
- 100% said cleanser removed light makeup
- 100% said skin felt soft and refreshed
Clean + Planet Aware at Sephora
Products formulated without certain ingredients, including parabens, sulfates, phthalates, and mineral oils, from brands that have met our specific criteria for ingredient sourcing and formulation, packaging, environmental commitments, and consumer transparency. Learn more here.
-Arctic Algae: Targets visible signs of aging, supports the barrier, and absorbs excess sebum.
-Glacial Water: Thorough, mineral-rich hydration that minimizes the look of pores.
-Rice Amelopectin and Seaweed Extract: Provide over 120 hours of sustained hydration.
Aqua/Water/Eau, Sea Silt Extract/Extrait De Limon Marin, Propanediol, Glycerin, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Sodium Cocoyl Glycinate, Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate, Gluconolactone, Coco-Glucoside, Sodium Methyl Oleoyl Taurate, Glyceryl Oleate, Sorbitan Oleate Decylglucoside Crosspolymer, Sea Water/Eau De Mer, Sodium Benzoate, Lauryl Glucoside, Glycolipids, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Hydroxide, Citric Acid, Ascophyllum Nodosum Extract, Lavandula Oil/Extract, Sodium Phytate, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Peel Oil, Benzyl Alcohol, Calcium Gluconate, Linalool, Eucalyptus Globulus Oil, Limonene, Linalyl Acetate, Berberis Vulgaris Root Extract, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Metabisulfite, Amylopectin, Pentylene Glycol, Lithothamnion Calcareum Extract, Lactic Acid, Tocopherol, Xanthan Gum, Glyceryl Caprylate, Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides Citrate, Pseudoalteromonas Ferment Extract.
The list of ingredients is subject to change. Please consult the packaging of the product purchased.
-Glacial Water: Thorough, mineral-rich hydration that minimizes the look of pores.
-Rice Amelopectin and Seaweed Extract: Provide over 120 hours of sustained hydration.
Aqua/Water/Eau, Sea Silt Extract/Extrait De Limon Marin, Propanediol, Glycerin, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Sodium Cocoyl Glycinate, Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate, Gluconolactone, Coco-Glucoside, Sodium Methyl Oleoyl Taurate, Glyceryl Oleate, Sorbitan Oleate Decylglucoside Crosspolymer, Sea Water/Eau De Mer, Sodium Benzoate, Lauryl Glucoside, Glycolipids, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Hydroxide, Citric Acid, Ascophyllum Nodosum Extract, Lavandula Oil/Extract, Sodium Phytate, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Peel Oil, Benzyl Alcohol, Calcium Gluconate, Linalool, Eucalyptus Globulus Oil, Limonene, Linalyl Acetate, Berberis Vulgaris Root Extract, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Metabisulfite, Amylopectin, Pentylene Glycol, Lithothamnion Calcareum Extract, Lactic Acid, Tocopherol, Xanthan Gum, Glyceryl Caprylate, Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides Citrate, Pseudoalteromonas Ferment Extract.
The list of ingredients is subject to change. Please consult the packaging of the product purchased.
Suggested Usage:
-Morning and night, massage one to two pumps onto damp skin.
-Add water to lather and break down daily grime.
-Rinse, pat dry, and follow with serum and moisturizer.
-Pro tip: For those with oilier skin or who like to wear waterproof makeup, start your cleansing ritual with an oil cleanser like MARA’s Algae Enzyme Cleansing Oil and follow with Aura Cleanse for the perfect double cleansing routine (each sold separately).
-Morning and night, massage one to two pumps onto damp skin.
-Add water to lather and break down daily grime.
-Rinse, pat dry, and follow with serum and moisturizer.
-Pro tip: For those with oilier skin or who like to wear waterproof makeup, start your cleansing ritual with an oil cleanser like MARA’s Algae Enzyme Cleansing Oil and follow with Aura Cleanse for the perfect double cleansing routine (each sold separately).
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MARA is an award-winning line of algae-infused skincare and wellness products powered by our clinically-tested proprietary algae—sourced via wild collecting in France and Ireland. Founded in 2018 by Allison McNamara, MARA’s hydrating, transformative formulas are a reimagined take on classic skincare using first-to-market clean actives that strengthen the skin barrier so you can Sea the Glow®. MARA is committed to protecting our oceans as a member of 1% For the Planet, where a portion of every purchase goes to SeaTrees to help rebuild our kelp forests. Get ready to Sea the Glow®