Earth Harbor Marina Biome Brightening Concentrate

Age 55 with oily/mature skin that still gets occasional breakouts - I received a large sample size of this as a gift with purchase and was really excited to try it out, which I did for over two weeks. As a woman with mature skin, I'm always looking for those perfect products that can help forestall the signs of aging. This serum is very hydratying and glowy, but to the point of being oily. I definitely could not wear this in the daytime under makeup as it was far too greasy and made my already oily skin super shiny as it broke down any makeup product I wore over it. And, if you have large pores and acne prone skin, you probably won't like this serum as it definitely clogs pores. I even developed cyst-like white bumps all over my chin, cheeks, nose and even the drier sides of my face. That was the bad. Now here's the good: My skin became severely scaly and dry after I bumped up my prescription cream, and this serum did, in fact, reverse that dryness in only two days. That's pretty spectacular! So if I use it every single day (or night, in my case), it can be a bit too much and cause breakouts/acne. If I use it only for a few days if my skin is struggling with excessive dryness and irritation, it works beautifully to correct my skin barrier.

Best stuff ever!!!

I've realized isolated treatments that ignore the big picture are ineffective—the best remedies marry the gifts of Gaia to deliver a clear, bright, supple, and dewy visage. MARINA does this with potent extracts of blue tansy, olive-derived squalane, superfood spirulina, green tea, luxurious Jasmine Sambac, and myriad fruits, like watermelon and blueberry. I use MARINA in the morning and at night, and it has transformed my skin, particularly in reducing my hormonal acne, providing deep (but not oily) hydrating, and eliminating dark, puffy under-eye circles. Beyond MARINA, Earth Harbor is such a unique brand. It's spearheaded by a trained herbalist, toxicologist, and certified health scientist, who expertly weaves science and ancient wisdom into incredible products. The descriptions of Earth Harbor items read like mini-stories, and every product has Her own name, such as MARINA! This woman-owned enterprise is the modern reincarnation of the wise women of Old. Thank you, Earth Harbor, for your savvy concoctions and nurturing spirit. I will be buying this again and again!

I found the MARINA Biome Brightening Ampoule while searching for a product harnessing the power of Blue Tansy extract that's an alternative to Sunday Riley's Luna Oil. My dad taught me the secret to a good meal is good ingredients; MARINA—and every Earth Harbor offering—exemplifies that teaching. But, I've realized isolated treatmen MARINA does this with potent extracts of blue tansy, olive-derived squalane, superfood spirulina, green tea, luxurious Jasmine Sambac, and myriad fruits, like watermelon and blueberry. I use MARINA in the morning and at night, and it has transformed my skin, particularly in reducing my hormonal acne, providing deep (but not oily) hydrating, and eliminating dark, puffy under-eye circles. Beyond MARINA, Earth Harbor is such a unique brand. It's spearheaded by a trained herbalist, toxicologist, and certified health scientist, who expertly weaves science and ancient wisdom into incredible products. The descriptions of Earth Harbor items read like mini-stories, and every product has Her own name, such as MARINA! This woman-owned enterprise is the modern reincarnation of the wise women of Old. Thank you, Earth Harbor, for your savvy concoctions and nurturing spirit. I will be buying this again and again!

This was recommended by an Instagrammer who I did a consultation with and this product was part of the line up. I appreciate the price for the quality