Slathering oil on your face may be counterintuitive but facial beauty oils have become a quick growing category--with many companies claiming that pure oil from nuts, flowers and fruit can work wonders on your skin. One of these,
Marula oil, marketed and sold by
Marula-The Leakey Collection, is extracted from the nuts of the marula tree, indigenous to South Africa.
The oil is superior to grapeseed and argan oils because it has higher levels of antioxidants and omega-9 acid, according to its manufacturers. They go on to say that an independent study found Marula oil to be 16% more powerful than Argan oil at fighting free radicals.
“This oil leaves skin soft and supple with increased elasticity and firmness for healthy, beautiful and age defying radiance,” according to the company’s website.
Is this snake oil or miracle oil? 7 FOFs will test it and report back.
One FOF will win. (See all our past winners, here.) (See official rules, here.) Contest closes December 26th, 2012 at midnight E.S.T. Contest limited to residents of the continental U.S.
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I would love to test this!
Pick me, pick me!
As usual, I’m game for anything that might improve my aging skin.
sounds amazing, would love to try. Hope it doesn’t make your face feel greasy
I am very interested in testing this product
I NEED to test this!
I WANT TO KNOW THE RESULTS OF THE OIL FROM THE LEAKY COLLECTION.
Sounds intriguing and worth trying!
I’d love to try this product!
I would love to test this oil.
I would try this. I am currently between moisturizers that I like. I;ll try anything once:)
I would love to test this.
Help! My skin is falling and it can’t get up! I would love to test this!
I want to try this product for my 66 year old face with cascading wrinkles from sides of mouth to creppy neck skin! I believe in oils derived from plants. Have never heard of of this oil and offer myself as a test subject.
I would love to test this. It looks luxurious!!
I’ve been to africa and the women have gorgeous skin. The marula tree also makes a wonderful liquour called Amarula Creme…and the monkeys eat the fruit and get drunk from it. funny youtube vids of this. I would love to test the oil…I promise I won’t drink it.
I’ve been hearing so much about oils lately-I would love the opportunity to try this!
Wow, I would love to test this product! I have been researching the Marula oils – looks wonderful!
I turned 65 in 2012, and would love to test this product.
I would love to test this product – I’m always interested in products to help my skin stay soft.
It would be wonderful to find an oil that balances miosturizing and healthy skin…I’d love to try it.
Sure worth a try!
I’d like to test this product; however, I cannot find a link to enter to win the testing
Any help?
Thanks
I’d like to try this.
Sounds just right!
I just turned 65 and plan to age gracefully-this would be a great product to try on my slightly dry skin!
Age Defying…..that’s what we all need lol
If it can stop the scary stuff happening to my neck, I’d be thrilled!
I would love to test this: I am a big fan of facial oils of various types, and use them religiously. Have been curious about this, also because of the Leakey Collection connection — the firm does very good things in Africa. Almost bought just to try, but stopped myself from spending and sought a way to sample, without success. Please may I test?
I want to try!!
I would be a great tester for this product because of my mixed heritage.
My skin has been going through some major changes lately, I would love to try this product to see I it can improve my skin. Please pick me! Desperately seeking skincare.
I use Argon oil and love it. I’d be very curious to see how this compares!
I like!
Help! I look in the mirror and I look like my mother! I’m 53 years old and need to find something to slow the aging process!!
Me!
I have used several oils for my face and have always come back to argan oil. I am always on the search for something for my dry skin and am curious if this oil can replace my argan oil. I would love to try it.
love the ingrediants, can’t wait to try it.
Would love to try this oil!
This sounds very interesting. A great product test.
Sure, why not?
I have an arsenal of beauty oils, but so far, emu oil remains my favorite as far as actual results. I am just now hearing of this “marula oil”, & will be compelled to try it. Would love to have a chance to win it though! Good luck to all!
I’m writing a book on natural skin products that work and this is right up my alley. I would be happy to test it and then add it to the book if it truly works!
Always wanted to try this kind of oil!!
looking forward to testing this
I would love to test this! Winter is screaming out there here in MN and I NEVER forget to use moisturizers. EVER. I would love to try this
I’d like to give it a go.
Would love to try this out.
I like Argan Oil, and never heard of Marula Oil, but I would love to try it!
Would love to give this a try!
Would love to try it. Thank you.
I would be an excellent choice to try this out. Please pick me!! Thanks
I (still) have an oily complexion. Wonder how this oil would affect it?
Would LOVE to test this product!
i would like to try
Coming up on a milestone birthday…let’s try this product!!!!!!!!!!!
Yes, I would love to try it also. It does sound luxurious and worth a try.
I would love to try this!!
would love to try this product
This sounds like so worth testing, anything raw and organic.
Don’t see how a topical oil would affect firmness and elasticity but hope springs eternal and so does an open mind.
love 2 try
Yes Yes Yes!!!
I’ll do the test! My skin is dry, and I use straight cold-pressed grapeseed oil every morning after I shower. Something that’s superior to that, I’ve got to test!
Yes please!
I have tried them all it seems like, none of them lives up to their promise. I would love to test this product and be able to say, “This Is The One” I have aging skin and fine lines and deep lines between my eyebrows that I would love to try on.
I am a huge fan of argan oil. Can’t imagine anything better. So, would love to be a tester.
I have had oily skin through the years and have been hesitant to put more on my face but I would love to test this product to see what it does for my now aging skin.
I’d love to try one of these oils. This one sounds great. Thanks!
I would LOVE to test this and see !
I would like to test this.
I would love to try this product!
I’d love to test this brand. i have mature skin.
Can it be uses on all skin colors & types? Is it a moisturizer?
I’m turning 75 this spring, and I am feeling ageless–on the inside. There are no guidebooks telling how we are “supposed” to feel! My skin is starting to show some wear and tear and I would like to look as ageless as I feel. So PLEASE let me try this Leakey product. I trust Leakey, I ‘ve studied about his work, and would happily be a tester.
I would be thrilled to test this for you!
I have tried the grapeseed oil on my skin..Argan and Moroccan oil on my hair and also use Bio-Oil on my face….so would love to give this a try.
I would love to give this a try. My hair adores argan oil and I’m hoping my skin will adore Marula Oil. Perfect season to find out how good it is!
I would love the chance to test this!
Marula me!
I’ve always heard that grapeseed oil is superior. I’ll give it a try to prove them wrong or not!!~!
i would very much like to test . i’ve read much regarding this oil. i want to try it( but have tried hundreds, costly, products the past few years due to a prodedure: fraxel repair, that for me qiute literally damaged my skin severly. this first 6 months my skin looked as lovely as a chlids. ). thank you
Sounds nearly too good to be true!
I would be happy to test this one! It looks like exactly what I need.
I’d love to try this! Anything to help make me look younger!
I WOULD LOVE TO TEST,AND REPORT MY COMMENTS IF I SHOULD WIN THIS!
I have heard wondrous things about the product and the benefit it provides the Fair Trade marketers, the Maasai of the Rift Valley, in Kenya.
I would love to give this a try sounds great
What a fabulous opportunity! This sounds fantastic.
Would love to try
Would love to try this on my winter ravaged skin.
will have to prove its worthiness
Would love to try.
I would love to test this!
I love using oils on my face and I’ve heard so many great things about Marula oil. Would love to be selected to test this out!
I use squalane, rosehip oil and sea buckthorn oils on my skin – marula oil is new to me so I’d be very interested in trying it!
I am in desperate need of a product that will refresh my face and my attitude when I look in the mirror!! Dry patches, peeling nose..these are not things that someone you share a meal with care to see…much less me in a magnifying mirror when putting on make-up! I do hope you will select me to try this new product out on my currently not so lovely face!
My skin always gets dry during the winter. And I could use some radiance.
I’d love to test this. My aging skin needs repairs…
This would be a great addition to face care regimes. More omegas would be good for the skin. I’d like to try this.
With my exceedingly dry, aging skin, I’m trying various oils already. Some actually do what they claim they do. Would like to try this one as well, and report back.
Hi,
Would love to try this product. Looks interesting and I do not look my 62 years, would love to keep it like that!
The bottle is gorgeous! I really would love to see if Marula Oil is better than Argan oil.
Me Me Me! This sounds like a great product. I would love to try it out!
I suffer from roscaea and would love to try this to see if it helps!
I guess all of us FOF’s would like to get our hands on this to try! Sounds great! Would love to be picked.
Love to try this.
I am using Argan oil right now but if this is better I sure want to try it.
I would love to try this!!! Please!!!
Better than grapeseed and argan oils? Hmmm … I need to be convinced.
Love to test this!
I love argan oil and would love to see if the marula oil is even better
please send
anything that fights free radicals is a winner!
I paid my dues but as yet, I haven’t tested anything!
Sounds perfect for this cold dry weather
I’ve tried everything else. maybe this one will really work!
OMG – this sounds FABulous, and YES! I would LOVE to give it a test, & see how it works for me!!! Thanks for the chance….
I would love to try Marula oil!
I would love to test this! Thanks!
WOW! Sounds exotic!
Yes, Yes I would love to test
I would love to test this.
I would love to try this. I was just looking at face oils, and wasn’t sure what to try. Since winter my face has gotten dryer.
I would love to try this out.
i want to test this against my vitamin E oil and teatree oil
Love to try different potions for my dry skin. This looks decadent.
i would love to test this protect. It looks interesting.
Sounds interesting — I’m sure there are wonders in the rain forests that we haven’t begun to learn about! Hope I get to try it!
Would love to test this and see if it truly has benefits!
With aging skin, and having tried numerous products, I would love to try this product. There are so many that don’t do as they say. Let’ give it a try
I use oils only on my face and I would love to try this product
No comment
I am willing to try anything at this point.
Free radicals are no joke, I’d love to try this!
I will be turning 60 in a month & my skin really needs help. I would really like to test this oil.
I have psoriasis as well as rosacea. The rosacea is not the rosy-cheek form most people think of when they hear the word. It is the dry skin, pimples, skin discoloration, awful stuff. I buy everything to try to help it. I would love to try this one but at least I can read the reviews afterward and know if it helped anyone…..or not. Thanks~
I would give it a try!
I’m ready to try anything that will “increase elasticity and
firmness”.
Snake or no snake, I’m always game to give a new product a try if it means better skin!! The weather in Scotland can be brutal, especially to the face and hands.
I would appreciate the opportunity to test this and possibly add it to my beauty regimen. I will report back to FOF truthfully and in detail.
OOOOOHHHHHH! Sounds exotic. Please let me try it. I like trying new products.
I am interested in testing the product.
would love to try this!
I have always struggled with dry skin. As I’ve gotten older it has gotten much worse. I would love to be chosen to test this product. Thank you!
I’d love to try this one!
Oh, Mr. Kotter, Mr. Kotter – me please! If you are old enough to know who Mr. Kotter was, you know I am old enough to need this. Thanks!
I am currently using Josie Maran argan oil, would like to try this one.
How do you like the Josie Maran Argan Oil?
I use Vitamin E oil on my neck. Would like to try this to see if it’s better.
love to test this as im one of many that had lost part of home and now having issues with mold and other things and my skin is very gray I do use things for mositure but they are not helping
Hope this is my lucky one. I would love to test this.
I’d love to try it
Winter’s barely begun and already my skin is feeling the change in seasons. . . Marula oil may be just right for improving my skin! Thanks for the opportunity to win!
Sounds wonderful! Would like to try Marula Oil by THE LEAKEY COLLECTION!!!
Sounds intriguing and exotic! I am a firm believer that anything I can do to attain better skin…I should do!Can I please try Marula Oil?
I would like to try this oil.
I’ve tried argan oil (OK). Bring on the marula oil!
Please pick me!
I would LOVE to try this!
Would love to test this out to see how it stand up!
During the winter months my skin becomes extra dry, so I would be willing to try an oil on my skin.
I’m positive that it’s a Miracle. The Leakeys are such a respected name, I can’t imagine them touting something that they didn’t truly believe in. And they have been interacting with local tribespeople for ages!! I am certain that they have learned a thing or two… I have tried the other oils, and liked them. BUT THIS ONE….!!! PLEASE LET ME TRY IT!!
I would love to try this out
I would like to try this product, was using Kiehl’s Midnight type oil, meh
Yes, I would love to test this!
Marula Leaky Collection would be a winner if it truly delivered age defying radiance!
In winter, oil sounds worth a try.
i recently tried an inexpensive cleansing oil for the first time & found it much nicer than I’d expected…I’d love to test “the real thing!”
Would love to test this!!!
I will try it, my face is so dry!
Iv’e tried Macodamia nut oil, would sure like to give this a try.
Another Birthday today and I need all the firmness I can get!!
Would be great to try this out. I love argan oil, I haven’t tried grapeseed. Hmm?
I use Oil of Olay Regenerist and have good results. I have never heard of a marula tree but I do believe there are products out there as yet undiscovered that could be helpful. I would be glad to give this one a try.
I would love to test this
I’m desperate for ANY help I can get for my skin, especially with my baby getting married in August!
I would love to try this!
I would LOVE to try this. I have tried argan oil and use it on my hair daily, to keep fly aways down.
would love to test this
Even tho I am 65, I still long for my face to feel soft again. I have tried so many products that have been a big disappointment. I would be thrilled if you picked me!
OK!
won’t know if its the real thing unless I try it!!
I hope I will be chosen to test this product…
Sounds exciting! I actually like the idea of oils. Is this oil actually somehow connected with the Leakey family or foundation?
Need to get rid of that parenthesis surrounding my mouth. It is so visible. This would be a great problem for this product to be tested on.
Ready to try it
I really need to try this!
I am a massage therapist and oil is it, for me… I’d love to try this and report back honestly because I have tried them all.
miracle oil for sure
YES, this seems a little scary to me…but I’m game…I do lean towards oily skin but now that it’s dry too I’m breaking out more…is there an END???
Ugh… BUT this might be the miracle I’m looking for! LOL
Yeh, I need to test this. I’m older than dirt.
I generally prefer oil free because it feels lighter on my skin, so I would love to try this and see if it is both light and effective.
Just turned 50 and am looking to try products to help my combo , menopausal skin look better.
I have read about Marula Oil and it sounds very luxurious and that it really works to plump up and moisturize the skin and make it glow. It’s pretty pricey, but if it works and a little goes a long way, I could definitely see investing in it. I like argan oil, but don’t think that it’s the “holy grail” … at least not yet. Would love to compare the two.
For my poor dry skin, I would love to try this.
At $78 for less than 2 ounces it must be a miracle. I am skeptical, but can be made believeable if given the test.
I am VERY ENTHUSED about ANYTHING from the Leakey foundation and if it’s been used for a long time, that’s a nother good sign!! I’d LOVE it!
I’ve yet to try out any of the oils mentioned here, so would love to test this out and see how my skin responds.
I’m wondering is this is made from the same tree that Marula fruit comes from? I have a yummy cream liquor callled Amarula, that is made with Marula fruit from South Africa.
Sounds interesting.
I’d love to be chosen to test this new oil, please! Thanks for the chance
I’m a good one to test it on as I am NOT getting any younger!!!!!
This would be interesting to try!
I have tried many oils so I would love to test this one.
I would like to try this beauty oil. As I age I see many facial wrinkles that need help.
Thanks,
ABSOLUTELY! At 68 I am turing into a prune more each day- SAVE what’s left of my skin!
I’m all for increased elasticity and firmness. Sign me up, please.
Can’t slather on too much oil as far as I am concerned. I am a fan of argon oil but am open to something that claims to be better.
Please allow me to test, need age all the age defying I can get!
I would love to test this product. I am always looking for gluten free products to use on my skin and oils as a good alternative to moisturizers or creams. It sounds great.
I haven’t heard of this product. The packaging is certainly attractive!
Really want to test this!!
Over 50 and need as much help as I can get
I’d love to try this out – I’ve heard of argan oil for hair but not this oil for skin.
I love face oils. This one should be interesting…xo
I think this may be the miracle oil….let’s see!
I’d love to add natural moisture esp. at this time of year. Is the Leakey product named for Louis and Mary Leakey, anthropologists?
This oil sounds perfect. Would love to give it a try!
I would love to try a face oil to see if it works better than cream.
You know it’s bad when the facialist refers to your skin as rough…
We are hearing (and seeing) so much chatter about these types of oils lately. This sounds lovely, and I love to try out new things.
I am really very interested in this product, and I am anxious to see what the lucky testers have to say about their experience with this product.
Let me test this.
It would be interesting to get a chance to test this
I think Marula is the fruit, that when it ferments elephants like to eat it and get tipsy. Maybe this is what my elephant hide needs?
Oh yes I do need this!! The winter does take its toll!
Karena
Art by Karena
count me in!
Would like to try this.
This is no such thing as aging gracefully. We need all the help we can get – sounds like a winner!
I would love to try this!
I’d love to test something to make my skin supple
I cant wait to test this fabulous product!!
This marula oil sounds wonderful! Trying this oil would be so great. Anything thing that would make my 74 year old face look better would be helpful.
I hope this product works. I’d love to try it.
I use hair products from the tropical rain forest in Central America which does wonders so I am a firm believer that this isn’t snake oil! Anything from nuts, berries or fruit from these countries are amazing! I’d love to try it!
My hands, elbows, knees and feet would love to give this a try.
Would like to test
Sounds great
Love it.
Love Leakey jewlrey…would love to test this product..over 50 and need to put some life back in my skin
I hope this Marula Oil works just as they say…and hope I am chosen to test it!
Please pick me over 50 and need a skin care product that works…love Leakey beads and hope they have found the secret
I would love to test this.
I would love to test this. Thanks for the chance.
Like any other product, various skin types, races and ages should try this because it may work extremely well for one and not at all for another, so that it can be determined for what age or skin type it is best for. I am a 50+ age Asian with oily skin and hope you would consider me for the test.
I really would be a good candidate for this. Winter is not my skin’s best friend and I cannot use some oils but this sounds like my skin would flourish.
Sounds awesome!
I currently use olive oil based products. Curious to see how this new product compares.
Have tried argan oil and would love to try this to see how it compares
I am using oil to “clean” my face and really like the results. I’d love to try ti’s type of oil. Interesting.
Fruit of the vine……sounds exotic and refreshing …..YES, I would cheerfully try this collection star.
Yes, please–as winter gets into high gear, this oil sounds like an answer.
Would love to try.
I would love to see the extent that this oil improves 56 year old facial skin.
Sounds Great, I would love to give it a try!
I’d be glad to
I would love to have soft and smooth skin again. I would love to test this great product.
This would be a good solution for my older skin. I have never heard of this oil, but maybe it actually works.
Perfect time of year to try something like this. I’m in.
I would love to try this product!
Me, mee!
I hope I will test this one!
I have excema on my elbows and during the winter months they look like round snowballs until May or June. I would love to try this on my gator skin.
me, please!!!
I currently use a mixture of both grapeseed oil and argan oil. I would love to test something that is more powerful than both.
Thanks for the opportunity to win.
I have used many oil products and would make a great tester
Does it help dry hands?
I don’t have oily skin so I think I would like to try this to see how it would work to firm my skin.
I would love to be a tester for this.
I am ready for a new look in 2013!
I Join the list of wanting to test The Product, Sure would like to try.
would love to try this
This sounds great. Leakey – isn’t that the family of archaeologists who found many things in Africa? I would look forward to giving this a try. I like to use natural things rather than lab-produced products.
I just went to their website – this is not only a great product, but is one that gives back to the women of E. Africa by creating a sustainable development project! Wonderful
I would love to try.
i would be delighted to try this!
would lov to try this item as my night time recovery after a day of city living..
I have heaard of argon oils but this product appears to offer so much more! I would love to be a tester!
Bring it on!!
I’ve used oil of olay all my life and would like to see if another product works better.
Please, pick me to test it!!!!
I use bio oil, argan oil, vitamin E oil….my skin is still “thirsty” please HELP, would love to try this Marula oil, my 51 year old skin is so dry it hurts!
I would love to try this out…
I can’t wait o test this product.
My skin soaks up so much moisture and still screams for more. I would love to test this product. It seems no matter how much moisturizer i use, It is never enough and never the right one…I have had dry skin all my life and have never found something that would ease the dryness.
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Sounds great! Would love to try this!