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Oct 23, 2025

Receipts ft. Allison McNamara of MARA Algae Skincare

Words by

Zoe Schaeffer

Published on:

Oct 21, 2025

Oct 23, 2025

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‍With brands sending free stuff to the microest of influencers, we decided it’s high time for a roundup series that includes exclusively products that have been purchased and loved outright by people you know, people you follow, and people you’ve definitely heard of. Think of Receipts as a fun-things-only money diaries.

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Universal Face Oil

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After a decade as an on-camera host and fashion and beauty journalist for POPSUGAR, Refinery29, and even co-hosting the Oscars pre-show, Allison McNamara turned her influential eye toward a new pursuit: creating a clean skincare brand that merged her media savvy with her passion for beauty. (Her Substack, I Have Too Many Things, is proof of her impeccable taste across categories well beyond skincare.)

A longtime believer in the healing powers of marine botanicals, McNamara was drawn to algae’s untapped potential. “I saw a white space where algae innovation was being underutilized,” she explains. “It wasn’t being paired synergistically with clinical skincare actives, which I knew could have transformative effects on the skin.”

And so, MARA was born. The brand combines clean, clinical actives with a proprietary algae blend and marine superfoods to help clear breakouts, smooth texture, boost radiance, and minimize fine lines. MARA’s tightly edited lineup — including cult favorites like the Universal Face Oil and Firming Algae Cream — has earned fans like Hailey Bieber and Chrissy Teigen (and just look at their skin). Needless to say, McNamara knows a thing or two about looking good. Below, she shares the products she buys on repeat. Here’s the DL…

Mara

Universal Face Oil

$72

$72

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Credit: Mara

“This is our award-winning daily oil that’s packed with age-defying algae, plankton, and superfood oils to deeply hydrate and replenish all skin types.”

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Arrae

Tone Gummies

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Credit: Arrae

“Creatine is one of those supplements that I knew I wanted to get into, to support muscle growth and my intense pilates workouts, but never knew how...until I found Tone. I love these gummies by Arrae – not only do they work, they're also my sweet treat after lunch.”

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Par Olive

Pearl Marine Collagen Superpowder

$89

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Credit: Par Olive

“If you are looking for a super clean marine collagen supplement, try Par Olive's Coconut flavor. This is a new staple in my everyday coffee.”

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Merit

Signature Lip Sheer Lip Liner

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Credit: Sephora

“For the perfect, not-too-lined lips, I reach for the Bespoke shade literally everyday!”

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Mara

Hydrating Sea Silk Lip Balm Treatment for Anti-Aging and Lip Wrinkles

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Credit: Sephora

“The MARA lip balm is so underrated, especially in our pigmented shades. These actually show up on your lips unlike other lip balms, and I love Sea Latte with the Merit Lip Liner.”

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Clyque The Label

Hunter Pants

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Credit: Clyque The Label

“No joke, I have these in three colors! It’s the perfect everyday pant for the days you need to look chic but can't muster the thought of denim. I love these worn monochromatically with the Clyque Walker tee.”

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Mara

Pearl Peptide Glaze

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Credit: Sephora

“Our newest launch, I can't stop using this product. It's so multi-functional and delivers 3-in-1 benefits to replace your essence, toner and serum in your routine. It sold out five times and I simply can't even do my makeup anymore without it.”

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Saie

The Brush Collection

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Credit: Saie

“I made this plural because I truly believe Saie has the best makeup brushes on the market right now. I legitimately use The Big Buffing Brush for tinted SPF, The Double Ended Sculpting brush for concealer and contour, and The Powder brush for bronzer and setting powder.”

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Heaven Mayhem

Margaux Glasses

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Credit: Heaven Mayhem

“I had been looking for the perfect light brown lenses because I need ones I can drive with that aren't blackout dark. These by Heaven Mayhem are so cool and chic, and they transition from the car to the office to outside perfectly.”

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Dae

Cactus Fruit 3-in-1 Styling Cream

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Credit: Sephora

“This is by far the best way to do a slick back hair style! I ‘panic buy’ so that I never run out.”

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Alaia

Ballet Flats in Fishnet

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Credit: Alaia

“Took me a second to jump on the netted ballet train, but I haven't taken the black pair or the white studded pair off since I purchased! Easily the most versatile and comfy flat in my closet.”

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Mara

Universal Face Oil

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Mara

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Arrae

Tone Gummies

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Arrae

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Par Olive

Pearl Marine Collagen Superpowder

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Par Olive

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Merit

Signature Lip Sheer Lip Liner

$24

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Merit

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Mara

Hydrating Sea Silk Lip Balm Treatment for Anti-Aging and Lip Wrinkles

$26

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Mara

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Clyque The Label

Hunter Pants

$158

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Clyque The Label

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Mara

Pearl Peptide Glaze

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$54

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Mara

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Saie

The Brush Collection

$164

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Saie

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Heaven Mayhem

Margaux Glasses

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Heaven Mayhem

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Dae

Cactus Fruit 3-in-1 Styling Cream

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Dae

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Alaia

Ballet Flats in Fishnet

$950

$950

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Alaia

Mara

Universal Face Oil

$72

$72

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Arrae

Tone Gummies

$55

$55

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Par Olive

Pearl Marine Collagen Superpowder

$89

$89

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Merit

Signature Lip Sheer Lip Liner

$24

$24

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Mara

Hydrating Sea Silk Lip Balm Treatment for Anti-Aging and Lip Wrinkles

$26

$26

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Clyque The Label

Hunter Pants

$158

$158

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Mara

Pearl Peptide Glaze

$54

$54

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Saie

The Brush Collection

$164

$164

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Heaven Mayhem

Margaux Glasses

$180

$180

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Dae

Cactus Fruit 3-in-1 Styling Cream

$30

$30

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Alaia

Ballet Flats in Fishnet

$950

$950

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Featured Product

Mara

Universal Face Oil

$72

$72

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Coupon:

Mara

Universal Face Oil

$72

$72

At

Mara

Coupon:

Arrae

Tone Gummies

$55

$55

At

Arrae

Coupon:

Par Olive

Pearl Marine Collagen Superpowder

$89

$89

At

Par Olive

Coupon:

Merit

Signature Lip Sheer Lip Liner

$24

$24

At

Merit

Coupon:

Mara

Hydrating Sea Silk Lip Balm Treatment for Anti-Aging and Lip Wrinkles

$26

$26

At

Mara

Coupon:

Clyque The Label

Hunter Pants

$158

$158

At

Clyque The Label

Coupon:

Mara

Pearl Peptide Glaze

$54

$54

At

Mara

Coupon:

Saie

The Brush Collection

$164

$164

At

Saie

Coupon:

Heaven Mayhem

Margaux Glasses

$180

$180

At

Heaven Mayhem

Coupon:

Dae

Cactus Fruit 3-in-1 Styling Cream

$30

$30

At

Dae

Coupon:

Alaia

Ballet Flats in Fishnet

$950

$950

At

Alaia

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