Maréa Skin · Est. 2024
Born from the tide.
Built for the skin.
Maréa began with a single conviction — that luxury skincare could be simultaneously clinically rigorous, ecologically honest, and profoundly beautiful. It still does.
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Products in the ritual
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Hero ingredients
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Sourcing origins
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Headquartered in Costa Rica
Our Story
Maréa was conceived not in a boardroom, but on the coast — in the moment when the Pacific first made itself felt as something more than landscape.
The brand was founded in 2024, in Costa Rica, by a team that shared a frustration with the luxury skincare category. The formulations were either clinically rigorous or ecologically honest — rarely both, and almost never beautiful in the truest sense of the word.
The founding question was simple: what if a skincare brand refused to choose? What if “luxury” meant the deepest form of care for the skin that wears it? The answer became Maréa — named for the tide.
Every product in the nine-step ritual was formulated from scratch, in partnership with our Barcelona biotech lab, using marine and botanical actives sourced from six origins across three continents.
Brand timeline
2022
The founding question
A small team of cosmetic scientists, marine biologists, and luxury brand veterans begins research on the Guanacaste coast of Costa Rica.
2023
Formulation & clinical testing
In partnership with our Barcelona biotech lab, all nine formulations are developed and dermatologist-reviewed over a 14-month period.
2024
Maréa launches globally
The full nine-product ritual goes live. Global DTC shipping from San José, Costa Rica.
2025
MSC & Leaping Bunny certifications
Maréa receives Marine Stewardship Council certification and Leaping Bunny cruelty-free certification for all products.
2026
The Tidal Circle reaches 10,000 members
The first co-creation panel convenes. The brand's first limited-edition drops sell out in under six hours.
Our values
Five values that govern every decision we make.
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Scientific integrity
We do not use an ingredient unless its efficacy is supported by peer-reviewed evidence. We do not make a claim unless it is substantiated by clinical data.
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Ocean responsibility
The ocean gives us everything. Our sourcing protocols, packaging choices, and carbon commitments reflect a genuine debt — not a marketing position.
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Precision over excess
Nine products. Nine functions. No redundancy. A complete ritual does not require a cluttered shelf.
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Digital-first experience
Maréa was built for a generation of conscious consumers who discover, research, and purchase in one seamless motion.
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Elevated simplicity
Luxury is not complexity. It is the absence of everything unnecessary.
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Community as co-creator
The most durable brands are not built for their audiences — they are built alongside them. The Tidal Circle is that architecture.
Sustainability
Accountability, not aspiration.
Sustainability at Maréa is a set of verified commitments, not a set of intentions.
80%
Ocean-bound recycled plastics
A minimum of 80% of all Maréa packaging by weight uses post-consumer recycled ocean-bound plastic.
100%
Cruelty-free formulations
No animal testing at any stage. Leaping Bunny certified. Permanent and unconditional.
MSC
Certified sustainable marine sourcing
All kelp and algae ingredients sourced exclusively from MSC-certified suppliers with seasonal harvesting rotations.
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Unsupported sustainability claims
We do not use terms like “eco-friendly” or “natural” without a specific, auditable claim behind them.
2027 Commitments
The team
The people behind the ritual.
A small, deeply intentional team distributed between Costa Rica and Barcelona.
Sofía Araya
Co-Founder & CEO
Former head of sustainability at a leading European luxury group. Marine biologist by training. Built Maréa around the conviction that the ocean is not a trend — it is a responsibility.
Dr. Mateo Villarreal
Co-Founder & CSO
PhD in cosmetic chemistry from the University of Barcelona. 12 years formulating for prestige skincare houses. Leads all clinical testing for Maréa.
Camila Ríos
Chief Marketing Officer
Former brand director at an LVMH subsidiary. Expert in DTC community commerce and luxury digital strategy. Designed the Tidal Circle programme.
Tomás Quesada
Head of Sourcing & Supply Chain
15 years in sustainable ingredient sourcing across Latin America and Europe. Manages all MSC-certified supplier relationships.
Elena Bravo
Head of Customer Experience
Luxury hospitality background spanning Belmond and Aman properties. Manages the Deep Tide account manager programme personally.
Pablo Mendoza
Head of Digital & Technology
Former engineering lead at a Barcelona-based DTC growth agency. Built the Maréa platform and Tidal Circle data infrastructure.
Press
What they are saying about Maréa.
For press enquiries, contact press@mareaskin.com
Vogue España
“The skincare brand redefining what ocean luxury actually means — and backing every claim with science.”
March 2026
WWD Beauty
“Maréa arrives with the kind of formulation rigour you usually only see in pharmaceutical-grade lines.”
February 2026
Harper's Bazaar
“The Glazing Mist alone would justify the entire brand. Eight more products of equal quality makes Maréa genuinely remarkable.”
April 2026
Business of Fashion
“A DTC model built for the conscious consumer — with a loyalty programme that treats engagement as something more than a transaction.”
January 2026
Elle
“From the sourcing story to the packaging to the ritual itself, Maréa is one of those rare launches that feels entirely considered.”
March 2026
Forbes LATAM
“The Costa Rica–born brand quietly becoming one of the most discussed skincare launches of the year — on both sides of the Atlantic.”
May 2026
Careers
Build the ocean with us.
We are a small, ambitious team distributed between Costa Rica and Barcelona. For general enquiries, contact careers@mareaskin.com
Senior Cosmetic Formulation Scientist
Barcelona, Spain · Full-time · Science & R&D
DTC Growth & Retention Manager
Remote (LATAM or Europe) · Full-time · Marketing
Community & Tidal Circle Programme Manager
San José, Costa Rica · Full-time · Customer Experience
Sustainable Packaging Innovation Lead
Barcelona, Spain · Full-time · Operations
Brand & Content Strategist — LATAM
Remote (Latin America) · Full-time · Marketing
Front-End Engineer — Platform & Personalisation
Remote (global) · Full-time · Technology
Send us a message
We read every message.
We reply to all of them.
Whether it is a question about your ritual, a wholesale enquiry, a press request, or just a note — reach out. Our team is based in San José and typically responds within 24 hours.
Get in touch
The ocean is patient.
We are not far from shore.
hello@mareaskin.com · +506 2200 4800 · @mareaskin
Torre Lexus, Escaú Corporate Center, San José, Costa Rica 10201