4.5
89% of reviewers would recommend to a friend
Ursa Major
4.5 • 41 Reviews
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4.5
89% of reviewers would recommend to a friend
Ursa Major earns strong reviews for gentle, clean-feeling formulas that keep skin clear, hydrated, and refreshed—standouts include Fantastic Face Wash, 4-in-1 Essential Face Tonic, Golden Hour Recovery Cream, and Fortifying Gel Moisturizer—though some reviewers report minimal results, herbal scents they dislike, and mixed deodorant performance. Reviews also flag occasional stinging or congestion from Face Balm and needing more product for effect, helping buyers weigh effective everyday basics against less transformative outcomes.
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6mo ago
Great brand. The mountain glow is the best serum I have ever used. Love that the female founder find natural ingredients in Vermont. Also really like the milky cleanser. Want to have this in my collection.

10mo ago
I love all of the its major products I’ve tried, but the face wash and morning mojo bar soap are stand outs. It smells heavenly, and is enough to awaken my senses on those super sleepy mornings. I appreciate the non-toxic, plant based ingredients. Would highly recommend to anyone looking for a go-to clean beauty brand.

10mo ago
I’ve been a user of the night cream for 2 years. Smooth application and feels very clean, not greasy. Price feels “fair” relative to Kiehl’s. The single use cleaner sheets for face are excellent for travel! Still love the morning Mojo Bar Soap for fresh clean Cheers

8mo ago
Smells incredible. I love how all their products actually smell like the forest. I keep this in my car and it makes my dried up hands so soft again. I love that it comes in a metal tube. You can squeeze every last drop out!

Honestly wasn't super impressed. Doesn't feel like anything special.
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The scent was too herbal for me and the face balm stung a bit.

Ursa Major is a solid brand for what I think of as a "Premium drug store" brand. Definitely a better option than the classic brands you might typically find in a drug store, it's a company I feel good about buying from and has clean ingredients, but at the end of the day, there are just products I prefer more, that I normally buy over these. (I do often find myself traveling with their mini deodorant stick and face wipes in my bag though)

2y ago
I originally switched to this deodorant because I was pregnant and couldn't stand the scent of my old one all of a sudden. I definitely need to reapply if it's particularly hot outside but I find that the tube lasts me a good amount of time to somewhat justify the price.

The golden hour recovery cream is great to use when traveling to colder dry climates. I always pack a mini travel jar when I go to Colorado to help my face feel moisturized. It is not really scented so great to get for men as well.

New favorite skincare brand! I have tried the face wash, golden hour recovery cream and the eye cream. All smell amazing and do the job. The eye cream is my favorite. The texture is so good.

I’ve used two of Ursa Major’s products; Mountain Glow and their Essential Face Wipes. What I love about them both is how natural, pure, and clean they are and feel. Mountain Glow is a great moisturizer, but I would not say it transformed my skin in the way they purported it would (my major concern is skin firmness and I don’t know that I’d say firmness increased noticeably from using Mountain Glow). The face wipes do a great job cleansing and leaving skin feeling renewed. I use them primarily on nights away from home where I don’t do my full face cleaning routine.


3y ago
I have been using the Brighten Up Vitamin C Serum and the Stellar Shave Cream for over two years (on and off as I like to incorporate other products), but they still prove to be consistent. The Brighten Up Vitamin C Serum is lightweight and absorbs evenly. I can say my skin looks hydrated and plump when using it. The Stellar Shave Cream gives me a foam-like experience without harsh chemicals and aerosol packaging. I admire their products work well with different skin types, and their branding is not focused on gender.
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Customer support is attentive and friendly.

Obsessed with Ursa Major. If I could afford it, I would have every product. My face gets so dry that my under eyes peel. Their face cream has been the only thing to help. The deodorant is the only clean, non staining, and rash free deodorant I have found. OBSESSED. The face wipes I use after a workout class and they have totally saved me. And the golden serum is unreal.
7mo ago
I'm obsessed with this clean deodorant. The packaging is chic, it transports well, and it truly keeps me smelling fresh. I also tried the face wash. I put it in the shower and my husband ended up using it all! Needless to say, we are both fans and appreciate the simplicity of the product.
As someone with combo aging skin (46F), I've been on the hunt for years to find a high quality moisturizer that works for me without clogging my pores or making my t-zone shiny. The combination of using The 4-in-1 Essential Face Tonic with the Fortifying Gel Moisturizer is the answer to my needs. In lui of cleaning in the am, I use the tonic to remove my skincare left overs from the night before, do a vit C serum then follow with the moisturizer and a mineral SPF. I just re-stocked on the tonic and the moisturizer so I've gone through a bottle of both over the last few months, and my skin is loving em.
It felt super clean, but I didn’t love the smell, and I didn’t see major results.
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Better smell!
I bought the sensitive deodorant but it actually still stung. Which is weird because it had no baking soda which gives me rashes. Also the deodorant wasn't effective.
I have been an early supporter of this brand since they launched their 1st product - a deodorant. And since then have bought a lot of their products from face mask, to vitamin C serum, deodorant, shampoo, body wash, face wash, and clean wipes. Their wipes are awesome and work on whole body, especially after the gym! The product that I've used the most and most long-term has been their vitamin C serum. Although they market their products as unisex, I feel that their vitamin C serum is especially great for men. It brighten my skin without making it oily...just the right amount of moisture. It is by far the best product I've come across for men! The ingredients are clean. Most of the face care products come in glass containers. My only gripe is that they move quickly to removing as much plastic as possible, and figure out a deodorant refill system that works.
4y ago
Amazing gentle products
My favorite product of Ursa Major's are the face wipes. I recommend putting them in the fridge or over ice for an extra refreshing feel.
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They're obviously wasteful, but that's a given with single-use wipes. I'd love to see the brand advertise whether they're offsetting in some way.
4y ago
Every product I've tried from Ursa Major has been a hit. In particular, the Golden Hour Recovery Cream, the Fortifying Face Balm, the Forest Alchemy Eye Cream, and the Fantastic Face Wash are all essential parts of my skincare routine. I love that they're trying to put sustainability at the forefront of their business, and I appreciate that it's not the most expensive skincare line out there — but it still absolutely works.
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Continue working to reduce plastic packaging and the ability to refill and reuse pumps. The subscription management is a little tough, because I really struggle to know how often I need to order more. I also like the free sample/travel size bottles, and it would be nice to make refillable versions of those available.