Biossance Squalane + Amino Aloe Gentle Cleanser

Biossance Squalane + Amino Aloe Gentle Cleanser

Efficacy100/100IrritancyHigh·100% recommend (1 review)

Works for

Cleansing
Cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaine, Sodium cocoyl isethionate + 1 more
Cleanses gently
What the product description says
“Squalane + Amino Aloe Gentle Cleanser”
Source: Sephora

This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaine, disodium coco-glucoside citrate, sodium cocoyl isethionate) and should be able to cleanse the skin gently. Still keep in mind that any cleansing can disrupt the skin barrier, and most people do not need to cleanse their skin more than once per day.

Cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaineEffect: HighUsed as a cleansing agent. Helps water and oil mix together~4.9–7.4%
Sodium cocoyl isethionateEffect: HighHelps water and oil mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agent~2.2–3.3%
Disodium coco-glucoside citrateEffect: High~1.7–2.5%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
7 strong irritants: Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil, Cymbopogon schoenanthus oil + 5 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 14 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oilA plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin. Can be used as a fragrance. Has anti-bacterial properties and might help neutralize free radicals on the surface of the skinHigh~0.6–1.35%est.
Cymbopogon schoenanthus oil—High~0.45–1.05%est.
Pelargonium graveolens oilUsed as a fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.35–0.85%est.
Salvia sclarea oil—High~0.35–0.75%est.
CitralA fragrance with a lemon scent. A likely irritantHigh~0.05–0.3%est.
CitronellolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.05–0.25%est.
LinaloolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.05–0.2%est.
Aloe barbadensis leaf juiceTraditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skinMedium~6–9.1%est.
Cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaineUsed as a cleansing agent. Helps water and oil mix togetherMedium~4.9–7.4%est.
Sodium cocoyl isethionateHelps water and oil mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agentMedium~2.2–3.3%est.
Medicago sativa extractA plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skinMedium~0.2–0.75%est.
Sodium levulinateA preservativeMedium~0.2–0.75%est.
Potassium sorbateA preservativeMedium~0.1–0.45%est.
Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~0.1–0.4%est.
Comedogenic
Clean of flagged comedogenic ingredients
None flagged

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Ingredients

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Water~40–60%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Aloe barbadensis leaf juice~6–9.1%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingAntibacterialAnti-inflammatoryReduces irritationReduces rednessAnti-agingAnti-blemish

Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin

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Cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaine~4.9–7.4%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Used as a cleansing agent. Helps water and oil mix together

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Glycerin~2.7–4.1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

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Sodium cocoyl isethionate~2.2–3.3%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agent

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Disodium coco-glucoside citrate~1.7–2.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Squalane~1.5–2.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

An oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.

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Cocoyl proline~1.2–1.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Moringa oleifera leaf extract~1–1.45%
Formula
Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil~0.6–1.35%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
AntibacterialAnti-oxidation

A plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin. Can be used as a fragrance. Has anti-bacterial properties and might help neutralize free radicals on the surface of the skin

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Cymbopogon schoenanthus oil~0.45–1.05%
Irritant · high
Pelargonium graveolens oil~0.35–0.85%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating

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Salvia sclarea oil~0.35–0.75%
Irritant · high
Hydrolyzed pea protein~0.35–0.75%
Formula
Medicago sativa extract~0.2–0.75%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Anti-oxidation

A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin

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Sodium levulinate~0.2–0.75%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Caramel~0.15–0.65%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Magnesium chloride~0.15–0.55%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Helps thicken the product formulation

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Potassium sorbate~0.1–0.45%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Sodium gluconate~0.1–0.45%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Helps stabilize product formulations

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Citric acid~0.1–0.4%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH

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Citral~0.05–0.3%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance with a lemon scent. A likely irritant

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Citronellol~0.05–0.25%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Linalool~0.05–0.2%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Ingredient list view

Water, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaine, Glycerin, Sodium cocoyl isethionate, Disodium coco-glucoside citrate, Squalane, Cocoyl proline, Moringa oleifera leaf extract, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil, Cymbopogon schoenanthus oil, Pelargonium graveolens oil, Salvia sclarea oil, Hydrolyzed pea protein, Medicago sativa extract, Sodium levulinate, Caramel, Magnesium chloride, Potassium sorbate, Sodium gluconate, Citric acid, Citral, Citronellol, Linalool

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