Biossance Squalane + BHA Pore-Minimizing Toner
Works for
ExfoliationBetaine salicylate, Salix alba bark extractWorks well
“Blended with hydrating squalane, it’s a first-of-its-kind fusion that dislodges and exfoliates away excess oil, dirt, and debris while also quenching skin.”
This product can help exfoliate the skin. In other words, it helps break down the bonds between dead cells on the surface of the skin and speed up the skin turnover. Skin often appears softer and brighter after exfoliation, but overdoing it can result in disrupted skin barrier. The following ingredient is doing the exfoliating job in this product: betaine salicylate.
CleansingSorbitan oleate decylglucoside crosspolymerCan be harsh
“Blended with hydrating squalane, it’s a first-of-its-kind fusion that dislodges and exfoliates away excess oil, dirt, and debris while also quenching skin.”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin.
Keep in mind that cleansing can disrupt the skin barrier, and most people do not need to cleanse their skin more than once per day.
Anti-blemishBetaine salicylate, Salix alba bark extract + 1 moreMay help
“White Willow Bark Extract: A natural botanical source of beta hydroxy acids (BHAs) similar to salicylic acid that unclogs pores, minimizes excess oil, and gently exfoliates to leave skin feeling smoother.”
This product might be able to help reduce blemishes and clogged pores because it contains betaine salicylate.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy6 strong irritants: Microcitrus australasica fruit extract, Lavandula angustifolia flower water + 4 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Salix alba bark extract~6.5–9.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. It contains a compound salicin that can theoretically be converted into salicylic acid that, in turn, helps reduce inflammation in skin, but the evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking and the extract is usually not used in a concentration that would enable an exfoliating effect
More about Salix alba bark extractGlycerin~3.4–5.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinCucumis sativus fruit water~2.6–3.9%
Squalane~2.1–3.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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.
More about SqualaneSorbitan oleate decylglucoside crosspolymer~1.7–2.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together. Used as a cleansing agent
More about Sorbitan oleate decylglucoside crosspolymerBetaine salicylate~1.4–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Exfoliating acid, a "relative" of salicylic acid
More about Betaine salicylateMicrocitrus australasica fruit extract~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
Most likely used for its fragrance. Can be irritating and lead to photosensitivity
More about Microcitrus australasica fruit extractRosmarinus officinalis leaf water~1–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Lavandula angustifolia flower water~0.6–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Sodium hyaluronate~0.5–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateMelia azadirachta leaf extract~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that has anti-bacterial properties. Can be used to preserve the product. Can be irritating
More about Melia azadirachta leaf extractMelissa officinalis leaf oil~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- High
Curcuma longa root extract~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can contain an active compound curcumin, that may have some anti-inflammatory properties when applied to the skin, but solid research is lacking and the typical concentration used in skincare products is too low. Can be an irritant
More about Curcuma longa root extractCoccinia indica fruit extract~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant effect helping neutralize free radicals in skin
More about Coccinia indica fruit extractMelia azadirachta flower extract~0.35–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might be helpful to neutralize free radicals in skin
More about Melia azadirachta flower extractSolanum melongena fruit extract~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Eggplant fruit extract. Might have some anti-oxidant effect
More about Solanum melongena fruit extractOcimum basilicum flower/leaf extract~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. Canbe irritating
More about Ocimum basilicum flower/leaf extractAmber powder~0.15–0.55%
Corallina officinalis extract~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might contain antioxidants
More about Corallina officinalis extractSodium chloride~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chlorideCitric acid~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidSodium gluconate~0.05–0.3%
Sodium benzoate~0.05–0.25%
Potassium sorbate~0.05–0.25%
Pelargonium graveolens oil~0.05–0.15%
Citronellol~0.01–0.05%
Ingredient list view
Water, Salix alba bark extract, Glycerin, Cucumis sativus fruit water, Squalane, Sorbitan oleate decylglucoside crosspolymer, Betaine salicylate, Microcitrus australasica fruit extract, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf water, Lavandula angustifolia flower water, Sodium hyaluronate, Melia azadirachta leaf extract, Melissa officinalis leaf oil, Curcuma longa root extract, Coccinia indica fruit extract, Melia azadirachta flower extract, Solanum melongena fruit extract, Ocimum basilicum flower/leaf extract, Amber powder, Corallina officinalis extract, Sodium chloride, Citric acid, Sodium gluconate, Sodium benzoate, Potassium sorbate, Pelargonium graveolens oil, Citronellol
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Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| BiossanceSqualane + BHA Pore-Minimizing TonerYOUR PRODUCT | Pure & CareVitamin C Toner | Aroma ZoneLotion Tonique Niacinamide 5%, Zinc & Acide Hyaluronique | EucerinDermatoClean Hyaluron Toner | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 36% | 35% | 35% |
| Price | $28.00 | $5.90−$22.10 | — | $4.52−$23.48 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 7 | 2 of 7 | 2 of 7 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Niacinamide | Glyceryl Glucoside |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
More alternatives: Marcelle Micellar Water - Dry SkinPharmaceris A - Puri-Sensilique Calming Face Toner
Product summary
"Biossance - Squalane + BHA Pore-Minimizing Toner" is effective for: Exfoliation
This product could be helpful for: Moisturizing and Anti-blemish, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Humectants (glycerin 3.40% - 5.20% and sodium hyaluronate 0.50% - 1.15%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
About the brand
According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "Biossance" is cruelty free and so is its parent company.
Price
The product retails from 19.00$ up to 32.00$ in the United States, from 23.00£ up to 24.00£ in the United Kingdom, from 37.00CA$ up to 42.00CA$ in Canada, for 56.00A$ in Australia, for 305.00HK$ in Hong Kong and for 62.00NZ$ in New Zealand.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 9 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Efficacy and Safety of White Willow Bark (Salix alba) Extractonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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- 4Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin agingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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- 6Melia azedarachmdedge.com
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