PRODUCT REVIEW
Biossance Squalane + Lactic Acid Resurfacing Night Serum
Can it cause trouble?
Buy from Amazon US $65.00
More options from: $58.00
Price as of 12/9/2024 5:59 GMT.
More info
Add to Compare
Cheaper alternatives
What can the product work for?
Works for
Anti-aging
What does the product description say?
lactic acid
3.7% -
5.6%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
An exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)
Evens skin tone
What does the product description say?
lactic acid
3.7% -
5.6%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
An exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)
Exfoliation
What does the product description say?
lactic acid
3.7% -
5.6%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
An exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
glycerin
2.2% -
3.2%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
lactic acid
3.7% -
5.6%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
An exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)
squalane
2.9% -
4.4%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
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.
Show more
Honesty check
How honest is this product?
Promise | Can it deliver? |
---|---|
Exfoliation | |
Evens skin tone | |
Anti-aging | |
Moisturizing |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
87/100.
Buy now
We receive a small commission for purchases made through these links at no cost for you. Thank you for your support! Learn more
US Retailers
AU Retailers
UK Retailers
Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 1
Potential irritants
lavandula angustifolia oil
0.05% -
0.15%
Irritation risk:
An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties
Show more
Comodogenic ingredients
cetearyl alcohol
0.9% -
1.35%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Cleansing,
Moisturizing
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
User reviews (0)
Similar products & dupes
Biossance - Squalane + Lactic Acid Resurfacing Night Serum | Formotopia - BFFECT AHA 30% + Mandelic Acid 4% Serum Sponsored | Peace Out - Dark Spots Serum | Drunk Elephant - Protini Powerpeptide Resurf Serum | Shani Darden Skin Care - Retinol Reform | Facile - Clear Serum | Maelove - Super Smooth Resurfacing Serum | ZO Skin Health - Exfoliation Accelerator | The INKEY List CA - Lactic Acid Exfoliant | TERESA TARMEY - Lactic Acid Treatment | Me - Lactic Acid AHA Booster | Environ - Focus Care Radiance+ Vita-Botanical Mela-Fade Serum System | |
Price | ||||||||||||
WIMJ similarity score |
60%
|
67%
|
65%
|
64%
|
63%
|
63%
|
62%
|
62%
|
62%
|
62%
|
62%
| |
Key ingredients | Common: Other:
| Common:
Other:
| Common:
Other: | Common:
Other:
| Common: Other:
| Common: Other: | Common:
Other: | Common: Other: | Common: Other: | Common: Other: | Common: Other:
| |
Irritancy | IRRITANCY
MEDIUM
| IRRITANCY
LOW
| IRRITANCY
LOW
| IRRITANCY
MEDIUM
| IRRITANCY
MEDIUM
| IRRITANCY
LOW
| IRRITANCY
LOW
| IRRITANCY
MEDIUM
| IRRITANCY
LOW
| IRRITANCY
LOW
| IRRITANCY
LOW
| IRRITANCY
LOW
|
Potential Irritants |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
All ingredients |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
lactic acid
3.7% -
5.6%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Exfoliation,
Moisturizing,
Evens skin tone,
Anti-aging
An exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)
caprylic/capric triglyceride
6.8% -
10.2%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin
Show more
Potential irritants
lavandula angustifolia oil
0.05% -
0.15%
Irritation risk:
An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties
Show more
Comodogenic ingredients
cetearyl alcohol
0.9% -
1.35%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Cleansing,
Moisturizing
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
All ingredients
caprylic/capric triglyceride
6.8% -
10.2%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin
lactic acid
3.7% -
5.6%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Exfoliation,
Moisturizing,
Evens skin tone,
Anti-aging
An exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)
Show more
Ingredient list view
Water, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Lactic acid, Squalane, Glycerin, Sodium hydroxide, Cetearyl olivate, Propanediol, Sorbitan olivate, Cetearyl alcohol, Lespedeza capitata leaf/stem extract, Polyacrylate crosspolymer-6, Acacia senegal gum, Sodium gluconate, Xanthan gum, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Linalool