Biossance Squalane + Marine Algae Eye Cream
Works for
2 of 3 advertised claims delivered
Moisturizing11 ingredients credited for this claimStrong evidence
“This marine algae eye cream's melt-in texture delivers deep hydration and a perfect canvas for makeup.”
This product can help improve hydration of the skin with the two types of ingredients.
The first type is called “humectants”:
these ingredients help attract water.
When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they “pull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from
within deeper layers of the skin. The following ingredients in this product do the job:
glycerin, sodium hyaluronate.
This product also contains ingredients called “occlusives”. They help reduce the speed with which our skin loses moisture to the outside environment. These ingredients also help soften the upper layer of the skin, so it feels less tight and nicer to the touch. The following ingredients in this product do the job: caprylic/capric triglyceride, squalane.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: palmitoyl tripeptide-5, panthenol
Anti-aging3 ingredients credited for this claimModerate evidence
“A lifted look that also reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.”
This product contains astaxanthin, palmitoyl tripeptide-5. These ingredients might be able to help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness, but there is not enough evidence that it actually works.
Evens skin toneNo ingredient credited for this claimNo evidence
“Skin Type Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily Skincare Concerns Lines and Wrinkles, Dryness, and Dullness and Uneven Texture Formulation Rich Cream Highlighted Ingredients , Paracress Extract Visibly lifts, smooths, and firms the look of skin.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low
Anti-oxidationNot advertised by the brand · 3 ingredients credited for this claimStrong evidence
This product contains antioxidants (astaxanthin) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy8 flagged ingredientsLow 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%
Caprylic/capric triglyceride~6.4–9.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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
More about Caprylic/capric triglycerideSqualane~4.1–6.1%
- 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 SqualaneGlycerin~2.8–4.2%
- 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 GlycerinSorbitan olivate~2–3.1%
Cetearyl olivate~1.7–2.5%
Jojoba esters~1.5–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient made of jojoba oil. Helps soften the skin and support its barrier function
More about Jojoba estersGlyceryl stearate se~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Used to stabilize the product formulations and works as an emollient
More about Glyceryl stearate sePanthenol~1–1.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolHydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer~0.85–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A gelling agent that thickens the product consistency and leaves the skin with a velvety finish
More about Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymerCetyl palmitate~0.55–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin and is used to improve product texture and stability
More about Cetyl palmitateSpilanthes acmella flower extract~0.45–1%
- Irritation risk
- High
Plant extract that might hep calm down inflammation in skin
More about Spilanthes acmella flower extractPalmitoyl tripeptide-5~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Palmitoyl tripeptide-5Sorbitan palmitate~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together and stabilize the product formulation
More about Sorbitan palmitateDunaliella salina extract~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A green micro-algae extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin, but solid evidence is lacking. It helps to soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Dunaliella salina extractAstaxanthin~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps neutralize free radicals in skin and might help to calm down inflammation
More about AstaxanthinSodium hyaluronate~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronatePhenoxyethanol~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolEthylhexylglycerin~0.05–0.25%
Tocopherol~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself
More about TocopherolCitric acid~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidIngredient list view
Water, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Squalane, Glycerin, Sorbitan olivate, Cetearyl olivate, Jojoba esters, Glyceryl stearate se, Panthenol, Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Cetyl palmitate, Spilanthes acmella flower extract, Palmitoyl tripeptide-5, Sorbitan palmitate, Dunaliella salina extract, Astaxanthin, Sodium hyaluronate, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tocopherol, Citric acid
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| BiossanceSqualane + Marine Algae Eye CreamYOUR PRODUCT | TarteShape Tape Eye Cream | Awake BeautyRise & Reset Eye Cream | Pestle & MortarRecover Eye Cream | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 64% | 64% | 63% |
| Price | $44.00 | $15.00−$29.00 | $15.00−$29.00 | $35.64−$8.36 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 6 of 9 | 6 of 9 | 6 of 9 |
| Key difference | — | Pantolactone | Pantolactone | Chondrus Crispus Extract |
| Irritancy | Low | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Product summary
Based on the ingredients included, "Biossance - Squalane + Marine Algae Eye Cream" works well for moisturizing the skin. The formulation is based on a combination of good humectants and emollients. Both are needed to increase the skin hydration level. Humectants in this product (panthenol, glycerin and sodium hyaluronate) help to increase the water content in the upper layer of the skin. (These ingredients do so by "capturing" water molecules from the outside air or from within the deeper layers of the skin). Emollients in this formulation (jojoba esters, caprylic/capric triglyceride, squalane and cetyl palmitate) help to reduce the moisture loss from the skin. They also soften the skin surface and relieve the feeling of dryness and tightness.
Ingredient callouts
- This moisturizer also contains Peptides (palmitoyl tripeptide-5 0.35% - 0.85%). Peptides are a very big group of ingredients. They all consist of a different combination of aminoacids. Our skin produces Peptides naturally. Some of them work as natural antibiotics, promote wound-healing and production of collagen. The scientists are still studying how effective the topical application of Peptides is, but it is very likely that they are helpful. Peptides might be able to support skin barrier restoration and even have an anti-aging benefit. At the very least, they certainly help attract water to the skin and support the hydration in this way.
- Panthenol (pro-vitamin B5) at about 1.00% - 1.45% concentration. In this concentration, Panthenol works effectively to improve the skin barrier and reduce inflammation.
Irritation risk
There are actives in this product that can be irritating. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be low. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here
You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.
What our users say
Based on 2 reviews 50% recommend this product- When it comes to comedogenicity, two out of two reviewers say that the product does not clog pores.
About the brand
According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "Biossance" is cruelty free and so is its parent company.
Price
The product retails from 44.00$ up to 56.00$ in the United States, from 86.00A$ up to 145.18A$ in Australia, from 42.00£ up to 60.01£ in the United Kingdom, for 73.00CA$ in Canada, for 450.00HK$ in Hong Kong and for 99.00NZ$ in New Zealand.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 13 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2Skin moisturizing effects of panthenol-based formulationspdfs.semanticscholar.org
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