"Biossance - Squalane + Probiotic Gel Moisturizer" is a well-rounded moisturizing product. 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 (glycerin, sodium hyaluronate and caprylyl glycol) 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 (linoleic acid, glycine soja sterols, caprylic/capric triglyceride, chondrus crispus extract and dimethicone) 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
- We love that there is also Linoleic Acid in this moisturizer (0.60% - 0.90%). Linoleic Acid is one of the skin's natural emollients. It supports the skin barrier and can even help reduce clogged pores.
This product contains ingredients that could be beneficial, but their concentrations are too low in this formulation: lecithin, lactic acid and allantoin
Irritation risk
This formulation includes some common irritants, including ingredients that do not provide a benefit for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be medium. 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 1 review 100% recommend this product
- When it comes to comedogenicity, the reviewer found that it does not clog pores.
Our users describe the finish of this product as dewy - shiny, They find the product's texture to be light and In terms of the smell, our users report that light fragrance - no smell.
About the brand
According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "Biossance" is cruelty free and so is its parent company.
Price
The product retails from 18.00$ up to 54.00$ in the United States, from 83.00A$ up to 101.94A$ in Australia, from 40.00£ up to 44.00£ in the United Kingdom, from 69.00CA$ up to 70.00CA$ in Canada, for 410.00HK$ in Hong Kong and for 95.00NZ$ in New Zealand.
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