Biossance Squalane + Probiotic Gel Moisturizer
Works for
1 of 2 advertised claims delivered
Moisturizing14 ingredients credited for this claimStrong support
“Squalane + Probiotic Gel Moisturizer”
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, chondrus crispus extract.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: linoleic acid
Evens skin toneNo ingredient credited for this claimNo support
“In charge of correcting your tone, red seaweed calms the look of aggravated skin, while ginger extract visibly eases the appearance of redness and Swiss garden cress sprouts help to reveal radiant skin by diminishing dark spots and uneven tone.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low
Anti-blemishNot advertised by the brand · 3 ingredients credited for this claimGood support
This product might be able to help reduce blemishes and clogged pores because it contains chitosan.
The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually works: linoleic acid
Anti-oxidationNot advertised by the brand · 2 ingredients credited for this claimModerate support
This product contains antioxidants (chitosan) that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin to lessen the damage it gets from the UV light (sun). There is not enough evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin though.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy7 flagged ingredientsLow risk
Comedogenic2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale2 flagged
User reviews
Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Glycerin~4.1–6.2%
- 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 GlycerinSqualane~3.5–5.3%
- 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 SqualaneLepidium sativum sprout extract~2.5–3.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium acrylates copolymer~1.7–2.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Sodium acrylates copolymerCaprylic/capric triglyceride~1.6–2.3%
- 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 triglycerideBisabolol~1.2–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An active component of chamomile plant that historically has been used to calm down irritated skin. A recent study shows that bisabolol indeed can have some anti-inflammatory effect on skin, even though conclusive data is lacking. Bisabolol has a sweet floral scent and can be added to products for its aromatic properties
More about BisabololPhospholipids~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Emollients that are naturaly present in skin. In addition, they help water and oil mix together in the product
More about PhospholipidsHansenula/kloeckera/lactobacillus/lactococcus/leuconostoc/pediococcus/saccharomyces/fig/lemon ferment~0.95–1.4%
Sodium hyaluronate~0.55–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateChondrus crispus extract~0.45–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and create a nicer product consistency
More about Chondrus crispus extractAllantoin~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated
More about AllantoinGlycine soja sterols~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin
More about Glycine soja sterolsLinoleic acid~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An excellent emollient. Helps soften the skin, restore its barrier function, and can help to calm down inflammation. It can be helpful to prevent blemishes and clogged pores
More about Linoleic acidCapryloyl glycerin/sebacic acid copolymer~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Capryloyl glycerin/sebacic acid copolymerDiheptyl succinate~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and creates a nice product finish on the skin
More about Diheptyl succinateCellulose gum~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create thicker product consistency and stabilize emulsions
More about Cellulose gumLecithin~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about LecithinSorbitan oleate~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sorbitan oleateIsoeicosane~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Chitosan~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Inhibits acne-causing bacteria on the surface of the skin. Can help to reduce inflammation caused by bacteria. Helps neutralize free radicals in skin. Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about ChitosanSodium phytate~0.05–0.3%
Caprylyl glycol~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolPhenoxyethanol~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about Phenoxyethanol1,2-hexanediol~0.05–0.15%
Citric acid~0.01–0.05%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidIngredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Squalane, Lepidium sativum sprout extract, Sodium acrylates copolymer, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Bisabolol, Phospholipids, Hansenula/kloeckera/lactobacillus/lactococcus/leuconostoc/pediococcus/saccharomyces/fig/lemon ferment, Sodium hyaluronate, Chondrus crispus extract, Allantoin, Glycine soja sterols, Linoleic acid, Capryloyl glycerin/sebacic acid copolymer, Diheptyl succinate, Cellulose gum, Lecithin, Sorbitan oleate, Isoeicosane, Chitosan, Sodium phytate, Caprylyl glycol, Phenoxyethanol, 1,2-hexanediol, Citric acid
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| BiossanceSqualane + Probiotic Gel MoisturizerYOUR PRODUCT | PillowtalkDermMajor Fade Active Seal Moisturizer | |
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| Match | — | 53% |
| Price | $49.00 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 10 |
| Key difference | — | Hexapeptide-2 |
| Irritancy | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — |
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Product summary
"Biossance - Squalane + Probiotic Gel Moisturizer" is a well-rounded moisturizing product. The formulation is based on a combination of good humectants and emollients. Both are needed to increase the skin hydration level. Humectants in this product (glycerin, sodium hyaluronate and caprylyl glycol) help to increase the water content in the upper layer of the skin. (These ingredients do so by "capturing" water molecules from the outside air or from within the deeper layers of the skin). Emollients in this formulation (linoleic acid, glycine soja sterols, caprylic/capric triglyceride, chondrus crispus extract and dimethicone) help to reduce the moisture loss from the skin. They also soften the skin surface and relieve the feeling of dryness and tightness.
Ingredient callouts
- We love that there is also Linoleic Acid in this moisturizer (0.60% - 0.90%). Linoleic Acid is one of the skin's natural emollients. It supports the skin barrier and can even help reduce clogged pores.
Irritation risk
This formulation includes some common irritants, including ingredients that do not provide a benefit for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be medium. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here
You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.
What our users say
Based on 1 review 100% recommend this product- When it comes to comedogenicity, the reviewer found that it does not clog pores.
About the brand
According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "Biossance" is cruelty free and so is its parent company.
Price
The product retails from 18.00$ 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.
For a detailed price comparison: click here.
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 14 studies and safety reviews.
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- 4Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin agingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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