Biossance Squalane + Vitamin C Dark Spot Serum
Works for
MoisturizingGlycerin, Squalane + 1 moreWorks
“It mimics the body’s natural hydrating oils and provides weightless moisture, while a white shiitake mushroom blend works to fade the look of dark spots.”
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: squalane.
Evens skin tone3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid, Glycyrrhiza glabra root extractMay help
“Squalane + Vitamin C Dark Spot Serum”
The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually works: 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid, glycyrrhiza glabra root extract.
Anti-aging3-o-ethyl ascorbic acidNot delivered
“What Else You Need to Know: A unique white shiitake mushroom extract corrects discoloration, while 10% vitamin C brightens and supports collagen production.”
This product does not contain ingredients that are able to reduce fine lines and wrinkles or help with skin elasticity, but it can improve the look of the skin temporarily through moisturization. Well-moisturized skin might also be able to repair the sun damage better.This ingredient - 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid - could be helpful for preventing or repairing signs of aging in theory, but there is no evidence that it actually works.
This ingredient 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin and help it fight off some of the sun damage.
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid, Glycyrrhiza glabra root extractMay help
This product contains antioxidants (3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin to lessen the damage it gets from the UV light (sun). There is some human evidence for this effect in skin, though it is smaller or less consistent than the evidence for the best antioxidants.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy7 flagged ingredientsLow risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Glycerin~3.8–5.7%
- 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 Glycerin3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid~3.8–5.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
A vitamin C derivative that is more stable but less potent than pure form of vitamin C. Can help neutralize free radicals and help reduce hyperpigmentation, but the required concentration is likely to be much higher than for the pure form of vitamin C, limiting the ingredient's effectiveness in products
More about 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acidSqualane~2.8–4.2%
- 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 SqualaneLentinus edodes mycelium extract~2–3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer~1.6–2.3%
- 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 copolymerGlycyrrhiza glabra root extract~1.1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that can help lighten the skin and calm down inflammation. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals
More about Glycyrrhiza glabra root extractSodium hyaluronate~1–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateCitric acid~0.55–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidPolyacrylate crosspolymer-6~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acacia senegal gum~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps mask the small of other ingredients and improve the product texture
More about Acacia senegal gumXanthan gum~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumSodium gluconate~0.1–0.45%
Sodium citrate~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve products
More about Sodium citratePhenoxyethanol~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolEthylhexylglycerin~0.05–0.1%
Ingredient list view
Water, Glycerin, 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid, Squalane, Lentinus edodes mycelium extract, Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract, Sodium hyaluronate, Citric acid, Polyacrylate crosspolymer-6, Acacia senegal gum, Xanthan gum, Sodium gluconate, Sodium citrate, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin
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| BiossanceSqualane + Vitamin C Dark Spot SerumYOUR PRODUCT | Hourglass CosmeticsEquilibrium Biomimetic Skin Active Serum | Marcelle10% Vitamin C + Probiotics Serum | BABORPOWER SERUM AMPOULE: VITAMIN C | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 65% | 63% | 62% |
| Price | $24.00 | $140.27+$116.27 | $24.65+$0.65 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 4 | 3 of 4 | 3 of 4 |
| Key difference | — | Glycine Soja Sterols | Dimethicone | Agran Oil |
| Irritancy | Low | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | Contains drying alcohol |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"Biossance - Squalane + Vitamin C Dark Spot Serum" could be helpful for: Evens skin tone and Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Humectants (sodium hyaluronate 0.85% - 1.30% and glycerin 3.80% - 5.70%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
About the brand
According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "Biossance" is cruelty free and so is its parent company.
Price
The product retails from 65.00$ up to 68.00$ in the United States, from 49.00£ up to 51.00£ in the United Kingdom, for 114.00A$ in Australia, for 82.00CA$ in Canada, for 625.00HK$ in Hong Kong and for 128.00NZ$ in New Zealand.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 4 studies and safety reviews.
- 1
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- 3Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin agingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 4
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