Squalene
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|In 179 skincare routines
Summary
An oil that is naturally part of skin sebum that helps to soften its upper layer, reduce water loss and neutralize free radicals. It might be comedogenic. Avoid applying large concentrations (or pure oil) before sun exposure as oxidized squalene can clog pores and lead to skin irritation. Today squalene is mostly derived from vegetable oils or synthetized by yeast
Products with Squalene
Renee RouleauHydrabounce Firming Eye Cremeheptapeptide-15 palmitatecopper palmitoyl heptapeptide-14palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 +15 actives
Moisturizing Anti-aging +2
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SkinfixKP + Psoriasis Smoothing Body Treatment Body Creamoligopeptide-1salicylic acidoligopeptide-3 +19 actives
Moisturizing Exfoliation +4
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OriginsSensational Soothers Mega-Mushroom Skin-Soothing Regimenphytosphingosinelinoleic acidasparagopsis armata extract +40 actives
Moisturizing Anti-oxidation +1
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RéViveMelting Cleanser / Makeup Removing Washhexapeptide-9glycerincaprylic/capric triglyceride +7 actives
Cleansing
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SonreiBeyond Balm Hydrating + Growth Factor Lip Balm Sunscreen | Sonrei SPF 35Agran oilbeta-sitosterolAvobenzone +12 actives
Sun protection Anti-aging +2
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LeadersCalming Biotics Essence Watermadecassosidemadecassosidemadecassic acid +26 actives
Moisturizing Anti-aging +1
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GlossierMilky Jelly Cleansing Balm & Makeup Removerbeta-sitosterolglycerinSunflower seed oil +6 actives
Cleansing
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HydroPeptideTravel-Size Triple Acid Peptide Peelsalicylic acidhexanoyl dipeptide-3 norleucine acetatelactic acid +11 actives
Exfoliation Anti-oxidation +4
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Perricone MDHigh Potency Triple Retinol Renewal Eye Serumniacinamideretinolarginine/lysine polypeptide +22 actives
Anti-aging Evens skin tone +3
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Scientific sources
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Moisturizing
1-Trimethyl-2-Cyclohexenyl-1-Penten-3-OneAcetyl GlucosamineAn effective moisturizing ingredient that also has been shown to be effective in evening out the skin tone and reducing hyperpigmentation. It can help somewhat reduce wrinkles in skinAhnfeltia Concinna ExtractAn algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Also used to create a thicker product textureAhnfeltiopsis Concinna ExtractHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skinAlgae ExtractPlant extract that helps the skin to attract water and make it more smooth for touch. Also shows promise of anti-aging properties, but research is not extensive yet
Anti-oxidation
Ascorbic AcidThe most well-researched antioxidant that works in skin. Helps neutralize free radicals supporting collagen production, helping to even out the skin tone and preventing early signs of agingCamellia Sinensis Leaf ExtractCan contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulationAscorbyl GlucosideA vitamin C derivative that is more stable but less potent than pure form of vitamin C. Has a potential to boost collagen production, nutralise free radicals and 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 productsCentella Asiatica ExtractA plant extract that has been shown to be able to reduce inflammation in skin, support restoration of skin barrier function, as well as support collagen production. Contains active compounds called centelloids: asiaticoside, madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It can be itself be irritating though. Camellia Sinensis LeafGreen tea leaf powder that might contain antioxidants to help neutralize free radicals in skin