Biossance 100% Squalane Oil 3.3 oz

Overview

A single-ingredient facial and body oil made from sugarcane-derived squalane, sold in a 3.3 oz bottle. Biossance positions it as fast absorbing and suitable for oily and sensitive skin, on the face, body or hair.

Squalane is naturally produced by skin itself, which is the usual reasoning behind marketing it as suitable even for oily skin: it's meant to feel less greasy than plant oils like coconut or argan. This version is plant derived from sugarcane rather than the shark-liver source squalane historically came from, which lines up with the vegan and cruelty-free claims.

• 100% sugarcane-derived squalane
• Fragrance free, 3.3 oz bottle
• Marketed for oily and sensitive skin
• Usable on face, body and hair

Who it's for

Works for people wanting a fragrance-free, single-ingredient oil rather than a blended formula, including those with oily or sensitive skin who usually avoid facial oils. Also usable as a hair oil per the brand's own instructions.

Pros and cons

Performance notes

Biossance instructs warming a small amount in the hands before applying to damp skin, which helps it spread thinly and absorb rather than sit on the surface. Squalane's molecular structure is close to the skin's own sebum, which is the basis for its fast-absorbing, non-greasy positioning even on oily skin types.

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