Biossance Squalane + Antioxidant Cleansing Oil

Biossance Squalane + Antioxidant Cleansing Oil

Review

Does Biossance Squalane + Antioxidant Cleansing Oil work?

Biossance Squalane + Antioxidant Cleansing Oil is a type of skincare product designed to be rinsed off, peeled off, or otherwise removed from the skin. Research confirming the moisturizing, anti-wrinkle, and soothing effects of such products is very limited. Therefore, we do not provide efficacy ratings for these types of skincare products.

However, you can explore the roles of specific ingredients in the Ingredients Explained section below.

Ingredients

Est. % Ingredient Origin Functions
45
22
11
6
4
3
2
1.5
1
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
Est. %
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
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Polyglyceryl-2 Caprate
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Squalane
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C13-15 Alkane
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Polyglyceryl-2 Sesquioleate
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Triethylhexanoin
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Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Oil
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Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil
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Rosa Moschata Seed Oil
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Emu Oil
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Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel Oil
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Oenothera Biennis (Evening Primrose) Oil
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Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil
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Lavandula Hybrida Oil
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Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf
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Pinus Pinaster Leaf Extract
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Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil
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Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed
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Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil
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Tocopherol
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Limonene
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Linalool
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Ingredients explained

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Est. %45
Function
Origin
Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideA natural occlusive moisturizing and emollient ingredient, it is a blend of glycerin and two fatty acids, caprylic and capric acid. It creates an oil-based protective layer on the skin, thereby preventing water loss.
Polyglyceryl-2 Caprate
Est. %22
Function
Origin
Polyglyceryl-2 Caprate
Squalane
Est. %11
Function
Origin
SqualaneAn occlusive moisturizing and emollient compound that forms part of the skin’s sebum. The main source of squalane had always been shark liver. Now, however, it is manufactured synthetically or derived from plant oils, such as olive and peanut oil.
C13-15 Alkane
Est. %6
Function
Origin
C13-15 Alkane
Polyglyceryl-2 Sesquioleate
Est. %4
Function
Origin
Polyglyceryl-2 Sesquioleate
Triethylhexanoin
Est. %3
Function
Origin
TriethylhexanoinAn occlusive and emollient ester of glycerin and a fatty acid. It is easily spreadable and does not leave a sticky after-feel.
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Oil
Est. %2
Function
Origin
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Oil

A fragrant essential oil expressed or distilled from the rinds of sweet oranges. Its main constituent is limonene, which is responsible for its fresh, citrusy smell. It may induce sun allergies in people sensitive to citrus fruits.

Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil
Est. %1.5
Function
Origin
Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) OilAn essential oil derived from common, or true, lavender. It is used in skincare for its lovely, calming scent. Like all essential oils, however, it may cause a contact skin allergy in more sensitive individuals.
Rosa Moschata Seed Oil
Est. %1
Function
Origin
Rosa Moschata Seed OilAn occlusive and emollient fatty oil expressed from the seeds of the musk rose that is rich in antioxidant carotenoids such as pro-vitamin A.
Emu Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Emu Oil
Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel Oil
Oenothera Biennis (Evening Primrose) Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Oenothera Biennis (Evening Primrose) OilAn occlusive moisturizing and emollient fatty oil expressed from the seeds of a yellow-flowered plant which often opens its flowers in the evening (hence the name). It is light and suitable for problematic, eczematous, and inflammation-prone skin.
Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Moringa Oleifera Seed OilAn oil obtained from the seeds of Moringa oleifera, a fast-growing bush native to Northern India and the sub-Himalayan regions. It contains mainly oleic acid, as well as many additional anti-inflammatory compounds and high levels of vitamin E.
Lavandula Hybrida Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Lavandula Hybrida OilA fragrant essential oil distilled from a lavender hybrid of the two most common lavender species: true lavender and spike lavender. It contains linalool and linalyl acetate as well as eucalyptol and camphor, which altogether give it a cooling, lavender scent.
Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf
Pinus Pinaster Leaf Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Pinus Pinaster Leaf Extract
Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Anthemis Nobilis Flower OilDistilled from the flowers of Roman chamomile, this fragrant essential oil is mainly constituted of esters of angelic and tiglic acid, which give it a sweet, crisp, fruity, and herbaceous scent.
Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed
Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed OilA fatty oil expressed from sunflower seeds and one of the most commonly used oils in skincare. It has great emollient and occlusive moisturizing properties. Sunflower oil is one of the richest sources of vitamin E – an important skin antioxidant.
Tocopherol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Tocopherol

Simply another name for vitamin E. Tocopherol is a fantastic ingredient and especially beneficial for dry and inflamed skin. It has occlusive moisturizing, emollient, antioxidant, and photoprotective properties.

Limonene
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Limonene

One of the most used fragrances in skincare products. It is produced from the peels of citrus fruits and has a fresh, pleasant, citrusy smell. People who are sensitive to citrus should try to avoid it, or at least do a patch test before using it.

Linalool
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
LinaloolA fragrant, volatile compound naturally present in many essential oils. It has a pleasant scent and is often used in skincare products as a fragrance. People with sensitive skin should try to avoid it, or at least do a patch test before using it.