Squalane + Phyto-Retinol Serum

5.3

/ 10

Is it right for me?

Moisturizing

7.0Humectancy3.6Occlusivity

Is it right for me?

Rich

In Antioxidants

Overview

How moisturizing is it? Quite moisturizing. Biossance Squalane + Phyto-Retinol Serum has a moisturizing rating of 5.3 out of 10.

Is it more humectant or occlusive? Rather humectant. It has a high Humectancy of 7.0 out of 10 and a moderate Occlusivity of 3.6 out of 10.

What else is good about it? Biossance Squalane + Phyto-Retinol Serum is rich in antioxidants. Antioxidants are believed to reduce the oxidative stress caused by free radicals, thus preventing accelerated skin aging.

ALCOHOL-FREE
SULFATE-FREE
FRAGRANCE-FREE
NON-COMEDOGENIC
PHTHALATE-FREE
SILICONE-FREE
PARABEN-FREE

Score	Ingredient	Origin	Functions
75	Water	Naturally occurring	Formula Helper
6	Squalane	Botanical, Synthetic, Animal	Moisturizing (occlusive),Emollient
4	Niacinamide	Botanical, Synthetic	Moisturizing (humectant),Antioxidant,Anti-wrinkle,Anti-acne,Soothing,Barrier repair,Anti-pigmentation,Anti-seborrheic
3	Sodium Acrylates Copolymer	Synthetic	Formula Helper
2	Bakuchiol	Botanical	Antioxidant,Anti-wrinkle,Anti-acne,Anti-pigmentation,Antimicrobial
1.5	Sodium Hyaluronate	Biotech, Animal	Moisturizing (humectant),Antioxidant,Soothing
1.3	Rosa Canina Fruit Oil	Botanical	Moisturizing (occlusive),Emollient
1	Citrus Aurantium Amara (Bitter Orange) Peel Oil	Botanical	Fragrance
0.3	Biosaccharide Gum-1	Botanical, Synthetic	Moisturizing (humectant),Soothing
0.3	Yeast Extract	Fungi	Moisturizing (humectant)
0.3	Soy Amino Acids
0.3	Lecithin	Botanical, Animal	Moisturizing (humectant),Emollient,Formula Helper

Ingredients explained

Water

Score

Function

Solvent

Origin

Naturally occurring

The most used ingredient in skincare. Its concentration defines the product texture: rich creams may have about 50% of water while a light jelly about 90%. Water doesn’t moisturize the skin by itself and is used in skincare as a solvent for other ingredients.

Squalane

Score

Function

Moisturizing (occlusive), Emollient

Origin

Botanical, Synthetic, Animal

An 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.

Niacinamide

Score

Function

Moisturizing (humectant), Antioxidant, Anti-wrinkle, Anti-acne, Soothing, Barrier repair, Anti-pigmentation, Anti-seborrheic

Origin

Botanical, Synthetic

Also known as vitamin B3, this ingredient is a true superstar with confirmed moisturizing, anti-acne, and antioxidant benefits. Several studies have testified to the anti-wrinkle benefits of niacinamide and its ability to reduce hyperpigmentation.

Sodium Acrylates Copolymer

Score

Function

Binding, Film-forming, Opacifying, Viscosity controlling

Origin

Synthetic

A synthetic polymer that can come in various forms and is often used to create light gel-like textures. Some versions can also create a light film on the skin.

Bakuchiol

Score

Function

Antioxidant, Anti-wrinkle, Anti-acne, Anti-pigmentation, Antimicrobial

Origin

Botanical

A newly discovered bioactive obtained from the seeds of Babchi. It boosts collagen production like retinol, but with fewer side effects. Its effects include reduced wrinkles and faded pigmentation.