Biossance

Squalane + Phytoretinol Serum.

Retinoids

About this product

Biossance Squalane + Phytoretinol Serum combines squalane and phytoretinol in a lightweight serum formulated to support skin texture.

Guru Score

68%

Mixed

Early verdict · Few reviews so far

3Gurus

2Yay

0Mixed

1Nay

What they liked

Subtle natural fragrance, no fragrance mix
Squalane provides moisturizing cushion
Niacinamide and glycerin for hydration

What they flagged

Burns and stings on face
Smell off-putting to some

What the gurus are saying

Experts split sharply on this product. Beyond50Skin tried it and was satisfied enough to also test the brand's cleansing oil, but Cassandra Bankson had a very different experience. She found it didn't work well for her skin, disliked the smell, and said the serum actually irritated her face, making it one of her least favorite Biossance products.

Synthesized from 3 expert reviews · most recent take November 2023

Best for

Dry skin Sensitive skin

Type

RetinoidsDrops & dropper

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What the gurus are saying.

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Beyond50Skin

32k subs

~Yay

"I've used their serum and now I'm going to be using their cleansing oil"

Cassandra Bankson

2.46M subs

~Nay

"This Squalane Phytoretinol serum is absolute trash. This is one of my least favorite products from Biossance. The product itself smells, it doesn't work well, it burns my freaking face. I absolutely hate this."

Doctorly

3.58M subs

~Yay

"This has squalane in it that is going to also just make it even better tolerated and provide that back-end moisturizing effect. It does smell good. It's not a fragrance mix, and there is actually a difference. This does have like naturally fragrance things like citrus, but it doesn't have like a mix of a combination of just a barrage of other things. It's like a subtle smell. It also has niacinamide, just another really well-rounded plug-and-play ingredient for a lot of skin conditions. Then it also has glycerin, just another humectant and moisturizing ingredient."

Frequently asked.

What is Biossance Squalane + Phytoretinol Serum?

Biossance Squalane + Phytoretinol Serum combines squalane and phytoretinol in a lightweight serum formulated to support skin texture.

Is Biossance Squalane + Phytoretinol Serum worth it?

The gurus mostly approve it, but with enough reservations to keep it in the middle at a Guru Score of 68%.

What is Biossance Squalane + Phytoretinol Serum's Guru Score?

Biossance Squalane + Phytoretinol Serum holds a Guru Score of 68%. That is our read on how warmly the experts talk about it, based on the verdicts of 3 expert reviewers we have collected.