The Outset Nourishing Squalane Daily Moisturizer is a daily face moisturizer formulated with squalane, designed to hydrate and nourish the skin.
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4 experts · Moderate agreementWhat the gurus are saying
Squalane gives this moisturizer a rich, properly moisturizing feel that never turns greasy, and it's a makeup-prep favorite, creating a smooth base some say needs no primer. It's fuller than the gels that pilled for some, and a little goes a long way. The catch: it's geared to dry skin, so if yours runs oily, it may feel too heavy.
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The Outset Nourishing Squalane Daily Moisturizer is a daily face moisturizer formulated with squalane, designed to hydrate and nourish the skin.
Yes. All 4 gurus who reviewed it give it their stamp of approval, for a Guru Score of 82%.
The Outset Nourishing Squalane Daily Moisturizer holds a Guru Score of 82%. That is our read on how warmly the experts talk about it, based on the verdicts of 4 expert reviewers we have collected.
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