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Biossance skincare

Rated by Lovi · Unbiased, science-based skincare AI trained on real user outcomes · How the Fit score works

Biossance is an American skincare brand founded in 2015 and owned by THG plc since 2023.

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Biossance is deeply loved for its thoughtful range of moisturizers, serums, eye products, toners, and more, all anchored by nourishing squalane and glycerin. Its products suit dry sensitive skin and sensitive skin best, offering gentle yet effective care. The standout products for particular concerns include the Squalane + Copper Peptide Rapid Plumping Serum for acne-prone skin, the Squalane + Vitamin C Dark Spot Serum for skin with dark spots, and the Squalane + Vitamin C Rose Oil for mature skin. Through regular use, the brand relies on squalane to increase collagen and fight oxidative stress, while glycerin boosts hydration and repairs the skin barrier.

Scientific Reports, 2020

This page covers some of the most popular Biossance products; for the whole Biossance range, with a fit score for every product, use the Lovi app.

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People Say

★4.5Overall rating based on 21.6k+ reviews

Reviewers most often praise Biossance for instant hydration, lightweight textures, and improved skin texture. The most common complaints are high price points and skin irritation or breakouts.

Highlights

  • Deep hydration Mostly Mentioned
    • “floods skin with moisture — Squalane + Copper Peptide Rapid Plumping Serum”
    • “fresh and hydrated — Squalane + Vitamin C Rose Oil”
    • “melts into my skin like butter — Squalane + Omega Repair Cream”
  • Lightweight and fast-absorbing moisturizers Mostly Mentioned
    • “lightweight and glides on my face — Squalane + Vitamin C Rose Oil”
    • “absorbs instantly — Squalane + Probiotic Gel Moisturizer”
    • “rich but lightweight — Squalane + Omega Repair Cream”
  • Brightening serums Mostly Mentioned
    • “skin looks brighter — Squalane + Vitamin C Dark Spot Serum”
    • “drastically decreased my acne scars — Squalane + Vitamin C Dark Spot Serum”
    • “woke up glowing — Squalane + Lactic Acid Resurfacing Night Serum”
  • Soothing and calming properties Often Mentioned
    • “No redness or flaking — Squalane + Phyto-Retinol Serum”
    • “no irritation — Squalane + Marine Algae Eye Cream”
    • “redness vanished overnight — Squalane + Probiotic Gel Moisturizer”
  • Improved texture and smoothness Often Mentioned
    • “smooths out rough skin — Squalane + Lactic Acid Resurfacing Night Serum”
    • “absorbs quickly — Squalane + Copper Peptide Rapid Plumping Serum”
    • “skin looks bouncy — Squalane + Copper Peptide Rapid Plumping Serum”
  • Excellent makeup base moisturizers Often Mentioned
    • “works perfectly as a makeup base — Squalane + Vitamin C Rose Oil”
    • “makeup sits better — Squalane + Omega Repair Cream”
    • “makeup glides on — Squalane + Probiotic Gel Moisturizer”
  • High price point Mostly Mentioned
    • “steep price point — Squalane + Vitamin C Rose Oil”
    • “bit of a splurge — Squalane + Marine Algae Eye Cream”
    • “too expensive — Squalane + Peptide Eye Gel”
  • Scent complaints Sometimes Noted
    • “smells like dirty feet — Squalane + Omega Repair Cream”
    • “smells a bit funny — Squalane + Lactic Acid Resurfacing Night Serum”
    • “smell is too strong — Squalane + Vitamin C Rose Oil”
  • Causes breakouts and skin irritation Sometimes Noted
    • “caused breakouts — Squalane + Copper Peptide Rapid Plumping Serum”
    • “broke me out very badly — Squalane + Vitamin C Rose Oil”
    • “caused milia — Squalane + Marine Algae Eye Cream”
  • Packaging and dropper issues Sometimes Noted
    • “dropper has broken every single time — Squalane + Vitamin C Rose Oil”
    • “comes out too fast — Squalane + BHA Pore-Minimizing Toner”
    • “lid was busted — Squalane + Omega Repair Cream”

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Questions and answers

Is Biossance good for oily skin?

Yes, Biossance is good for oily skin. Lovi rates the Biossance-focused routine High for oily skin, with lightweight and fast-absorbing moisturizers commonly noted by reviewers.

Is Biossance worth it?

Biossance is worth considering, as Lovi rates sensitive skin Superior and dry sensitive skin High. Reviewers note deep hydration and fast-absorbing moisturizers, though some mention a high price point.

What are Biossance's best products?

Biossance's best products are those that fit sensitive skin, dry sensitive skin, and skin with dark spots best. Lovi rates the Biossance-focused routine Superior for sensitive skin and High for dry skin. Reviewers mostly mention deep hydration, lightweight and fast-absorbing moisturizers, and brightening serums as key benefits.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022Scientific Reports, 2020

Which Biossance moisturizer is best for dry skin?

Lovi rates the Squalane + Copper Peptide Rapid Plumping Serum as Superior for dry skin, making it the best choice. The Squalane + Omega Repair Cream and Squalane + Vitamin C Rose Oil also rate as Superior for dry skin. Reviewers note that these moisturizers help provide deep hydration.

Scientific Reports, 2020

Does Biossance cause breakouts?

Reviewers sometimes note that Biossance may cause breakouts and skin irritation, though the Biossance products on this page are rated High for acne-prone skin.

Is Biossance fragrance-free?

Yes, the Biossance products on this page list no fragrance in their ingredients. Reviewers note that these items help deliver deep hydration while keeping the skin calm.

What are the key ingredients in Biossance products?

The key ingredients found across the Biossance products on this page include squalane, hyaluronic acid, and glycerin. Reviewers note that these ingredients help deliver deep hydration, while the Biossance products on this page list no fragrance.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

How do I build a Biossance skincare routine?

To build a Biossance routine for dry skin, start your morning with the Squalane + Amino Aloe Gentle Cleanser, the Squalane + Hyaluronic Toning Mist, and the Squalane + Copper Peptide Rapid Plumping Serum. In the evening, use the Squalane + Vitamin C Rose Oil, the Squalane + Amino Aloe Gentle Cleanser, the Squalane + BHA Pore-Minimizing Toner, the Squalane + Vitamin C Dark Spot Serum, and the Squalane + Copper Peptide Rapid Plumping Serum. Lovi rates the Biossance-focused routine High for dry skin.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022Scientific Reports, 2020

Where can I buy Biossance, and how much does it cost?

Biossance products can be purchased on Lovi with stores in the United Arab Emirates. Prices range from AED 127.11 to AED 537.00, with most items priced between AED 196.06 and AED 287.01.

What are good alternatives to Biossance?

Good alternatives to Biossance with similar skincare pages on Lovi include CeraVe, Cetaphil, Paula's Choice, Neutrogena, Kiehl's, and Dermalogica. Lovi rates CeraVe as a Superior fit for oily skin, combination skin, and acne-prone skin.

Biossance vs CeraVe: which is better?

Neither brand is universally better, as Lovi rates Biossance Superior for sensitive skin while CeraVe is rated Superior for acne-prone, oily, and combination skin. Reviewers for Biossance note deep hydration and soothing properties alongside a higher price point.

Who owns Biossance, and where is it from?

Biossance is an American brand founded in 2015, owned by THG plc since 2023.

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Is Biossance cruelty-free?

Yes: Leaping Bunny lists Biossance as cruelty-free.

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Is Biossance good for dry skin?

Lovi rates Biossance High for dry skin. The Biossance products on this page help provide deep hydration and leave skin feeling soft and smooth.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

Which Biossance cleanser is best for oily skin?

The Biossance cleanser best for oily skin is the Squalane + Amino Aloe Gentle Cleanser, which Lovi rates High for oily skin. The Biossance products on this page are fragrance-free.

Is Biossance good for sensitive skin?

Yes, Biossance is well-suited for sensitive skin, as Lovi rates the brand-focused routine Superior for this skin type. Reviewers frequently note its soothing and calming properties, and the Biossance products on this page list no fragrance.

Is Biossance good for acne-prone skin?

Lovi rates Biossance High for acne-prone skin. Reviewers often note that the brand helps soothe and calm the skin, though some shoppers sometimes report breakouts and skin irritation.

Clinical Pharmacology, 2018

Is Biossance good for skin with dark spots?

Yes, Biossance is good for skin with dark spots because Lovi rates the brand's fit Superior for sensitive skin, which is often tied to dark spots, and highlights brightening serums like the Squalane + Vitamin C Dark Spot Serum. Reviewers frequently mention brightening serums among the brand's benefits.

Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002

Is Biossance good for mature skin?

Biossance is not the best overall choice for mature skin, although Lovi rates the Biossance + Vitamin C Rose Oil, Squalane + Vitamin C Dark Spot Serum, and Squalane + BHA Pore-Minimizing Toner as Superior for it. Other products in the range, such as the rapid plumping and peptide eye serums, receive a Low fit rating for mature skin. Reviewers note that the brand helps deliver deep hydration and smooth texture.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020

Research behind Biossance's key ingredients

Behind these ratings

Lovi rates every product from its full ingredient list with brand-independent rules our dermatologists and cosmetic chemists build and review, and personalizes every pick with AI trained on the real results of millions of users. Lovi trains its fit score models on a proprietary dataset built from more than 10,000 expert-labeled products and more than 100,000 simulated examples, following an internally consistent methodology presented at Cosmoprof, AMWC, and Skin of Color Update.

  • Nadia Kapleva, MS

    Nadia Kapleva, MS

    Co-founder, Medical Director

    Cosmetic chemist, cosmetologist, aesthetic products developer

  • Alexey Shagraev, PhD

    Alexey Shagraev, PhD

    Co-founder, CEO and CTO

    PhD in computer science, 3x US patent holder, ex-Google, ex-Yandex

  • Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc

    Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc

    Medical Board

    Aesthetic medicine practitioner, MSc in Longevity and Anti-Aging Medicine

  • Aishani Shah, MD

    Aishani Shah, MD

    Medical Board

    Specialist dermatologist, MBBS, MD, IFAAD

  • Asya Zubkova, MS

    Asya Zubkova, MS

    Medical Board

    Cosmetic chemist, SCS, IFSCC member

  • Hanna Kurets, MD

    Hanna Kurets, MD

    Medical Board, Medical Advisor

    Dermatology MD

  • Elina Nazarenko, MD

    Elina Nazarenko, MD

    Medical Board

    Dermatology and diagnostic consultant

  • Victoria Derkova, MS

    Victoria Derkova, MS

    Medical Board

    Cosmetic chemist, cosmetic development technologist

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