Biossance Squalane + Antioxidant Cleansing Oil for dry sensitive skin
Squalane
Oenothera Biennis Oil
Rosemary Leaf Extract
Lavender Oil
Oat Kernel Oil
High
- HighDry Skin Fit
- HighEffectiveness
- HighSafety
A great choice for dry sensitive skin; a few pre-cleansers fit it even better.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with dry sensitive skin: flakiness, tightness, redness, fine lines, and wrinkles. For scores and recommendations based on your full skin profile, including your 12D face scan results and any goals or preferences you have, please use the Lovi app.
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Lovi Assistant explains
- Offers high suitability for your dry skin as squalane and oat kernel oil provide emollient action and hydration, effectively addressing dryness and flakiness.
- The cleansing oil effectively removes makeup and impurities due to caprylic capric triglyceride and squalane, while citrus aurantium dulcis oil and lavender oil offer a pleasant sensory experience.
- The formula is safe for your dry and sensitive skin, containing soothing oat kernel oil and sunflower seed oil with no harsh or prohibited ingredients.
How to apply
- Use your makeup remover PM as the first step of your evening routine. Start 3×/week daily use if your dry skin tolerates it well.
- Apply this makeup remover before your regular cleanser, toner, and moisturizer. It prepares your face for a thorough double-cleansing routine.
- Gently press a small amount onto your skin using a soft cotton pad. Avoid rubbing to protect your sensitive and flaky skin.
- Apply the makeup remover on completely dry skin to ensure better tolerance and comfort. This prevents any extra irritation for reactive skin types.
- Avoid the sensitive eye area and do a patch test before your very first use to prevent irritation.
People Say
★4.6Overall rating based on 2.2k+ reviewsBased on a very large amount of data, users with dry, sensitive, and combination skin frequently praise this oil for effectively dissolving makeup and sunscreen without stripping the moisture barrier. Most report a soft, hydrated finish and reduced redness. A subset of users with sensitive eyes experienced stinging and difficulty removing waterproof mascara.
Highlights
Hydrating finish Mostly Mentioned
- “Leaves skin soft”
- “non-stripping”
- “cushiony feel”
Effective makeup removal Often Mentioned
- “Melts sunscreen/foundation”
- “dissolves impurities”
- “removes matte lipstick”
Lightweight texture Often Mentioned
- “Glides easily”
- “not heavy/gloopy”
- “emulsifies well”
Clean rinse Sometimes Noted
- “No greasy residue”
- “rinses completely”
- “no film left”
Gentle formula Sometimes Noted
- “Soothes sensitive skin”
- “no tightness”
- “spa-like experience”
Eye irritation Sometimes Noted
- “Stings eyes”
- “burns sensitive eyes”
- “causes blurry vision”
Mascara removal Sometimes Noted
- “Waterproof mascara remains”
- “requires double cleanse”
- “doesn't fully remove eye makeup”
Packaging issues Rarely Noted
- “Leaky pump”
- “messy bottle”
- “not travel-friendly”
Price point Rarely Noted
- “Expensive”
- “pricey for cleanser”
- “high cost per ounce”
Scent dislike Rarely Noted
- “Strong herbal smell”
- “dislike citrus notes”
- “fragrance sensitivity”
Sources: lovi.care, biossance.com, sephora.co.uk, influenster.com, reddit.com, skinsort.com, and more
Questions and answers
What makes Biossance Squalane + Antioxidant Cleansing Oil a great fit for dry sensitive skin?
This cleansing oil is a great fit because squalane and oat kernel oil provide moisture to soothe dryness and flakiness on dry sensitive skin. It gently removes makeup while sunflower seed oil and oat kernel oil help calm the skin with no harsh ingredients.
Journal of Photochemistry and Photobiology. B, Biology, 2026
Which ingredients make this cleanser a good fit for dry sensitive skin?
Squalane and oat kernel oil make this cleanser a great fit by adding much-needed moisture to dry skin and helping to calm sensitive areas. Sunflower seed oil also supports this gentle safety profile by soothing the skin while it cleans.
Journal of Photochemistry and Photobiology. B, Biology, 2026
What does Squalane do for dry sensitive skin?
Squalane helps keep dry sensitive skin soft and smooth by locking in moisture and calming irritation without causing flare-ups. It is unlikely to cause redness or discomfort, making it a gentle choice that supports the skin barrier. This type of skin needs ingredients that deeply hydrate and soothe, such as plant oils and antioxidants.
International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2017Molecules, 2009
What does Evening Primrose Oil do for dry sensitive skin?
Evening primrose oil helps keep dry sensitive skin soft by strengthening the outer skin barrier and locking in moisture. It is unlikely to irritate when used properly, though results can vary depending on how the product is formulated.
Where does this cleanser go in a skincare routine for dry sensitive skin?
This makeup remover goes in the evening routine, as the first step before your cleanser, and in weekly routines before cleansing. It is also used as a makeup remover in the PM.
Can I use this cleanser with retinol, and in what order?
You can safely use this cleansing oil in your evening routine before applying your retinol. Using a gentle, nourishing cleanser first helps keep your dry skin calm while prepping your face for treatment.
How often should I use this cleanser?
You can use this makeup remover in your evening and weekly routine as a first step to melt away makeup without irritating your dry, sensitive skin. Squalane and oat kernel oil help keep your skin feeling soft and calm.
Can this cleanser clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for dry sensitive skin?
This cleansing oil is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts on dry sensitive skin, as its nourishing oils and squalane rinse clean without heavy residue. It also does not cause purging because it is a wash-off cleanser that does not speed up cell turnover.
Is this cleanser fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
It has no drying alcohol and contains fragrance (limonene and linalool).
What the research says
Squalane at 0.005-0.015% counteracts UVA-induced oxidative stress, inflammation, and collagen metabolism inhibition while stimulating fibroblast migration in human dermal fibroblasts.
Molecules, 2025Plant-derived squalane protected human dermal fibroblasts against UVA-induced damage by counteracting ROS formation, suppressing apoptosis-related proteins p53, caspase-3, caspase-9, and PARP, and restoring the pro-survival p-Akt/mTOR pathway.
Antioxidants, 2025Electrospun poly (vinyl butyral-co-vinyl alcohol-co-vinyl acetate) patches loaded with evening primrose oil applied to the forearm of volunteers for 6 hours increased skin moisture, with pore size, shape, and fiber diameter influencing oil transport.
Biomaterials Advances, 2022A topical preparation containing urea, sunflower oil, evening primrose oil, wheat germ oil, and sodium pyruvate led to clinical improvement after a month in diverse hyperkeratotic skin conditions except pityriasis lichenoides.
Medicina Cutanea Ibero-latino-americana, 1986Topical application of linseed, evening primrose, and olive oil emulsions accelerated wound closure in rats with excision wounds compared to untreated controls, though via different mechanisms.
Drug Delivery and Translational Research, 2019Topical application of rosemary essential oil-loaded lipid nanoparticles in gel vehicles significantly increased skin hydration compared to gels containing free oil, and increased elasticity to a lesser extent, in ten healthy volunteers.
Pharmaceutics, 2017Topical application of a cream containing the NHE1 activator rosmarinic acid decreased skin surface pH and transepidermal water loss while increasing skin hydration in 50-60-year-old adult females compared to vehicle cream and no treatment.
International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2022An alcoholic extract of rosemary leaves, Rosm1, demonstrates strong antioxidant activity and inhibits oxidative alterations to skin surface lipids when evaluated in vitro and in vivo.
International Journal of Tissue Reactions, 2000Polysaccharide-based O/W emulsions incorporated with lavender essential oil applied to cellulosic support are non-irritating, provide softness and moisturizing effects, and are safe for topical patch applications.
International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 2021Gellan gum hydrogel films co-encapsulating ofloxacin with tea tree or lavender oil achieved 98% wound contraction and completely healed epidermis in rats after ten days of treatment compared to baseline.
International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 2021Topical application of lavender oil significantly promoted wound contraction, collagen synthesis, and fibroblast differentiation with up-regulation of TGF-beta in a rat model compared to control.
BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, 2016
Ingredients
Caprylic Capric Triglyceride, Polyglyceryl-2 Caprate, Squalane, C13-15 Alkane, Polyglyceryl-2 Sesquioleate, Triethylhexanoin, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil Lavender Oil, Rosa Moschata Seed Oil, Avena Sativa Kernel Oil Oat Kernel Oil, Oenothera Biennis Oil, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Lavandula Hybrida Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract Rosemary Leaf Extract, Anthemis Nobilis Oil Flower, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil Sunflower Seed Oil, Tocopherol, Limonene, Linalool
Behind this fit score
Lovi calculates every fit score from the 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.
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