Biossance skincare
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 array of moisturizers, serums, eye products, toners, and more, all anchored by nourishing squalane and glycerin. Its products suit dry skin and sensitive skin best, owing to their gentle, deeply restorative formulations. To address specific concerns, the brand offers 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. Ultimately, its key ingredients work harmoniously, with squalane increasing collagen and fighting oxidative stress, while glycerin boosts hydration and repairs the skin barrier.
Squalane
Hyaluronic acid
GlycerinThis 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+ reviewsReviewers 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, as Lovi rates the Biossance-focused routine Superior for oily skin. Reviewers often mention that the brand provides lightweight and fast-absorbing moisturizers, and the Biossance products on this page list no fragrance in their ingredients.
Is Biossance worth it?
Biossance may be worth it for shoppers seeking deep hydration and brightening serums, as Lovi rates its routines Superior for dry, sensitive, and acne-prone skin. However, reviewers frequently mention a high price point.
What are Biossance's best products?
Biossance's best products are those that rate Superior for the skin's needs, such as the Squalane + Vitamin C Dark Spot Serum and Squalane + Vitamin C Rose Oil for dark spots and mature skin. The Biossance products on this page help deliver deep hydration and a smooth texture.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020Scientific Reports, 2020
Which Biossance moisturizer is best for dry skin?
The best moisturizer for dry skin is the Squalane + Copper Peptide Rapid Plumping Serum, followed by the Squalane + Omega Repair Cream and the Squalane + Vitamin C Rose Oil, which all rate Superior for dry skin.
Does Biossance cause breakouts?
Biossance is unlikely to cause breakouts across its range, though some reviewers note that it sometimes causes breakouts and skin irritation. Lovi rates Biossance for acne-prone skin as Superior.
Is Biossance fragrance-free?
Yes, the Biossance products on this page list no fragrance in their ingredients.
What are the key ingredients in Biossance products?
The key ingredients in the Biossance products on this page are squalane, hyaluronic acid, and glycerin. Topical hyaluronic acid helps improve skin quality and signs of aging.
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 + Vitamin C Rose Oil moisturizer. In the evening, use the same cleanser and toner followed by the Squalane + Vitamin C Dark Spot Serum and the Squalane + Omega Repair Cream. Lovi rates the Biossance-focused routine Superior for dry skin.
Where can I buy Biossance, and how much does it cost?
Biossance products on this page are available at stores in Australia, with prices ranging from A$230.00 to A$230.00. Most items on the page cost between A$230.00 and A$230.00.
What are good alternatives to Biossance?
Good alternatives to Biossance include brands like CeraVe, Cetaphil, Paula's Choice, Neutrogena, Kiehl's, and Dermalogica. Lovi rates the Biossance brand-focused routine Superior for dry skin, sensitive skin, and other skin types, while similar routines from brands like CeraVe rate High.
Biossance vs CeraVe: which is better?
Lovi rates Biossance-focused routines Superior and CeraVe-focused routines High for dry skin, oily skin, sensitive skin, combination skin, and acne-prone skin.
Who owns Biossance, and where is it from?
Biossance is an American brand founded in 2015, owned by THG plc since 2023.
Is Biossance cruelty-free?
Yes: Leaping Bunny lists Biossance as cruelty-free.
Is Biossance good for dry skin?
Yes, Biossance is good for dry skin, and Lovi rates the Biossance-focused routine Superior for dry skin. Reviewers often mention deep hydration and lightweight, fast-absorbing moisturizers across the range. Additionally, topical hyaluronic acid helps improve skin quality and signs of skin aging.
Which Biossance cleanser is best for oily skin?
Squalane + Amino Aloe Gentle Cleanser is the best cleanser on this page for oily skin, rating High.
Is Biossance good for sensitive skin?
Yes, Biossance is good for sensitive skin, and Lovi rates the Biossance-focused routine Superior for sensitive skin. The Biossance products on this page list no fragrance in their ingredients.
Is Biossance good for acne-prone skin?
Yes, Biossance is good for acne-prone skin, and Lovi rates the Biossance-focused routine Superior for this skin type. Reviewers often mention that the products help provide deep hydration while keeping moisturizers lightweight and fast-absorbing.
Is Biossance good for skin with dark spots?
Yes, Biossance is well-suited for skin with dark spots because it offers dedicated brightening products like the Squalane + Vitamin C Dark Spot Serum, which Lovi rates Superior for this skin type. Reviewers often mention that these brightening serums help improve skin texture and smoothness.
The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020
Is Biossance good for mature skin?
Biossance is not a strong match for mature skin overall, as Lovi rates most of its products Low for this skin type. However, products like the Squalane + Vitamin C Rose Oil and Squalane + BHA Pore-Minimizing Toner rate Superior for mature skin.
Research behind Biossance's key ingredients
The effect of niacinamide on reducing cutaneous pigmentation and suppression of melanosome transfer
Sulforaphane mobilizes cellular defenses that protect skin against damage by UV radiation
Vitamin C-squalene bioconjugate promotes epidermal thickening and collagen production in human skin
Design and in vivo evaluation of emulgel formulations including green tea extract and rose oil
Supramolecular collagen nanoparticles for anti-wrinkle, skin whitening, and moisturizing effects
Skin recovery by Lavandula angustifolia leaf callus extract: Redox control of Nrf2 signaling
The anti wrinkle efficacy of synthetic hexapeptide (Argireline) in Chinese Subjects
Nanocomplex of quaternized cyclodextrin grafted chitosan and hyaluronic acid for a skin delivery
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.
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Co-founder, Medical Director
Cosmetic chemist, cosmetologist, aesthetic products developer
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Co-founder, CEO and CTO
PhD in computer science, 3x US patent holder, ex-Google, ex-Yandex
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Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc
Medical Board
Aesthetic medicine practitioner, MSc in Longevity and Anti-Aging Medicine
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Medical Board
Specialist dermatologist, MBBS, MD, IFAAD
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Medical Board
Cosmetic chemist, SCS, IFSCC member
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Medical Board, Medical Advisor
Dermatology MD
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Elina Nazarenko, MD
Medical Board
Dermatology and diagnostic consultant
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Victoria Derkova, MS
Medical Board
Cosmetic chemist, cosmetic development technologist
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