Biossance Squalane + Vitamin C Rose Oil for oily skin
Squalane
Ascorbic Acid
Rose Oil
Pistacia Lentiscus Gum- Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
Average
- AverageOily Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- HighSafety
Works for oily skin; other moisturizers fit it better.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with oily skin: shine, enlarged pores, blackheads, and blemishes. 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 moderate moisturizing and brightening for your oily skin, as squalane provides hydration and tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate offers antioxidant and evening effects. Caprylic capric triglyceride adds emollient action, though it may not provide sufficient seboregulation for oily skin.
- The presence of Rosa Damascena Flower Extract and Pistacia Lentiscus Gum contributes to a pleasant user experience and skin conditioning.
- The product is safe for your oily skin, with no risks of irritation due to the absence of harsh ingredients and the inclusion of soothing squalane.
How to apply
- Could be used as part of your AM or PM routine every day to keep your face fresh.
- Apply this moisturizer after cleansing and toning, but right before your SPF in the morning.
- Gently press a small amount into your skin and let it absorb fully.
- Apply on clean, slightly dry skin to help control that oily shine.
- Avoid the eye area and do a quick patch test before your first use.
People Say
★4.6Overall rating based on 1.5k+ reviewsBased on a very large amount of data, users with dry, combination, and dull skin frequently praise this oil for its lightweight, non-greasy texture that absorbs quickly to provide immediate hydration and a "dewy" glow. Many report smoother skin and improved radiance. Some users with sensitive or acne-prone skin experienced breakouts, and others noted issues with the packaging design.
Highlights
Hydrates, adds glow Mostly Mentioned
- “fresh and hydrated”
- “gives me the perfect glow”
- “dewy soft skin”
- “lit-from-within glow”
Lightweight, absorbs fast Mostly Mentioned
- “lightweight and glides on my face”
- “absorbs quickly without feeling greasy”
- “sinks in fairly quickly”
- “non-greasy oil”
Pleasant rose scent Often Mentioned
- “subtle rose scent”
- “smells heavenly”
- “light floral scent”
- “luxurious”
Expensive product Often Mentioned
- “steep price point”
- “expensive for just squalane”
- “small bottle size”
- “expecting better for the price”
Improves skin texture Sometimes Noted
- “skin feels smoother”
- “soft supple feel”
- “skin firmness is improved”
- “baby's-butt smooth”
Works with makeup Sometimes Noted
- “works perfectly as a makeup base”
- “mix a drop into foundation”
- “makeup goes on so much smoother”
- “thinned out my foundation”
Packaging dropper issues Sometimes Noted
- “dropper has broken every single time”
- “wish the company would redesign it”
- “dropper broke”
- “packaging issues”
Caused breakouts Rarely Noted
- “broke me out very badly”
- “caused acne”
- “irritating ingredients”
- “reaction on my face”
Disliked scent Rarely Noted
- “smell is too strong”
- “dislike rose”
- “scent lingers too long”
No visible results Rarely Noted
- “no difference”
- “sits on top of skin”
- “average”
- “didn't see brightening effects”
Sources: lovi.care, influencer.com, sephora.com, biossance.com, artistrybeautyblog.com, themomedit.com, and more
Questions and answers
How well does Biossance Squalane + Vitamin C Rose Oil work for oily skin?
Biossance Squalane + Vitamin C Rose Oil works moderately well for oily skin, offering hydration and brightening through squalane and vitamin C, though it may not help enough with excess shine. Oily skin often needs a lightweight formula with peptides and ingredients that manage oil and support the skin barrier without heavy oils.
Which ingredients make this treatment a good fit for oily skin?
Squalane and tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate make this treatment work for oily skin by providing gentle hydration and brightening effects. However, this skin type needs a product with ingredients that control excess oil and maintain a lightweight texture without heavy oils.
What does Squalane do for oily skin?
Squalane helps keep oily skin soft and smooth without feeling heavy, though oxidized forms may sometimes trigger irritation. To work well for oily skin, this type of product needs lightweight, non-clogging ingredients that balance moisture without adding excess grease.
What does Vitamin C do for oily skin?
Vitamin C helps brighten skin tone and smooth texture while providing antioxidant protection that prevents sebum oxidation. For oily skin, this type of product typically needs to be paired with oil-controlling or pore-clearing ingredients like salicylic acid or plant extracts.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2005Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2023
Where does this treatment go in a skincare routine for oily skin?
This treatment goes in the evening routine after cleansing and before moisturizing, though some treatments can be used in the morning or twice a day. It is safe for oily skin and helps brighten and smooth, but products of this type for oily skin also need ingredients that help balance oil.
Can I use this treatment with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this treatment with retinol by applying the treatment after your retinol in your evening routine. It helps keep your skin soft and is unlikely to cause irritation because it leaves out harsh ingredients, but oily skin also needs oil control ingredients to work best.
How often should I use this treatment?
Use this treatment in your evening routine for simplicity and extra safety around sun exposure. If your skin tolerates it well and you see good results, you can carefully use it more often.
Can this treatment clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for oily skin?
This treatment is unlikely to cause breakouts on oily skin, as it has a safe makeup without harsh ingredients and includes soothing squalane. However, it lacks sufficient oil-control action to keep oily skin completely balanced.
Can I use this treatment around the eyes or on my body?
You can use this moisturizing treatment around your eyes and on your body, as its soothing formula is safe for your skin. It helps improve skin texture and reduce fine lines, though oily skin on your face typically benefits more from products that help control oil.
Surgical and Radiologic Anatomy, 2002European Journal of Pharmaceutics and Biopharmaceutics, 2014
What the research says
Topical application of an emollient emulsion containing 15.0% caprylic/capric triglyceride doubled the amount of urocanic acid isomers and increased skin hydration with reduced transepidermal water loss in healthy subjects, though it did not prevent ultraviolet-induced urocanic acid isomerization.
Life, 2023Squalane 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, 2025Topical application of 5% vitamin C cream significantly improved global clinical scores, increased skin microrelief density, and induced elastic tissue repair in photoaged skin compared to excipient control in healthy female volunteers.
Experimental Dermatology, 2003Ascorbic acid 2-glucoside gel significantly reduced gingival melanin pigmentation after 4 weeks compared to placebo in 73 subjects with symmetric pigmentation.
Journal of Periodontology, 2009Topical application of VC-IP cream twice daily for 8 weeks reduces periorbital wrinkles in female subjects compared to a placebo cream.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2022An emulgel containing 20% green tea extract and 5% rose oil provided good hydrating properties and effectiveness on the skin barrier function in ten female subjects.
Acta Pharmaceutica, 2013Topical application of Taif rose oil nanoemulsion ameliorated UVB-induced oxidative damage and skin photoaging in rats by modulating antioxidant enzymes, inflammatory markers, MMP-9, and MAPK signaling pathways.
ACS Omega, 2023Treatment with polyphenol-enriched fractions RF20-(SP-207) and F(IV) significantly decreased the expression and cellular protein secretion of pro-inflammatory biomarkers IL-1β, IL-6, IL-8, RANTES, and MCP-1 in HaCaT keratinocytes under both stimulated and non-stimulated conditions.
Fitoterapia, 2016
Why other moisturizers fit oily skin better
A panthenol-enriched mask improved skin hydration, regulated sebum, and reduced redness and TEWL across dry sensitive, oily sensitive, and oily acne skin subgroups with excellent tolerance and no adverse reactions.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024
Ingredients
Squalane, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Caprylic Capric Triglyceride, Pistacia Lentiscus Gum, Rosa Damascena Flower Extract, Geraniol, Citronellol
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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