Biossance Squalane + Omega Repair Cream for oily skin
Squalane
Ceramide Np
Sodium Hyaluronate
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Shea Butter
Euterpe Oleracea Sterols
Average
- AverageOily Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- ExcellentSafety
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 for your oily skin, as squalane and glycerin provide emollient and humectant actions to hydrate and enhance barrier resilience.
- While beneficial for general skincare, the formula lacks targeted ingredients for strong oil control, which is your main concern.
- 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 agents like squalane and ceramides.
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
★4.3Overall rating based on 3.0k+ reviewsMany users love its luxurious, non-greasy texture and find it soothing for sensitive skin, also noting it works well as a makeup base. A significant portion of reviews consistently cite a distinct, unpleasant natural scent as a major drawback, despite the product's effective performance in plumping and smoothing skin texture. Some users also find the price point high and a minority with extremely dry skin felt it wasn't rich enough.
Highlights
Deep hydration Mostly Mentioned
- “melts into my skin like butter”
- “leaves skin feeling instantly hydrated and plump”
- “my dry patches? gone.”
Unpleasant scent Mostly Mentioned
- “smells like dirty feet”
- “smells straight up fishy”
- “weird fermented smell”
Non-greasy texture Often Mentioned
- “rich but lightweight”
- “absorbs fast, no residue”
- “decadent whipped texture”
Excellent makeup base Sometimes Noted
- “makeup sits better”
- “great primer for dry skins”
- “leaves a lit-from-within glow”
Soothing for sensitive Sometimes Noted
- “only one that doesn't make my skin flare up”
- “calm and clear”
High price point Sometimes Noted
- “expensive for what it is”
- “wish it were more concentrated for the cost”
- “splurge product”
Not rich enough Rarely Noted
- “have to use more product than expected”
- “felt too lightweight”
- “skin felt parched hours later”
Packaging issues Rarely Noted
- “lid was busted”
- “jar arrived open”
- “broken glass”
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Questions and answers
How well does Biossance Squalane + Omega Repair Cream work for oily skin?
This cream offers moderate hydration for your oily skin, though it lacks targeted ingredients for strong oil control. It is safe and unlikely to cause irritation, but a product of this type needs peptides and lightweight hydrating agents that manage shine without heavy oils.
Which ingredients make this cream a good fit for oily skin?
Squalane and glycerin help make this cream a moderate fit for oily skin by providing hydration and supporting skin barrier resilience. However, because oily skin needs strong oil control, a product of this type needs lightweight textures, targeted oil-managing ingredients, peptides, and the absence of heavy oils to work best.
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 do Ceramides do for oily skin?
Ceramides help keep oily skin balanced by strengthening the skin barrier and locking in moisture without feeling heavy. They are unlikely to clog pores and may help calm irritation, making them a good fit if your skin is both oily and prone to breakouts.
International Journal of Dermatology, 2008Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024
Where does this cream go in a skincare routine for oily skin?
This cream goes toward the end of your morning and evening routines, right before sunscreen in the morning and as your final step at night. It provides moderate hydration for your oily skin, though an oily skin routine of this type ultimately works best with targeted oil-control ingredients.
Can I use this cream with retinol, and in what order?
Yes, you can use this cream with retinol, and applying it after your retinol treatment helps keep your skin calm and moisturized. Using a gentle moisturizer with ingredients like ceramides and squalane is unlikely to cause irritation and may make your skin more comfortable while using strong treatments.
How often should I use this cream?
You can use this moisturizing treatment twice daily as part of your morning and evening routine. Regular application helps keep your oily skin hydrated and supports your skin barrier without causing irritation, though oily skin also needs targeted ingredients for strong oil control.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020Health Science Reports, 2021
Can this cream clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for oily skin?
This cream is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts on oily skin, as it has a safe profile with no harsh ingredients and includes soothing squalane and ceramides. However, because it lacks targeted ingredients for strong oil control, oily skin often needs lightweight, oil-free formulas with mattifying or clarifying ingredients to keep shine in check.
Can I use this cream around the eyes or on my body?
You can safely use this moisturizing treatment around your eyes or on your body, as its gentle ingredients are well tolerated by thinner skin areas. However, because skin around the eyes is much thinner than on the body, a product of this type needs lightweight hydrators and soothing agents like ceramides and hyaluronic acid to hydrate delicately without feeling heavy.
Is this cream fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol. Cetearyl alcohol is a fatty alcohol, which soften the skin.
What the research says
A single application of a moisturizing fluid containing hyaluronic acid 1%, glycerin 5%, and Centella asiatica stem cells extract significantly increased skin hydration by 29% and reduced transepidermal water loss at 24 hours compared to baseline and an untreated control site in twenty healthy women.
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017Squalane at 0.005-0.015% counteracts UVA-induced oxidative stress, inflammation, and collagen metabolism inhibition while stimulating fibroblast migration in human dermal fibroblasts.
Molecules, 2025Application of squalene/phosphotungstate calcium nanowires (Sql/PWC) oleogel on UVB-irradiated skin decreased epidermal thickness, increased dermal thickness, and promoted the expression of elastin, collagen, and skin barrier markers through antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activities.
Journal of Nanobiotechnology, 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 0.1% hyaluronic acid formulations of different molecular weights led to significant improvements in skin hydration and elasticity, with low-molecular-weight formulations also significantly reducing wrinkle depth in seventy-six female subjects compared to a vehicle control.
Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2011Topical application of hyaluronic acid in conjunction with free gingival graft significantly reduced donor site postoperative pain until day 7 compared to normal saline, with no significant differences in graft dimensions or patient satisfaction.
Clinical Oral Investigations, 2022Treatment with a hyaluronic acid-containing mouth rinse or topical gel led to significant lesion reduction, pain relief, and normalization of lesion color in adult patients with minor recurrent aphthous stomatitis, with the gel formulation showing an earlier healing onset at 3 days.
BMC Oral Health, 2019A combination cream of stimu-tex AS and saccharide isomerate reduced erythema, increased skin capacitance, and reduced transepidermal water loss compared to placebo in 20 subjects after fractional CO2 laser procedure without causing serious adverse events.
Lasers in Medical Science, 2025A skin barrier restoring cream with shea butter, silkflo, and vitamin E increased type I procollagen synthesis, enhanced antioxidant enzyme activity, decreased reactive oxygen species generation, and promoted hyaluronic acid production in H2O2-stimulated human keratinocyte cells compared to untreated cells.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2025
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
Water, Squalane, Glycerin, Caprylic Capric Triglyceride, Isoamyl Laurate, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Shea Butter, Sorbitan Olivate, Cetearyl Olivate, Ceramide Np, Jojoba Esters, Sodium Hyaluronate, Euterpe Oleracea Sterols, Linoleic Acid, Oleic Acid, Linolenic Acid, Ethyl Linoleate, Tocopherol, Isoamyl Cocoate, Cetyl Palmitate, Sorbitan Palmitate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Carbomer, Sodium Hydroxide, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Gluconate
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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