Biossance Squalane + Copper Peptide Rapid Plumping Serum for acne-prone skin
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- HighCombination Skin Fit
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- ExcellentSafety
A great choice for acne-prone skin; a few moisturizers fit it even better.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with acne-prone skin: breakouts, blackheads, and post-acne marks. 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
- Excellent plumping for your combination skin is provided by sodium hyaluronate and copper tripeptide-1, which hydrate and improve elasticity while Acmella Oleracea Extract aids in skin repair and inflammation reduction for your acne concerns.
- Glycerin and squalane balance hydration without overwhelming oily areas, and the inclusion of aloe barbadensis flower extract offers soothing benefits.
- The product is safe for your skin, with no risks of irritation due to the absence of harsh ingredients and the presence of soothing components.
How to apply
- Use your moisturizer twice a day in your AM and PM routines. Apply it daily to help keep breakouts under control.
- Apply after your cleanser and toner, and make sure to use your SPF right after in the morning.
- Gently spread a small amount of moisturizer over your face using soft motions. Let it absorb into the skin for a minute before getting dressed or applying makeup.
- Apply on slightly damp skin to help lock in extra moisture. This keeps your combination skin balanced without feeling heavy.
- Avoid the eye area and do a patch test before your first use. Stop using if you feel any irritation.
People Say
★4.6Overall rating based on 2.1k+ reviewsBased on a very large amount of data, this serum is widely praised for its ability to deliver instant hydration and a visible plumping effect, making it a favorite for users with dry, dehydrated, or aging skin. The majority of users report a lightweight texture that absorbs well and improves skin bounce. A minority experience stickiness or find the high price point unjustifiable for the results achieved.
Highlights
Intense hydration Mostly Mentioned
- “floods skin with moisture”
- “saved my dry winter skin”
- “keeps skin hydrated all day”
- “instant relief for tightness”
Elegant texture Often Mentioned
- “absorbs quickly”
- “sinks in beautifully”
- “lightweight and silky”
- “not heavy or greasy”
Visible plumping Often Mentioned
- “skin looks bouncy”
- “instant plumping effect”
- “lines look minimized”
- “cheeks feel fuller”
Improved texture Sometimes Noted
- “glass skin effect”
- “skin feels softer”
- “smoother complexion”
- “gives a healthy glow”
Soothing properties Sometimes Noted
- “calms my redness”
- “soothing on sensitive skin”
- “gentle and non-irritating”
- “helped repair barrier”
High price point Sometimes Noted
- “too expensive for results”
- “pricey for the amount”
- “not worth the money”
- “wallet hurts”
Breakouts/Irritation Rarely Noted
- “caused breakouts”
- “massive allergic reaction”
- “gave me tiny bumps”
- “skin turned red”
Lack of results Rarely Noted
- “no noticeable difference”
- “didn't do anything”
- “just a basic hydrator”
- “disappointed by lack of results”
Paradoxical drying Rarely Noted
- “sucked moisture out”
- “skin felt tight”
- “dried me out”
- “needed more moisturizer on top”
Sticky after-feel Rarely Noted
- “feels tacky”
- “leaves a sticky film”
- “texture is sticky”
- “hair sticks to face”
Sources: lovi.care, biossance.com, sephora.sg, influenster.com, reddit.com, cultbeauty.co.uk, and more
Questions and answers
What makes Biossance Squalane + Copper Peptide Rapid Plumping Serum a great fit for acne-prone skin?
This serum is a great fit for your acne-prone skin because it hydrates and improves elasticity while helping calm inflammation and repair your skin. Glycerin and squalane balance hydration without overwhelming oily areas, and it is unlikely to cause irritation thanks to its gentle, soothing ingredients.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2025International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2021
Which ingredients make this serum a good fit for acne-prone skin?
Sodium hyaluronate and copper tripeptide-1 hydrate and improve elasticity, while Acmella Oleracea Extract helps calm inflammation and repair your skin. Glycerin and squalane balance hydration without feeling heavy, and soothing aloe vera extract adds extra comfort for breakout-prone areas.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2025International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2021
What does Squalane do for acne-prone skin?
Squalane may help keep acne-prone skin soft and smooth, but peroxidated forms can trigger inflammation in skin cells. For a better fit on acne-prone skin, products need non-clogging, soothing ingredients that balance oil without causing irritation.
What do Copper Peptides do for acne-prone skin?
Copper tripeptide-1 GHK-Cu helps acne-prone skin by reducing redness and soothing inflammation while protecting against damage. It also helps improve overall skin barrier health.
Where does this serum go in a skincare routine for acne-prone skin?
This serum goes in the evening routine after cleansing and toning, and before moisturizing. It is a great fit because glycerin and squalane balance hydration without overwhelming oily areas, while soothing components help calm inflammation.
Can I use this serum with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this serum with retinol by applying the serum first to help keep your skin calm and hydrated. Using a soothing, barrier-friendly product alongside retinoids is unlikely to cause irritation and may help your skin adjust more comfortably.
How often should I use this serum?
This serum is a great fit for your acne-prone skin and is safely used in your evening routine. Daily application helps hydrate and calm your skin while keeping oily areas balanced without irritation.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020Health Science Reports, 2021
Can this serum clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for acne-prone skin?
This serum is unlikely to cause breakouts or clog pores on acne-prone skin. Glycerin and squalane balance hydration without overwhelming oily areas, while Acmella Oleracea Extract helps calm inflammation and soothe your skin.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2025International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2021
Can I use this serum around the eyes or on my body?
Yes, you can use this serum around the eyes and on your body because its gentle formula hydrates and smooths safely without causing irritation. It helps improve skin texture and elasticity in delicate areas.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2025International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2021
Is this serum fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol.
What the research says
An Acmella oleracea extract-loaded glycolipid emulsion serum applied topically demonstrated safety with no ocular irritation or systemic dermal absorption, alongside significant improvements in facial skin hydration, smoothness, and reductions in roughness, scaliness, and wrinkles.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2025An all-natural anti-wrinkle emulsion serum containing Acmella oleracea extract demonstrated safe skin tolerability and reduced facial wrinkles in human volunteers after 2 weeks of application.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2021An anti-acne hydrogel containing Aloe barbadensis, Garcinia mangostana, and Camellia sinensis extracts showed superior antiacne and antiblotch activities compared to 1% clindamycin gel in sixty subjects with mild-moderate acne.
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2019Topical dexpanthenol acts as a moisturizer, improves stratum corneum hydration, accelerates wound healing and epidermal regeneration, reduces erythema, and improves symptoms of skin irritation compared to vehicle or no pretreatment.
American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2002Squalane 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 copper tripeptide complex on CO2 laser-resurfaced skin caused no significant reduction in erythema or objective improvement in wrinkles compared to controls, but significantly increased patient satisfaction regarding overall skin quality.
Archives of Facial Plastic Surgery, 2006A novel regimen combining a hydroxy acid-based scrub and copper tripeptide serum significantly reduced adherent scalp flaking by 61.24%, increased hair density by 12.48%, increased hair thickness by 25.36%, and improved scalp skin hydration by 76.24% in adults with mild to moderate dandruff over 15 days.
Cureus, 2024The combination of Thermus thermophilus and Bacillus subtilis mixed-culture ferment extract and copper tripeptide-1 GHK-Cu reduced inflammatory cytokines, protected skin explants from UV-induced damage, and improved wrinkles and skin barrier conditions compared to individual components or controls.
Skin Research and Technology, 2026Topical 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 novel formulation containing supramolecular retinol plus acmella oleracea extract significantly reduced dark circles by 13.8% in melanin index, decreased fine wrinkles, and increased skin firmness by 13.0% in 33 Chinese urban women after 6 weeks of use.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2022The optimized squalane-based spilanthol emulsion achieved a maximum skin retention of 118.71 μg/g and restored skin hydroxyproline content to 23.99 μg/g, outperforming positive and negative groups due to high drug release and miscibility driven by weak Van der Waals interactions.
AAPS PharmSciTech, 2019Treatment with methanolic extract of Acmella oleracea leaves exerted potent antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and wound healing effects in vitro by reducing inflammatory mediators, scavenging free radicals, inhibiting bacterial growth, and enhancing fibroblast migration without inducing cytotoxicity.
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, 2025Moisturizer containing 5% panthenol, madecassoside, and copper-zinc-manganese decreased adverse reactions and downtime after ablative fractional carbon dioxide laser resurfacing with comparable efficacy to 0.02% triamcinolone acetonide cream in 20 subjects.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2019Topical dexpanthenol formulated in lipophilic vehicles improved stratum corneum hydration and reduced transepidermal water loss compared to vehicle control in humans.
Arzneimittel-Forschung, 2000Hyaluronic acid, hyaluronic acid plus dexpanthenol, and isotonic saline nasal sprays all significantly improved dry nose symptoms over four weeks in 240 patients, with hyaluronic acid plus dexpanthenol providing superior nasal moisturisation compared to the other two.
Auris, Nasus, Larynx, 2020
Ingredients
Water, Glycerin, Propanediol, Squalane, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Copper Tripeptide-1, Acmella Oleracea Extract, Ectoin, Tetrapeptide-30, Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-52, Copper Pca, Panthenol, Sodium Polyglutamate, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Flower Extract, Passiflora Incarnata Flower Extract, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Ocimum Basilicum Leaf Extract Flower, Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Acacia Senegal Gum, Xanthan Gum, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Citric Acid, Caprylyl Glycol
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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