Ingredient · Hydrator
Squalane: what it does & who it's for
A lightweight plant oil that softens skin without clogging pores.
What it is
A lightweight plant oil that softens skin without clogging pores. In short, it's one of the hydrator ingredients Vaiya's engine understands and can match to your skin and goals.
How to use it
Introduce Squalane slowly — every other day at first — and give your skin a couple of weeks to adjust before increasing frequency. Patch test on a small area first, and if you layer several actives, add one at a time so you can tell what's working.
Products in our catalog with Squalane
Products whose ingredient lists we've checked and that contain Squalane (no paid placement):
- The Ordinary Squalane Cleanser
- Kiehl's Ultra Facial Cream
- COSRX Advanced The Vitamin C 23 Serum
- Beauty of Joseon Dynasty Cream Jumbo
- Beauty of Joseon Dynasty Cream Nourishing Cream Moisturizer
- Beauty of Joseon Dynasty Cream [2021]
- Anua Azelaic Acid Cica Skin Soothing Moisturizer
- Anua Birch 70 Moisture Boosting Cream
- Anua Birch Moisture Boosting Cream
- Anua Collagen Retinol Refining Guasha Cream
- Anua Heartleaf 70% Daily Relief Lotion
- Medicube Deep Vita A Retinol Serum
- Skin1004 Centella Cream
- Skin1004 Hyalu Teca Firming Cream
- Skin1004 Madagascar Centella Cream
Related ingredients
Salicylic acid (BHA)Glycolic acid (AHA)NiacinamideHyaluronic acidCentella (Cica)Snail mucinRetinolRetinaldehyde
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