As the seasons change, the weather gets colder and our skin gets drier, which is why now is the perfect time to look into products that will keep us hydrated and dewy. From hyaluronic acid to snail mucin, there are plenty of ingredients that promote healthy, hydrated skin. One of these lesser-known ingredients is squalane - a lightweight, plant-derived oil that promotes moisture retention in the skin and can help protect against free radicals.
One brand that has really leaned into incorporating squalane into their products is Biossance. Case in point: their Get Glowing Hydrating Routine Kit includes three products (Squalane + Marine Algae Firming & Lifting Eye Cream; Squalane + Hyaluronic Acid Copper Peptide Rapid Plumping Serum; and Squalane + Omega Repair Deep Hydration Moisturizer) that all include squalane as one the first items on their ingredients lists. Along with their main squalane line, Biossance also offers the Pro-Peptide™ Hydrating Lip Perfector Balm with Hyaluronic Acid.
Biossance's hydrating products are made for all skin types, and promise to be good for anti-aging and fighting dryness. To corroborate these claims, three PS editors put different Biossance hydration-boosting skin-care products to the test for the eyes, lips, and face.