{"id":13491,"date":"2026-01-03T00:00:53","date_gmt":"2026-01-02T19:00:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thedermreview.com\/?p=13491"},"modified":"2026-04-16T06:57:57","modified_gmt":"2026-04-16T01:57:57","slug":"13491-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thedermreview.com\/13491-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Biossance Review"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;OUR TOP SKINCARE PICKS\\n\\n\n&lt;table id=&quot;tablepress-44&quot; class=&quot;tablepress tablepress-id-44 tablepress-responsive&quot;&gt;\n&lt;thead&gt;\n&lt;tr class=&quot;row-1 odd&quot;&gt;\n\t&lt;th class=&quot;column-1&quot;&gt;&lt;\/th&gt;&lt;th class=&quot;column-2&quot;&gt;Rank&lt;\/th&gt;&lt;th class=&quot;column-3&quot;&gt;Brand&lt;\/th&gt;&lt;th class=&quot;column-4&quot;&gt;&lt;\/th&gt;&lt;th class=&quot;column-5&quot;&gt;&lt;\/th&gt;&lt;th class=&quot;column-6&quot;&gt;&lt;\/th&gt;&lt;th class=&quot;column-7&quot;&gt;&lt;\/th&gt;&lt;th class=&quot;column-8&quot;&gt;Link&lt;\/th&gt;\n&lt;\/tr&gt;\n&lt;\/thead&gt;\n&lt;tbody class=&quot;row-hover&quot;&gt;\n&lt;tr class=&quot;row-2 even&quot;&gt;\n\t&lt;td class=&quot;column-1&quot;&gt;&lt;\/td&gt;&lt;td class=&quot;column-2&quot;&gt;  1&lt;\/td&gt;&lt;td class=&quot;column-3&quot;&gt;Carrot &amp; Stick &lt;\/td&gt;&lt;td class=&quot;column-4&quot;&gt;&lt;\/td&gt;&lt;td class=&quot;column-5&quot;&gt;&lt;\/td&gt;&lt;td class=&quot;column-6&quot;&gt;&lt;\/td&gt;&lt;td class=&quot;column-7&quot;&gt;&lt;\/td&gt;&lt;td class=&quot;column-8&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http:\/\/thedermreview.com\/carrot-and-stick-review\/&quot; rel=\u201dnofollow\u201d&gt;Review&lt;\/a&gt;&lt;\/td&gt;\n&lt;\/tr&gt;\n&lt;tr class=&quot;row-3 odd&quot;&gt;\n\t&lt;td class=&quot;column-1&quot;&gt;&lt;\/td&gt;&lt;td class=&quot;column-2&quot;&gt;  2&lt;\/td&gt;&lt;td class=&quot;column-3&quot;&gt;Formulyst&lt;\/td&gt;&lt;td class=&quot;column-4&quot;&gt;&lt;\/td&gt;&lt;td class=&quot;column-5&quot;&gt;&lt;\/td&gt;&lt;td class=&quot;column-6&quot;&gt;&lt;\/td&gt;&lt;td class=&quot;column-7&quot;&gt;&lt;\/td&gt;&lt;td class=&quot;column-8&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https:\/\/thedermreview.com\/formulyst-review\/&quot;&gt;Review&lt;\/a&gt;&lt;\/td&gt;\n&lt;\/tr&gt;\n&lt;tr class=&quot;row-4 even&quot;&gt;\n\t&lt;td class=&quot;column-1&quot;&gt;&lt;\/td&gt;&lt;td class=&quot;column-2&quot;&gt;  3&lt;\/td&gt;&lt;td class=&quot;column-3&quot;&gt;Skinceuticals&lt;\/td&gt;&lt;td class=&quot;column-4&quot;&gt;&lt;\/td&gt;&lt;td class=&quot;column-5&quot;&gt;&lt;\/td&gt;&lt;td class=&quot;column-6&quot;&gt;&lt;\/td&gt;&lt;td class=&quot;column-7&quot;&gt;&lt;\/td&gt;&lt;td class=&quot;column-8&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https:\/\/thedermreview.com\/skinceuticals-reviews\/&quot;&gt;Review&lt;\/a&gt;&lt;\/td&gt;\n&lt;\/tr&gt;\n&lt;tr class=&quot;row-5 odd&quot;&gt;\n\t&lt;td class=&quot;column-1&quot;&gt;&lt;\/td&gt;&lt;td class=&quot;column-2&quot;&gt;-&lt;\/td&gt;&lt;td class=&quot;column-3&quot;&gt;Biossance&lt;\/td&gt;&lt;td class=&quot;column-4&quot;&gt;&lt;\/td&gt;&lt;td class=&quot;column-5&quot;&gt;&lt;\/td&gt;&lt;td class=&quot;column-6&quot;&gt;&lt;\/td&gt;&lt;td class=&quot;column-7&quot;&gt;&lt;\/td&gt;&lt;td class=&quot;column-8&quot;&gt;&lt;\/td&gt;\n&lt;\/tr&gt;\n&lt;\/tbody&gt;\n&lt;\/table&gt;\n&quot;}\" data-sheets-userformat=\"{&quot;2&quot;:14592,&quot;11&quot;:4,&quot;14&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:16711680},&quot;15&quot;:&quot;-apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, \\&quot;Segoe UI\\&quot;, Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, \\&quot;Helvetica Neue\\&quot;, sans-serif&quot;,&quot;16&quot;:9}\" data-sheets-formula=\"=CONCATENATE(&quot;OUR TOP SKINCARE PICKS &quot;,R[0]C[-1])\" style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>OUR TOP SKINCARE PICKS<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n<table id=\"tablepress-44-no-2\" class=\"tablepress tablepress-id-44 tablepress-responsive\">\n<thead>\n<tr class=\"row-1 odd\">\n\t<th class=\"column-1\"><\/th><th class=\"column-2\">Rank<\/th><th class=\"column-3\">Brand<\/th><th class=\"column-4\"><\/th><th class=\"column-5\"><\/th><th class=\"column-6\"><\/th><th class=\"column-7\"><\/th><th class=\"column-8\">Link<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody class=\"row-hover\">\n<tr class=\"row-2 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><\/td><td class=\"column-2\">  1<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Carrot &amp; Stick <\/td><td class=\"column-4\"><\/td><td class=\"column-5\"><\/td><td class=\"column-6\"><\/td><td class=\"column-7\"><\/td><td class=\"column-8\"><a href=\"http:\/\/thedermreview.com\/carrot-and-stick-review\/\" rel=\u201dnofollow\u201d>Review<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-3 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><\/td><td class=\"column-2\">  2<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Formulyst<\/td><td class=\"column-4\"><\/td><td class=\"column-5\"><\/td><td class=\"column-6\"><\/td><td class=\"column-7\"><\/td><td class=\"column-8\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thedermreview.com\/formulyst-review\/\">Review<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-4 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><\/td><td class=\"column-2\">  3<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Skinceuticals<\/td><td class=\"column-4\"><\/td><td class=\"column-5\"><\/td><td class=\"column-6\"><\/td><td class=\"column-7\"><\/td><td class=\"column-8\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thedermreview.com\/skinceuticals-reviews\/\">Review<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-5 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><\/td><td class=\"column-2\">-<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Biossance<\/td><td class=\"column-4\"><\/td><td class=\"column-5\"><\/td><td class=\"column-6\"><\/td><td class=\"column-7\"><\/td><td class=\"column-8\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There\u2019s some skin care brands that choose to formulate their products with a variety of beneficial ingredients, while other brands discover the powerful benefits of a single ingredient and use it in all of their products.<\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The latter is true for Biossance, a brand that uses squalane as the key ingredient throughout their entire range of skin care products.<\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But perhaps you\u2019re wondering: what the heck is squalane? And how can it benefit my skin? <\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We\u2019re going to answer these questions and more in our Biossance review. We\u2019ll give you all the details you need to know on squalane, including the research that supports its use in skin care. <\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We\u2019ll also discuss the brand\u2019s best selling products, formulation details, Biossance reviews from real customers, and more.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What Are The Top 10 Best Biossance Skin Care Products?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Biossance skin care products can treat a variety of common skin concerns, such as aging skin, dry skin, dull skin, and oily skin. The types of skin care products they currently offer include moisturizers, oils, masks, serums, cleansers, eye care, and lip care. Here\u2019s a breakdown of the top 10 best Biossance products.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 18pt;\">Biossance Squalane Oil<\/span><\/h3>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re into facial oils, Biossance Squalane Oil is one to try. It contains just one ingredient: squalane.<\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We\u2019ll get into the nitty gritty on squalane in the Key Ingredients section below. For now just know that squalane oil feels weightless and absorbs instantly, helping to lock in moisture and leave the skin feeling super soft. <\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As one reviewer says, \u201c\u200b\u200bOne would think greasy when they see the word oil. This is not at all. I apply it on dry areas after I finish my foundation and it\u2019s really moisturizing, but not greasy at all. It disappears but you can feel how soft it leaves your face.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What\u2019s great about Biossance Squalane Oil is that it can also be used on your hair to help tame flyaways, split ends, and frizz. In fact, you can use this oil anywhere on your body that needs a little extra moisture. <\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><b>Bottom Line: Biossance Squalane Oil is a multitasking oil that can be used on your face, body, and hair to moisturize and protect. <\/b><\/p>\n<p>Use retinoids at night. We recommend <a href=\"https:\/\/carrotstick.com\/collections\/best-sellers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Carrot &amp; Stick The Retinol Serum.<\/a> <strong><\/strong><span>This formula contains a next-generation retinol complex and potent antioxidants to help reduce visible signs of aging and damage.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 18pt;\">Biossance Squalane + Phyto Retinol Serum<\/span><\/h3>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re trying to prevent or reduce signs of skin aging, then you\u2019ve probably heard that it\u2019s a good idea to add a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">retinol serum<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> into your nightly routine. Maybe you\u2019ve tried a retinol product, but you\u2019ve experienced the common (yet annoying) side effects of retinol, like skin dryness and peeling. If so, then the Biossance Squalane Phyto Retinol Serum could be a good option for you.<\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bakuchiol has been shown to produce many of the same effects of using retinol, including the ability to diminish the appearance of wrinkles and reduce the effects of sun damage (including uneven skin tone). One of the main benefits of bakuchiol is that it provides retinol-like effects without irritation.<\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For example, <\/span>a 2019 study published in the British Academy of Dermatology compared bakuchiol and retinol in a head-to-head 12-week, double-blind clinical trial on human subjects.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For the study, 44 participants received either a twice-daily 0.5% bakuchiol product or a once-daily 0.5% retinol product. Both groups saw improvements in hyperpigmentation, wrinkles, and redness, and there was no statistically significant difference between their results.<\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This suggests that using bakuchiol twice a day is as effective as using retinol once a day. Another benefit is that the bakuchiol group reported less skin scaling and flaking than the retinol group.<\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Plus, there are additional supporting ingredients in Biossance Squalane Phyto Retinol Serum, such as squalane, niacinamide, sodium hyaluronate, and rosehip oil.<\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><b>Bottom Line: Biossance Squalane Phyto Retinol Serum is an anti-aging serum that provides many of the same benefits of retinol (reduce wrinkles, fine lines, and uneven skin tone) without the irritation.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><strong>ALTERNATIVES<\/strong><span>: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carrotstick.com\/product\/the-repair-serum\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Carrot &amp; Stick The Repair Serum.<\/a><span> It contains 7 peptides for smoother, firmer looking skin.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 18pt;\">Biossance Squalane + Marine Algae Eye Cream<\/span><\/h3>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As a winner of Allure\u2019s 2020 Best of Beauty Award and 2021 Glamour Beauty Awards &#8220;Best Eye Cream&#8221;, we know this Biossance eye cream has got to be good. <\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It has a creamy, rich texture that absorbs instantly without feeling greasy, helping the skin to instantly feel soft and supple. <\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Over time, this Biossance eye cream can help to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles thanks to paracress extract. <\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Paracress extract helps to lift saggy eyelids by reducing muscle tension, as well as reorganize and tighten collagen fibres by stimulating the fibroblasts. Ultimately, this results in firmer and smoother skin.<\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><b>Bottom Line: The Biossance eye cream has a creamy rich texture that instantly helps to moisturize and soften skin, while decreasing signs of aging over time.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><strong>ALTERNATIVES<\/strong><span>: \u00a0If you are concerned about aging around the eyes including bags, one product we recommend is <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carrotstick.com\/product\/the-eye-cream\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Carrot &amp; Stick The Eye Cream.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 18pt;\">Biossance Squalane + Zinc Sheer Mineral Sunscreen<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul><\/ul>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This Biossance sunscreen is a 100% non-nano, non-toxic SPF 30 mineral sunscreen that is guaranteed to protect the skin without leaving behind a white cast like most mineral sunscreens. Its lightweight texture blends into all skin tones, leaving a soft, dewy finish. <\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Like all Biossance skin care products, the formula contains squalane, along with plenty of other emollients to help lock in moisture and soften skin. <\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One unique ingredient in the Biossance sunscreen is water lily extract, which contains tannins, alkaloids, saponins, and polysaccharides. These components provide a strong nourishing, moisturizing, and regenerating effect on the skin, which helps to cool and calm skin after UV exposure and heat stress. <\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><b>Bottom Line: The Biossance sunscreen provides broad spectrum SPF 30 protection thanks to non-nano zinc oxide, along with the added benefits of water lily extract and squalane. <\/b><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 18pt;\">Biossance Squalane + Vitamin C Rose Oil<\/span><\/h3>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re dealing with pesky dark spots and uneven skin tone, Biossance Squalane + Vitamin C Rose Oil is calling your name. <\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This isn\u2019t your average face oil. Sure, it contains squalane to soften and moisturize skin. But it\u2019s also infused with the stable, oil-soluble vitamin C derivative known as tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate. <\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once absorbed into the skin, tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate is converted to ascorbic acid (the active form of vitamin C). Ascorbic acid exerts <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">potent antioxidant activity, stimulates collagen synthesis, and reduces <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the appearance of dark spots through inhibition of melanin synthesis. The result? Brighter, firmer skin!<\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The only thing we don\u2019t love about Biossance Squalane + Vitamin C Rose Oil is the inclusion of fragrance. <\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><b>Bottom Line: Biossance Squalane + Vitamin C Rose Oil combines squalane with an oil-soluble vitamin C derivative to moisture, firm, and brighten skin.<\/b><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 18pt;\">Biossance Squalane + Lactic Acid Resurfacing Night Serum<\/span><\/h3>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This resurfacing serum includes 10% lactic acid, an alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) that exfoliates and enhances cellular renewal by increasing cell turnover rates in the upper layers of skin. It also acts like a magnet to attract and retain moisture in the skin. <\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While all skin types can benefit from this serum, it\u2019s ideal for those dealing with rough, bumpy, and\/or dull skin. Applying this serum nightly should help to promote a smoother and softer texture, visibly diminished fine lines, and an overall brighter complexion.<\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Biossance Squalane + Lactic Acid Resurfacing Night Serum is even a good choice for those with sensitive skin since lactic acid is the gentlest out of all the AHAs. <\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><b>Bottom Line: Biossance Squalane + Lactic Acid Resurfacing Serum gently exfoliates and increases cell turnover, leading to smoother, brighter skin.<\/b><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 18pt;\">Biossance Squalane + Omega Repair Cream<\/span><\/h3>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is a rich facial cream that absorbs quickly to hydrate skin without feeling greasy, heavy, or sticky. <\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s formulated with lipids that mimic and support skin\u2019s natural moisture barrier: squalane, omega fatty acids, ceramides and plant sterols. These lipids help nourish, plump, and hydrate your skin.<\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This cream also includes nourishing emollients like caprylic\/capric triglyceride and shea butter, as well as the moisture magnet sodium hyaluronate.<\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><b>Bottom Line: Biossance Squalane + Omega Repair Cream is a rich facial cream that\u2019s formulated with lipids that mimic and support skin\u2019s natural moisture barrier.<\/b><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 18pt;\">Biossance Squalane + Probiotic Gel Moisturizer<\/span><\/h3>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This gel moisturizer glides onto the skin effortlessly and feels weightless. It\u2019s formulated with probiotics to help calm and soothe skin with visible redness \u2014 even skin with rosacea. <\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Probiotics collaborate with your skin to restore the microbiome, the term for the trillions of microorganisms, like bacteria, fungi, and viruses, that live on your skin. <\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some of these microorganisms are beneficial. According to WebMD \u201cSome microbes act like a natural antibiotic. They also help keep your skin acidic, which many germs don\u2019t like.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, if harmful microorganisms outnumber the good guys, skin conditions like acne, sensitive skin, and bumpy, uneven skin texture can develop. Thus, keeping the microbiome balanced is critical in maintaining healthy skin.<\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><b>Bottom Line: Biossance Squalane + Probiotic Gel Moisturizer helps to calm skin with visible redness while supporting the skin\u2019s microbiome.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><strong>ALTERNATIVES<\/strong><span>: <a href=\"https:\/\/carrotstick.com\/products\/the-multi-lift-moisturizer\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Carrot &amp; Stick The Multi Lift Moisturizer<\/a><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carrotstick.com\/product\/the-moisturizer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">.<\/a><span> It\u2019s overflowing with potent plant proteins, vitamins, peptides and amino-collagen.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 18pt;\">Biossance Squalane + Vitamin C Dark Spot Serum<\/span><\/h3>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another Biossance vitamin C product is the Squalane + Vitamin C Dark Spot Serum. The opaque green bottle houses 10% 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, a stable vitamin C derivative that helps to prevent dark spots and brighten the complexion. <\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The formula also includes white shiitake mushroom extract, which starts degrading dark spots immediately and continues correcting discoloration with continued use.<\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The final brightening ingredient in this dark spot serum is licorice root extract, one of the best naturally-derived ingredients for hyperpigmentation. <\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to a publication in the Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery, \u201cLicorice extract improves hyperpigmentation by dispersing the melanin, inhibition of melanin biosynthesis, and inhibition of cyclooxygenase activity thereby decreasing free radical production.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><b>Bottom Line: A dark spot serum that combines 10% vitamin C with white shiitake mushroom and licorice root extract to fade dark spots and brighten the complexion. <\/b><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 18pt;\">Biossance Squalane + Omega Repair Hand Cream<\/span><\/h3>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This deeply moisturizing protective hand repair cream combines squalane with omega fatty acids, ceramides, and emollients like shea butter and caprylic\/capric triglyceride. <\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Together, these ingredients help to comfort dry, chapped, and\/or irritated hands for immediate relief while boosting radiance for dewy, healthy-looking skin without adding shine. <\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There\u2019s also vitamin E in this repair cream, which functions as a potent antioxidant to protect skin from free radical damage. <\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In addition to its powerful antioxidant activity, vitamin E helps the skin retain moisture by strengthening the skin\u2019s barrier function.<\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><b>Bottom Line: A moisturizing hand repair cream that combines squalane with reparative ingredients and vitamin E to comfort dry, chapped, and\/or irritated hands.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2 dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How Much Do Biossance Skin Care Products Cost?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Biossance skin care products are mid-range in terms of cost; they aren\u2019t cheap but they are ridiculously expensive. For example, Biossance Squalane Oil costs $32 USD for 3.3 oz, while the Biossance Sunscreen costs $30 USD for 1.7 oz. <\/span><\/p>\n<h2 dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Where to Buy Biossance Skin Care Products?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Biossance skin care products are sold on the brand\u2019s website, as well as several third party online retailers such as Sephora, HSN, and Amazon. <\/span><\/p>\n<h2 dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Is Biossance Cruelty Free?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Biossance is cruelty free and the products are officially Leaping Bunny Certified. Leaping Bunny Certification means Biossance skin care products are free of animal testing at every stage of product development.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Is Biossance Vegan?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, Biossance skin care products are vegan. Biossance products contain no animal ingredients or by-products in the manufacturing process or final product and no animal testing is involved in any part of the process<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 dir=\"ltr\">Top Skincare Picks<\/h2>\n\n<table id=\"tablepress-44-no-3\" class=\"tablepress tablepress-id-44 tablepress-responsive\">\n<thead>\n<tr class=\"row-1 odd\">\n\t<th class=\"column-1\"><\/th><th class=\"column-2\">Rank<\/th><th class=\"column-3\">Brand<\/th><th class=\"column-4\"><\/th><th class=\"column-5\"><\/th><th class=\"column-6\"><\/th><th class=\"column-7\"><\/th><th class=\"column-8\">Link<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody class=\"row-hover\">\n<tr class=\"row-2 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><\/td><td class=\"column-2\">  1<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Carrot &amp; Stick <\/td><td class=\"column-4\"><\/td><td class=\"column-5\"><\/td><td class=\"column-6\"><\/td><td class=\"column-7\"><\/td><td class=\"column-8\"><a href=\"http:\/\/thedermreview.com\/carrot-and-stick-review\/\" rel=\u201dnofollow\u201d>Review<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-3 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><\/td><td class=\"column-2\">  2<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Formulyst<\/td><td class=\"column-4\"><\/td><td class=\"column-5\"><\/td><td class=\"column-6\"><\/td><td class=\"column-7\"><\/td><td class=\"column-8\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thedermreview.com\/formulyst-review\/\">Review<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-4 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><\/td><td class=\"column-2\">  3<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Skinceuticals<\/td><td class=\"column-4\"><\/td><td class=\"column-5\"><\/td><td class=\"column-6\"><\/td><td class=\"column-7\"><\/td><td class=\"column-8\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thedermreview.com\/skinceuticals-reviews\/\">Review<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-5 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><\/td><td class=\"column-2\">-<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Biossance<\/td><td class=\"column-4\"><\/td><td class=\"column-5\"><\/td><td class=\"column-6\"><\/td><td class=\"column-7\"><\/td><td class=\"column-8\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n<h2 dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our Verdict<\/span><\/h2>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Overall, we think that the Biossance products are formulated well and there are many positive Biossance reviews for customers who noticed results after using these products.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pros<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Products contain evidence based ingredients (squalane, shea butter, sodium hyaluronate, etc)<\/span><\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many positive Biossance reviews<\/span><\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Biossance is cruelty free<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cons<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some products packaged in jars, which we cause delicate ingredients to degrade over time due to exposure to light and air<\/span><\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some products contain fragrance<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What Are Some Alternatives to Biossance Skin Care?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;If you\u2019re looking for skincare products to address the signs of aging, we recommend Carrot &amp; Stick. Carrot &amp; Stick maximizes the use of powerful ingredients and minimizes the use of superficial ones, resulting in advanced skincare solutions that help promote healthy, more youthful-looking skin. &quot;}\" data-sheets-userformat=\"{&quot;2&quot;:1049345,&quot;3&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:0},&quot;11&quot;:4,&quot;12&quot;:0,&quot;23&quot;:1}\" data-sheets-textstyleruns=\"{&quot;1&quot;:0}\uee10{&quot;1&quot;:84,&quot;2&quot;:{&quot;2&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:1136076},&quot;9&quot;:1}}\uee10{&quot;1&quot;:98}\" data-sheets-hyperlinkruns=\"{&quot;1&quot;:84,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;https:\/\/carrotstick.com\/collections\/best-sellers\/&quot;}\uee10{&quot;1&quot;:98}\">If you\u2019re looking for skincare products to address the signs of aging, we recommend <strong><a class=\"in-cell-link\" href=\"https:\/\/carrotstick.com\/collections\/best-sellers\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Carrot &amp; Stick<\/a><\/strong>. Carrot &amp; Stick maximizes the use of powerful ingredients and minimizes the use of superficial ones, resulting in advanced skincare solutions that help promote healthy, more youthful-looking skin. We recommend <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carrotstick.com\/product\/the-repair-serum\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">The Repair Serum<\/a><\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" class=\"c-link\" data-stringify-link=\"https:\/\/www.carrotstick.com\/product\/the-defense-serum\/\" delay=\"150\" data-sk=\"tooltip_parent\" href=\"https:\/\/www.carrotstick.com\/product\/the-defense-serum\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" data-remove-tab-index=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\"><\/a><\/strong>, followed by <b><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/carrotstick.com\/products\/the-multi-lift-moisturizer\">Carrot &amp; Stick The Multi Lift Moisturizer<\/a>.<\/strong><\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>OUR TOP SKINCARE PICKS &nbsp; There\u2019s some skin care brands that choose to formulate their products with a variety of beneficial ingredients, while other brands discover the powerful benefits of a single ingredient and use it in all of their products. The latter is true for Biossance, a brand that uses squalane as the key &hellip; <\/p>\n<p class=\"link-more\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thedermreview.com\/13491-2\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> &#8220;Biossance Review&#8221;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":328,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2239,7],"tags":[],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v21.8 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Biossance Review - The Dermatology Review<\/title>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/thedermreview.com\/biossance\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Biossance Review - The Dermatology Review\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"OUR TOP SKINCARE PICKS &nbsp; There\u2019s some skin care brands that choose to formulate their products with a variety of beneficial ingredients, while other brands discover the powerful benefits of a single ingredient and use it in all of their products. 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