Squalane
Squalane is an emollient and skin conditioning ingredient. It’s in 583 products on Poliage, most often moisturizer, lip and serum. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 22, 2026
In plain English
A stable hydrocarbon oil made from olives or sugarcane. A light emollient that softens skin.
What it does
Contains Squalane: emollient
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Squalane: hair-conditioning
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Squalane: refatting
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Squalane: skin-conditioning
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 38226, accessed October 22, 2026.
Products that contain Squalane
BIOLOGIQUE RECHERCHE
LAIT U
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
COVERGIRL
Lash Blast Volume Waterproof Mascara
Mascara · Lists parabens, silicones
Buxom
Lash Volumizing Mascara
Mascara · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Rimmel London
Lasting Mega Matte
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, coconut derivatives
Young Living
Lavender Volumizing Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists drying alcohol, coconut derivatives
Julep
Length Matters Mascara
Mascara · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Bubble
Level Up Balancing Gel Moisturizer for Oily and Combination Skin Types
Moisturizer · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
NARS
Light Reflecting Blush
Blush · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
SHEGLAM
Like Magic Hydrating Concealer-Pink Pearl
Concealer · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Dove
Limited Edition Strawberry + Kiwi Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Wonderskin
Limited Edition Wonder Blading All-Day Lip Stain – Headliner
Lip · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid
Alpyn Beauty
Line-Filling Eye Balm
Eye cream · Lists fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
MAC
Lip Conditioner - Hydrating Lip Balm
Lip · Lists fragrance, chemical UV filters
Rose Inc
Lip Cream Weightless Matte Color
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones, coconut derivatives
NARS
Lip Liner
Lip · Lists fragrance allergens
Mario Badescu
Lip Mask with Acai and Vanilla
Lip · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Mario Badescu
Lip Mask with Coconut and Mango
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Mario Badescu
Lip Mask with Pomegranate And Guava
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Mario Badescu
Lip Mask with Watermelon and Basil
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Rose Inc
Lip Sculpt Amplifying Lip Color
Lip · Lists coconut derivatives
Westman Atelier
Lip Shape Lip Liner
Lip · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Rose Inc
Lip Treatment Hydrating Lip Balm
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid
Pixi
LipMask
Lip · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
ColourPop
Liquid Blush
Blush · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
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