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
Caudalie
Moisturizing Mask
Mask · Lists fragrance
Allies of Skin
Molecular Barrier Recovery Cream Balm
Moisturizer · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
K18
Molecular Repair Hair Oil
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Herbivore
MOON DEW 1% Bakuchiol + Peptides Retinol Alternative Eye Cream
Eye cream · Lists fragrance
Maelove
Moonlight Advanced Retinal Night Serum
Serum · Lists drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, retinoid, essential oils
Allies of Skin
Multi Nutrient & Dioic Renewing Cream
Moisturizer · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Naturium
Multi-Active Exosome Serum
Serum · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Naturium
Multi-Bright Advanced Serum
Serum · Lists exfoliating acid
Naturium
Multi-Bright Milky Toner
Toner · Lists exfoliating acid
Naturium
Multi-Calm Cream Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists coconut derivatives
Naturium
Multi-Peptide Advanced Serum
Serum · Lists silicones
Naturium
Multi-Peptide Eye Cream
Eye cream · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Naturium
Multi-Peptide Moisturizer
Moisturizer · Lists silicones
Dermalogica
Multivitamin Power Recovery Cream
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, retinoid, essential oils
Beekman 1802
Mushroom Milk Brightening Eye Cream
Eye cream · Lists coconut derivatives
Essence
mySKIN PERFECTOR
Lists silicones
NARS
Natural Matte Longwear Foundation
Foundation · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones, coconut derivatives
Dermalogica
Neurotouch Symmetry Serum
Serum · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Maelove
Night Renewer Glycolic Acid Cream
Moisturizer · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones
Medicube
No Cast Just Glow Collagen Sunscreen
Sunscreen · Lists silicones, chemical UV filters
Olaplex
No. 8 Bond Intense Moisture Mask
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
Tula
Nourishing Cleanser - Prebiotic Face Wash
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, coconut derivatives
JVN
Nurture Hydrating Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils
JVN
Nurture Hydrating Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
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