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
Innersense
Renew Body Lotion
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, salicylic acid
Dove
Renew Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
True Botanicals
Renew Repair Nightly Treatment
Serum · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils
Dermalogica
renewal lip complex
Lip · Lists fragrance
Clinique
Repairwear Intensive Lip Treatment
Lip · Lists silicones
Peach & Lily
Rescue Party Barrier Comfort Cream | Skin Barrier Cream
Moisturizer · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Peach & Lily
Rescue Party Barrier Restore Serum | Skin Barrier Serum
Serum · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Grown Alchemist
Resurfacing Targeted Body Lotion
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, salicylic acid
Cocokind
Resurrection Polypeptide Cream
Moisturizer · Lists coconut derivatives
Anua
Retinol 0.1 Caffeine Revitalizing Eye Cream
Eye cream · Lists retinoid, silicones
The Ordinary
Retinol 0.2% in Squalane
Serum · Lists retinoid
The Ordinary
Retinol 0.5% in Squalane
Serum · Lists retinoid
The Ordinary
Retinol 1% in Squalane
Serum · Lists retinoid
Ordinary
Retinol 1% in Squalane
Lists retinoid
Naturium
Retinol Complex Cream
Moisturizer · Lists retinoid, silicones, coconut derivatives
Pacifica
Retinol Eye Cream
Eye cream · Lists retinoid, coconut derivatives
JVN
Revive Repairing Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils
SHEGLAM
Rick and Morty X SHEGLAM Ooh Wee! Hydrating Lip Serum
Lip · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Cosmia
Rituel Soin Éclat
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid
Heritage Store
Rosewater Gentle Face Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists fragrance
Heritage Store
Rosewater Jelly Mask
Mask · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
The Ordinary
Saccharomyces Ferment 30% Milky Toner
Toner · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
The Ordinary
Salicylic Acid 2% Anhydrous Solution
Exfoliant · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
The Ordinary
Salicylic Acid 2% Masque
Mask · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
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