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
Garnier
Salicylique lotion exfoliante
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid
The Body Shop
Second Skin Tint
Foundation · Lists coconut derivatives
Dove
Sensitive Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
BYOMA
Sensitive Retinol Oil
Serum · Lists retinoid, essential oils
Derma E
Sensitive Skin Daily Nourishing Cream
Moisturizer · Lists silicones
Derma E
Sensitive Skin Daily Restoring Serum
Serum · Lists silicones
sephora collection jelly melt lip tint
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Deliplus
Sérum facial reparador Micro Cápsulas
Lists fragrance
Cosmia
Sérum intense anti rides
Lists fragrance
Merit
Shade Slick
Lip · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Alba Botanica
Sheer Mineral Broad Spectrum SPF 30 Sunscreen Lotion
Sunscreen · Lists drying alcohol
Mad Hippie
Sheer Tint Sun Serum
Sunscreen · Lists coconut derivatives
Not Your Mother’s
Shine + Protect Spray
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, essential oils, silicones
SHEGLAM
Silk Slip Lip Oil Balm-High Key Brand Beauty Cosmetic Makeup For Women And Girls
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Essence
Silky BLUR HYDRATING LONGWEAR CONCEALER
Concealer · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Skinfix
Skin Barrier Restoring Gel Cream
Moisturizer · Lists exfoliating acid
True Botanicals
Skin Barrier Sun Shield SPF 30
Sunscreen · Lists exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Rose Inc
Skin Enhance Luminous Tinted Serum
Foundation · Lists fragrance allergens, silicones
bPerfect
Skin Fusion - Skin Tint
Foundation · Lists silicones, chemical UV filters
CeraVe
Skin Renewing Brightening Lotion with SPF 30
Sunscreen · Lists silicones, chemical UV filters
CeraVe
Skin Renewing Day Cream SPF 30
Sunscreen · Lists drying alcohol, retinoid, silicones, chemical UV filters
Versed
Skin Soak Moisture Cream
Moisturizer · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Dermalogica
Skin Soothing Hydrating Lotion
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, salicylic acid
SHEGLAM
Skin Sync Satin Foundation-Linen
Foundation · Lists silicones
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