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 21, 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
Palladio
SKIN TINT
Foundation · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Mirabella Beauty
Skin Tint Creme Foundation
Foundation · Lists silicones, formaldehyde releasers
Dermalogica
Smart Eye Density
Eye cream · Lists exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
COVERGIRL
Smoothers Moisturizing Concealer Stick
Concealer · Lists parabens, silicones
bareMinerals
SMOOTHNESS Hydrating Cleansing Oil
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Essence
Soft BAKED BLUSH
Blush · Lists silicones
e.l.f.
Soft Glam Satin Concealer
Concealer · Lists silicones
Rare Beauty
Soft Pinch Tinted Lip Oil
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Makeup by Mario
Soft Pop Powder Blush
Blush · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Rose Inc
Softlight Luminous Hydrating Concealer
Concealer · Lists coconut derivatives
Rose Inc
Softlight Skin-Smoothing Liquid Foundation
Foundation · Lists essential oils, silicones
Cosmia
Soin contour des yeux anti rides au Collageneer
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Haruharu Wonder
Soothing Serum
Serum · Lists silicones
All Good
SPF50 Anti-Aging Daily Mineral Sunscreen Facial Moisturizer
Sunscreen · Lists coconut derivatives
Biossance
Squalane + 10% Lactic Acid Resurfacing Serum
Serum · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils
Biossance
Squalane + 5% Niacinamide Brightening Eye Serum
Eye cream · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
The Ordinary
Squalane + Amino Acids Lip Balm
Lip · Lists exfoliating acid
Biossance
Squalane + Amino Aloe Gentle Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Biossance
Squalane + Antioxidant Cleansing Oil
Cleanser · Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils
Biossance
Squalane + Copper Peptide Rapid Plumping Serum
Serum · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Biossance
Squalane + Marine Algae Eye Cream
Eye cream · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Biossance
Squalane + Omega Repair Cream
Moisturizer · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Biossance
Squalane + Vitamin C Dark Spot Serum
Serum · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Biossance
Squalane + Vitamin C Rose Moisturizer
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance allergens
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