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
Kevyn Aucoin
The Curling Mascara
Mascara · Lists drying alcohol, parabens
Tatcha
The Dewy Milk Moisturizer
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, silicones
Tatcha
The Dewy Serum
Serum · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
Tatcha
The Dewy Skin Cream
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, silicones
Victoria Beckham Beauty
The Foundation Drops with TFC8
Foundation · Lists coconut derivatives
Naturium
The Glow Getter Multi-Oil Body Butter
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Naturium
The Glow Getter Multi-Oil Body Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Naturium
The Glow Getter Multi-Oil Hydrating Body Wash
Body wash · Lists coconut derivatives
Crown Affair
The Hydrating Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Tatcha
The Indigo Calming Cream
Moisturizer · Lists silicones, coconut derivatives
Tatcha
The Longevity Serum
Serum · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones
SHEGLAM
The Matrix Resurrections
Lip · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Rituals
The Ritual of Karma Instant Care Hand Lotion
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates
Tatcha
The Serum Stick
Serum · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Tatcha
The Silk Cream
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
Tatcha
The Silk Peony
Eye cream · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones
Tatcha
The Silk Serum
Serum · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Tatcha
The Silk Sunscreen SPF 50
Sunscreen · Lists silicones
Crown Affair
The Smoothing Air Dry Cream
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Kevyn Aucoin
The Volume Mascara
Mascara · Lists drying alcohol, parabens
Fenty Skin
Thicc N Smooth Rich Peptide Eye Cream
Eye cream · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones
Caudalie
Tinted Lip Balm
Lip · Lists fragrance
Laura Mercier
Tinted Moisturizer Blush
Blush · Lists coconut derivatives
Kopari
Toasted Vanilla Hydrating Vitamin C Shower Oil
Body wash · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
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