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
La Roche-Posay
Toleriane Dermallergo Fluid
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
La Roche-Posay
TOLERIANE SENSITIVE RICHE
Lists coconut derivatives
La Roche-Posay
Toleriane Ultra - Peaux ultra sensibles ou allergiques
Lists silicones
La Roche-Posay
Tolériane Ultra Contours Yeux
Lists silicones
Colorescience
Total Eye Firm & Repair Cream
Eye cream · Lists silicones
Medik8
Total Moisture Daily Facial Cream
Moisturizer · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones
Trader Joe’s Hand & Body Cream
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Yves Rocher
Tradition de Hammam, Baume nourrisant à l’huile d’argan bio du Maroc et à l’huile essentielle bio de fleur d’oranger
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, essential oils, sulfates, parabens, coconut derivatives
The INKEY List
Tranexamic Acid Serum
Serum · Lists fragrance allergens
Herbivore
TREMELLA Silky Hydration Gel Face Cream
Moisturizer · Lists coconut derivatives
Kenra Professional
Triple Repair Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
COVERGIRL
TruBlend Hydrating Foundation
Foundation · Lists parabens, silicones
Kenra Professional
Truly Thickening Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones
Tula
Tula 24/7 ultra hydrating
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid
Andalou Naturals
Turmeric + Vitamin C Enlighten Serum
Serum · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Hask
Twist Tamer Leave-In Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Ultra facial cream
Lists parabens, silicones
Derma E
Ultra Hydrating Advanced Repair Night Cream
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance, silicones
Derma E
Ultra Hydrating Antioxidant Day Cream
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance
Derma E
Ultra Hydrating Dewy Skin Serum
Serum · Lists fragrance
Trader Joe’s
Ultra Hydrating Gel Moisturizer
Lists silicones
Peach & Lily
Ultra Plush Rich Cream | Replenishing Moisturizer
Moisturizer · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
First Aid Beauty
Ultra Repair Cream Intense Hydration
Moisturizer · Lists essential oils, silicones
First Aid Beauty
Ultra Repair Cream Toasted Coconut
Moisturizer · Lists essential oils, silicones
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