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 23, 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
Eucerin
dermopure
Lists drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Versed
Dew Point Gel-Cream Moisturizer
Moisturizer · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Naturium
Dew-Glow Moisturizer Mineral SPF 50
Sunscreen · Lists silicones, coconut derivatives
Naturium
Dew-Glow Moisturizer SPF 50
Sunscreen · Lists silicones, chemical UV filters
Dr. Dennis Gross
Dewy Deep Cream
Moisturizer · Lists exfoliating acid, essential oils, silicones
Clinique
Dramatically Different Lipstick Shaping Lip Colour
Lip · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Beekman 1802
Dream Booster Bakuchiol Better Aging Serum
Serum · Lists coconut derivatives
Gemey Maybelline
Dream Mat Mousse
Lists parabens, silicones
Gemey
Dream Mat Mousse 48 Beige ensoleillé
Lists parabens, silicones
Maybelline
Dream Matte Mousse Foundation
Foundation · Lists parabens, silicones
Pacifica
Dreamlit Illuminating Facial Lotion
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid
Palladio
DREAMY MATTE LIPSTICK
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Dove
Dryness Relief Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Palladio
DUAL WET & DRY POWDER FOUNDATION
Foundation · Lists retinoid, silicones
Dermalogica
Dynamic Skin Recovery Broad Spectrum SPF 50
Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones, chemical UV filters
Dermalogica
Dynamic Skin Recovery SPF50
Sunscreen · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, silicones, chemical UV filters
Dermalogica
Dynamic Skin Retinol Serum
Serum · Lists fragrance allergens, retinoid, essential oils
Dermalogica
Dynamic Skin Strengthening Serum
Serum · Lists essential oils, coconut derivatives
Pipette
Eczema Lotion
Body lotion · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
HONEST
Eczema Relief Cream
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
La Roche-Posay
Effaclar H Hydratant Apaisant
Lists silicones
Null
EGF Collage Ampoule
Lists fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Herbivore
EMERALD Adaptogen Cleansing Milk Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, coconut derivatives
Herbivore
EMERALD Deodorant
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
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