Squalene
Squalene is an emollient and skin conditioning ingredient. It’s in 38 products on Poliage, most often cleanser, body lotion and moisturizer. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 21, 2026
In plain English
Squalene: used to soften the skin surface and make hair smoother and easier to comb.
What it does
Contains Squalene: antistatic
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Squalene: emollient
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Squalene: hair-conditioning
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Squalene: refatting
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Squalene: skin-conditioning
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 78861, accessed October 22, 2026.
Products that contain Squalene
Marie Veronique
Replenishing Oil Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists essential oils, coconut derivatives
Gold Bond
Retinol Overnight Body & Face Lotion
Body lotion · Lists retinoid, silicones
RMS Beauty
Revitalize Hydra Concealer
Concealer · Lists coconut derivatives
Schmidt’s
Schmidt’s Déodorant Stick Signature Rose + Vanille 75g
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Merit
Signature Lipstick
Lip · Lists fragrance
Skinfix
Skin Barrier Restoring Gel Cream
Moisturizer · Lists exfoliating acid
Nivea
Skin Firming Antiwrinkle Neck & Chest Cream
Moisturizer · Lists coconut derivatives
Renee Rouleau
Skin Recovery Balm
Moisturizer · Lists silicones
Dermalogica
Smart Response Serum
Serum · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Gold Bond
Tight & Firm Body & Face Lotion
Body lotion · Lists silicones
Skinfix
Triple Lipid Activating Serum
Serum · Lists exfoliating acid
Skinfix
Triple Lipid-Hyaluronate Serum
Serum · Lists exfoliating acid
Skinfix
Triple Lipid-Peptide Cream
Moisturizer · Lists exfoliating acid
Allies of Skin
Vitamin C & Omegas Cleansing Balm
Cleanser · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
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