Review: Biossance Squalane + Probiotic Gel Moisturizer

When I started becoming au naturale, I started with moisturizer since this is a product I use every. single. day. Twice a day, actually.  Plus, I have breakout prone skin, so finding a good moisturizer that won’t make my skin mad is tough.  After trying oh so many, I finally discovered this one.

I was strolling through the aisles of Sephora one day when I saw this beautiful girl with the most amazing skin. It was bright, clear, and completely smooth.  I know she was wearing makeup, but no amount of makeup could make skin look that perfect if it wasn’t pretty damn good already.

I just had to ask her secret… 

She boldly stated that her skin used to be far from perfect, covered in breakouts and redness.  Until she discovered Biossance and it changed everything.  Of course I don’t believe everything I hear, but this endorsement from random girl in Sephora was too good not to explore further…which led me to…

What is it?

This is a lightweight gel moisturizer. The star ingredient is squalane, with a side of probiotics.  It works for ALL skin types.

Squalane oil closely resembles the oils that your skin already produces naturally.  It is an excellent anti-aging moisturizer that will not clog your pores, but actually fight acne thanks to its ability to fight bacteria.  Worried about sun damage and free radicals? Oh yeah, squalane fights those too.  Miracle product.

How it feels?

It feels oh so smooth on my skin. I’m talking instant supple.  It’s very light and absorbs right away.  It has a bit of a cooling feeling as well – like you are rubbing a nice, cool cucumber on your face.

My thoughts…

Well done, Biossance.  Well done.

I loved this moisturizer from the second I tried it.  It soaked into my skin perfectly and felt pretty fantastic at the same time.  It was like my skin moved from the desert to the rainforest in a matter of seconds.  It did not feel greasy at all, so it was an excellent base to wear under my makeup.  But first impressions aren’t always right so I had to wait to see if my love for this new product would hold up…

By the end of the day, my skin still felt and looked amazing.  My makeup never melted away like it does with some other moisturizers.  I can be dry in some areas and slick in others…but it all felt the same this time.  That was enough for me to keep trying…

So I continued using it day and night…

After a few weeks, I noticed major improvements in my skin all around.  The dreaded ‘new product breakout party’ never happened.

I felt balanced.  

My skin looked brighter, more even, and more clear.  Thank you, Biossance. And thank you random Sephora girl.

*My only complaint about this product is the packaging. It comes in a jar so you need to scoop the moisturizer yourself each time you use it.  Get yourself a little scoop and clean it every time.  Don’t use your grubby fingers, that will just spoil it faster.

Pro-tip:  Not only is this an amazing anytime moisturizer, its especially perfect to apply after doing a DIY facial, since it soothes the skin and calms redness. (Shout out to the red seaweed and ginger extract!)

Quick Details

What is it? Facial Moisturizer

Texture: Gel like

How it feels:  Light and cooling

Cost: $52  (You can try it first in a travel size for $16)

Pros:

• adds perfect amount of moisture to skin
• doesn’t cause breakouts
• feels soothing

Cons:

• it’s expensive
• the packaging could be better

Becoming Au Naturale rating:  5/5 stars – would definitely buy again!

Where to buy:  Sephora or Biossance website

https://biossance.com/collections/moisturizers-oils/products/squalane-probiotic-gel-moisturizer

Why is this product “Au Naturale?”

It’s vegan, cruelty free, non toxic, paraben free, fragrance free and EWG Verified (which means it meets EWG’s strictest standards for ingredients).

FULL INGREDIENT LIST:

Water/Aqua, Squalane, Glycerin, Dimethicone, Pentylene Glycol, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer, Lactococcus Ferment Lysate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Dimethiconol, Chrondrus Crispus Extract, Allantoin, Bisabolol, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Sterols, Linoleic Acid, Phospholipids, Sodium Phytate, Lechithin, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Hyaluronate, Lactic Acid, Lepidium Sativum Sprout Extract, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Benzoate, Citric Acid, Zingiber Officinale (Ginger) Root Extract

If you like what you’ve read so far, give this stuff a try!  You can find it at Sephora or the Biossance website here:

https://biossance.com/collections/moisturizers-oils/products/squalane-probiotic-gel-moisturizer