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Treatment · $78

Squalane + Phyto-Retinol Serum

Biossance

Biossance Squalane + Phyto-Retinol Serum's recognized actives are present, but the brand doesn't disclose their concentrations — so we can't confirm they reach effective doses. We withhold a grade rather than guess.

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Dose not disclosed · how?

Actives pyramid

What's actually in it, ranked by how well it's dosed.

Supporting actives (recognized)
Bakuchiol Squalane

What it does

Evidenced benefit intensity, derived from dosed actives.

Hydration
51
Anti-aging
51
Exfoliation
51
Barrier
48

The receipt

Every point of this grade, traced to the active, its dose, and the evidence.

Bakuchiol present — concentration not disclosed

A recognized active, but without a labeled % we can't confirm it reaches the effective ~0.5% dose.

Squalane present — concentration not disclosed

A recognized active, but without a labeled % we can't confirm it reaches the effective ~1% dose.

Pros & cons

The honest tradeoffs.

  • Recognized formulation base
  • Bakuchiol concentration not disclosed — can't confirm it's effective
  • Squalane concentration not disclosed — can't confirm it's effective
  • Premium price for a sub-C efficacy grade

Best for

Who and when this fits.

Dry / sensitive Fine Lines Texture Dryness AM or PM

Dupes & alternatives

Cheaper products in the same category that grade equal or higher.

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