Honest Review: Biossance Squalane + Vitamin C Rose Oil

Looking to upgrade your glowy skin routine? Biossance’s Squalane + Vitamin C Rose Oil is one of my favorite recent finds. (Note: this post includes affiliate links. I never link to a product that I don't 100% stand by, and only include products that I love.) Below is my honest review:

What I like:

• Lead ingredient is Squalane, which comes from squalene - a hydrator that is found naturally in our skin - and is known for its anti-aging, ultra hydration, and elastic boosting properties. Added bonus: the Squalane used is vegan and sourced from sugarcane as opposed to shark liver oil (yikes!) which is another popular source of squalane.

• I was delighted to find out both how moisturizing and rich this oil feels, while also feeling lightweight and NOT greasy at all.  

• Not only does this oil help keep you glowing all day when used as the very last step in your skincare routine, but it can also be used as a primer right before you put on your makeup. I’ve noticed my makeup goes on so much smoother after I use this oil.  

What I don’t like:

• The steep price point combined with the small bottle size doesn't make it feel like you're getting the most bang for your buck. Since the oil is pretty rich, you only need a few drops per use, but I’ve had it for a month and am already a third way done…so, you do the math.

• Rose oil has been hyped a lot (!!!), but I haven’t seen any credible studies that prove it has any lasting benefits for skin. Rose extract also has a high level of concern for allergies and immunotoxicity so in my book, there is no good reason to include it in skincare products.

Bottom line:

It’s a keeper! There’s a reason this oil has won the 2023 Glamour Readers’ Choice Award for  “Best Face Oil” and the 2021 Allure Readers’ Choice Winner. This will continue to be a staple in my skincare routine. 

Have you tried it yet? What other products are you using to get glowy skin? Let me know in the comments