Late one evening recently, while poking around Reddit threads on r/SkincareAddiction, I found a group of vitamin C obsessives raving about the benefits something called tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate (THD ascorbate), a “lipid soluble” (meaning it dissolves in oils) form of vitamin C that, they claimed, was gentler, more stable, and — they thought, at least — even more effective than the kind found in my Klair’s. Biossance Squalane + Lactic Acid Resurfacing Night Serum is even a good choice for those with sensitive skin since lactic acid is the gentlest out of all the AHAs. However, if harmful microorganisms outnumber the good guys, skin conditions like acne, sensitive skin, and bumpy, uneven skin texture can develop. Thus, keeping the microbiome balanced is critical in maintaining healthy skin. What’s great about Biossance Squalane Oil is that it can also be used on your hair to help tame flyaways, split ends, and frizz. In fact, you can use this oil anywhere on your body that needs a little extra moisture.

This gel moisturizer glides onto the skin effortlessly and feels weightless. It’s formulated with probiotics to help calm and soothe skin with visible redness — even skin with rosacea.

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Once absorbed into the skin, tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate is converted to ascorbic acid (the active form of vitamin C). Ascorbic acid exerts potent antioxidant activity, stimulates collagen synthesis, and reduces the appearance of dark spots through inhibition of melanin synthesis. The result? Brighter, firmer skin! Bottom Line: Biossance Squalane Phyto Retinol Serum is an anti-aging serum that provides many of the same benefits of retinol (reduce wrinkles, fine lines, and uneven skin tone) without the irritation. And another 5-star review for the Biossance sunscreen says, “Wonderful — not greasy yet moisturizing!! This left no white cast either on my skin.” The only thing we don’t love about Biossance Squalane + Vitamin C Rose Oil is the inclusion of fragrance.

Biossance has made a name for themselves as one of the first companies to be able to create sugar-cane derived squalane. Squalane is actually refined squalene, but while these two ingredients sound incredibly similar, their origins differ quite a bit. While squalane is only sourced from plant-sources, squalene is actually only found in shark liver and up until recently, was the only method for obtaining either ingredient. Today however, with the advancements that Biossance has pioneered, products like the Biossance Peptide Eye Gel can safely and sustainably utilize this powerhouse ingredient to add weightless hydration and moisture to the skin. The peptide eye gel, as well as the other products in the Biossance line combine active ingredients alongside their sugar-cane derived squalane to create a uniquely effective yet gentle formula. This product in particular contains a blend of swiss apple stem cells, eyeseryl, argireline to help to visibly brighten the under eye area while also minimizing the appearance of dark circles and puffiness. With all of this in mind, we would recommend this type of product to those of you who are looking for a potent and effective eye gel that is gentle enough for those with more delicate or fragile skin.Plus, there are additional supporting ingredients in Biossance Squalane Phyto Retinol Serum, such as squalane, niacinamide, sodium hyaluronate, and rosehip oil. that violates any law, statute, ordinance or regulation (including, but not limited to, those governing export control, consumer protection, unfair competition, anti-discrimination or false advertising);