I've been a devotee of the squalane and squalane w/ rose oils for several years now, but fell in love with the tea tree cleansing gel and the omega moisturizer and hand cream within the past year. Medical situations have led to my skin going absolutely off the deep end crazy, and the tea tree gel is the only thing that seems to help calm the inflammation, and manage the breakouts, flaky spots, and oily patches. The omega moisturizer is my final step every night before bed, and I carry the omega hand cream and a sample size bottle of the squalane and rose oil in my purse. I've used, carried, and refilled that travel bottle so much that the lettering is almost gone, and I will not leave home without it.
See I feel you!! I hadn't tried the omega cream in this video, but now I have and WOW is it ever amazing. I've tried a lot of other products and I keep coming back to Biossance. They're so underrated!
I loved your reviews, I just recently received my 1st order direct from Biossance, I ordered vitamin c + rose oil and the probiotic moisturizer, I also ordered the eye peptide serum and eye cream duo travel size to try out. I have extremely dry, scaly red patches, I'm 51, several health issues that cause these red, dry blotches. After 2 applications (AM/PM) I have a visually noticeable improvement and and it feels 100% better. I don't think I was ever so excited about doing my skin routine than I was this morning for Day#2. Anxious to save up more $$(yes I agree, a bit pricey) when something finally agrees with my skincare needs, the price seems irrelevant.
So happy you’re enjoying this brand! They really stand out to me, even after all this time. Definitely one of the best brands for anyone with more skin sensitivity I would say ☺️
Love their oil and SPF! I heard they used to have a 45 SPF but I can't find it on their website anymore, super sad, but I've repurchased their SPF twice and will continue to do so. Favorite SPF out of the dozens I've tried /by far/. Leaves almost no cast on my tan skin. =)
Just use their tea tree cleansing gel and it removed all my mineral face powder and mascara... smells good fantastic face cleanser . The mask is insanely soothing and it's not drying it's like a moisturizing mask your face doesn't feel like it's going to crack or here impressed with these two so far I'm going to put on probiotic face serum next.
my favorite Biosance product is the Squalane + Antioxidane Cleansing Oil. Not everyone gets on with oil cleansers but if you do i can highly recommend. Its the best one ive tried.
Would you ever consider doing a short update with some of the new products? Just curious about some that I haven't tried and it's hard to justify trying it for the price. I love their eye gel but I surprisingly had an issue with the Probiotic moisturizer stinging. I also tried the vitamin C oil and the essential oil they don't consider fragrance definitely broke me out.
I love all the product of biossance. Hands up on that. BUT Aside from squalane + lactic acid serum is a waste of money to buy it because it give my skin a tiny bump and the first time I applied it my face felt that burning this review is absolutely true there's an allergic potential of the lavender ingredient on this serum that give me allergic reaction.
Great overview - thanks I love the Omega repair cream. Yes Demodex is definitely a thing and most dermatologists will mis-diagnose for acne rosacea. Tea tree will kill them. It took me a year to figure out what I had and finally figured it out because of TH-cam. If you have If you “acne” that isnt responding to normal treatments and is spreading - try tea tree mixed with squalane or jojoba. If you notice relief at all (i noticed relief immediately) then apply up to four times per day and get rid of all makeup, brushes, change face cloths and pillow cases daily.
I love the omega repair cream. It was great for my dry skin in the winter. Curious about the gel moisturizer for the hot summer months! Also I really enjoy their cleansing oil. It's a bit pricey but nice to use.
Omg I just tried it at Sephora. I was so nice. But the SCENT of it. Disgusting. I thought the tester was rancid. Then looked at the reviews. Nasty. And I’m not that sensitive about the natural scents products have. Can’t do this one.
Can we get an update Biossance video!!!! Omega repair cream, vitamin C dark spot serum, bha toner, elderberry gel cleanser, body items, glycolic mask ect!!! I'd love to hear your thoughts!!!!
Hi Alice, I have the rose oil, and was looking to purchase the one without the rose? Is that the only difference between the two? Rose oil in one and the other none? If so, I'll skip it and continue to use the rose one. I could not find percentages of the percentage of Squaline is the same. Have you tried the phyto serum? I use Tazorac? Spelling I was going to switch the days but if it's a waste because of the Tazorac then I can save $72!! Thx again,.I haven't sent a DM that is short and sweet. I'll get it sent:) You're awesome Oh one of the comments said the ordinary has Squaline from sugarcane, do you think the quality is there. I don't skimp on prices for my skin, I look for deals but If ot works, I stick with it. Thx!! Marie
I do wish biossance disclosed percentages! But yes, from what I can tell, I believe the rose is the only difference As for the squalane, i do prefer Biossance’s to the Ordinary’s - and get this, if you shop the biossance site at the right time, it’s a FRACTION of the price of TO’s. I’ve seen the full size bottle for as low as $16 (for 3.4 oz). There should also be some deals on holiday sets if that interests you - I know I saw some last year that had a great value! Hope that helps ☺️
Yes. Yes, the nocturnal face-partying spiders do sound made up. And I’m going to choose to continue to believe that they are because otherwise I will need to dunk my face in tea tree oil and leave it there forever.
The whole world of microorganisms is so entirely bizarre/fascinating (and slightly horror movie-esque lol) - to think there is so much going on in the world we can visually see and then even more that we can't see?!
I was expecting if you mention about squalene+copper peptide , but then I have found out that product hasn’t come out when you made this video 2 years ago
I am using the eye cream, at first it made my eyes kinda sensitive but now its fine. I always used to rub my eyes cuz teh skin was dry but I havent since I started using moisturizer in general. gonna give their face cream a try since they had a sale recently
Squalane really is a rockstar ingredient; it really is. Have thought so since way back when I discovered Kiehl's used a lot of it in their creams and I loved their creams. As an oil, it's just....I cant speak for oily skin types but for dry?...even with just a little bit, it's like magic. Def my #1 favorite oil!
I have never tried the squalane oil. I have only used the vitamin C Rose oil. I might have to check into it. I do love the vitamin c Rose oil is so brightening on me. Do you think the other would be brightening? I haven’t tried the gel moisturizer either. I love the omega repair cream. It is a bit heavy for my combo/oily skin. I like that the gel is probiotic. I was going between the Fresh lip balm vs this brands and glad I went with Fresh. Although I love vegan products. 🤔☺️
Vitamin C is the ingredient responsible for the brightening effect, whereas squalane is a non-irritating emollient that is excellent for keeping the skin hydrated and soft. My plan (and really, what I've been doing for ages!) is to keep using vitamin C serums and layer 100% squalane after the serum and before moisturizer. This works SO incredibly well for me and gives me multiple benefits in one routine!
I finally caved and bought the vitamin c rose oil because it was on sale on Cult Beauty this month for $48 instead of the normal $72. Even $48 is a lot for me but everyone with acne scarring says this oil is incredible for that, so fingers crossed it works on mine!
AliceintheRabbitHole I hope so!! I debated buying the TINY travel size one but that was still $32, I about died when I saw that lol! I wouldn’t even normally spend $32 on a full sized product let alone something that’s only 4 fl oz 😣
Yep! It's in my favorite splurges video 😁 No added fragrance, 100% sugarcane squalane. Price is fair considering the size (3.3 fl Oz). And yes, it absorbs quickly and I would say is a better choice for combo/oily skin types. Really a fantastic product!
@@AliceintheRabbitHole ... ty so much for the reply ... they are having a $25 off $65 purchase plus a free new mini gloss right now so I just ordered the oil, the hand cream, & travel sizes of the probiotic gel cream & cleansing oil - so I will have 2 full size products, the two others in travel size to try plus get to try their new gloss (not sure if that is even out yet)! Love your content - stay safe! Hoping you & Aria had a nice Valentine’s Day!!! 💓
I love the squalene oil I put some on my face but after my shower I put all of my body and before I wash my hair about an hour before I wash my hair I put it all over my hair it really helps my hair because my hair is thin and flyaway I put it in then I wash my hair and it's real soft afterwards love it
Hi Alice!!, I'm looking forward to trying squaline oil . It sounds awesome.i probably will be purchasing this Product very soon! One question: in what order should this be applied? B4 or after everything else?
Great review! U’ve inspired me to change up my routine & I also wanted to tell u that ur skin looks gorgeous… absolutely beautiful! Can’t tell at all that u have dry issues. I suffer w dry issues myself since I turned 40 & I’ve been trying so hard to find a new regiment to save my AARP looking face 🤦🏼♀️ So I’m taking ur advice & getting some of this Biossance in my life immediately! 😂 Thanks so much for taking the time to go over every item in such detail 😊 It really helped me to decide on what I should be getting… I’m not sure if I’ll ever get over learning about these Demodex tho… LOL! I’m totally shaken to my core😵💫🤯😳Anyway, thanks again & can’t wait to try my new products! I really enjoyed the review & just subscribed 😊😊Have a great day! XO
Two of my absolutely favorite vitamin c has been Josie Maran and Biossance, now I’m so curious to try some other products of Biossance, I just have the most difficult skin, I have dry skin but I’m prone to acne.
AliceintheRabbitHole Absolutely hormonal, it took me a long time to understand my skin, and I made so many mistakes for so many years, trying to control my acne, I had learned so much from you knowing that you have similar skin type
For me the gel probiotic moisturizer was way too light. About 3 in the morning my face felt so tight I went and put another one over it 🤷♀️ I also use tretinoin so maybe that’s why
I got a few samples from sephora. It's under Beauty offers right now. Not all the things you mentioned...but I was excited to try some things from the line. ♡
There are lots of great vegan lip balms both high end and not. The bite lip balm and lip sleeping mask are both vegan and great as is the kopari lip glossy. As far as in expensive ones the ones from Hurraw are amazing and come in a ton of really good flavors. I however can't find a vegan one with spf that I don't hate.
Oh my goodness, somehow I didn't realize the Kopari is vegan - that's basically my HG lip balm! 🤯 I've been hesitant to try the new Bite formula because of the reviews, but I should probably give it a go. I actually did NOT love the old formula, so I might be the perfect candidate for the new! Thanks for sharing ☺️
Great video!! Very helpful. Such a bummer vitamin c has essential oils :/ I honestly wouldn't of know because I look for the word essential oil. So sneaky.
Random question.. What kind of mascara do you use? It seems like you moisturize your skin really well and I find that, when I use moisturizers, mascara transfers a bit more to my under eye.
Ilia Limitless Lash is my absolute favorite! I also started using Maybelline Snapscara - which seems to be a second generation tubing mascara (these typically transfer less).
Funny u did this cause its on sale threw their site now I just saw it on IG the favs set. Has nothing to do with this video but have u tried the new FAB niacinimide eye cream..I see some mixed reviews but it sounds so nice.
I reviewed JM's argan oil a while ago, it's kind of an old favorite for me. Great argan oil, although I do think it's not terribly difficult to find the same quality in argan oil for less money. However, i prefer the Skin Dope with argan oil - a blend of CBD and argan?! It's wonderful!
I’ve been sampling several things as well and enjoying most too. Thank you for the warning about the mask! I only did a patch test on my hand and it seemed fine but I’ll approach it with caution on my face. My sister has half the samples so I really wanna trade with her now so I can try the probiotic moisturizer. I’ve always been wary of anything with tea tree oil even though my skin is pretty tolerant of a lot of potentially sensitizing ingredients... but you never know when your luck might run out! Overall I agree that price can be higher than I want but that’s a great point about the ingredient purity advantage. TFS 🙏🏽💟☮️☯️⚛️ And YES to Uncle Buck! 🙌🏽
That is exactly me these days - SUPER CAUTIOUS lol. It doesn't help that it seems some times my skin can handle a potential irritant and other times it can't (although I've been digging even deeper into this, and apparently that is very much the exact problem - ie Biossance may have an incredibly low amount of lavender in their products, whereas another brand might have a smidge too much...but just enough to trigger the inflammation cascade!)
@@AliceintheRabbitHole isn't it weird like that? It's usually the products that I think I'm going to love, I'm not that impressed with, but then the simplest thing works so well for me or I just fall in love with. This is a weird question, but where do you store all of your products? I'm literally running out of room in my bathroom. And do you believe in mini fridges? For skin care? I think they can be useful for products that aren't oil heavy. I think they can be useful for sheet masks and just specific creams or serums that you are going to be holding on to for a while
I have a big box in the bottom of our regular refrigerator - everything I'm not using regularly is put in there (it's full of masks mostly lol!) The only exception is that I also keep my L-AA in the fridge and just go get it when I use it. A mini fridge is probably a very wise choice for those who use L-AA or other less stable ingredients - but it's a short hike from my bathroom to kitchen, so I haven't justified the cost yet haha!
About skincare? Absolutely. The science part came easier as my degree is biochem-based (focused on nutrition, although the overlap of some ingredients is quite interesting!) It's almost funny to me that I worked on projects with Vitamin C, and here I am talking about that same ingredient in a very different application!
I'm using the eye cream and rose + squalene oil and I'm loving those. I also have the vegan lip balm from the set, haven't tried it yet but it has pretty bad reviews on sephora!
Appreciated this video..I have quite a few samples of their products..nice to hear your thoughts. 😊 Would you consider doing a video for health care workers? For months I've avoided makeup because of wearing PPE at work. I'm an ICU nurse and work 12 hour shifts. I also live in Florida and have oily eyelids. Wearing PPE is hot! Recently I cleaned out my makeup. I started watching TH-cam makeup videos again and it really relaxes me. My interest got sparked again. I'm resigned that my face makeup is going to come off from masks..but what about eyes? It would be nice to see a tag video for eye makeup that can stand up to a 12 hour shift..or atleast fade without being a big mess. My holy trail's are Dior waterproof mascara and Colourpop's Sweet talk palette. Would love to know what you would choose and what techniques you would use to make it last. Thanks Mikki ♡
I can definitely try - I've noticed that some eyeshadow formulas are weak when it comes to wear even if they apply beautifully. That is quite frustrating! Nothing like working on an eye look and having it disappear through the day 🤦♀️
@@AliceintheRabbitHole You totally get it!! It's not just my imagination! 😃 Some of my makeup has been completely gone by the time I get to work. I only live 20 minutes away. I think it's a great topic. It would be so interesting to see what people recommend. Both long lasting products and techniques. Also having realistic expectations of how long products will actually last. It can be so busy at work there is not time to reapply.
I feel like the person who disliked this video did it because they can't afford Biossance products :D I would definitely try their gel moisturizer but oh boy, that price point...
Thanks for testing out this brand! I've wanted to try their line, but can't afford to! 🤣😂 I do love their ingredients, and didn't know they were fragrance free (I'm OK with a bit of essential oils). Their oil seems like it would be a good one in the winter for my skin. I do love probiotics, but never tried Squalane! I'm using a lot of Korean and Japanese skincare, and now I'm used to getting more product for much less money. I don't mind spending more on something that is blow away good (ie. Peter Thomas Roth Retinol Fusion PM serum and Drunk Elephant B Hydra), so if they still have their mini kit during the next Sephora sale, I'll probably get it. Sorry about your reaction. I can relate. I have what I call a Skin Rescue kit, which has things to help when that happens. My fave for a quick fix is the Rovectin Treatment Lotion and the First Aid Beauty Oatmeal Mask.
More for less money is exactly where I am overall too haha - the small, Black-owned companies I bought from last month? WHEW, they are overall blowing my mind (of course, some hits and misses because that's skin care in general) - but suffice to say, my new favorite vitamin C serum is $18/oz. 🤯 However, the three keepers in this video are still hard to beat, especially the versatility of their squalane! Funny you mention FAB for recovery, same for me but with the arnica face mask!
@@AliceintheRabbitHole Ohhh, I missed that video you did, so I'm going to watch it! I'm, looking for a new Vitamin C too. I'm currently using the Timeless Vitamin C and really like it, but I paid $7.00 for my first one, and regular price to get it to Canada is nearly $50.00. I actually have a deluxe sample of the FAB arnica mask! I heard they are discontinuing their Oatmeal Mask, and they took it off the Sephora Canada site, but it's still on their website, but they don't ship to Canada. I got some colloidal oatmeal on Amazon and made my own using the FAB moisturizer, their Ultra Repair Oat and Hemp Seed Dry Oil and a few other ingredients. It does the trick to instantly sooth and stop the itching when I habe eczema, but I admit it's not quite as elegant, lol.
I’ve seen this brand everywhere but I didn’t give them much thought . It was one of those brands that were in the back of my mind to research later on but would forget about again. How does the moisturizer with probiotics compare to the drunk elephant protini. I liked the protini but I don’t want to support that brand. Also where did you get those earrings. I need them.
See that was me!! I didn't think that much of this brand even WHILE I was using the squalane - they exceeded my expectations though. I'd say DE's is much thicker, so my only concern would be that it might be easier to pan their gel moisturizer as it's tempting to use more than is necessary - while thick textures are often easier to control usage. And AliExpress - alllll my jewelry comes from AliExpress (aside from the earrings I wear daily; have to wear solid gold long-term but can wear cheap jewelry for short periods of time). I cut corners there because there's little reason for me to splurge on jewelry I can't wear for extended periods haha!
AliceintheRabbitHole I never looked into aliexpress I heard lot about them. I am gonna check them out because earrings always fall out of my ears and I lose them. I’m not sure why. My jewelry box is heartbreaking to look at. I have one of every earring. Another question. I might have asked you this a while ago. Did you ever find a decent enough dupe for Sunday Riley’s Good Jeans. I use other AHAs all the time but SR’s makes my skin look amazing instantly. I don’t get it. 🤷🏻♀️
I hate that I know what you’re talking about lol. SR has such a stinking good formula and it’s extremely unfair lol. In terms of “fastest overnight glow” I don’t have drugstore favorites here sadly (TO’s lactic is great but slower in results, again suggesting SR has something potent going on synergistically). I do think Shani Darden has harnessed some of that synergy with Retinol Reform - that one gives me a similar glow although admittedly, it SHOULD be less potent than GG as it’s really not very high in lactic acid (perhaps the retinol drives the potency though - that could make sense). So I guess I’ve never found an exact dupe for ingredients, and yet I do think there are ways to replicate the effects
Wrt to GG, what about this: you can find some good prickly pear extract from Evan Healy (Blue Cactus Beauty Elixer) or just straight up from Amazon for $25. What if you paired that with TO's lactic acid?
The gel I put up above my eyes at night and the eye cream I put on my under my eyes in the morning for me if I put eye cream on at night my eyes are real puffy in the morning so I wait and put the eye cream on in the morning not at night
It is pricey the squalene oil but you only use just a little bit I even put it on the ends of my hair and I put the sun at night before I go to bed makes my hair face feels very soft but you just need a little bit
AliceintheRabbitHole thanks for responding! I can’t tell if my Cosrx snail cream and my moisturizer are able to penetrate the oil though so I’ve been doing the oil before and after because I’m extra like that and I forget I can barely afford this oil 😂
It's frustrating, right?! For about a year at this point, I've added a SINGLE drop of the body shop's 15% TTO to my oils (including squalane). I'm considering getting 100% TTO and diluting it into some squalane - normally I wouldn't recommend this, but neither squalane nor TTO require any preservatives. The catch is, you still do have to be cautious not to overdo the TTO and of course to only use the mixture once it's fully mixed. Wish I simply had a product rec but yeah...reality is that I do not ☹️
Yea that’s all I found too... that I’d have to mix my own. The Biossance one has not been bad, as the lavender oil is far down the ingredient list but was just wondering if I was missing something. Thanks! ❤️
Bizarre concept right?! But yeah, they're harmless as long as the quantity of them is kept in check (which basic hygiene should take care of for MOST people, although overpopulation isn't necessarily a sign of bad hygiene)
@@AliceintheRabbitHole Here it is Political. Democrats wear masks. Trumpers don't. There has been assault over it. The Governor said all people in the state must wear masks starting the 3rd. Thank God..😊
I'll tell you an eye cream that isn't worth the hype or the price. Sunday Reilly's Auto Correct. I was gifted it. It is fine, just not any better than No.7 eye cream. I own Uncle Buck. I knew we were sisters from another mister. 😂😂😂😂😂😂❌✖❌
I will always stop channel surfing when Uncle Buck is on (and it's on fairly often haha!) Yeah I'm not surprised to hear that - I still stand by my belief that Sunday Riley has SOME incredible products, but definitely some misses (remember that foundation that had terrible reviews?!)
The marine algae eye cream is a game changer. Maybe give it more time or be more consistent w the application.Also u can get it for a great price right now on their website. It really does improve fine lines & puffiness & really hydrates if u have issues w dryness. 🤓
Been working from 6am-11pm. Damn do I need this light-hearted video, thanks for the upload and the escapism x
Whew that's a long day!
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Yup- it's great having finances and job hours about as stable as Trump's presidency 😍😍
Honestly wanted to try the squalane oil from biossance. Didn’t realize they had dropped the price. Thanks for making this!
I've been a devotee of the squalane and squalane w/ rose oils for several years now, but fell in love with the tea tree cleansing gel and the omega moisturizer and hand cream within the past year. Medical situations have led to my skin going absolutely off the deep end crazy, and the tea tree gel is the only thing that seems to help calm the inflammation, and manage the breakouts, flaky spots, and oily patches. The omega moisturizer is my final step every night before bed, and I carry the omega hand cream and a sample size bottle of the squalane and rose oil in my purse. I've used, carried, and refilled that travel bottle so much that the lettering is almost gone, and I will not leave home without it.
See I feel you!! I hadn't tried the omega cream in this video, but now I have and WOW is it ever amazing. I've tried a lot of other products and I keep coming back to Biossance. They're so underrated!
I loved your reviews, I just recently received my 1st order direct from Biossance, I ordered vitamin c + rose oil and the probiotic moisturizer, I also ordered the eye peptide serum and eye cream duo travel size to try out. I have extremely dry, scaly red patches, I'm 51, several health issues that cause these red, dry blotches. After 2 applications (AM/PM) I have a visually noticeable improvement and and it feels 100% better. I don't think I was ever so excited about doing my skin routine than I was this morning for Day#2. Anxious to save up more $$(yes I agree, a bit pricey) when something finally agrees with my skincare needs, the price seems irrelevant.
So happy you’re enjoying this brand! They really stand out to me, even after all this time. Definitely one of the best brands for anyone with more skin sensitivity I would say ☺️
I have sensitive eyes and I love that marine Algae eye cream so good and doesn’t melt into eyes when applied to eyelids
Love their oil and SPF! I heard they used to have a 45 SPF but I can't find it on their website anymore, super sad, but I've repurchased their SPF twice and will continue to do so. Favorite SPF out of the dozens I've tried /by far/. Leaves almost no cast on my tan skin. =)
It's SO good! I think they need to come out with a supersize version haha 😂
Just use their tea tree cleansing gel and it removed all my mineral face powder and mascara... smells good fantastic face cleanser . The mask is insanely soothing and it's not drying it's like a moisturizing mask your face doesn't feel like it's going to crack or here impressed with these two so far I'm going to put on probiotic face serum next.
The ordinary does now also have a sugarcane derived squalane in addition to their original plant derived squalane.
Ooooh that's exciting!
The omega repair cream is my favorite moisturizer i have ever put on my face! Have you tried it?? Your dry skin might love it.
I probably should! I underestimated their moisturizers as a category, and here I am in love with the gel moisturizer!!
@@AliceintheRabbitHole now i need to try that one too!
my favorite Biosance product is the Squalane + Antioxidane Cleansing Oil. Not everyone gets on with oil cleansers but if you do i can highly recommend. Its the best one ive tried.
Would you ever consider doing a short update with some of the new products? Just curious about some that I haven't tried and it's hard to justify trying it for the price. I love their eye gel but I surprisingly had an issue with the Probiotic moisturizer stinging. I also tried the vitamin C oil and the essential oil they don't consider fragrance definitely broke me out.
Agreed!
I love all the product of biossance. Hands up on that. BUT Aside from squalane + lactic acid serum is a waste of money to buy it because it give my skin a tiny bump and the first time I applied it my face felt that burning this review is absolutely true there's an allergic potential of the lavender ingredient on this serum that give me allergic reaction.
Great overview - thanks I love the Omega repair cream. Yes Demodex is definitely a thing and most dermatologists will mis-diagnose for acne rosacea. Tea tree will kill them. It took me a year to figure out what I had and finally figured it out because of TH-cam. If you have If you “acne” that isnt responding to normal treatments and is spreading - try tea tree mixed with squalane or jojoba. If you notice relief at all (i noticed relief immediately) then apply up to four times per day and get rid of all makeup, brushes, change face cloths and pillow cases daily.
Yep great advice! I think it's far too unknown, and not as uncommon as we all might...hope? Absolutely better to keep those guys in check!
I love the omega repair cream. It was great for my dry skin in the winter. Curious about the gel moisturizer for the hot summer months! Also I really enjoy their cleansing oil. It's a bit pricey but nice to use.
And now I'm curious about the omega repair for the winter! 😂 At least that gives me some time to strategically plan a sale purchase haha
Omg I just tried it at Sephora. I was so nice. But the SCENT of it. Disgusting. I thought the tester was rancid. Then looked at the reviews. Nasty. And I’m not that sensitive about the natural scents products have. Can’t do this one.
Can we get an update Biossance video!!!! Omega repair cream, vitamin C dark spot serum, bha toner, elderberry gel cleanser, body items, glycolic mask ect!!! I'd love to hear your thoughts!!!!
Hi Alice,
I have the rose oil, and was looking to purchase the one without the rose?
Is that the only difference between the two? Rose oil in one and the other none?
If so, I'll skip it and continue to use the rose one. I could not find percentages of the percentage of Squaline is the same.
Have you tried the phyto serum? I use Tazorac? Spelling
I was going to switch the days but if it's a waste because of the Tazorac then I can save $72!!
Thx again,.I haven't sent a DM that is short and sweet. I'll get it sent:)
You're awesome
Oh one of the comments said the ordinary has Squaline from sugarcane, do you think the quality is there. I don't skimp on prices for my skin, I look for deals but If ot works, I stick with it.
Thx!! Marie
I do wish biossance disclosed percentages! But yes, from what I can tell, I believe the rose is the only difference
As for the squalane, i do prefer Biossance’s to the Ordinary’s - and get this, if you shop the biossance site at the right time, it’s a FRACTION of the price of TO’s. I’ve seen the full size bottle for as low as $16 (for 3.4 oz). There should also be some deals on holiday sets if that interests you - I know I saw some last year that had a great value! Hope that helps ☺️
Yes. Yes, the nocturnal face-partying spiders do sound made up. And I’m going to choose to continue to believe that they are because otherwise I will need to dunk my face in tea tree oil and leave it there forever.
The whole world of microorganisms is so entirely bizarre/fascinating (and slightly horror movie-esque lol) - to think there is so much going on in the world we can visually see and then even more that we can't see?!
I was expecting if you mention about squalene+copper peptide , but then I have found out that product hasn’t come out when you made this video 2 years ago
I am using the eye cream, at first it made my eyes kinda sensitive but now its fine. I always used to rub my eyes cuz teh skin was dry but I havent since I started using moisturizer in general. gonna give their face cream a try since they had a sale recently
Squalane really is a rockstar ingredient; it really is. Have thought so since way back when I discovered Kiehl's used a lot of it in their creams and I loved their creams. As an oil, it's just....I cant speak for oily skin types but for dry?...even with just a little bit, it's like magic. Def my #1 favorite oil!
AGREED. To think it’s so common and yet so...effective? It’s amazing. I want a plush molecular structure of squalane so I can cuddle it.
Lol!
I have never tried the squalane oil. I have only used the vitamin C Rose oil. I might have to check into it. I do love the vitamin c Rose oil is so brightening on me. Do you think the other would be brightening? I haven’t tried the gel moisturizer either. I love the omega repair cream. It is a bit heavy for my combo/oily skin. I like that the gel is probiotic. I was going between the Fresh lip balm vs this brands and glad I went with Fresh. Although I love vegan products. 🤔☺️
Vitamin C is the ingredient responsible for the brightening effect, whereas squalane is a non-irritating emollient that is excellent for keeping the skin hydrated and soft. My plan (and really, what I've been doing for ages!) is to keep using vitamin C serums and layer 100% squalane after the serum and before moisturizer. This works SO incredibly well for me and gives me multiple benefits in one routine!
AliceintheRabbitHole thank you I will try that.
I finally caved and bought the vitamin c rose oil because it was on sale on Cult Beauty this month for $48 instead of the normal $72. Even $48 is a lot for me but everyone with acne scarring says this oil is incredible for that, so fingers crossed it works on mine!
I hope you love it! I ended up getting another in a set because that price tag is so painful lol. But yeah, it's a very effective oil
AliceintheRabbitHole I hope so!! I debated buying the TINY travel size one but that was still $32, I about died when I saw that lol! I wouldn’t even normally spend $32 on a full sized product let alone something that’s only 4 fl oz 😣
Just ordered the Probio Gel Moisturizer! They have a great sale right now!
Are you still using and enjoying the the 100% sugarcane squalene oil? Does it have any fragrance? Does it absorb quickly? I have combo sensitive skin!
Yep! It's in my favorite splurges video 😁
No added fragrance, 100% sugarcane squalane. Price is fair considering the size (3.3 fl Oz). And yes, it absorbs quickly and I would say is a better choice for combo/oily skin types. Really a fantastic product!
@@AliceintheRabbitHole ... ty so much for the reply ... they are having a $25 off $65 purchase plus a free new mini gloss right now so I just ordered the oil, the hand cream, & travel sizes of the probiotic gel cream & cleansing oil - so I will have 2 full size products, the two others in travel size to try plus get to try their new gloss (not sure if that is even out yet)! Love your content - stay safe! Hoping you & Aria had a nice Valentine’s Day!!! 💓
I love the squalene oil I put some on my face but after my shower I put all of my body and before I wash my hair about an hour before I wash my hair I put it all over my hair it really helps my hair because my hair is thin and flyaway I put it in then I wash my hair and it's real soft afterwards love it
Hi Alice!!, I'm looking forward to trying squaline oil . It sounds awesome.i probably will be purchasing this Product very soon! One question: in what order should this be applied?
B4 or after everything else?
Squalane oil after serum but before moisturizer has been my go-to, as it's not quite as "oily" as most oils (counterintuitively with it's name!)
@@AliceintheRabbitHole thank you so much
Hi Alice, is the Biossance 100% squalane sugarcane oil come in a GLASS or plastic bottle please?
Mine is an older bottle at this point so I'm unsure if it changed (heads up on how long this size lasts haha!), but it's PET/#1 plastic
Great review! U’ve inspired me to change up my routine & I also wanted to tell u that ur skin looks gorgeous… absolutely beautiful! Can’t tell at all that u have dry issues. I suffer w dry issues myself since I turned 40 & I’ve been trying so hard to find a new regiment to save my AARP looking face 🤦🏼♀️ So I’m taking ur advice & getting some of this Biossance in my life immediately! 😂 Thanks so much for taking the time to go over every item in such detail 😊 It really helped me to decide on what I should be getting… I’m not sure if I’ll ever get over learning about these Demodex tho… LOL! I’m totally shaken to my core😵💫🤯😳Anyway, thanks again & can’t wait to try my new products! I really enjoyed the review & just subscribed 😊😊Have a great day! XO
Two of my absolutely favorite vitamin c has been Josie Maran and Biossance, now I’m so curious to try some other products of Biossance, I just have the most difficult skin, I have dry skin but I’m prone to acne.
You and me both! It's such an exhausting skin type - what works on the acne dries out my dry skin and vice versa. Hormonal-based for you too?
AliceintheRabbitHole Absolutely hormonal, it took me a long time to understand my skin, and I made so many mistakes for so many years, trying to control my acne, I had learned so much from you knowing that you have similar skin type
The zinc mineral sunscreen gave me a really bad reaction in my face, my cheeks were swollen and red for a week 😔
For me the gel probiotic moisturizer was way too light. About 3 in the morning my face felt so tight I went and put another one over it 🤷♀️ I also use tretinoin so maybe that’s why
You should try the cream
What is really good is the squealing copper peptide rapid plumping serum I love the stuff it's really nice on your face you should try it
I got a few samples from sephora. It's under Beauty offers right now. Not all the things you mentioned...but I was excited to try some things from the line. ♡
I love those Sephora GWPs haha, has been a great way for me to sample quite a few hyped products!
There are lots of great vegan lip balms both high end and not. The bite lip balm and lip sleeping mask are both vegan and great as is the kopari lip glossy. As far as in expensive ones the ones from Hurraw are amazing and come in a ton of really good flavors.
I however can't find a vegan one with spf that I don't hate.
Oh my goodness, somehow I didn't realize the Kopari is vegan - that's basically my HG lip balm! 🤯 I've been hesitant to try the new Bite formula because of the reviews, but I should probably give it a go. I actually did NOT love the old formula, so I might be the perfect candidate for the new!
Thanks for sharing ☺️
Great video!! Very helpful. Such a bummer vitamin c has essential oils :/
I honestly wouldn't of know because I look for the word essential oil. So sneaky.
I love the omega repair cream and the marine eye cream ❤❤❤
Random question.. What kind of mascara do you use? It seems like you moisturize your skin really well and I find that, when I use moisturizers, mascara transfers a bit more to my under eye.
Ilia Limitless Lash is my absolute favorite! I also started using Maybelline Snapscara - which seems to be a second generation tubing mascara (these typically transfer less).
@@AliceintheRabbitHole Great! Thank you 😊 I'll be looking into those
Can you layer the biossance serums?
Funny u did this cause its on sale threw their site now I just saw it on IG the favs set.
Has nothing to do with this video but have u tried the new FAB niacinimide eye cream..I see some mixed reviews but it sounds so nice.
Oh awesome! For once I have good timing ahahaha 🤣😂
The FAB eye cream looks excellent! Definitely something I'm curious about trying
New to your channel. I immediately appreciate your knowledge base and will be reviewing previous videos.
Thank you ☺️
Where is this on sale? Please keep us up to date as to sales anyone. Love ya Alice. Thanks for the amazing info!! You ROCK!
The biossance direct site has quite a few sales as well as kits that are discounted ☺️
@@AliceintheRabbitHole thank YOU
They have a 25%now, and you can use a 20% off when you use a code “JVN20”
I mean the extra 20% off!
Thank you for this review. Bummer about the essential oils. Would you review Josie Maran’s serums & argon oil?
I reviewed JM's argan oil a while ago, it's kind of an old favorite for me. Great argan oil, although I do think it's not terribly difficult to find the same quality in argan oil for less money. However, i prefer the Skin Dope with argan oil - a blend of CBD and argan?! It's wonderful!
I want to hear your thoughts of the reform ultimately of the Lanier cream skin
Have you tested the pore minimizing toner? Trying to see if it's worth it
I’ve been sampling several things as well and enjoying most too. Thank you for the warning about the mask! I only did a patch test on my hand and it seemed fine but I’ll approach it with caution on my face. My sister has half the samples so I really wanna trade with her now so I can try the probiotic moisturizer. I’ve always been wary of anything with tea tree oil even though my skin is pretty tolerant of a lot of potentially sensitizing ingredients... but you never know when your luck might run out! Overall I agree that price can be higher than I want but that’s a great point about the ingredient purity advantage. TFS 🙏🏽💟☮️☯️⚛️
And YES to Uncle Buck! 🙌🏽
That is exactly me these days - SUPER CAUTIOUS lol. It doesn't help that it seems some times my skin can handle a potential irritant and other times it can't (although I've been digging even deeper into this, and apparently that is very much the exact problem - ie Biossance may have an incredibly low amount of lavender in their products, whereas another brand might have a smidge too much...but just enough to trigger the inflammation cascade!)
Your skin looks the best I've seen it!
Thank you! So funny that I brand I had never prioritized trying ended up going so well for me lol!
@@AliceintheRabbitHole isn't it weird like that? It's usually the products that I think I'm going to love, I'm not that impressed with, but then the simplest thing works so well for me or I just fall in love with. This is a weird question, but where do you store all of your products? I'm literally running out of room in my bathroom. And do you believe in mini fridges? For skin care? I think they can be useful for products that aren't oil heavy. I think they can be useful for sheet masks and just specific creams or serums that you are going to be holding on to for a while
I have a big box in the bottom of our regular refrigerator - everything I'm not using regularly is put in there (it's full of masks mostly lol!) The only exception is that I also keep my L-AA in the fridge and just go get it when I use it. A mini fridge is probably a very wise choice for those who use L-AA or other less stable ingredients - but it's a short hike from my bathroom to kitchen, so I haven't justified the cost yet haha!
@@AliceintheRabbitHole one more question-did you teach yourself? Thanks!
About skincare? Absolutely. The science part came easier as my degree is biochem-based (focused on nutrition, although the overlap of some ingredients is quite interesting!) It's almost funny to me that I worked on projects with Vitamin C, and here I am talking about that same ingredient in a very different application!
I'm using the eye cream and rose + squalene oil and I'm loving those. I also have the vegan lip balm from the set, haven't tried it yet but it has pretty bad reviews on sephora!
Yup those are both such nice products!
their probiotic gel moisturizer and probiotic eye cream were game-changers for me. Edit to add: I have combo skin
Appreciated this video..I have quite a few samples of their products..nice to hear your thoughts. 😊 Would you consider doing a video for health care workers? For months I've avoided makeup because of wearing PPE at work. I'm an ICU nurse and work 12 hour shifts. I also live in Florida and have oily eyelids. Wearing PPE is hot! Recently I cleaned out my makeup. I started watching TH-cam makeup videos again and it really relaxes me. My interest got sparked again. I'm resigned that my face makeup is going to come off from masks..but what about eyes? It would be nice to see a tag video for eye makeup that can stand up to a 12 hour shift..or atleast fade without being a big mess. My holy trail's are Dior waterproof mascara and Colourpop's Sweet talk palette. Would love to know what you would choose and what techniques you would use to make it last. Thanks Mikki ♡
I can definitely try - I've noticed that some eyeshadow formulas are weak when it comes to wear even if they apply beautifully. That is quite frustrating! Nothing like working on an eye look and having it disappear through the day 🤦♀️
@@AliceintheRabbitHole You totally get it!! It's not just my imagination! 😃 Some of my makeup has been completely gone by the time I get to work. I only live 20 minutes away. I think it's a great topic. It would be so interesting to see what people recommend. Both long lasting products and techniques. Also having realistic expectations of how long products will actually last. It can be so busy at work there is not time to reapply.
I feel like the person who disliked this video did it because they can't afford Biossance products :D I would definitely try their gel moisturizer but oh boy, that price point...
Lol right!? It really is a pricey brand! 😳
Thanks for testing out this brand! I've wanted to try their line, but can't afford to! 🤣😂 I do love their ingredients, and didn't know they were fragrance free (I'm OK with a bit of essential oils). Their oil seems like it would be a good one in the winter for my skin. I do love probiotics, but never tried Squalane! I'm using a lot of Korean and Japanese skincare, and now I'm used to getting more product for much less money. I don't mind spending more on something that is blow away good (ie. Peter Thomas Roth Retinol Fusion PM serum and Drunk Elephant B Hydra), so if they still have their mini kit during the next Sephora sale, I'll probably get it. Sorry about your reaction. I can relate. I have what I call a Skin Rescue kit, which has things to help when that happens. My fave for a quick fix is the Rovectin Treatment Lotion and the First Aid Beauty Oatmeal Mask.
More for less money is exactly where I am overall too haha - the small, Black-owned companies I bought from last month? WHEW, they are overall blowing my mind (of course, some hits and misses because that's skin care in general) - but suffice to say, my new favorite vitamin C serum is $18/oz. 🤯 However, the three keepers in this video are still hard to beat, especially the versatility of their squalane! Funny you mention FAB for recovery, same for me but with the arnica face mask!
@@AliceintheRabbitHole Ohhh, I missed that video you did, so I'm going to watch it! I'm, looking for a new Vitamin C too. I'm currently using the Timeless Vitamin C and really like it, but I paid $7.00 for my first one, and regular price to get it to Canada is nearly $50.00.
I actually have a deluxe sample of the FAB arnica mask! I heard they are discontinuing their Oatmeal Mask, and they took it off the Sephora Canada site, but it's still on their website, but they don't ship to Canada. I got some colloidal oatmeal on Amazon and made my own using the FAB moisturizer, their Ultra Repair Oat and Hemp Seed Dry Oil and a few other ingredients. It does the trick to instantly sooth and stop the itching when I habe eczema, but I admit it's not quite as elegant, lol.
I’ve seen this brand everywhere but I didn’t give them much thought . It was one of those brands that were in the back of my mind to research later on but would forget about again. How does the moisturizer with probiotics compare to the drunk elephant protini. I liked the protini but I don’t want to support that brand. Also where did you get those earrings. I need them.
See that was me!! I didn't think that much of this brand even WHILE I was using the squalane - they exceeded my expectations though. I'd say DE's is much thicker, so my only concern would be that it might be easier to pan their gel moisturizer as it's tempting to use more than is necessary - while thick textures are often easier to control usage.
And AliExpress - alllll my jewelry comes from AliExpress (aside from the earrings I wear daily; have to wear solid gold long-term but can wear cheap jewelry for short periods of time). I cut corners there because there's little reason for me to splurge on jewelry I can't wear for extended periods haha!
AliceintheRabbitHole I never looked into aliexpress I heard lot about them. I am gonna check them out because earrings always fall out of my ears and I lose them. I’m not sure why. My jewelry box is heartbreaking to look at. I have one of every earring. Another question. I might have asked you this a while ago. Did you ever find a decent enough dupe for Sunday Riley’s Good Jeans. I use other AHAs all the time but SR’s makes my skin look amazing instantly. I don’t get it. 🤷🏻♀️
Tracy, my jewelry box is the same. I need to sit down and organize it one day. Sigh.
I hate that I know what you’re talking about lol. SR has such a stinking good formula and it’s extremely unfair lol.
In terms of “fastest overnight glow” I don’t have drugstore favorites here sadly (TO’s lactic is great but slower in results, again suggesting SR has something potent going on synergistically). I do think Shani Darden has harnessed some of that synergy with Retinol Reform - that one gives me a similar glow although admittedly, it SHOULD be less potent than GG as it’s really not very high in lactic acid (perhaps the retinol drives the potency though - that could make sense).
So I guess I’ve never found an exact dupe for ingredients, and yet I do think there are ways to replicate the effects
Wrt to GG, what about this: you can find some good prickly pear extract from Evan Healy (Blue Cactus Beauty Elixer) or just straight up from Amazon for $25. What if you paired that with TO's lactic acid?
I love their products. My skin loves it.
The byproduct mention is very interesting
The gel I put up above my eyes at night and the eye cream I put on my under my eyes in the morning for me if I put eye cream on at night my eyes are real puffy in the morning so I wait and put the eye cream on in the morning not at night
I cant use the ordinary, I tried 5 things and they all broke me out
It is pricey the squalene oil but you only use just a little bit I even put it on the ends of my hair and I put the sun at night before I go to bed makes my hair face feels very soft but you just need a little bit
I was excited to try their products and then after trying, realizing that they don't agree with my skin :( Such a letdown!
Oh no! ☹️
Skincare really never is a one size fits all situation, right?!
*Not the founder of ELF* 😂😂😂 I dieee
Great review :)
Would the vitamin c rose oil go on before or after moisturizer?
Either works, but with squalane being more emollient than occlusive, I personally prefer it before moisturizer ☺️
AliceintheRabbitHole thanks for responding! I can’t tell if my Cosrx snail cream and my moisturizer are able to penetrate the oil though so I’ve been doing the oil before and after because I’m extra like that and I forget I can barely afford this oil 😂
I didn’t like the lactic acid either. But I love all the other products
I hate it when a mask attacks me. Sounds like some really good products. Your skin looks great. Have a great week...❌✖❌
You too ☺️💗
Yes...I do believe you but the face spiders sounds made up but holy hell. HOLY HELL. How does one know if they have this??
Everyone does, but an overpopulation can manifest as redness/rashes
I googled it. 🤯 Now I just wanna jump in a time machine and go back to right before I had this info. OMGee
These products are wonderful but some of the price points!
Such tiny containers 🥲
Uncle Buck!! OMG Thank You! LOL
Suuuuuuuch a great movie haha!
Again, it would be nice to know the % of the THD ascorbate...
Indeed. You’d think that the higher the price of a product, the more transparency on percentages. Ironically it seems to be the opposite!
@@AliceintheRabbitHole
I sent them an email, let's see IF/what they respond...
I can’t find any tea tree oil products without lavender oil in them. Do you have any recommendations?
It's frustrating, right?! For about a year at this point, I've added a SINGLE drop of the body shop's 15% TTO to my oils (including squalane). I'm considering getting 100% TTO and diluting it into some squalane - normally I wouldn't recommend this, but neither squalane nor TTO require any preservatives. The catch is, you still do have to be cautious not to overdo the TTO and of course to only use the mixture once it's fully mixed.
Wish I simply had a product rec but yeah...reality is that I do not ☹️
Yea that’s all I found too... that I’d have to mix my own. The Biossance one has not been bad, as the lavender oil is far down the ingredient list but was just wondering if I was missing something. Thanks! ❤️
You are so right about the lip balm
Omg 😲 Face spiders..I am freaken out right now..
Bizarre concept right?! But yeah, they're harmless as long as the quantity of them is kept in check (which basic hygiene should take care of for MOST people, although overpopulation isn't necessarily a sign of bad hygiene)
Hi. Long ass hot day in Kansas. I went to my accountant and not one person except me had on a mask 😶😶😶😶❌✖❌
You're being the wise one!! I do not understand it, I truly don't. But agree, whew it's getting hot 🥵
@@AliceintheRabbitHole Luv ya🌷😊❌
@@AliceintheRabbitHole Here it is Political. Democrats wear masks. Trumpers don't. There has been assault over it. The Governor said all people in the state must wear masks starting the 3rd. Thank God..😊
Be back. Hubby calls.🙄🙄🙄😶😶😶❌✖❌
A pump can make me spend more 🤔🤔🤔💚❌✖❌
Face spiders... I.... wha..... !!!!!
They're too small to see! Thankfully. Oh my gosh - I just realized I'm grateful for the limits of the human eye 😂
Back...❌✖❌
I'll tell you an eye cream that isn't worth the hype or the price. Sunday Reilly's Auto Correct. I was gifted it. It is fine, just not any better than No.7 eye cream. I own Uncle Buck. I knew we were sisters from another mister. 😂😂😂😂😂😂❌✖❌
I will always stop channel surfing when Uncle Buck is on (and it's on fairly often haha!) Yeah I'm not surprised to hear that - I still stand by my belief that Sunday Riley has SOME incredible products, but definitely some misses (remember that foundation that had terrible reviews?!)
@@AliceintheRabbitHole I had forgotten !🌷❌
The marine algae eye cream is a game changer. Maybe give it more time or be more consistent w the application.Also u can get it for a great price right now on their website. It really does improve fine lines & puffiness & really hydrates if u have issues w dryness. 🤓
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Please get to the point faster! Nice review though