Biossance: Squalane Basics, Choosing a Serum and Building a Simple Routine

Biossance is a clean skincare brand built around squalane, a moisturising ingredient the company makes from sugarcane. The range covers oils, serums, moisturisers, cleansers, eye creams, sunscreen and body care, sold on the Biossance site and through beauty retailers.

A good Biossance order starts with knowing your skin type and your main concern, then buying the few products that address it. Buying the whole range at once is the easiest way to waste money and irritate your skin.

What squalane is and why it matters

Squalane is a lightweight, stable oil similar to a component of the skin's own oils. It softens and helps skin hold moisture without feeling greasy, which is why Biossance uses it across almost every product.

The simplest Biossance product is the squalane oil itself. It can be used alone on face, body or hair, or pressed over a serum. If you are new to the brand, it is a low-risk place to start.

Choosing a Biossance serum

Biossance serums target specific concerns. Vitamin C serums aim at brightness and uneven tone. Retinol-alternative serums, often built on bakuchiol or similar ingredients, aim at fine lines with less irritation than retinol. Hydrating serums focus on moisture.

Pick one concern and one Biossance serum. Adding two actives at once makes it impossible to know which one is working or which one is causing a reaction.

Read the full ingredient list on each Biossance product page. If you use prescription skincare, ask your dermatologist or pharmacist before adding a new active.

Moisturisers, cleansers and SPF

Biossance moisturisers range from light gel creams for oily skin to richer creams for dry skin. Choose by skin type, not by the claim on the front of the jar.

A gentle cleanser and a daily sunscreen matter more than any serum. Biossance makes both; if you already own ones you like, spend the budget on a treatment instead.

Use sunscreen every day when using vitamin C or any resurfacing product. It protects the skin the treatment is working on.

Order matters too. Apply a Biossance routine from thinnest to thickest: cleanser, serum, moisturiser, then squalane oil if you use it, and sunscreen last in the morning.

Patch testing and introducing products

Even gentle skincare can irritate sensitive skin. Test a new Biossance product on a small area, such as behind the ear or along the jaw, for a few days before applying it to the whole face.

Introduce one new product at a time, a week or two apart. If redness, itching or breakouts appear, stop using it. See a doctor for anything that persists or spreads.

Full size, minis and sets

Biossance sells many products in travel minis and in sets. Minis are a cheap way to test texture and fragrance before committing to a full size.

Once you know you like a product, full sizes are usually better value per millilitre. Compare the price per millilitre across Biossance sizes and sets before choosing.

Sets are good value only if you would use every item. A set with one product you love and three you do not is not a saving.

When Biossance prices are lowest

Biossance runs promotions around major shopping events, such as Black Friday and seasonal sales, and gift-with-purchase offers throughout the year. Retailer beauty events can also discount Biossance, so compare with the brand site.

Skincare has a shelf life once opened. Stock up only on products you use daily, and check the period-after-opening symbol on the pack.

Vitamin C serums in particular can darken and lose strength as they age. Buy those from Biossance in the size you will finish within a few months.

Where the Biossance savings are

The 30% code is the best value on a Biossance order of a serum and moisturiser together. It may be limited to members or a sign-up list.

The 25% code is the fallback for the same basket. Try the 30% code first and switch if it is rejected.

The $20 code beats 30% on any Biossance order under about $67, which makes it the one for a single oil or a set of minis. It may need a minimum spend or be for first orders only.

Biossance codes generally do not stack and may exclude sets and bundles already discounted. Enter each code and compare the total rather than assuming the largest percentage wins.

Common questions

Which Biossance product should I buy first?

The squalane oil or a moisturiser for your skin type. Add a Biossance serum later, one at a time.

Is Biossance good for sensitive skin?

Many Biossance products are formulated to be gentle, but patch test first and ask a dermatologist if you have a skin condition.

Can I use Biossance vitamin C with retinol?

Many people use them at different times of day. Ask a dermatologist or pharmacist if you use prescription products.

Are Biossance minis worth buying?

Yes, for testing. Once you know you like a product, full sizes are usually better value.