Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Dermalogica Precleanse Cleansing Oil versus Biossance Squalane + Antioxidant Cleansing Oil .
Last updated on July 18, 2023. Published on August 11, 2021
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe makeup removers. They have a total of 7 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin and sensitive skin
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain common allergens, fragrances and oils
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Makeup Remover
Makeup removers work to remove makeup from the skin.
Makeup Remover
Makeup removers work to remove makeup from the skin.
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Ingredient Info
Dermalogica Precleanse Cleansing Oil 24 ingredients
Biossance Squalane + Antioxidant Cleansing Oil 22 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
Ingredients in this product that are forms of fragrance:
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
Ingredients in this product that are types of oil:
- Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil
- Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
- Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Oil
- Citrus Grandis Peel Oil
- Cymbopogon Schoenanthus Oil
- Borago Officinalis Seed Oil
- Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
- Lavandula Hybrida Oil
- Citrus Nobilis Peel Oil
- Oryza Sativa Bran Oil
- Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil
- Aleurites Moluccanus Seed Oil
Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
Contains EU Allergens
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Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
Ingredients in this product that are forms of fragrance:
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
Ingredients in this product that are types of oil:
Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
Contains EU Allergens
Ingredients in this product that are EU allergens:
Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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Dermalogica Precleanse Cleansing Oil 24 ingredients
Biossance Squalane + Antioxidant Cleansing Oil 22 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Dermalogica Precleanse Cleansing Oil 24 ingredients
Biossance Squalane + Antioxidant Cleansing Oil 22 ingredients
Caprylic Acid • Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil • Peg-40 Sorbitan Peroleate • Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil • Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Oil • Citrus Grandis Peel Oil • Cymbopogon Schoenanthus Oil • Borago Officinalis Seed Oil • Lavandula Angustifolia Oil • Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract • Solanum Lycopersicum Seed Extract • Lavandula Hybrida Oil • Citrus Nobilis Peel Oil • Oryza Sativa Bran Oil • Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil • Aleurites Moluccanus Seed Oil • Cetyl Ethylhexanoate • Dicaprylyl Carbonate • Tocopheryl Acetate • Tocopherol • C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate • Citral • Limonene • Linalool
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Polyglyceryl-2 Caprate • Squalane • C13-15 Alkane • Polyglyceryl-2 Sesquioleate • Triethylhexanoin • Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Oil • Lavandula Angustifolia Oil • Rosa Moschata Seed Oil • Emu Oil • Avena Sativa Kernel Oil • Oenothera Biennis Oil • Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil • Lavandula Hybrida Oil • Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf • Pinus Pinaster Leaf Extract • Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil • Helianthus Annuus Seed • Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil • Tocopherol • Limonene • Linalool
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Ingredients Explained
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Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil is the oil derived from the seeds of a Sunflower. Sunflower seed oil is non-fragrant. It is an emollient, meaning it helps to soften the skin.
Sunflower seed oil contains many fatty acids. The fatty acids found in sunflower seeds include (from highest amount to least): linoleic acid, myristic acid, palmitic acid, stearic acid, arachidic acid, oleic acid, and linolenic acid.
These fatty acids help the skin create ceramides. Ceramides play a role in repairing the skin barrier.
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil helps moisturize the skin. This in turn helps the skin look more rejuvenated and smoother.
Sunflowers are rich in vitamin E.
Historians believe Indigenous cultures of North America domesticated sunflowers before corn. Thus they relied on sunflower oil for a variety of uses. One such use is moisturizing skin and hair.
Sunflower seed oil may not be fungal acne safe. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Helianthus Annuus Seed OilDermalogica Precleanse Cleansing Oil contains this as ingredient number 4.
Biossance Squalane + Antioxidant Cleansing Oil contains this as ingredient number 20.
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Oil comes from the bitter orange, an orange native to Southeast Asia.
This orange is commonly used in cosmetics and food. It is a common ingredient for marmalade.
Citrus peels are often made up of mainly limonene, a fragrance with a citrus scent. They also contain flavonoids, which have anti-inflammatory properties.
Learn more about Citrus Aurantium Dulcis OilDermalogica Precleanse Cleansing Oil contains this as ingredient number 5.
Biossance Squalane + Antioxidant Cleansing Oil contains this as ingredient number 7.
Lavandula Angustifolia Oil is more commonly known as lavender essential oil. Lavandula Angustifolia is known as the English Lavender and famous for creating purple fields in Provence, France.
Lavender imparts a scent and may sensitize skin. It contains linalool, a known allergen.
While lavender essential oil is commonly used in aromatherapy to help alleviate symptoms of anxiety and stress, more research is needed to confirm this.
However, lavender essential oil has shown to have anti-inflammatory activity due to its prostanoids and histamine content.
Lavandula Angustifolia Oil is the volatile oil obtained from the flowers of the Lavender, Lavandula angustifolia, Labiatae. ISO 8902:2009
Learn more about Lavandula Angustifolia OilDermalogica Precleanse Cleansing Oil contains this as ingredient number 9.
Biossance Squalane + Antioxidant Cleansing Oil contains this as ingredient number 8.
Lavandula Hybrida Oil is an oil.
Dermalogica Precleanse Cleansing Oil contains this as ingredient number 12.
Biossance Squalane + Antioxidant Cleansing Oil contains this as ingredient number 15.
Tocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.
Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skin’s lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.
Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.
You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.
There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.
Learn more about TocopherolDermalogica Precleanse Cleansing Oil contains this as ingredient number 20.
Biossance Squalane + Antioxidant Cleansing Oil contains this as ingredient number 21.
Limonene is a fragrance that adds scent and taste to a formulation.
It's found in the peel oil of citrus fruits and other plants such as lavender and eucalyptus. The scent of limonene is generally described as "sweet citrus".
Limonene acts as an antioxidant, meaning it helps neutralize free radicals.
When exposed to air, oxidized limonene may sensitize the skin. Because of this, limonene is often avoided by people with sensitive skin.
The term 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term. For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance.
Learn more about LimoneneDermalogica Precleanse Cleansing Oil contains this as ingredient number 23.
Biossance Squalane + Antioxidant Cleansing Oil contains this as ingredient number 22.
Linalool is a fragrance and helps add scent to products. It's derived from common plants such as cinnamon, mint, citrus, and lavender.
Linalool has the same effect as Limonene when exposed to air. Oxidized linalool can cause allergies and skin sensitivity.
Linalool has a scent that is floral, spicy tropical, and citrus-like.
Learn more about LinaloolDermalogica Precleanse Cleansing Oil contains this as ingredient number 24.
Biossance Squalane + Antioxidant Cleansing Oil contains this as ingredient number 23.
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Dermalogica Precleanse Cleansing Oil 24 ingredients
Biossance Squalane + Antioxidant Cleansing Oil 22 ingredients
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Dermalogica Precleanse Cleansing Oil 24 ingredients
Biossance Squalane + Antioxidant Cleansing Oil 22 ingredients
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Dermalogica Precleanse Cleansing Oil 24 ingredients
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great smell
i am obsessed with the smell and consistency of this oil. wish i could find a cheaper dupe for this product!
Biossance Squalane + Antioxidant Cleansing Oil 22 ingredients
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