An unsaturated hydrocarbon used as an emollient.
What it is
Squalene is an unsaturated branched hydrocarbon (an isoprenoid) found in fish oils, especially shark liver oil, and in plant oils such as olive oil. CosIng lists it as an emollient, hair-conditioning agent and solvent.
Where it is used
Used in creams, facial oils, serums, lip care and hair products.
Limits of interpretation
The INCI list shows which ingredients are present, not how much of each. Above 1%, ingredients are listed in descending order of weight; below 1% the order is free.
Squalene is not the same as squalane, its saturated (hydrogenated) form. The INCI name does not reveal whether it comes from a plant or an animal source.
Functions
- Skin conditioning – emollient
- Acting as lubricants on the skin surface providing the skin with a soft and smooth appearance.
- Hair conditioning
- Enhancing the appearance and feel of hair. Leaving the hair easy to comb, supple, soft and shiny and/or imparting volume, lightness, gloss, texture, etc.
- Solvent
- Dissolving other components of cosmetics. Solvents are usually liquids (aqueous and nonaqueous).
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.
Products with this ingredient (274)
- Korektor Pod Oczy Miracle Pure Eye Enhancer · Max Factor
- Mellow Blur · Max Factor
- Miracle Pure Eye Enhancer · Max Factor
- FONDOTINTA MIRACLE PURE · Max Factor
- Miracle Pure Skin-Improving Foundation · Max Factor
- Miracle Pure Colour Correcting & Anti-Fatigue Eye Enhancer · Max Factor
- Wonder Woman Blush Affair Cream & Powder Palette · Catrice
- Nourishing Hand Balm – Sakura Duft · ArtDeco
- SOS Nail Repair · ArtDeco
- Insta Kiss Pocket Cherry Candy · Pierre René
- Insta Kiss Pocket Caramel Fudge · Pierre René
- Insta Kiss Pocket Apricot Pie · Pierre René