Squalane
Korean: 스쿠알란
emollient, moisturizing, antioxidant
A stable, hydrogenated form of squalene (originally derived from sharks; now predominantly plant-derived from sugarcane or olives). Lightweight, non-greasy oil that mimics the skin's natural sebum. Excellent emollient and antioxidant. Non-comedogenic and suitable for all skin types.
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Effectiveness by Skin Type
Drawing on K-beauty clinical research and community consensus, Squalane shows the highest effectiveness for dry skin targeting dehydration (86% positive) and normal skin targeting dehydration (82% positive).
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K-Beauty Products with Squalane
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PDRN Capsule Cream 100
VT
No. 3 Skin Softening Serum
Numbuzin
PDRN Lifting Derma Cream
Mediheal
PDRN Cream
Mediheal
Black Rice Probiotics Barrier Essence
Haruharu Wonder
PDRN Hyaluronic Acid 100 Moisturizing Cream
Anua
PDRN Pink Collagen Glow Jelly Mist Serum
Medicube
Mighty Bamboo Panthenol Cream
Purito Seoul
PDRN Essence 100
VT
PDRN Lifting Serum
Mediheal
Advanced The Vitamin C 23 Serum
COSRX
Super Melting Sebum Softener
Ilso
Articles About Squalane
Best Korean Lip Balm for Dry, Chapped or Sensitive Lips: 8 Picks by Need
Dry, chapped or sensitive lips need the right format and the right (short) ingredient list, not hype. Here are 8 Korean lip balms, sleeping masks and essences picked by actual lip need, each with the ingredients that justify the pick.
Best Korean Face Mask for Your Skin Type: 8 Picks by Concern
Eight Korean masks matched to real skin concerns, each justified by what's actually on the ingredient list, not the front of the box. Dry, sensitive, oily, and dull-looking skin each get two picks, with the fragrance figure you need to know before you buy.
Best Korean Moisturizer for Your Skin Type: 8 Picks for Dry, Oily, Combo and Sensitive Skin
Eight Korean moisturizers sorted by what your skin actually is, not by hype. Gel creams for oily and combo, richer picks for dry, and fragrance-free options for sensitive and barrier-stressed skin, each justified by its real ingredient list.
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