Biossance Squalane + Omega Repair Cream Versus Goop Beauty Goopglow Restore + Shine Hair Serum

Biossance Squalane + Omega Repair Cream Versus Goop Beauty Goopglow Restore + Shine Hair Serum

This barrier-repair moisturizer is formulated around Squalane and Ceramide NP to strengthen the skin barrier and hydrate skin.

What's inside

Key Ingredients

Benefits

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Ingredients Side-by-side

Water

Squalane

Glycerin

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Isoamyl Laurate

Butyrospermum Parkii Butter

Sorbitan Olivate

Cetearyl Olivate

Ceramide NP

Jojoba Esters

Sodium Hyaluronate

Euterpe Oleracea Sterols

Linoleic Acid

Oleic Acid

Linolenic Acid

Ethyl Linoleate

Tocopherol

Isoamyl Cocoate

Cetyl Palmitate

Sorbitan Palmitate

Cetearyl Alcohol

Ethylhexylglycerin

Carbomer

Sodium Hydroxide

Phenoxyethanol

Sodium Gluconate

Water, Squalane, Glycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Isoamyl Laurate, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Sorbitan Olivate, Cetearyl Olivate, Ceramide NP, Jojoba Esters, Sodium Hyaluronate, Euterpe Oleracea Sterols, Linoleic Acid, Oleic Acid, Linolenic Acid, Ethyl Linoleate, Tocopherol, Isoamyl Cocoate, Cetyl Palmitate, Sorbitan Palmitate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Carbomer, Sodium Hydroxide, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Gluconate

Hydrogenated Ethylhexyl Olivate

Propanediol

Aspergillus Ferment

Saccharomyces Ferment

C13-15 Alkane

Plumeria Acutifolia Flower Extract

Ethyl Macadamiate

Glyceryl Ricinoleate

Cocos Nucifera Oil

Hydrogenated Olive Oil Unsaponifiables

Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate

Ricinus Communis Seed Oil

Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Oil

Malic Acid

Acacia Concinna Fruit Extract

Tamarindus Indica Fruit Extract

Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil

Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract

Citrus Limon Peel Extract

Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil

Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Oil

Citrus Aurantium Amara Leaf/Twig Oil

Citrus Nobilis Oil

Salvia Sclarea Oil

Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Oil

Limonene

Citral

Linalool

Geraniol

Hydrogenated Ethylhexyl Olivate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Propanediol, Aspergillus Ferment, Saccharomyces Ferment, C13-15 Alkane, Plumeria Acutifolia Flower Extract, Ethyl Macadamiate, Glyceryl Ricinoleate, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Hydrogenated Olive Oil Unsaponifiables, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Tocopherol, Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Oil, Malic Acid, Acacia Concinna Fruit Extract, Tamarindus Indica Fruit Extract, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Citrus Limon Peel Extract, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Oil, Citrus Aurantium Amara Leaf/Twig Oil, Citrus Nobilis Oil, Salvia Sclarea Oil, Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Oil, Limonene, Citral, Linalool, Geraniol

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Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride (aka MCT Oil) is a lightweight emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping to prevent moisture loss.

Though it behaves like an oil, it is not technically one due to its chemical composition. One perk of this ingredient is that it is very stable, resistant to oxidation, and unlikely to go rancid.

In practice, that translates to a long shelf life and a consistently elegant skin feel.

While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this. Just patch test if you have concerns.

Fractionated coconut oil and MCT Oil are both listed as Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride according to INCI. This is because INCI names are based on the ingredient’s final chemical composition and not its marketing name or source.

This ingredient is treated as the gold standard fungal acne safe oil. Even though it is coconut derived, the problematic lauric acid is stripped out.

This leaves just caprylic (C8) and capric (C10) acid. These chain lengths actually trend antifungal; a 2020 study found caprylic acid was enough to disrupt Malassezia furfur cell membrane, with a caprylic acid derivative damaging membrane structures at concentrations as low as 0.2%.

Tocopherol is a fat-soluble antioxidant known as Vitamin E.

You'll find this ingredient in the vast majority of skincare (for good reason). It works to neutralize free radicals, or unstable molecules generated by UV exposure, pollution, and other environmental stressors, before they can cause oxidative damage to your skin cells.

Topically applied tocopherol has been shown to protect against UV damage by ramping up the skin's own natural defense enzymes.

It also acts as a skin conditioning agent; some studies show that regular topical use can improve the skin's water-binding capacity over 2-4 weeks.

This ingredient is especially loved for being a team player. When combined with Vitamin C, the photoprotective effect of both ingredients roughly doubles and the combo also helps reduce UV-induced DNA damage.

This ingredient has some brightening potential but it's more of a prevention ingredient than spot-fader. Cell studies show it can slow down melanin production but it's worth noting that it's not the most powerful brightener out there.

In formulations, it also serves as a stabilizer that helps protect other oxidation-prone ingredients from degrading.

Concentrations usually range from 0.1-1% in most leave-on products.

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