BiossancemoisturizerMoisturize step

Biossance Probiotic Balancing Gel Moisturizer + Squalane

This gel moisturizer aims to balance the skin's microbiome and calm irritation. It's formulated with squalane and probiotics, making it a good option for those dealing with redness, sensitivity, or congestion, particularly if you have oily or combination skin.

Sephora price

$54.00

Price matters most when you are trying to learn whether this lane belongs in your routine without turning the test into a luxury gamble.

Sephora reviews

4.5 / 5

About 1,518 reviews on the current Sephora source, so there is real volume behind the reputation.

Shoppers keep mentioning

Good for: Acne/BlemishesFragrance FreeClean + Planet AwareBest for Oily, Combo, Normal SkinVeganGood for: Redness

These are the shopper themes that keep showing up around this listing and shape why people open it in the first place.

Glass take

4.5 / 5 overall fit

A solid, lightweight gel moisturizer that calms redness and supports a balanced skin microbiome, especially good for oily and combination types.

Biossance Probiotic Balancing Gel Moisturizer + Squalane

Sephora snapshot refreshed April 23, 2026

Price, rating, review count, and source status come from Sephora. Glass adds the routine fit, overlap risk, and what to compare next.

View Sephora

What Sephora says

What this product is supposed to do

A lightweight gel moisturizer that rescues skin from redness, congestion, irritation, and sensitivity with live probiotic cultures that get your skin’s microbiome back in balance. Biossance is paving the path for clean beauty for all. We formulate effective, clean and sustainable skincare products in our in-house lab and are setting the standard for the entire beauty industry. Currently, the United States bans only 12 ingredients for cosmetic use—we believe that’s not nearly enough. Biossance bans more than 2,000 potentially toxic or irritating ingredients from our formulas. Our products are also cruelty-free, vegan and EWG-verified. We make our hero ingredient, squalane, from renewable sugarcane. It’s nature’s best moisturizer for you and the planet—and helps save 2 million sharks every year.

Apply to cleansed face and neck after eye products, serums, and treatments.

Use twice daily—morning and night.

Recycling Instructions:

Remove and dispose of cap.

Empty and rinse remaining product from jar.

Place in curbside recycling.

The outer carton is made from sustainable FSC-certified sugarcane paper and can be placed in curbside recycling.

What Glass adds

What actually matters before you buy it

A good choice for balancing oily or sensitive skin without feeling heavy. The probiotic angle is interesting for microbiome support, and squalane adds a touch of non-greasy hydration.

Calming effect

Many users report that this moisturizer significantly reduces redness and soothes sensitive or irritated skin.

Lightweight feel

The gel texture is praised for absorbing quickly without leaving a greasy residue, making it ideal for warmer weather or oily skin types.

Best for

When this is a smart buy

Oily, combination, or normal skin
Skin experiencing redness or irritation
Those looking for a lightweight, non-greasy moisturizer

Skip if

When this is the wrong lane

You have very dry or mature skin that needs richer hydration
You are looking for a moisturizer with strong anti-aging actives

Routine fit

Where this fits in your routine

Apply this gel moisturizer after your serums and treatments, but before sunscreen in the morning or any richer night creams. It's designed to be a balancing step for your skin.

Why it works

Where it earns the slot and where it does not

The useful question is not whether this product is good in a vacuum. It is whether it makes your routine easier to run or just adds one more bottle with a familiar ingredient on it.

What it actually does well

Lightweight gel texture
Calms redness and irritation
Supports skin microbiome balance
Fragrance-free
Clean and sustainable formulation

Where it starts to feel redundant

May not be hydrating enough for very dry skin
Does not contain strong anti-aging ingredients

Routine fit

Where it belongs in the stack

Morning and Night

This moisturizer is suitable for both morning and night use. In the morning, it provides a smooth base for makeup. At night, it helps to calm and balance the skin while you sleep.

Glass rating

How this formula scores in real life

4.5/ 5 overall

A solid, lightweight gel moisturizer that calms redness and supports a balanced skin microbiome, especially good for oily and combination types.

Routine fit

4.5 / 5

This gel moisturizer fits easily into any routine, morning or night, after serums and before sunscreen or heavier creams.

Full ingredient breakdown

Every ingredient, what it does, and whether I care

Solvent

Water/Aqua/Eau

Badness

0.0 / 10

The base of most skincare formulations, dissolving other ingredients.

Usually helps with

All skin types

Watch for

None

Humectant

Glycerin

Badness

0.0 / 10

A common humectant that draws moisture to the skin, keeping it hydrated and soft.

Usually helps with

All skin types

Watch for

None

Emollient

Squalane

Badness

0.0 / 10

A stable, plant-derived emollient that mimics skin's natural oils, providing hydration without greasiness.

Usually helps with

All skin types, especially dry or oily

Watch for

None

Soothing Agent

Lepidium Sativum Sprout Extract

Badness

1.0 / 10

A botanical extract known for its soothing and antioxidant properties, helping to calm irritated skin.

Usually helps with

Sensitive, irritated skin

Watch for

None

Thickener

Sodium Acrylates Copolymer

Badness

0.0 / 10

A synthetic polymer used to thicken formulations and improve texture.

Usually helps with

All skin types

Watch for

None

Emollient

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Badness

0.0 / 10

A fatty acid derived from coconut oil and glycerin, used to replenish skin.

Usually helps with

All skin types

Watch for

None

Soothing Agent

Bisabolol

Badness

1.0 / 10

A component of chamomile, known for its anti-inflammatory and skin-calming properties.

Usually helps with

Sensitive, irritated skin

Watch for

None

Skin-Conditioning Agent

Phospholipids

Badness

1.0 / 10

Essential components of cell membranes, helping to maintain skin barrier function and hydration.

Usually helps with

Dry, compromised skin

Watch for

None

Humectant

Sodium Hyaluronate

Badness

0.0 / 10

The salt form of hyaluronic acid, which attracts and holds moisture in the skin.

Usually helps with

All skin types, especially dehydrated

Watch for

None

Thickener

Chondrus Crispus Extract

Badness

1.0 / 10

A type of red algae extract that can help hydrate and thicken formulations.

Usually helps with

All skin types

Watch for

None

Soothing Agent

Allantoin

Badness

0.0 / 10

Known for its soothing, moisturizing, and skin-protecting properties.

Usually helps with

Sensitive, irritated skin

Watch for

None

Emollient

Glycine Soja (Soybean) Sterols

Badness

1.0 / 10

Derived from soybeans, these sterols help to condition and soften the skin.

Usually helps with

Dry, mature skin

Watch for

None

Skin-Conditioning Agent

Linoleic Acid

Badness

1.0 / 10

An essential fatty acid that helps to maintain the skin's barrier function and hydration.

Usually helps with

Dry, compromised skin

Watch for

None

Emollient

Capryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer

Badness

0.0 / 10

A conditioning agent that helps to improve skin texture and hydration.

Usually helps with

All skin types

Watch for

None

Emollient

Diheptyl Succinate

Badness

0.0 / 10

A plant-derived emollient that provides a smooth feel and helps to moisturize the skin.

Usually helps with

All skin types

Watch for

None

Thickener

Cellulose Gum

Badness

0.0 / 10

A plant-derived thickening agent that improves product texture.

Usually helps with

All skin types

Watch for

None

Emulsifier

Lecithin

Badness

1.0 / 10

A phospholipid that helps to emulsify oil and water, and can also condition the skin.

Usually helps with

All skin types

Watch for

None

Emulsifier

Sorbitan Oleate

Badness

2.0 / 10

An emulsifier that helps to mix oil and water ingredients. Can be a mild irritant for some.

Usually helps with

Most skin types

Watch for

Potential for mild irritation in very sensitive skin

Emollient

Isoeicosane

Badness

0.0 / 10

A synthetic emollient that provides a smooth, non-greasy feel.

Usually helps with

All skin types

Watch for

None

Film Former

Chitosan

Badness

3.0 / 10

Derived from chitin, it can form a film on the skin and has some potential for irritation.

Usually helps with

Oily skin

Watch for

Potential for irritation in sensitive skin

Chelating Agent

Sodium Phytate

Badness

1.0 / 10

A derivative of phytic acid, it helps to stabilize the formulation by binding to metal ions.

Usually helps with

All skin types

Watch for

None

Humectant

Caprylyl Glycol

Badness

1.0 / 10

A skin-conditioning agent that also acts as a preservative booster.

Usually helps with

All skin types

Watch for

None

Preservative

Phenoxyethanol

Badness

3.0 / 10

A common preservative used to prevent microbial growth. Can be an irritant for some.

Usually helps with

Most skin types

Watch for

Potential for irritation in sensitive skin

Humectant

1,2-Hexanediol

Badness

1.0 / 10

A solvent and humectant that also has antimicrobial properties.

Usually helps with

All skin types

Watch for

None

pH Adjuster

Citric Acid

Badness

0.0 / 10

Used to adjust the pH of the formulation, making it more compatible with the skin.

Usually helps with

All skin types

Watch for

None

Compare before you buy

The next pages that make this product more useful

A good product page should push you into the next decision, not trap you inside one product page forever. These are the cleaner next clicks.

Ingredient Checker

Check whether this product overlaps with products already in your routine.

Product directory

Browse more Sephora skincare products through the Glass product directory.

FAQ

The fast answers people actually need

Is this moisturizer good for oily skin?

Yes, its lightweight gel texture and balancing properties make it an excellent choice for oily and combination skin types.

Can this moisturizer help with redness?

Yes, the formula contains ingredients like Bisabolol and Lepidium Sativum Sprout Extract, known for their soothing properties that can help calm redness and irritation.

What is squalane and why is it in this moisturizer?

Squalane is a stable, plant-derived emollient that mimics your skin's natural oils. It provides effective hydration without feeling heavy or greasy, making it suitable for all skin types.

See If This Is Compatible With My Skin