Biossance just swapped out the oil base in their cult-favorite rose oil — and the internet is fighting about it. The old version was a lightweight, almost watery squalane; the new one is thicker, richer, sits on skin longer before it sinks in.
The real story? They quietly changed the carrier from 100% sugarcane-derived squalane to a blend that includes *caprylic/capric triglyceride* (coconut-derived). That’s not nothing for people who bought in for the pure squalane promise.
🧴 **What You’re Actually Getting**
$72 for 1 oz. The claim is “brightening + antioxidant protection with no irritation.” I tested it because my winter skin was begging for something that didn’t just sit on top.
Texture shift
Gone is the slip-and-disappear feel. This now leaves a slight film for about 90 seconds.
Scent change
Less rose, more… floral air freshener? The old one smelled like a garden. This one smells like a candle.
Pump vs dropper
Still a dropper. Still messy. Why does nobody fix this?
⚖️ **Ingredients — What’s Actually Doing the Work**
The vitamin C is still 12% ethyl ascorbic acid (stable, non-irritating). The squalane is now cut with that coconut derivative. Rosehip oil is still there, but lower on the list. The old formula had squalane as #1. This one doesn’t.
- Ethyl Ascorbic Acid (12%): Stable vitamin C that actually brightens without stinging
- Squalane (reduced): Still moisturizing, but no longer the star
- Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride: Coconut-derived filler that makes it greasier
- Rosehip Oil: Antioxidant, but barely present
🧪 **Texture + Real Life Test**
First pump — thicker than I remembered. It spreads like a lightweight lotion, not an oil. Absorbs in about 45 seconds (old one was 10). My face felt *coated*, not hydrated. By morning? Fine. Not better.
Week 3: my skin did look slightly more even. But I also got two small whiteheads on my jaw — something that never happened with the old formula. The coconut derivative clogs pores for some people. I’m one of them.
💡 **One Thing**
Use 2 drops max and press, don’t rub. Rubbing makes the film worse. Pressing helps it sink in faster.
📝 **Results — What Changed**
My dark spots faded maybe 15% over 3 weeks. That’s… fine. Not amazing. My skin felt softer but also denser, if that makes sense. The glow was less “lit from within” and more “I just put oil on.”
💬 **Final Verdict**
🛍️ **Where to Buy**
Direct from Biossance — but honestly? Try the travel size first ($22). Don’t blind-buy the full bottle like I did.