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Can you use Squalane with Vitamin C?

Great combo

Yes, and they work even better together.

Squalane cushions Vitamin C: it hydrates and supports the barrier while the active does its work. That means less irritation and better results.

How to use them

Use them in the same routine in the morning. Apply Vitamin C first, then Squalane, moving from thinnest to thickest texture. Finish with sunscreen in the morning.

  1. 1
    CleanseGentle cleanser, pat dry
  2. 2
    Vitamin C10% – 20%, wait about 1 minute
  3. 3
    Squalaneup to 100%
  4. 4
    Moisturiserthen SPF 50 in the morning

What Squalane does

A lightweight, stable oil that mimics your skin's own sebum. It softens and seals in moisture without clogging pores, so even oily skin usually tolerates it.

Typical strength
up to 100%
When
AM/PM
Irritation
Best for
Dry, Normal, Combination, Sensitive And Oily skin

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What Vitamin C does

A powerful antioxidant that brightens dull skin, fades dark spots and boosts your sunscreen's protection against free radicals. Pure L-ascorbic acid works best at a low pH and oxidises (turns orange) quickly.

Typical strength
10% – 20%
When
AM
Irritation
Best for
Normal, Oily, Combination And Dry skin

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Frequently asked questions

Can I use Squalane and Vitamin C together?

Yes, and they work even better together. Squalane cushions Vitamin C: it hydrates and supports the barrier while the active does its work. That means less irritation and better results.

Which goes first, Squalane or Vitamin C?

Apply Vitamin C first, then Squalane. The general rule is thinnest to thickest texture, and lowest pH first.

Should I use Squalane in the morning or at night?

Squalane: works morning or night. Press 2–3 drops in as the last step at night, or mix a drop into your moisturiser.

Should I use Vitamin C in the morning or at night?

Vitamin C: best in the morning. Apply in the morning on clean skin before moisturiser and sunscreen. Store it away from light and heat, and throw it out once it turns dark orange.

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