Oil Review: timeless Skin Care Squalane Oil

timeless Skin Care Squalane Oil

Availability: This is available at timelessha.com, sentisenti.com, target.com and macys.com (and perhaps in some physical store locations as well), yesstyle.com, and amazon.com. It retails at $11.95 for 1 fl. oz, $16.95 for 2 fl. oz, and $44.95 for 8 fl. oz. at standard pricing; that said, the 8 oz. size is available for $32.88 on yesstyle.com as of when this blog is originally published, so if you are wanting the large bottle; that's the best deal. 

Would I buy this again? Yes!

What is this product? What is it supposed to do?

According to timelessha.com:

PARABEN FREE | SULFATE FREE | NO FRAGRANCE | DYE FREE | CRUELTY FREE | VEGAN
The Protector - As a dry oil, Squalane Oil maintains skin’s healthy glow without leaving an oily sheen. This light-weight oil seals in moisture and is also anti-bacterial, making it ideal for acne-prone skin and protecting skin against pollutants. It is also perfect for priming the skin before makeup for a smoother application, helping to set everything in place, so it stays on all day!
Recommended for: All skin types including oily prone skin type
Targets: Dryness, Blemish-prone skin
Helps minimize moisture loss
Regulates oil production in the skin
Instantly relieves skin that feels tight & dry
Great body moisturizer
Excellent for dry, cold, or extreme climates
Helps heal chapped lips
Squalane naturally occurs in human sebum and helps in the protection and lubrication of the skin. Our Squalane is sourced naturally from olives and helps improve skin elasticity and radiance.

Does this contain any special/beneficial ingredients?

Squalane: Squalane has anti-inflammatory properties, is lightweight, and helps smooth the texture of skin. 

What is the texture like?

This has a bit of an oily feel to it when first applied, but it absorbs readily and quickly into the skin. I find that it feels lighter in comparison to The Ordinary 100% Plant-Derived Squalane.

Is this scented?

This has no discernable scent to it.

What has my experience with the product been like?

I'm sure many of you readers know, if you've read my blog for any length of time, of my deep love for squalane oil. While I am a bit of a loyalist to The Ordinary 100% Plant-Derived Squalane, I decided to try something else after the second time that a bottle of The Ordinary tipped over and spilled much of the oil out, making me sad. Is one better than the other? Frankly, no. For anyone that needs a recap, I personally love squalane because, when I use it regularly, my skin is far less red and I constantly suffer with skin-irratation related redness because, due to my PCOS, I shave my face. Additionally, squalane oil makes my skin feel silky smooth unlike anything else. So due to both the buttery skin texture and the reduction in both irratation and redness, I love my squalane. I'm convinced it's keeping my skin bouncy and healthy. Additionally, since the large 8 oz. bottle of this particular oil is more economic to purchase overall, I'll probably purchase that going forward. I wanted to try a smaller bottle first just to make sure I liked it. But since I end up typically purchasing 2-3 bottles throughout the year, it makes sense to just buy the large bottle. I mean, in addition to just using it on the face, it's great for areas of eczema or otherwise dry skin on the body because it absorbs quickly and is anti-inflammatory so it won't leave you feeling greasy; I used it often on my tattoo when it was in the healing stage back in 2019 (I mean not this one, but squalane oil was used), it works great as a cuticle oil again because it's lightweight, it can also be used on the hair to enhance shine and to reduce any inflammatory issues on the scalp so there's plenty of uses for it. You can also add a few drop to foundation to give it a glowy finish or to thin the foundation out if it is thick. I'm glad I came across this brand as another option. 

 

Please let me know if you have any comments or questions.

Disclaimer: I paid for this myself.

Love It Or Leave It; Review 2.0: Morphe Boss Mood Palette

Hello folksickles. As a makeup junkie and blogger you may have realized that I review a LOAD of eyeshadow palettes and I like to think of myself as being largely an eyeshadow junkie. In order to declutter a bit I've decided to pick out a palette or series of eyeshadows for the month and have that be my monthly selection for those instances where I'm not doing a tutorial for the blog. Every month I'll do a recap on the eyeshadows - how I feel about them and whether I'll be keeping them or giving them away (and why :P) as well as if I think it's worth its price tag. 

 Morphe Boss Mood Palette

You can find a look I did with the palette here. These are the looks I created this month:

So as you can see I created all sorts of colorful looks with these shadows. I have very mixed feelings about this palette. Firstly, it's very obviously Autumn coded so playing with it in the spring... I suppose if I intentionally stuck to mostly the neutrals and greens it might have worked but I wanted to give the full palette a fair chance and I feel like the looks I landed on ended up having an Autumn vibe overall. That part is neither here nor there, because I can simply just reach for this palette in the Autumn season going forward. My other issue is that some shades, especially the matte purples tend to go on patchy and be a bit of a pain to work with and blend. Additionally, some of the colors in here are sort of so similar as to be repetitive and I would have liked a bigger color variety. Despite these complaints, I will be holding on to the palette for the time being because the matte olive tones in here are unique to my collection and I'd like to hold onto them because I like wearing green eyeshadow. 

Please let me know if you have any questions or comments.

Disclaimer: I purchased this palette myself. 

March 2026 Departures

Ok folks. Departure blogs will contain items that aren't empties but that are going to be given away for one reason or another. I'm working hard to curate my makeup collection and want it to include only the products that I think truly work well, that I reach for often and do what they're supposed to do.

1. NARS Mojave Palette: This is a great little palette from the standpoint of having something to perhaps travel with or throw in ones' purse or handbag. The colors in here are nice neutrals that go with everything and the quality of the palette is such where the shadows are pigmented, easy to blend, and generally easy to work with. But that said, I just know I have similar shades in palettes I am far more likely to reach for, so I will be passing this palette along. 

Disclaimer: I received the NARS palette for testing purposes. All opinions are my own. 

March 2026 Arrivals

Ok folksickles! I'm back to replenishing on things that I'm running out of and buying mostly just necessities.

1. Dr. Sante Nature & Innovations Hydro Intensive Hyaluron + Aloe SOS Hydrating Mask: Since I ran out of my other masks I decided to pick this one up to try. 

2. The Ordinary 100% Plant-Derived Squalane: I am running low on my current bottle and needed to restock because I don't like being without my squalane. 

3. Paula's Choice SPF 50 Broad Spectrum 5% Vitamin C Sheer Moisturizer: I decided to give this moisturizer a try because I haven't had anything from Paula's Choice before and have heard of the brand for years. I've been quite curious. Additionally, my skin tends to react well to Vitamin C and I hadn't used a Vitamin C product in ages, so it'll be fun to try this out. 

4. Kerastase decalcifying system,  reparative shampoo: So exactly a year ago, I got a sample of the Kerastase Chronologiste Youth Revitalizing Hair Mask and fell entirely in love with it so when I saw another opportunity to try a Kerastase product I jumped on it. The heart aching thing about falling in love with that mask is knowing that at such a high price point that I would never be able to get my hands on it. 

5. L'Oreal Elvive Total Repair 5 Damage Erasing Balm: On the topic of the Kerastase mask, my hairdresser friend told me that this was technically a dupe or similar to it.  So, since this is at a far more approachable price point, I decided to give it a try. If anything, I'm out $10 and not $60-70.

6. Jiocolor Wispy Lashes x7: I was on my last pair of lashes and decided to give the large multipacks online a chance. These are a pretty wispy shape, I like the alternating short and long bits. 

7. Veleasha Sunny T-4 Lashes x7: I think I mentioned in the past that I like spiky lashes on myself and these are so pretty in the packaging! I'm excited to try them out. 

8. Kose softymo Deep Cleansing Oil: This is my holy grail makeup removing oil so I had to go ahead and replenish on it since I am near running out of my current bottle.

9. Being frenshe Hair Wellness Detox Scalp Scrub: I am currently running out of my scalp scrub and decided to give this one a try. I feel like unlike dandruff shampoo, that using scalp scrubs once weekly really and truly keeps my scalp flake-free the vast majority of the time so I like having one around.

10. wet n wild Loose Setting Powder in Soft Pink: As you all know, I love the translucent version of this powder. I decided to give the pink version a try since sometimes my foundation can oxidize a tiny bit orange so I'm hoping this might soften out that issue. Perhaps it'll also offer some under-eye brightening as well. 

Disclaimer: I purchased all the items listed above myself with the exception of the Paula's Choice and Kerastase samples. All opinions are my own. 

March 2026 Empties

All my monthly trash on display for you to see. :P

1. equate Tahitian Vanilla Shea Sugar Scrub:  I love how gritty this scrub is. It has a yummy, vanilla cookie scent combined with the kind of yeasty scent that freshly baked bread has. This leaves my skin feeling very soft and smooth, and is great for shave prep. 

2. Organic Kitchen Reboot Revitalizing Face Mask: This mask left my skin feeling soft and hydrated after using it. This is a fantastic mask for those days when the winter weather left my skin feeling a bit dry, raw, and needing an extra boost of moisture. 

3. IVON Cuticle Trimmer: I feel like these do a good job of removing excess dead tissue along the sides of my nails and around the cuticle area. That said, they can be sharp so it's important to be gentle and careful with them not to take off too much skin. 

4. Shiseido Prepare Dermaplaning Razor: I like to use these once weekly to really get any strays on my face due to my PCOS.  It's about time to replace this razor, as it's getting a bit dull. 

5. LUSH Rose Jam Body Spray: I have to say that, unfortunately, this is one of those scents that the longer I had it, the more I grew sick of it. While generally, it does have a yummy sweet rose scent to it, it also has a very powdery note that seemed to get more intense the longer I had the perfume and I didn't really enjoy that aspect of it. I'm glad to have finished it up. 

6. Organic Kitchen Silent Hour Revitalizing Face Mask: I really enjoyed the berry yogurt scent of this mask and how soft and smooth it made my skin feel after using it.

7. CALA 3D Faux Mink 35151 Multi-Dimensional Lashes x2: These are a pretty fluffy-looking lash that I feel help to open up my eyes and make them look larger. That said, I find that they have the tendency to want to pop up at the inner and outer corners.  

8.  Kose softymo Deep Cleansing Oil: While I'm sad to have run out of this as it's my favorite makeup removing oil, I do have to say I appreciate that a bottle of this lasts me nearly an entire year. It does a fantastic job of removing the majority of my facial makeup and I use it with my Makeup Eraser or similar cloths and remove the rest. 

9. Suave Skin Solutions Nourishing Lotion in Cocoa Shea: This lotion has a really nice cocoa butter scent to it, it helps hydrate the legs after shaving, absorbs quickly, and is lightweight. However, other than my legs, the soles of my feet need hydration as well and this just isn't as hydrating on the soles as I wish it were. I feel like they just suck up all that moisture quickly and become dry again. 

10.  The following eyeshadows all developed an off scent so I am discarding them:

Colourpop Super Shock Shadow in Nillionaire

Colourpop Super Shock Shadow in IRL

Colourpop Super Shock Shadow in Banana Daiquiri

11. Arencia Cloud Body & Scalp Scrub in Black Tea & Yuzu: I purchased this scrub specifically for use on my scalp and it worked fairly nicely for what it was. It has a very luxurious scent to it which smells expensive. I just wish that it was a bit more abrasive. I feel like the scrub particles would dissolve quickly and it would lather up a lot which was nice in the sense that it doubled as a shampoo. I will say that it kept my dandruff and scalp flakiness away so it did do the job. 

12. Green Pharmacy Mask in Pomegranate and Argan Oil for Dry, Damaged Hair: I find that this mask was hydrating but it's also very lightweight. I would say that if someone is looking for hair that feels silky and hydrated that this works alright, but doesn't provide the kind of nourishment I'm after in a mask. 

13. berkley jensen Scented baby wipes in Green Tea & Cucumber x2: As I always say, I love these wipes because you get a lot in the package, they smell nice, and they work great for wiping down surfaces, cleaning my makeup, as well as cleaning makeup or skincare swatches off my hands or arms. They're quite versatile to have on hand. 

14. equate Almond & Shea Shea Sugar Scrub:  I love how gritty this scrub is. It has a yummy, sweet kind of almost almond cookie scent to it, it's not cloyingly sweet though. This leaves my skin feeling very soft and smooth, and is great for shave prep. 

15. bodycology strawberry cheesecake body cream:  My wifey got me this for Christmas and it smells very sweet in almost a buttercream with a hint of berry type of scent. If 'm 100% honest it's a little TOO sweet for me. But, that said, I did like how hydrating this was on both my legs and feet. It has a nice texture, so I'd be curious to try out other scents from this line. 

16. The Ordinary 100% Plant-Derived Squalane: As you might know, this has been something of a holy grail product for me so I'm always sad when I run out. This oil reduces redness in my skin, it makes my skin soft and smooth, and it also gives me a nice glow. I absolutely adore it.

17. Paula's Choice SPF 50 5% Vitamin C Sheer Moisturizer: I was so looking forward to trying this moisturizer because I haven't had anything from Paula's Choice before and wanted to try it out. However, I am sad to report that I am woefully disappointed with this. I was hoping that because it has Vitamin C, that it would smell a bit citrusy but it is entirely unscented, which isn't necessarily a bad thing. However, it's also very runny and liquidy, which I find makes a big mess. It also has that kind of tacky tell-tale sunscreen feeling despite being thin and I don't like that about it.

18. Kerastase Decalcifying system, reparative shampoo: As you can imagine, I cannot comment on if this decalcified my hair. I'm unsure if we have hard water here - my hair generally feels ok, so perhaps not. That said, I found this shampoo to be deeply cleansing yet simultaneously deeply nourishing. It's a combination of things I highly appreciate. My hair is very soft, shiny, and easy to manage. That said, as the line is very pricey, I likely won't be going out to purchase this shampoo without some sort of magical windfall coming my way. 

19. Trader Joe's Oatmeal & Honey Soap Pure Vegetable Soap: I love these soaps because they cleanse well without triggering my eczema. They leave my skin feeling soft and smooth. I find that this soap also helps my skin recover when I'm going through an eczema flare up. 

20. equate Coconut Hibiscus Shea Sugar Scrub:  I love how gritty this scrub is. It has a yummy, sweet tart scent to it, it's not obviously coconutty but does have a slight hint of hibiscus.  I really like the way it smells! This leaves my skin feeling very soft and smooth, and is great for shave prep. 

Disclaimer: I purchased all of the products mentioned above with the exception of the bodycology body cream which was a Christmas gift and the Paula's Choice and Kerastase items which came as samples with purchase.

Love It Or Leave It; Review 2.0: Clionadh Cosmetics Light Scatters Multichromatic Palette and NARS Mojave Palette

Hello folksickles. As a makeup junkie and blogger you may have realized that I review a LOAD of eyeshadow palettes and I like to think of myself as being largely an eyeshadow junkie. In order to de-clutter a bit  I've decided to pick out a palette or series of eyeshadows for the month and have that be my monthly selection for those instances where I'm not doing a tutorial for the blog. Every month I'll do a recap on the eyeshadows - how I feel about them and whether I'll be keeping them or giving them away (and why :P) as well as if I think it's worth its price tag. 

Clionadh Cosmetics Light Scatters Multichromatic Palette and

NARS Mojave Palette

A tutorial I did using the palettes can be found here and here, respectively. Here are the looks I did using these palettes:

So as you can see I created a bunch of colorful and somewhat neutral looks using these palettes. I have been using the Spin the Wheel app and playing "Palette Roulette" as inspired by xsparkage and it's been so much fun and takes the guesswork out of figuring out which colors to use every day. I just roll 5 shades and work with them for the most part - sometimes I'll add a blending shade or highlight as necessary. Generally, both palettes are fantastic - the shades in them are smooth, pigmented, buttery and blend really well together. That said, my main and only criticism of the Clionahd palette is that it's impossible to use it as a standalone due to the fact that each and every shade in it is a multi-chrome and packing a bunch of them on the eye creates a lack of focal point and a situation where there is just too much going on so it works best as a compliment to other palettes. Hence me also using the NARS here as a bit of a supplement. That said, I will be passing the NARS palette along - it is a lovely palette but I absolutely have those colors in my collection and will likely never reach for this particular palette, even if I were to travel. Hence, I'd rather give it to someone who can make use of it. 

Please let me know if you have any questions or comments.

Disclaimer:  The Clionahd palette was a gift from my bestie and the NARS palette was provided for testing purposes. All opinions are my own.