The Outset Nourishing Squalane Daily Moisturizer, 2.5 fl oz

A lightweight, fragrance-free daily moisturizer built on plant-derived squalane — a skin-identical emollient that hydrates, seals in moisture, and supports the skin barrier without heaviness, greasiness, or clogged pores. Works on all skin types including sensitive, reactive, and eczema-prone. Morning or night, under or over anything.

Why people use it

• Genuinely fragrance-free throughout — no essential oils, no synthetic fragrance, nothing that reacts with sensitive skin
• Squalane mimics the skin's own natural oils so it absorbs without the tacky finish most moisturizers leave
• Recommended by NYT Wirecutter as a standout daily moisturizer — independent editorial validation, not just brand marketing
• Lightweight enough to wear comfortably under SPF and makeup in the morning, nourishing enough to use as the final step at night
• Refill available — buy the glass bottle once, refill it to reduce packaging waste

What's inside

• Squalane (sugarcane-derived) — a stabilized, plant-based emollient that supports barrier moisture retention and absorbs without greasiness; compatible with all skin types including acne-prone
• Cassia Angustifolia Seed Polysaccharide (Hyaluroset™) — The Outset's botanical HA alternative; a plant polysaccharide that forms a hydrating film on skin and supports lasting moisture
• Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Juice — a soothing botanical base that calms redness and provides additional lightweight hydration
• Sunflower, Avocado, Safflower, Coconut, Damson Plum Oils — a multi-oil emollient blend that conditions and nourishes without pore congestion; combined with Jojoba Esters for a non-comedogenic finish
• Leontopodium Alpinum (Edelweiss) Extract — a high-altitude plant extract valued for its antioxidant properties and environmental protection support
• Fucus Vesiculosus (Bladderwrack/Kelp) Extract — a marine botanical that supports surface hydration and skin conditioning
• Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate — a fermentation-derived ingredient that conditions skin and contributes to formula preservation naturally
• Tocopherol + Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E, two forms) — antioxidant protection against daily environmental exposure

Good to know

• 2.5 fl oz / 75ml (also available in 1.7 fl oz refillable format)
• Apply after cleansing and any serum steps; smooth gently over face and neck; follow with SPF in the morning
• Fragrance-free, gluten-free, paraben-free, sulfate-free, silicone-free, non-comedogenic
• Vegan, cruelty-free (Leaping Bunny certified)
• Contains soybean oil and coconut oil — relevant if you have soy or tree nut sensitivities
• Packaging designed for refill; aluminum and glass components

Full ingredient list Water (Aqua/Eau), Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Pentylene Glycol, Glycerin, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Squalane, Cassia Angustifolia Seed Polysaccharide, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil, Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Seed Oil, Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil, Humulus Lupulus (Hops) Extract, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Extract, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Wax, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Prunus Insititia (Damson Plum) Seed Oil, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Extract, Fucus Vesiculosus Extract, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Leontopodium Alpinum (Edelweiss) Extract, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil, Jojoba Esters, Dicaprylyl Ether, Diheptyl Succinate, Glyceryl Stearate, Carbomer, Phenoxyethanol, Citric Acid, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Xanthan Gum, Polyglycerin-3, Caprylyl Glycol, Capryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer, Tocopheryl Acetate, Tocopherol, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Potassium Hydroxide, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Formate, Sodium Glycolate, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate