Biossance Squalane + Marine Algae Eye Cream Dupes & Cheaper Alternatives
From 8 Reddit threads · Updated September 30, 2026
Squalane eye cream that hydrates crepey under-eyes; pricey and not dramatic. The catch: pricey for something that feels merely nice. Here's what Redditors reach for instead.
The short answer
Best Overall AlternativeGentle starter retinal · $13.60 · 30 ml
Best Cheaper AlternativeBakuchiol without the retinol drama · $10.55 · 20 ml vs $56.00 for the original
#1
Best Overall Alternative

- Size: 30 ml
- Price per ml: $0.45/ml (original $3.71/ml)
The why
One minus
Can sting, burn, or redden sensitive eyes
Good forDry Skin
The original, at a glance
- Why people love it
- Rich hydration for crepey under-eyes
- Price
- $56.00 · 15.1 ml · $3.71/ml
#2
Best Cheaper Alternative

Madagascar Centella Probio-Cica Bakuchiol Eye Cream
Skin1004·Eye Cream
See alternativesBakuchiol without the retinol drama
- Size: 20 ml
- Price per ml: $0.53/ml (original $3.71/ml)
The why
A bakuchiol-and-centella eye cream with niacinamide, ceramide NP, and squalane for under-eyes that need hydration plus some anti-aging backup. People with sensitive or retinoid-averse skin like it; the heavy cream texture can trigger milia or sting.
One minus
Heavy cream texture can bring on milia
Good forSensitive Skin, Dry Skin
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