100% Plant-Derived Hemi-Squalane — Reddit Reviews
by The Ordinary
Updated September 3, 2026
Very fast-absorbing dry oil that softens skin but can overly dry some users.
What the community says
This is a 100% plant-derived dry oil praised for quick absorption and non-greasy finish. Popular with oily and acne-prone skin types due to its light feel. However, using it alone can cause dryness, especially on already dry skin.
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Real Reddit threads — 4 mentions across 2 threads
The Ordinary 100% Plant-Derived Hemi-Squalane on Reddit, in one place — 2 threads from r/scacjdiscussion, summarized.
“The Ordinary Hemi-Squalane — fastest absorbing “oil” I’ve ever used that leaves no greasy finish, which allows me to add a lot.”
Positive
“It also helps that since Squalane is naturally found in human sebum, so using a ton of this is not likely to mess with the pH of the skin barrier”
Positive
“leaves no greasy finish”
Positive
“100% Plant-Derived Hemi-Squalane... my favourite product”
Positive
“Because it’s a very dry oil it absorbs extremely well”
Positive
“5 drops to damp hair to reduce frizz”
Positive
Other variants in this line
Same formula family — here’s what changes between them.
- HemiYou’re here
100% Plant-Derived Hemi-Squalane
4 mentions
Original100% Plant-Derived Squalane
111 mentions
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