What the community says
Pros
- Fragrance-free and hypoallergenic — good for sensitive skin
- Creamy, lipid-rich texture that emulsifies and rinses clean
- Works well as a first step in double cleansing and removes mineral sunscreen effectively
Cons
- Can cause itching or residue for some users, especially on irritated skin
- Reported breakouts and cysts in a minority of users
- Not ideal for oily or acne-prone skin prone to clogging
Commonly Used With
Where to buy
Available on Amazon
From the threads
Source threads
r/SkincareAddictionDidn't work
7.5k pts · 649 comments
“Unscented, affordable.”
“Made my skin itch and left a residue.”
“I won’t repurchase.”
r/tretinoinIn routine
1.4k pts · 104 comments
“The Ordinary Squalene Cleanser (if I wore makeup)”
“Evening: - The Ordinary Squalene Cleanser (if I wore makeup)”
r/tretinoinMentioned
628 pts · 42 comments
“-Cetaphil gentle cleanser or TO squalane cleanser”
r/scacjdiscussionIn routine
136 pts · 253 comments
“I swapped out my foaming cleanser for an oil cleanser and just continued using my regular moisturizer.”
“I rather don’t cleanse at all, I’m ok without it.”
“Simple or balm cleanser like from Hada Labo; then moisturize with a moisturizer that has ceramides to help with the skin barrier”
r/scacjdiscussionMentioned
102 pts · 66 comments
“I’ve been looking for a cruelty free oil cleanser that is also fragrance free and hypoallergenic (no almond/coconut oils) for years and finally found one!”
“It’s so soothing on my sensitive skin.”
“This unfortunately broke me out in huge, painful cysts.”