100% Plant-Derived Squalane — Reddit Reviews
by The Ordinary
Updated August 18, 2026
Pure squalane oil for hydration and barrier support; can cause breakouts or irritation.
What the community says
A single-ingredient pure squalane oil praised for moisturizing dry, sensitive, and compromised skin. It’s often used as the last step or mixed with moisturizers for hydration and barrier repair. Some users report breakouts or irritation, so patch testing is advised.
What this means for you
Backed by 25 threads from r/SkincareAddiction, r/30PlusSkinCare and 4 more.
Read the threads ↓What people love
- Pure squalane oil hydrates and repairs skin barrier
- Lightweight, non-greasy texture suitable for layering
- Affordable and accessible option for dry skin
Watch out for
- Can cause breakouts, especially with acne-prone skin
- Some find it too heavy or irritating for sensitive skin
- Less hydrating compared to oils like jojoba or rosehip
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Real Reddit threads — 89 mentions across 25 threads
The Ordinary 100% Plant-Derived Squalane on Reddit, in one place — 25 threads from r/SkincareAddiction, r/30PlusSkinCare and 4 more, summarized.
“1-2 drops of TO squalane immediately after”
Positive
“Cerave PM moisturizer mixed in with 1-2 drops of TO squalane immediately after”
Positive
“PM#2 - Twice a week:”
Positive
“I usually use The Ordinary”
Mentioned
“currently I have a bottle of Everyday Beauty squalane”
Mentioned
“I don't notice a difference between the two”
Mentioned
“The Ordinary squalane oil”
Positive
“PM: ... The Ordinary barrier serum, The Ordinary squalane oil”
Positive
“and Zitsticka slug balm if my skin feels dry”
Positive
“the ordinary squalene oil”
Positive
“🌙PM”
Positive
“this is what’s been working for me.”
Positive
“eucerin urea moisturizer with few drops of TO squalane”
Positive
“i loveeeee the squalane oil!!”
Positive
“i haven’t gotten any dry patches since the squalane, it’s my current holy grail!”
Positive
“I use The Ordinary squalane but any will do - it's very light and silky compared to jojoba”
Positive
“I usually mix a few drops of squalane into my moisturizer in the morning”
Positive
“use the balm as an occlusive at night”
Positive
Other variants in this line
Same formula family — here’s what changes between them.
- OriginalYou’re here
100% Plant-Derived Squalane
89 mentions
Hemi100% Plant-Derived Hemi-Squalane
5 mentions
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