100% Plant-Derived Squalane — Reddit Reviews
by The Ordinary
Updated November 10, 2026
100% squalane seals in moisture and calms reactive dryness; breakouts happen.
What the community says
A one-ingredient squalane oil for mixing into moisturizer or pressing over damp skin when your barrier feels tight. It suits dry, reactive, eczema-prone routines, though acne-prone users report cystic breakouts and it cannot replace water-based hydration.
What this means for you
Backed by 26 threads from r/SkincareAddiction, r/30PlusSkinCare and 7 more.
Read the threads ↓What people love
Watch out for
- Breaks out some acne-prone users, including cystic acne
- Not enough alone for severe dehydration
- Can feel too heavy for some
Product details
Use caution
Skin Type
Product Traits
Key Ingredients
What TikTok says
From 3 TikTok videos2 sponsored, marked with outlined numbers
Sponsored creators say it is hydrating and used in just a few drops 12. One creator applies it after serums and moisturisers and before sunscreen, saying it kept dry skin from drying out during the day 3. A sponsored creator says it is non-comedogenic and helped their dry skin while using tretinoin 2. The unsponsored creator says two or three drops keep skin from looking oily 3.
Sponsored means the creator disclosed a brand partnership or the video ran as a paid ad.
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How to use it
From Reddit routinesWhere to buy
Full ingredient list · 1
The Ordinary 100% Plant-Derived Squalane ingredients
Listed in label order, highest concentration first. Linked ingredients have their own page.
Real Reddit threads — 147 mentions across 26 threads
The Ordinary 100% Plant-Derived Squalane on Reddit, in one place — 26 threads from r/SkincareAddiction, r/30PlusSkinCare and 7 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
“The only thing that has gotten me to about 75% reduction is Squalane oil and red light therapy.”
Positive
“But it hasn't completely eliminated it, so I'm excited to try your formula.”
Positive
“Purchased! I developed KP over the past couple years ... and tried the usual go-tos without any improvement.”
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
Other variants in this line
Same formula family — here’s what changes between them.
- OriginalYou’re here
100% Plant-Derived Squalane
147 mentions
Hemi100% Plant-Derived Hemi-Squalane
9 mentions
8 of 8 traits shared
Dupes & Alternatives
Often paired with
Products Redditors use alongside this one
La Roche-Posay
Mentioned together in 8 threads
“LRP cicaplast baume with a drop of TO squalane oil”
The Ordinary
Mentioned together in 6 threads
“Products: 100% Plant Derived Squalane, Squalane Cleanser, Rice Lipids + Ectoin Emulsion”