100% Plant-Derived Squalane — Reddit Reviews
by The Ordinary
Updated October 14, 2026
100% squalane seals in moisture for barrier support; acne-prone users may break out.
What the community says
A one-ingredient squalane oil that softens tight, flaky skin and layers easily over moisturizer. It suits reactive or retinoid-dried faces needing extra slip, though acne-prone users can develop breakouts and very dry skin may still need a true moisturizer.
What this means for you
Backed by 24 threads from r/SkincareAddiction, r/30PlusSkinCare and 5 more.
Read the threads ↓What people love
Watch out for
- Triggers cystic acne or breakouts for some users
- Not hydrating enough alone for very dry skin
- Heavier than some facial oils
Product details
Use caution
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Product Traits
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Where to buy
Real Reddit threads — 117 mentions across 24 threads
The Ordinary 100% Plant-Derived Squalane on Reddit, in one place — 24 threads from r/SkincareAddiction, r/30PlusSkinCare and 5 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
117 mentions
Hemi100% Plant-Derived Hemi-Squalane
4 mentions
8 of 8 traits shared
