100% Plant-Derived Squalane — Reddit Reviews
by The Ordinary
Updated August 18, 2026
Lightweight, noncomedogenic oil for hydration and barrier repair
What the community says
A pure squalane oil providing hydration and barrier support for dry or sensitive skin. Favored for its lightweight feel and non-irritating properties, it is valued during tretinoin use. Some acne-prone users report breakouts, so patch testing is essential.
What this means for you
Backed by 25 threads from r/SkincareAddiction, r/30PlusSkinCare and 4 more.
Read the threads ↓What people love
- Lightweight, noncomedogenic oil for hydration and barrier repair
- Affordable, easily layered under moisturizer or used solo
- Effective occlusive to lock in moisture and soothe sensitivity
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Real Reddit threads — 90 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
90 mentions
Hemi100% Plant-Derived Hemi-Squalane
5 mentions
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