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The Ordinary

Squalane Cleanser

83 /100
cleanser 50ml ~8EUR CA
Fragrance-free Vegan Cruelty-free

An oil-based balm cleanser that melts makeup and SPF without stripping. Squalane-first formula with no surfactants at all - dissolves through emulsification. Perfect first cleanse in a double-cleanse routine.

Score breakdown

B

Efficacy

A

Safety

A

Comedogenicity

A

Transparency

A

Skin-type fit

Strengths

  • Squalane-first, zero surfactants
  • Dissolves makeup and SPF gently
  • No fragrance, minimal ingredients
  • Balm-to-oil texture

Weaknesses

  • Needs second cleanser after
  • Small tube (50ml)
  • Can leave oily residue

Full ingredient list

1 A
2 B
3 ?
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
4 ?
Ethyl Macadamiate
5 ?
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
6 ?
Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate
7 ?
Sucrose Stearate
8 A
9 ?
Sucrose Laurate

Best for

dry skinsensitive skinnormal skincombination skin drynesssensitivity

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