The Ordinary Squalane Cleanser

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3.8

39 reviews
64%
would repurchase
4.4/5
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Squalane, Aqua (Water), Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Glycerin, Sucrose Stearate, Ethyl Macadamiate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Sucrose Laurate, Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate, Sucrose Dilaurate, Sucrose Trilaurate, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Isoceteth-20, Sodium Polyacrylate, Tocopherol, Hydroxymethoxyphenyl Decanone, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Malic Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Chlorphenesin.

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    4.0
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    karikat

    a year ago

    -- EDITED: April 2024 I have replaced this and all oil/balm cleansers with Ponds cold cream! I follow up in the evening with The Ordinary's Glucoside Foaming Cleanser. My skin is looking better...

    About reviewer (110 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinCombination

    HairBrunette

    EyesBrown

    3.0
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    Pocketchic

    a year ago

    As a seasoned skincare lover, I know I don’t need a separate first and second cleanser. The idea you must have an oil based cleanser to remove oil based layers such as sunscreens and makeup,...

    About reviewer (88 reviews)

    Age44-55

    SkinCombination, Medium, Warm

    HairBrown, Straight, Fine

    EyesBrown

    4.0
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    ElizabethTaylorsDiamonds

    3 years ago

    I expected to love this, but I only like it. Not as effective as my MUJI oil cleanser, and not nearly as budget-friendly as I expected it to be. $20 USD for 400ml of the MUJI cleansing oil, as...

    About reviewer (32 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinAcne-prone, Medium, Not Sure

    HairBrunette, Wavy, Medium

    EyesGreen

    5.0
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    majanet

    3 years ago

    I’m on my 5th 50ml tube. I have sensitive, more oily skin. Mild rosacea, w flares. Not many breakouts. UV allergy w first real sun exposure to include hives. Over the decades, most products...

    About reviewer (73 reviews)

    Age44-55

    SkinOther, Fair, Cool

    HairBrunette, Wavy, Fine

    EyesBrown

    1.0
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    KimD577

    3 years ago

    This did NOT work for my very sensitive reactive clog prone skin. I felt burning and tightness after washing. I also felt the cleanser left an uncomfortable film and caused small whiteheads....NO...

    About reviewer (93 reviews)

    Age44-55

    SkinSensitive, Fair-Medium, Neutral

    HairBlond, Other, Other

    EyesBlue

    4.0
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    mellouise

    3 years ago

    Bought it because of the hype and because l’m skint due to lockdown. It’s been great to trial a small size for a cheap price. I use this as a 2nd cleanse, after my Makeup Eraser. I’m happy about...

    About reviewer (206 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinOily, Fair, Warm

    HairBrown, Straight, Fine

    EyesBlue

    2.0
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    JME

    4 years ago

    I don’t quite get this cleanser. It’s trying to be an oil cleanser/balm...but it doesn’t remove more than light makeup. And if you wear daily sunscreen? Forget it. I still need to use another oil...

    About reviewer (5 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinCombination, Fair

    HairBlond

    EyesBlue

    5.0
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    pretty_please

    4 years ago

    Cruelty free, budget friendly and widely available oil cleanser that's perfect for double cleansing, which I do every time I wear makeup. I like the Clinique oil balm but don't see any difference...

    About reviewer (202 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinCombination, Fair, Cool

    HairBlond, Curly, Fine

    EyesGray

    5.0
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    anad8

    4 years ago

    I am surprised at the mixed reviews...for me, this is The Bomb! I am committed to using cruelty free products, and the search is harder than I initially thought...I stumbled onto this and it's so...

    About reviewer (26 reviews)

    Age56 & Over

    SkinOily, Fair-Medium

    HairBlond

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    notjustgingerly

    4 years ago

    I have tried only about 5 different balm/oil/rub-on-dry-skin-first type pre-cleanser/makeup-remover products and I’mma gonna stick with this one for now because it does my skin just fine. I think...

    About reviewer (384 reviews)

    Age44-55

    SkinDry, Fair, Cool

    HairBlond, Wavy, Fine

    EyesBlue

    5.0
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    Alison1986

    4 years ago

    Love this cleanser for a first cleanse. Reasonably priced and does what it should. No fragrance so safe for sensitive skin. Melts make up easily. Would buy again.

    About reviewer (55 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinSensitive, Fair-Medium

    HairBlond

    EyesGreen

    1.0
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    wonderbuy

    4 years ago

    This does not contain enough emulsifying agent, so I'm left with an oily mess that doesn't rinse clean. Also it did not spread as easily as other common cleansing balms. I threw this out, its not...

    About reviewer (858 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinCombination, Fair, Not Sure

    HairBlond, Other, Other

    EyesHazel

    3.0
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    amyzan88

    4 years ago

    I would be hard pressed to purchase this again. It’s a nice cleanser if you don’t wear much makeup, but I usually do. It doesn’t remove long wearing foundation or waterproof mascara well. I have to...

    About reviewer (58 reviews)

    Age44-55

    SkinCombination, Fair, Neutral

    HairBrown, Wavy, Fine

    EyesBrown

    4.0
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    Baked

    4 years ago

    I love this. It's so gentle, moisturizing, non-stripping, and removes makeup easily. I wasn't impressed with it at first because I was accustomed to the appearance of foaming, bubbling cleansers....

    About reviewer (234 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinCombination, Tan, Neutral

    HairBrown, Straight, Medium

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    slc

    4 years ago

    The best cleanser I've ever used. I've been using a double cleansing method for years until I tried this. This one, very inexpensive product is all I need. It comes in a tube and has the...

    About reviewer (441 reviews)

    Age56 & Over

    SkinDry, Fair-Medium, Neutral

    HairBlond, Wavy, Fine

    EyesGreen

    3.0
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    Pimpinett

    4 years ago

    My skin: 42 years old, sort of combo/normal these days, prone to acne and dehydration. Some background: I've been using MAC Cleanse Off Oil as my main cleanser for years and years. I love it, it...

    About reviewer (92 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinAcne-prone, Fair, Warm

    HairBrown, Wavy, Fine

    EyesBlue

    5.0
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    isis0

    4 years ago

    Very gentle, effective lotion cleanser. It removes both sunscreen and makeup, and leaves neither residue nor a tight feeling. What I especially like about it is that it removes a lot of grits (pore...

    About reviewer (19 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinCombination, Fair, Cool

    HairBlond, Straight, Fine

    EyesGray

    4.0
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    englande

    4 years ago

    I switched to this from CeraVe hydrating cleanser because I noticed the CeraVe wasn't completely removing makeup. They are kind of similar except this one turns into oil after a bit. It's easy for...

    About reviewer (272 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinDry, Fair-Medium, Neutral

    HairBrown, Straight, Fine

    EyesGreen

    5.0
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    roseroach

    4 years ago

    I had bought the TOLERIANE HYDRATING GENTLE FACIAL CLEANSER. At first i liked it and the more i used it i disliked. It didn't remove my makeup as well . I would have to use another cleanser to...

    About reviewer (171 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinOily, Medium, Warm

    HairBrown, Curly, Medium

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    rossjen

    4 years ago

    This is described as a balm cleanser, but it looks and feels more like a lotion. I principally use this to get my long-wearing Essence mascara and eye shadow off, since I have a bit of a time with...

    About reviewer (343 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinCombination, Fair, Cool

    HairBrown, Straight, Fine

    EyesBrown

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