The Ordinary Squalane: a Guru Score of 86% from 6 experts

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✓Approved

"Squalane is skin identical, lightweight, non-occlusive, non-comedogenic. It's one of the safest moisturizing options during a perioral dermatitis flare. The Ordinary makes excellent squalane products at different price points."

Dr. Vanita Rattan

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"Squalane or marula oil, both of which you can buy from The Ordinary, they're not that expensive and it's just a great last step your skin will thank you the following day."

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"Squalane or marula oil, both of which you can buy from The Ordinary, they're not that expensive and it's just a great last step your skin will thank you the following day."

Skincare & Haircare 40’s Dr Vanita Rattan

"100% squalane to use on top at night is also going to help to trap fats so basically almost create a second layer of skin and trap water in the skin and allow the skin to feel more hydrated the next day."

Dr. Aanchal MD

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"The Ordinary Squalane is one of the oils I'd recommend if you have dry skin and like using oils. These oils can make your skin appear a little glowy and a little fresh."

Kelly Driscoll

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"I was a little afraid at first when I tried it this morning like how runny it might be, but it actually kind of stayed in the area that you apply it pretty well. I do two to three drops of The Ordinary Squalane and I mix it up in the back of my hand and that's how I apply it. This is very very rich, nourishing, oil-based. Those layers if I apply them separately would feel okay but it just does not feel as breathable and as quite as airy. I know that that sounds surprising for these types of textures but this is just how my skin accepts it. It just wouldn't feel as good. I really like the method for using it with the slip that I've created."

All 3 takes from Kelly Driscoll

Melt the Day Away | Calming Skincare Routine

"I was a little afraid at first when I tried it this morning like how runny it might be, but it actually kind of stayed in the area that you apply it pretty well. I do two to three drops of The Ordinary Squalane and I mix it up in the back of my hand and that's how I apply it. This is very very rich, nourishing, oil-based. Those layers if I apply them separately would feel okay but it just does not feel as breathable and as quite as airy. I know that that sounds surprising for these types of textures but this is just how my skin accepts it. It just wouldn't feel as good. I really like the method for using it with the slip that I've created."

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"This has never been out of my skincare routine. I tried to not buy it, I tried to use something else in its place, and it only lasted about three days and I put my order in. The Ordinary Squalane is quickly becoming a top favorite, like holy grail type of product for me. I've been using this oil over the last couple of years and this is my favorite blend especially for winter time. It's very nourishing, it is comforting, it's soothing, it is skin barrier strengthening and super duper affordable."

11/10 ⭐ Skincare Empties I Recommend!

"I have mad respect for this product. It's probably one of my favorite products from Deciem because I do find their products to be on the gentler side, but there is something about this one that is very robust, very effective, and works very fast. I've been using this since 2018. There's not much I can say. It's definitely an 11 out of 10."

Mad About Skin

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"Two of my favorite products are these two the ordinary zurine solution and the ordinary mat trixel mixed together they're known affectionately online as Botox in a bottle and they've worked wonders for me"

Dr. Somji Skin

358k subs

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"I like to use a squalane product which essentially is the emollient and why do I use squalane because it is probably the best emollient available. It replicates our natural emollient produced by the oil in the body. I put that on top of the hyaluronic acid and I found that it's an excellent hydration and very consistently so as well. The Ordinary actually have a great product, the squalane cleanser which is great for compromised skin, so if you have really dehydrated skin, maybe like psoriasis eczema, squalane cleanser is actually quite a good product."

Top Pick: emollient

Common questions

Frequently asked.

What is The Ordinary Squalane?

A lightweight 100% plant-derived squalane oil designed to seal in moisture and reinforce the skin barrier as a final step in skincare routines.

Is The Ordinary Squalane worth it?

Yes. All 6 gurus who reviewed it give it their stamp of approval, for a Guru Score of 86%.

What is The Ordinary Squalane's Guru Score?

The Ordinary Squalane holds a Guru Score of 86%. That is our read on how warmly the experts talk about it, based on the verdicts of 6 independent expert reviewers we have collected. It is also Guru Certified, our mark for products that hold broad approval across many expert reviewers.