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ma:nyo Pure Cleansing Oil Versus Biossance 100% Squalane Oil

Makeup Remover
Oil
Korean Brand South Korea
American Brand United States

Updated on July 18, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe . They have a total of 1 ingredients in common

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for dry skin

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens, silicones or sulfates

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Ingredient Info

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About this product

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Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Benefits

Ingredients Side-by-side

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Pure Cleansing Oil

Ingredients Explained

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Emollient, Skin Conditioning

Squalane is an emollient that helps the skin hold onto moisture. It's an oily liquid that occurs naturally in certain types of fish and plant oils.

Because squalane boosts hydration in the skin, it also comes with plenty of benefits: it is an antioxidant and can help fight free radicals and skin damage. Squalane is also found to have a detoxifying effect when applied.

Squalane comes from squalene, which occurs naturally within the sebum of our skin. It is one of the oils our skin produces to keep itself hydrated. Squalane is the hydrogenated version of squalene and has a longer shelf life.

Research shows that squalane is non-irritating (even at 100% concentration).

In general, it's a fantastic ingredient. It does a great job at hydrating the skin, and it's suitable for those with sensitive skin.

The source of squalane may impact malassezia / fungal acne. This is because olive oil derived squalane can contain impurities such as fatty acids and plant waxes. Sugarcane derived squalane is recommended for anyone with malassezia concerns.

Is squalane vegan?

This depends on the source. Squalane can be derived from both plants and animals. Most squalane used in skincare comes from plants.

Please note: the source of squalane is only known if disclosed by the brand. We recommend reaching out to the brand if you have any questions about their squalane.

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Reviews

Here's what our community thinks

ma:nyo Pure Cleansing Oil 25 ingredients

3.3 /5
from 28 ratings
Works Well (9) Strong Scent (8) Broke Me Out (8)
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Ellie Nonaka

9 months ago
Review

I use this oil cleanser in my night routine everyday to wash my sunscreen and makeup off and it gets every last bit off. I never smelled an oil cleaner like this but it smells like an old lemon kind of. But besides the smell it works well. Some people don’t know how to use an oil cleanser(friends, influencers, relatives) so I thought I could explain:
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#expensive
#drying
#light
#strong scent
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leigh

1 year ago
Review

Great
Disclaimer: I have combo skin that tends to be dry in my cheeks and oily everywhere else. I also have eczema on my cheeks.
This makes my skin feel nice after using. It doesn't feel stripped or irritated. It gets the sebaceous filaments out of my nose area. However, it does take some work. I don't really wear makeup so I only use this on a nightly basis to get my sunscreen off.

Biossance 100% Squalane Oil 1 ingredient

4.9 /5
from 7 ratings
Works Well (4) Great Value (3) Light (3)
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ThrowMeAway

5 months ago
Review

This has been my skin savior!! All of my FA safe moisturizers aren’t hydrating enough on their own. I wanted to add squalane that wasn’t derived from olives. I add multiple layers of this with sebamed gel. My skin finally feels moisturized.

#hydrating
#no scent
#works well
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-‘🕯️’-

9 months ago
Review

Very hydrating!!!! The only oil i’ve found that’s fungal acne safe.😭 I used to use as a oil cleanser but now I just use it as a face and hair moisturizer, since i don’t wear a lot of makeup. It’s great for both tho!!🩷

#hydrating
#light
#works well