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What they are

These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe oils. They have a total of 0 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, common allergens, parabens, silicones or sulfates

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Sunday Riley U.F.O. Ultra-Clarifying Face Oil
Good Molecules Squalane Oil

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U.F.O. Ultra-Clarifying Face Oil
Silybum Marianum Seed Oil Skin Conditioning
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OilOil Icon Not safe for Fungal AcneNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Silybum Marianum Seed Oil is an oil and isn't fungal acne safe.

Nigella Sativa Seed Oil Emollient, Perfuming, Skin Conditioning
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Nigella Sativa Seed Oil is a fragrance and is an oil.

Cucumis Sativus Seed Oil Emollient, Skin Conditioning
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OilOil Icon Not safe for Fungal AcneNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Cucumis Sativus Seed Oil is created from the seeds of the cucumber.

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Diisopropyl Sebacate Emollient, Skin Conditioning, Solvent

We don't have a description for Diisopropyl Sebacate.

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Punica Granatum Seed Oil Emollient
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Punica Granatum Seed Oil is created from the seeds of the pomegranate. Pomegranate seed oil helps hydrate the skin, is anti-inflammatory, and contains antioxidants.

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Vaccinium Macrocarpon Seed Oil Skin Conditioning
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Vaccinium Macrocarpon Seed Oil is created from the seeds of the North American cranberry plant. This plant is native to eastern Canada.

Dimethyl Isosorbide Solvent

Dimethyl Isosorbide is a solvent and helps deliver actives into your skin. It is created from sorbitol.

Linum Usitatissimum Seed Oil Perfuming, Skin Conditioning
Fragrance IconOil IconMay worsen Oily Skin IconNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon
FragranceFragrance Icon OilOil Icon 2 Concerns

Linum Usitatissimum Seed Oil is the expressed oil from the dried ripe seed of the Linseed, Linum usitatissimum L., Linaceae

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Caprylic Acid Cleansing, Emulsifying, Masking
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Caprylic Acid is a fatty acid commonly found in plant oils, such as palm and coconut oils.

1 Com. / 3 Irr.
Ethyl Linoleate Emollient, Perfuming
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FragranceFragrance Icon Not safe for Fungal AcneNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Ethyl Linoleate is a fragrance and isn't fungal acne safe.

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Hexylresorcinol Antimicrobial

Another popular name for this ingredient is Synovea HR. This ingredient is a skin lightener and antioxidant.

Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract Bleaching, Emollient, Skin Conditioning
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Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract is an extract of the roots of Licorice. It has been found to have several benefits such as skin hydrating, conditioning, and soothing.

Salicylic Acid Masking, Preservative, Skin Conditioning
BHA IconPreservative IconGood for Oily Skin IconGood for Minimizing Pores IconGood for Scar Healing IconHelps fight Acne IconHelps brighten skin IconCan worsen Dry Skin IconMay cause irritation IconMay worsen Eczema IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon
BHABHA Icon PreservativePreservative Icon 5 Benefits 4 Concerns

Salicylic Acid (also known as beta hydroxy acid or BHA) is one of the most well-known ingredients for treating skin that struggles with blackheads and acne. It helps to exfoliate both the skin's surface and pores, and also acts as an anti-inflammatory agent.

Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil Masking, Skin Conditioning
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Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil is oil from the kernels of the Apricot, Prunus armeniaca L., Rosaceae. This oil is non-fragrant and non-volatile.

1-2 Com. / 0 Irr.
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Oil Masking, Skin Conditioning
Oil IconHelps reduce Skin Redness IconHelps reduce irritation Icon
OilOil Icon 2 Benefits

Chamomilla Recutita Flower Oil comes from the chamomile flower (like the tea you drink).

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Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Oil Masking, Skin Conditioning
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Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Oil is the volatile oil obtained from the flowers of the Bitter Orange, Citrus aurantium L. var. amara L., Rutaceae

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Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil Antioxidant, Perfuming
Antioxidant IconFragrance IconOil IconGood for Oily Skin Icon
AntioxidantAntioxidant Icon FragranceFragrance Icon OilOil Icon Good for Oily SkinGood for Oily Skin Icon

This tea tree oil comes from the leaves of the Tea Tree plant. Tea tree oil has antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial properties.

Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil Emollient, Masking, Skin Conditioning
0 / 0 Oil IconHelps hydrate Dry Skin IconMay worsen Oily Skin IconNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon
OilOil Icon Helps hydrate Dry SkinHelps hydrate Dry Skin Icon 2 Concerns

Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil is the oil derived from the seeds of a Sunflower. Sunflower seed oil is non-fragrant. It is an emollient, meaning it helps to soften the skin.

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Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract Antimicrobial, Masking, Skin Conditioning

Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract comes from rosemary. Rosemary is native to the Mediterranean.

Citrus Paradisi Peel Oil Masking, Perfuming
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Citrus Paradisi Peel Oil is the volatile oil expressed from the peel of the Grapefruit, Citrus paradisi, Rutaceae.

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Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract Skin Conditioning

Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract is extract from the neem plant.

Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract Skin Conditioning

Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract is from the Neem tree. Neem trees originate from India.

Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract Skin Conditioning

We don't have a description for Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract.

Amino Esters-1 Skin Conditioning

We don't have a description for Amino Esters-1.

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Pinus Pinaster Leaf Extract Skin Conditioning

We don't have a description for Pinus Pinaster Leaf Extract.

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Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract Skin Conditioning

We don't have a description for Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract.

Aloe Barbadensis Flower Extract Emollient, Skin Conditioning

Aloe Barbadensis Flower Extract is an extract of the flowers of the aloe, Aloe barbadensis, Liliaceae

Lawsonia Inermis Extract Antimicrobial, Antioxidant
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Lawsonia Inermis Extract is an antioxidant.

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Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract Skin Conditioning

Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract comes from the Holy Basil plant. Holy Basil is native to India.

Ocimum Basilicum Leaf Extract Skin Conditioning

We don't have a description for Ocimum Basilicum Leaf Extract.

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Curcuma Longa Root Extract Masking, Perfuming
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Curcuma Longa Root Extract is from the spice, turmeric. Besides being a healthy and delicious spice, turmeric also has plenty of skincare benefits. It has anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and anti-microbial properties.

Corallina Officinalis Extract Skin Conditioning

Corallina Officinalis Extract is from the red seaweed, Corallina Officinalis. This seaweed is found all over the world but is most common in the rocky shores of Great Britain and Ireland.

Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil Emollient, Skin Conditioning
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This ingredient is the fixed oil extracted from seeds of the desert shrub Jojoba. It is more commonly known as jojoba oil. The seed oil is liquid wax ester from the plant. It is non-comedogenic.

0-2 Com. / 0 Irr.
Pearl Powder

Pearl Powder is made by grinding up fresh-water or salt-water pearls. Pearls are rich in amino-acids, magnesium, potassium, calcium, and antioxidant compounds.

Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil Emollient, Skin Conditioning
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Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil is the oil expressed from the seeds of Moringa oleifera plant. It is more commonly known as Moringa seed oil.

Squalane Oil
Squalane Emollient, Skin Conditioning
1 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon
Helps hydrate Dry SkinHelps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

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.

1 Com. / 0 Irr.

Ingredient Ratings

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U.F.O. Ultra-Clarifying Face Oil
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Squalane Oil
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When to use

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28% use in am
72% use in pm
85% use every day
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143 Routines
36% use in am
64% use in pm
88% use every day
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Reviews

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Sunday Riley U.F.O. Ultra-Clarifying Face Oil 35 ingredients

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Good Molecules Squalane Oil 1 ingredient

4.5 /5
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Absorbs Well (2) Great Value (1) Light (1)
coterie's avatar

coterie

3 months ago · Combination Skin
Review

Love. Just a couple of drops on top of a hyaluronic acid serum makes my skin feel like velvet. Seems a tad oily at first but absorbs well.

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chlolands

4 months ago · Combination Skin
Review

A simple, good squalane oil that feels light on the skin. Great for putting a few drops on top of moisturizer for a damaged skin barrier.