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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of The Ordinary 100% Plant-Derived Squalane versus FOREO Luna ™ Mini 2 .

Last updated on October 25, 2023. Published on June 28, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both vegan, fungal acne (malassezia) safe, and reef safe . They have a total of 1 ingredients in common

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates

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Oil

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Price

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Ingredient Info

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alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free

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Benefits

Hydrating
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Ingredients Explained

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What it does: Emollient, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

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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Learn more about Squalane

The Ordinary 100% Plant-Derived Squalane contains this as ingredient number 1.

FOREO Luna ™ Mini 2 contains this as ingredient number 1.

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Reviews

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The Ordinary 100% Plant-Derived Squalane 1 ingredient

4.1 /5
from 16 ratings
Works Well (4) Hydrating (3) Light (3) No Scent (3) Oily (2) Broke Me Out (2)
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Jacob

4 months ago · Dry Skin
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Love this product for some light daytime hydration.

I've been using it for a few years now and have nothing bad to say about it. It absorbs...

Love this product for some light daytime hydration.

I've been using it for a few years now and have nothing bad to say about it. It absorbs well, is affordable, and hasn't caused me any irritation.

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harmonicinference

3 years ago · Dry Skin
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Current HG for Glass Skin
My main skin concern is dryness/dehydration. I find many medium-body non-comedogenic moisturizers not moisturizing...

Current HG for Glass Skin
My main skin concern is dryness/dehydration. I find many medium-body non-comedogenic moisturizers not moisturizing enough, or that they dry more matte than I'd like. I mix 2-3 drops of this into my last step cream moisturizer for an extra boost of dew, avoiding my nose if it feels too oily.

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