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

Last updated on April 23, 2024. Published on February 26, 2021

Overview

What they are

These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe . They have a total of 0 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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Serums are highly concentrated with ingredients to provide skin with benefits. They should be used after cleansing and before moisturizing.

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Starts at $10.00
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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

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin
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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.

The Ordinary 100% Plant-Derived Hemi-Squalane 1 ingredient

4.0 /5
from 1 rating
Absorbs Well (1) Great Value (1) Hydrating (1) Light (1) No Scent (1) Works Well (1)
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screamadelica

11 days ago · Normal Skin
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i just used up my current bottle of this wonderfully lightweight product that only costs about $5.
so i went to buy some more from Sephora or...

i just used up my current bottle of this wonderfully lightweight product that only costs about $5.
so i went to buy some more from Sephora or Ulta… and it’s apparently been discontinued. :(
i have no idea why. not only is it wonderfully inexpensive, but it works like a heavier oil (think Argan or Marula) while being lighter, less greasy, and absorbing faster. it’s great for the hair, the body, and even sometimes for the face. the JVN haircare brand incorporates this ingredient in their products for a reason!
there are a few other brands that have Hemi-Squalane for sale on Amazon, and most of them are actually a bit more expensive. so, to put it mildly, i’m really gonna miss the convenience of getting this from Sephora/Ulta for a great price.

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