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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of The Ordinary Amino Acids + B5 versus The Ordinary 100% Plant-Derived Squalane .

Last updated on October 25, 2023. Published on November 29, 2021

Overview

What they are

These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe . 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, fragrances, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates

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Serum

Serums are highly concentrated with ingredients to provide skin with benefits. They should be used after cleansing and before moisturizing.

Oil

Oils are an emollient and can act as a supplement to your skincare routine.

Price

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Starts at $8.90
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Starts at $10.00

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

At a glance

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Benefits

Hydrating (2)
Redness Reducing
Reduces Irritation (2)

Benefits

Hydrating
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81% are loved or liked
8% have mixed ratings
12% are disliked or very disliked
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100% are loved or liked
0% have mixed ratings
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Reviews

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The Ordinary Amino Acids + B5 26 ingredients

2.0 /5
from 3 reviews
szabo_k's Avatar'
May 19, 2021

Not good for me
I have dry skin and I thought this product would be great for me. It burned a little bit and broke me out like crazy after a few days of using. I gave it to my mom and it worked for her. Do not buy this if you have...

Not good for me
I have dry skin and I thought this product would be great for me. It burned a little bit and broke me out like crazy after a few days of using. I gave it to my mom and it worked for her. Do not buy this if you have sensitive skin.

The Ordinary 100% Plant-Derived Squalane 1 ingredient

4.1 /5
from 16 reviews
Jacob's Avatar'
Jan 5, 2024

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.

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.

Great Value
Hydrating
Absorbs Well
No Scent
Works Well
AnaG's Avatar'
Apr 6, 2024

Good for finishing my routine when I'm irritated. Centella, oat, Glycerine, ceramides and squalene and back to normal in a few days.

Good for finishing my routine when I'm irritated. Centella, oat, Glycerine, ceramides and squalene and back to normal in a few days.

Light
Works Well
biancs21's Avatar'
Sep 9, 2023

Really great at reducing redness and preventing crazy acne

Really great at reducing redness and preventing crazy acne

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