Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of The Ordinary Squalane Cleanser versus bareMinerals Smoothness Hydrating Cleansing Oil .
Last updated on January 25, 2024. Published on March 04, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe . They have a total of 4 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Face Cleanser
Face cleansers are used to remove makeup, dead skin cells, pollutants, oil, dirt, and/or clean out pores on the skin. Face cleansers may specialize in having one function (exa. just removing makeup) or may have multiple functions (exa. Removing makeup and cleaning pores).
Makeup Remover
Makeup removers work to remove makeup from the skin.
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Ingredient Info
The Ordinary Squalane Cleanser 20 ingredients
bareMinerals Smoothness Hydrating Cleansing Oil 19 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
Contains EU Allergens
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Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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The Ordinary Squalane Cleanser 20 ingredients
bareMinerals Smoothness Hydrating Cleansing Oil 19 ingredients
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Join SkinSortIngredients Compared
Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
The Ordinary Squalane Cleanser 20 ingredients
bareMinerals Smoothness Hydrating Cleansing Oil 19 ingredients
Squalane • Water • Coco-Caprylate/Caprate • Glycerin • Sucrose Stearate • Ethyl Macadamiate • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Sucrose Laurate • Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate • Sucrose Dilaurate • Sucrose Trilaurate • Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6 • Isoceteth-20 • Sodium Polyacrylate • Tocopherol • Hydroxymethoxyphenyl Decanone • Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate • Malic Acid • Ethylhexylglycerin • Chlorphenesin
Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil • C9-12 Alkane • Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate • Sorbeth-30 Tetraisostearate • Hydrogenated Polydecene • Squalane • Coco-Caprylate/Caprate • Water • Tocopherol • Borago Officinalis Seed Oil • Cucumis Sativus Seed Oil • Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil • Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil • Punica Granatum Flower Extract • Sea Salt • Parfum • Linalool • Limonene • Phenoxyethanol
Ingredients Side-by-side
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Ingredients Explained
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Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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.
Read more about squalene with an "e".
Learn more about SqualaneThe Ordinary Squalane Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 1.
bareMinerals Smoothness Hydrating Cleansing Oil contains this as ingredient number 6.
Water. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.
So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.
You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterThe Ordinary Squalane Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 2.
bareMinerals Smoothness Hydrating Cleansing Oil contains this as ingredient number 8.
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate is created from fatty coconut alcohol, caprylic acid, and capric acid.
It is a lightweight emollient. Emollients create a thin barrier on the skin to trap moisture in. This helps keep your skin hydrated and soft.
Once applied, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate is absorbed quickly and leaves a silky feel.
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Coco-Caprylate/CaprateThe Ordinary Squalane Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 3.
bareMinerals Smoothness Hydrating Cleansing Oil contains this as ingredient number 7.
Tocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.
Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skin’s lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.
Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.
You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.
There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.
Learn more about TocopherolThe Ordinary Squalane Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 15.
bareMinerals Smoothness Hydrating Cleansing Oil contains this as ingredient number 9.
Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.
The Ordinary Squalane Cleanser 20 ingredients
bareMinerals Smoothness Hydrating Cleansing Oil 19 ingredients
Usage
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The Ordinary Squalane Cleanser 20 ingredients
bareMinerals Smoothness Hydrating Cleansing Oil 19 ingredients
Reviews
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The Ordinary Squalane Cleanser 20 ingredients
gemmajaws
Meh
It looks, smells, and feels like you are spreading Elmer’s glue all over your face although it does seem to work as a gentle cleanser. ...
Meh
It looks, smells, and feels like you are spreading Elmer’s glue all over your face although it does seem to work as a gentle cleanser. Packaging is good, simplicity of ingredients is nice, as is the price. I've not repurchased it though.
CustardBunny
Godsend for my acne
I previously had a different routine and didnt expect much from this brand as its cheap, but oh my god my acne cleared so much...
Godsend for my acne
I previously had a different routine and didnt expect much from this brand as its cheap, but oh my god my acne cleared so much from just a month of this set. Amazing.
bareMinerals Smoothness Hydrating Cleansing Oil 19 ingredients
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