The Ordinary Squalane Cleanser Versus Niod Sanskrit Saponins (SS)

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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of The Ordinary Squalane Cleanser versus Niod Sanskrit Saponins (SS) .

Last updated on January 25, 2024. Published on November 18, 2021

Overview

What they are

These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe face cleansers. They have a total of 7 ingredients in common

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for dry skin and brightening skin

Free From

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

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The Ordinary Squalane Cleanser

Niod Sanskrit Saponins (SS)

Face Cleanser Canadian Brand Canada

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).

Face Cleanser

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Ingredient Info

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The Ordinary Squalane Cleanser 20 ingredients

Niod Sanskrit Saponins (SS) 24 ingredients

alcohol-free

silicon-free

fragrance-free

sulfate-free

paraben-free

oil-free

fungal-acne safe

reef-safe

eu-allergen-free

vegan

cruelty-free

ph level

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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The Ordinary Squalane Cleanser 20 ingredients

Niod Sanskrit Saponins (SS) 24 ingredients

Notable Ingredients

AHA

Vitamin E

Benefits

Hydrating (3)

Skin Texture

Reduces Large Pores

Anti-Aging

Scar Healing (2)

Brightening (3)

Concerns

Irritating (3)

Rosacea

Benefits

Hydrating

Brightening

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin

Eczema

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Ingredients Compared

Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.

The Ordinary Squalane Cleanser 20 ingredients

Niod Sanskrit Saponins (SS) 24 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

Water • Stearic Acid • Sapindus Mukorossi Fruit Extract • Glycerin • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Arginine • Polysorbate 60 • Acacia Concinna Fruit Extract • Balanites Aegyptiaca Fruit Extract • Gypsophila Paniculata Root Extract • Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6 • Acacia Senegal Gum • Xanthan Gum • Pentylene Glycol • Melanin • Sorbic Acid • Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate • Potassium Sorbate • Sodium Benzoate • Caprylyl Glycol • 1,2-Hexanediol • Ethylhexylglycerin • Phenoxyethanol • Chlorphenesin

Ingredients Side-by-side

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Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

Water

What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent

Community Rating: Loved

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!

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The Ordinary Squalane Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 2.

Niod Sanskrit Saponins (SS) contains this as ingredient number 1.

Glycerin

What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Solvent

Community Rating: Loved

Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.

A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.

As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.

Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.

Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.

In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.

This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.

Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.

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The Ordinary Squalane Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 4.

Niod Sanskrit Saponins (SS) contains this as ingredient number 4.

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

What it does: Masking, Skin Conditioning

Community Rating: Mixed

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.

Within a product, Caprylic Triglyceride can thicken the product and make spreadability easier by dissolving clumping compounds. An added benefit of Caprylic Triglyceride is its antioxidant properties.

Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid. Caprylic Triglyceride has not been found to be toxic for human use in concentrations under 50%.

While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this.

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The Ordinary Squalane Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 7.

Niod Sanskrit Saponins (SS) contains this as ingredient number 5.

Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6

What it does: Emulsion Stabilising

Community Rating: Disliked

Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6 is a texture enhancer and pH adjuster.

It is be used to thicken water-based products and create a gel-texture with a velvet feel.

One manufacturer claims this ingredient to have a pH range of 2-8 and to be biodegradable.

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The Ordinary Squalane Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 12.

Niod Sanskrit Saponins (SS) contains this as ingredient number 11.

Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate

What it does:

Community Rating: Liked

Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate is used to help stabilize a product.

It is a chelating agent, meaning it helps prevent metal ions from binding to other ingredients. This prevents unwanted reactions in products. Metal ions can come into a product via the water ingredient. They are found in trace amounts and are not known to be harmful.

The Ordinary Squalane Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 17.

Niod Sanskrit Saponins (SS) contains this as ingredient number 17.

Ethylhexylglycerin

What it does: Skin Conditioning

Community Rating: Mixed

Ethylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.

You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.

The Ordinary Squalane Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 19.

Niod Sanskrit Saponins (SS) contains this as ingredient number 22.

Chlorphenesin

What it does: Antimicrobial, Preservative

Community Rating: Disliked

Chlorphenesin is a synthetic preservative. It helps protect a product against bacteria in order to extend shelf life. In most cases, Chlorphenesin is paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol and caprylyl glycol.

Chlorphenesin is a biocide. This means it is able to help fight the microorganisms on our skin. It is also able to fight odor-releasing bacteria.

Chlorphenesin is soluble in both water and glycerin.

Studies show Chlorphenesin is easily absorbed by our skin. You should speak with a skincare professional if you have concerns about using Chlorphenesin.

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The Ordinary Squalane Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 20.

Niod Sanskrit Saponins (SS) contains this as ingredient number 24.

Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.

The Ordinary Squalane Cleanser 20 ingredients

Niod Sanskrit Saponins (SS) 24 ingredients

30% are loved or liked

20% have mixed ratings

25% are disliked or very disliked

25% have no rating yet

17% are loved or liked

21% have mixed ratings

42% are disliked or very disliked

21% have no rating yet

Usage

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When to use

The Ordinary Squalane Cleanser 20 ingredients

Niod Sanskrit Saponins (SS) 24 ingredients

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Reviews

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The Ordinary Squalane Cleanser 20 ingredients

4.4 /5

from 18 ratings

Great Value (3) No Scent (3) Works Well (3) Light (1) Irritating (1) Hydrating (1)

gemmajaws

2 years ago · Dry Skin

Review

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.

The Ordinary

Squalane Cleanser

CustardBunny

7 months ago · Sensitive Skin

Review

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.

The Ordinary

Squalane Cleanser