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The Ordinary Squalane Cleanser
The Ordinary · Cleanser

Squalane Cleanser

Fragrance-free Alcohol free Silicone free Essential oil free Paraben free

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Review analysis available
400 review records · 1 recorded source · 2019–2026
Size50ml
CategoryCleanser
Ingredient listCaptured INCI · 20 ingredients
What reviews said

How reviews felt.

Each bubble is one feeling, sized by how many reviews mention it. Hover, focus or tap a bubble to see the summaries.

Feelings from captured reviews. A review may express more than one feeling, so percentages need not total 100%.

  • delighted: 112 reviews, 29% of eligible reviews. Summaries: Removes makeup. (28 reviews); Leaves skin feeling hydrated. (15 reviews); Feels smooth. (13 reviews).
  • satisfied: 44 reviews, 11% of eligible reviews. Summaries: Removes makeup. (9 reviews); Leaves skin feeling clean. (5 reviews); Leaves skin feeling hydrated. (5 reviews).
  • surprised: 13 reviews, 3% of eligible reviews. Summaries: Leaves skin feeling clean. (6 reviews); Removes makeup. (6 reviews).
  • disappointed: 9 reviews, 2% of eligible reviews. .
  • worried: 6 reviews, 2% of eligible reviews. .
PraiseComplaintDepends on skin Bubble size uses each review count on the same scale. No zero values are inferred.

Counts refer to reviews, not verified unique people. Groups can overlap. Skin type and shade are self-reported where recorded. Summaries are written by Revuei and do not reproduce reviews. Missing information is not inferred.

WHAT REVIEWS REPORTED

Topic by topic.

Each bar counts records that mentioned a topic, split by direction. Negative mentions extend left, positive mentions extend right, both on the same scale.

Coded records400
PowerReviews review collection400
Topics published5
Topic← NegativePositive →Count

Cleansing

210 of 387 records mention this
168 + / 25 −43% / 6% of product discussion records
Removes makeup.79 reviewsLeaves skin feeling clean.37 reviews

Texture

192 of 387 records mention this
128 + / 36 −33% / 9% of product discussion records
Feels smooth.30 reviewsTexture felt pleasant.15 reviews

Value mentions

127 of 387 records mention this
73 + / 42 −19% / 11% of product discussion records
Considered good value.31 reviewsA little goes a long way.8 reviewsConsidered poor value.5 reviews

Hydration

110 of 387 records mention this
101 + / 9 −26% / 2% of product discussion recordsFew negative reports so far
Leaves skin feeling hydrated.30 reviewsDoes not leave skin feeling dry.10 reviews

Reported results

49 of 387 records mention this
46 + / 2 −12% / 1% of product discussion recordsFew negative reports so far

Read the limits.

Percentages are shares of the 387 analyzed records that discuss this product directly, not of all users. One record can mention several topics. Mixed, neutral and unclear mentions count toward topic totals but are not drawn as directions. Topic shares may differ by about ±10 percentage points. Topics with fewer than 40 mentions are not displayed. Formulas change — check the current package.

Recorded sources may overlap and are not necessarily independent. Counts describe review records, not unique people. How we count reviews

All counts
TopicMentionsPositiveNegativeMixedNeutralUnclear
Cleansing210168251610
Texture192128363250
Value mentions12773421200
Hydration1101019000
Reported results49462001
By skin and shade

What reviews described.

Skin type and shade are self-reported where recorded. These groups are smaller than the full review set.

Reviews with an explicit skin-type context; not a suitability prediction.

Self-described skin type

sensitiveself-described · attribute

31 reviews

dryself-described · skin type

27 reviews

acne_proneself-described · attribute

23 reviews

Feels smooth.5 reviews
oilyself-described · skin type

22 reviews

Removes makeup.5 reviews
combinationself-described · skin type

18 reviews

Counts refer to reviews, not verified unique people. Groups can overlap. Skin type and shade are self-reported where recorded. Summaries are written by Revuei and do not reproduce reviews. Missing information is not inferred.

Our take

What the reviews support.

Every point shows the number of linked reviews behind it. These are observations, not efficacy or suitability claims.

Preference

What stands out

79 reviews · Removes makeup.

79 reviews

Based on 79 reviews in the eligible set. Groups can overlap; this is not an efficacy or suitability claim.

Caution

What to watch

Not enough linked review evidence for this suggestion yet.

Not enough linked review evidence for this suggestion yet.

Use or shade

Use and shade

Not enough linked review evidence for this suggestion yet.

Not enough linked review evidence for this suggestion yet.

INGREDIENTS

What’s inside

Captured ingredient record. Function notes describe common uses of an ingredient, not this product’s effect.

Observed 2026-08-23 · Market: US.

Check the current package; this record does not establish today’s formula.

Ingredients are listed from highest to lowest concentration down to 1%; ingredients under 1% can appear in any order.

Key ingredients

Soothing & barrierSqualane

A light emollient that softens and reduces water loss.

#1 of 20
HydratingGlycerin

Helps skin hold on to water.

#4 of 20
AntioxidantTocopherol

An antioxidant used to slow oil oxidation.

#15 of 20
Full ingredient list (20)

  1. Squalane
  2. Aqua (water)
  3. Coco-caprylate/caprate
  4. Glycerin
  5. Sucrose Stearate
  6. Ethyl Macadamiate
  7. Caprylic/capric Triglyceride
  8. Sucrose Laurate
  9. Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate
  10. Sucrose Dilaurate
  11. Sucrose Trilaurate
  12. Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
  13. Isoceteth-20
  14. Sodium Polyacrylate
  15. Tocopherol
  16. Hydroxymethoxyphenyl Decanone
  17. Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
  18. Malic Acid
  19. Ethylhexylglycerin
  20. Chlorphenesin
Ingredient source
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Method & limits

Saved product facts and historical reviews do not establish current-formula equivalence, verified purchases, unique people, ingredient causation or suitability for your skin. Source counts may overlap and are not necessarily additive.

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The Ordinary Squalane Cleanser

The Ordinary · Cleanser

Squalane Cleanser

✓ Fragrance-free✓ Alcohol free✓ Silicone free✓ Essential oil free
Review analysis available400 review records · 1 recorded source · 2019–2026
What reviews said

How reviews felt.

Each bubble is one feeling, sized by how many reviews mention it. Hover, focus or tap a bubble to see the summaries.

Feelings from captured reviews. A review may express more than one feeling, so percentages need not total 100%.

  • delighted: 112 reviews, 29% of eligible reviews. Summaries: Removes makeup. (28 reviews); Leaves skin feeling hydrated. (15 reviews); Feels smooth. (13 reviews).
  • satisfied: 44 reviews, 11% of eligible reviews. Summaries: Removes makeup. (9 reviews); Leaves skin feeling clean. (5 reviews); Leaves skin feeling hydrated. (5 reviews).
  • surprised: 13 reviews, 3% of eligible reviews. Summaries: Leaves skin feeling clean. (6 reviews); Removes makeup. (6 reviews).
  • disappointed: 9 reviews, 2% of eligible reviews. .
  • worried: 6 reviews, 2% of eligible reviews. .
PraiseComplaintDepends on skin Bubble size uses each review count on the same scale. No zero values are inferred.

Counts refer to reviews, not verified unique people. Groups can overlap. Skin type and shade are self-reported where recorded. Summaries are written by Revuei and do not reproduce reviews. Missing information is not inferred.

Most discussed

Cleansing

210 mentions

168 positive · 25 negative

Topic counts & limits

Topic shares are estimates from automated review coding and may differ by about ±10 percentage points.

Mixed: 16 · Neutral: 1 · Unclear: 0. Bar segments use this topic’s 210 mentions. The remainder is not inferred as positive or negative.

A review can mention several topics. Counts describe captured records, not unique people or population rates.

Removes makeup.79 reviewsLeaves skin feeling clean.37 reviews

Texture

192 mentions

128 positive · 36 negative

Topic counts & limits

Topic shares are estimates from automated review coding and may differ by about ±10 percentage points.

Mixed: 3 · Neutral: 25 · Unclear: 0. Bar segments use this topic’s 192 mentions. The remainder is not inferred as positive or negative.

A review can mention several topics. Counts describe captured records, not unique people or population rates.

Feels smooth.30 reviewsTexture felt pleasant.15 reviews

Value mentions

127 mentions

73 positive · 42 negative

Topic counts & limits

Topic shares are estimates from automated review coding and may differ by about ±10 percentage points.

Mixed: 12 · Neutral: 0 · Unclear: 0. Bar segments use this topic’s 127 mentions. The remainder is not inferred as positive or negative.

A review can mention several topics. Counts describe captured records, not unique people or population rates.

Considered good value.31 reviewsA little goes a long way.8 reviewsConsidered poor value.5 reviews
All 5 topics
Package: 50ml

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Review topics

Counts of what reviews mentioned. Not a rating, not medical advice.

Cleansing

210 mentions

168 positive · 25 negative

Topic counts & limits

Topic shares are estimates from automated review coding and may differ by about ±10 percentage points.

Mixed: 16 · Neutral: 1 · Unclear: 0. Bar segments use this topic’s 210 mentions. The remainder is not inferred as positive or negative.

A review can mention several topics. Counts describe captured records, not unique people or population rates.

Removes makeup.79 reviewsLeaves skin feeling clean.37 reviews

Texture

192 mentions

128 positive · 36 negative

Topic counts & limits

Topic shares are estimates from automated review coding and may differ by about ±10 percentage points.

Mixed: 3 · Neutral: 25 · Unclear: 0. Bar segments use this topic’s 192 mentions. The remainder is not inferred as positive or negative.

A review can mention several topics. Counts describe captured records, not unique people or population rates.

Feels smooth.30 reviewsTexture felt pleasant.15 reviews

Value mentions

127 mentions

73 positive · 42 negative

Topic counts & limits

Topic shares are estimates from automated review coding and may differ by about ±10 percentage points.

Mixed: 12 · Neutral: 0 · Unclear: 0. Bar segments use this topic’s 127 mentions. The remainder is not inferred as positive or negative.

A review can mention several topics. Counts describe captured records, not unique people or population rates.

Considered good value.31 reviewsA little goes a long way.8 reviewsConsidered poor value.5 reviews

Hydration

110 mentions

101 positive · 9 negative

Few negative reports so far

Topic counts & limits

Topic shares are estimates from automated review coding and may differ by about ±10 percentage points.

Mixed: 0 · Neutral: 0 · Unclear: 0. Bar segments use this topic’s 110 mentions. The remainder is not inferred as positive or negative.

A review can mention several topics. Counts describe captured records, not unique people or population rates.

Leaves skin feeling hydrated.30 reviewsDoes not leave skin feeling dry.10 reviews

Reported results

49 mentions

46 positive · 2 negative

Few negative reports so far

Topic counts & limits

Topic shares are estimates from automated review coding and may differ by about ±10 percentage points.

Mixed: 0 · Neutral: 0 · Unclear: 1. Bar segments use this topic’s 49 mentions. The remainder is not inferred as positive or negative.

A review can mention several topics. Counts describe captured records, not unique people or population rates.

By skin and shade

What reviews described.

Skin type and shade are self-reported where recorded. These groups are smaller than the full review set.

Reviews with an explicit skin-type context; not a suitability prediction.

Self-described skin type

sensitiveself-described · attribute

31 reviews

dryself-described · skin type

27 reviews

acne_proneself-described · attribute

23 reviews

Feels smooth.5 reviews
oilyself-described · skin type

22 reviews

Removes makeup.5 reviews
combinationself-described · skin type

18 reviews

Counts refer to reviews, not verified unique people. Groups can overlap. Skin type and shade are self-reported where recorded. Summaries are written by Revuei and do not reproduce reviews. Missing information is not inferred.

Our take

What the reviews support.

Every point shows the number of linked reviews behind it. These are observations, not efficacy or suitability claims.

Preference

What stands out

79 reviews · Removes makeup.

79 reviews

Based on 79 reviews in the eligible set. Groups can overlap; this is not an efficacy or suitability claim.

Caution

What to watch

Not enough linked review evidence for this suggestion yet.

Not enough linked review evidence for this suggestion yet.

Use or shade

Use and shade

Not enough linked review evidence for this suggestion yet.

Not enough linked review evidence for this suggestion yet.

Ingredients

Ingredient order does not establish concentration or finished-product efficacy.

SqualaneA light emollient that softens and reduces water loss.GlycerinHelps skin hold on to water.TocopherolAn antioxidant used to slow oil oxidation.
Full ingredient list · 20

Squalane, Aqua (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

Ingredient source · 2026-08-23

Where to buy

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Method & sources

400 review records · 1 recorded source · 2019–2026

387 records discuss this product directly. Other-product, non-use and uncertain product references are excluded from topic counts, not silently reassigned.

1 of 400 review records contains promotion or received-product wording. This text-based check can miss undisclosed promotions and can include ordinary received-product wording. Promotion wording does not exclude a review from the analysis.

Topic shares are estimates from automated review coding and may differ by about ±10 percentage points. They are not ratings or medical advice. Topics with fewer than 40 mentions are not displayed.

  • Source 1 · PowerReviews review collection · 400 records

Recorded sources may overlap and are not necessarily independent.

Review dates: 2019-07-07 to 2026-07-06 (known for 400 of 400 records).

Collection dates: 2026-08-25 to 2026-08-25 (known for 400 of 400 records).

Historical reviews do not establish current-formula equivalence, verified purchases, ingredient causation or suitability for your skin. How we count reviews

All 5 topics

Counts of what reviews mentioned. Not a rating, not medical advice.

Cleansing

210 mentions

168 positive · 25 negative

Topic counts & limits

Topic shares are estimates from automated review coding and may differ by about ±10 percentage points.

Mixed: 16 · Neutral: 1 · Unclear: 0. Bar segments use this topic’s 210 mentions. The remainder is not inferred as positive or negative.

A review can mention several topics. Counts describe captured records, not unique people or population rates.

Removes makeup.79 reviewsLeaves skin feeling clean.37 reviews

Texture

192 mentions

128 positive · 36 negative

Topic counts & limits

Topic shares are estimates from automated review coding and may differ by about ±10 percentage points.

Mixed: 3 · Neutral: 25 · Unclear: 0. Bar segments use this topic’s 192 mentions. The remainder is not inferred as positive or negative.

A review can mention several topics. Counts describe captured records, not unique people or population rates.

Feels smooth.30 reviewsTexture felt pleasant.15 reviews

Value mentions

127 mentions

73 positive · 42 negative

Topic counts & limits

Topic shares are estimates from automated review coding and may differ by about ±10 percentage points.

Mixed: 12 · Neutral: 0 · Unclear: 0. Bar segments use this topic’s 127 mentions. The remainder is not inferred as positive or negative.

A review can mention several topics. Counts describe captured records, not unique people or population rates.

Considered good value.31 reviewsA little goes a long way.8 reviewsConsidered poor value.5 reviews

Hydration

110 mentions

101 positive · 9 negative

Few negative reports so far

Topic counts & limits

Topic shares are estimates from automated review coding and may differ by about ±10 percentage points.

Mixed: 0 · Neutral: 0 · Unclear: 0. Bar segments use this topic’s 110 mentions. The remainder is not inferred as positive or negative.

A review can mention several topics. Counts describe captured records, not unique people or population rates.

Leaves skin feeling hydrated.30 reviewsDoes not leave skin feeling dry.10 reviews

Reported results

49 mentions

46 positive · 2 negative

Few negative reports so far

Topic counts & limits

Topic shares are estimates from automated review coding and may differ by about ±10 percentage points.

Mixed: 0 · Neutral: 0 · Unclear: 1. Bar segments use this topic’s 49 mentions. The remainder is not inferred as positive or negative.

A review can mention several topics. Counts describe captured records, not unique people or population rates.

Where to buy

Match the size and formula on the package you choose.

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No retailer link is recorded for this product.