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If you’re looking for a reliable cleanser that won’t cost you a fortune, this might be a perfect choice. It’s versatile enough for every skin type, even sensitive ones, and it’s very affordable.
The Squalane Cleanser from The Ordinary does exactly what it promises: it’s a cleanser featuring squalane. While there are other ingredients included, squalane is the standout. Squalane is a fantastic skin moisturizer with antioxidant benefits, enhancing skin suppleness, preventing moisture loss, and generally doing its job very efficiently. As the main ingredient, it’s gentle on oily skin, offers immediate relief to dry skin, and effectively removes makeup and dirt from all skin types.
When you squeeze it out, the Squalane Cleanser feels like an oily cream-gel, which is very handy and lightweight, making it great for travel. While “oily cream-gel” might sound like it covers all bases texture-wise, it’s accurate. It appears creamy yet light, and upon application, you feel the lovely oily glide. It’s perfect for massaging, especially over eye makeup, as it transforms into a more liquid oil and rinses off cleanly.
There’s not much to dislike about this product. If you have very oily or acne-prone skin, the texture might not be ideal, but it leaves no residue after washing. Unlike many other oily-feeling balms, this doesn’t make your skin feel tight. Your skin feels cleansed and balanced—what more could you ask for?
To use it, apply to dry skin to maximize the oily massage effect, then rinse after working it in thoroughly to break up dirt and makeup. You can use it twice or even three times if you’ve had a particularly messy day or a theatrical makeup session.
The Squalane Cleanser is priced at £5.50 for 50ml, but you can get a larger 150ml tube for £13.90 on the Deciem website. It’s a smart move to buy the bigger size.
