Product Reviews Rated 4.52 out of 5 stars
335 Reviews
Most Helpful Positive Review Lightweight Moisture I had seen one of my favorite skincare youtubers (liah yoo) talk about sqaulane oil and had wanted to try out for myself. When I saw that Ulta now carried it in store I had to get one for myself and I have to say that I love this stuff. I live in a hot/humid climate and finding moisturizers that don't feel heavy or greasy but also keeps my skin hydrated and moisturized isn't the easiest thing. This oil is weightless and feels like nothing on the skin. I can comfortably wear this under a gel-cream moisturizer and not feel like I have oil or anything sitting on top of my skin. The oil is clear and has absolutely no scent. It is fungal-acne safe and helped clear up the left over bumps I had on my forehead. If you're thinking about buying this, I highly recommend you go for it!
Most Helpful Critical Review Loved this product.. until it damaged my face! MUST READ After hearing/ reading up on this product, I found that it was time to try it out for myself. As someone who has combo-to oily skin, I was hesitant to put this on my face. Especially since my forehead and t-zone area gets really shiny after a few hours of cleansing/ doing my facial routine.
The first 3 days of wearing this product was amazing! It gave me such a beautiful glow and truly made me feel highlighted in all the best ways! I already had very clear skin and was on a routine where my face only had 1 minor breakout here and there.. nothing major. Well .... here comes the fourth day. As like any other day, I did my morning routine with the new addition of this product. I went to target and shopped around for no more than an hour (with my face mask of course because you know.. COVID lol). All of a sudden, I felt a burning and itching feeling all over my whole face. As soon as I got to the car I looked in the mirror and my whole face was red and broken out into hives. Fast forward to 2 days later and I am now peeling all over my face + super dry! For all those times I wondered what it would be like to be dry instead of oily.. I TAKE IT BACK. I want my oils back and I want my clear, moisturized skin back! I will definitely be returning and I just hope that my face returns to normal soon. If your routine is working just fine for you, do not add this product! If it ain't broke don't fix it!
Reviewed by 335 customers In loveeee! 5
Cj from Arizona
The serum is so hydrating, it's my new favorite. This will definitely be part of my new skincare routine.
Simply the Best 5
Val from DC
Fabulous for my skin! Great for my wallet!
Great stuff 5
V from Philadelphia
Love that it's vegan squalane. I use this as oil for my gua sha facial massage routine and it glides perfectly. quality stuff.
Pleasantly surprised 5
Jessica from North Carolina
I'm actually pleasantly surprised by this product. I was TERRIFIED to put this on my face, nothing outside of the same 2 products I've been using for 10 years has ever worked for me. And with this having an oily texture, I was worried to put it on my skin. This has made my skin soft and hydrated, not oily. It's also helped any leftover scabs from previous breakouts heal quicker. Will be purchasing again.
I KEEP REPURCHASING 5
Saf from :)
I have super dry skin but get a little oily in my T-Zone and this is amazing. It absorbs nicely and isn't oily. I use a little in the morning mixed with my moisturizer and then again at night. Ive repurchased it SIX TIMES ALREADY AND RECOMMEND IT TO EVERYONE. Get. It.
Best ever. For the price can't go wrong. 5
Buzzard66 from CA
This works really good at keeping my skin young and youthful. Should only use at night as makes your skin more sensitive to the sun.
Great Hydration 5
Chikis17 from San Antonio, TX
This product works great with sensitive skin. I would definitely buy it again. I mix it with other The Ordinary products. I have been using it for two months but I started to see results after the second day of use. This is a vegan product what it is important to me because I like to use products that don't cause damage to animals.
Great for oily dehydrated skin! 5
Elissa M from Richmond, VA
I've struggled with my oily dehydrated skin for years, and I'm prone to cystic hormonal acne. Thus I use actives that can be very drying. I've been mixing a couple drops of this oil into my moisturizer every day and night for over a month now and I definitely notice a difference. My skin is more hydrated & plump, plus it gets less greasy at the end of the day. It helped me repair my damaged moisture barrier and for that I am grateful.
Bought multiple times 5
InItToNguyenIt from Tx
I've bought this multiple times, it's great from hydrating that winter ruined skin. This is the serum I use with my Gua Sha tool, it helps glide the tool easily across my skin. It is very oily so it's definitely one to use at night unless you're going for that kind of look.
BUY IT 5
Bre from Fort Walton Beach FL
I am an exhausted mom of an 8 month old and I desperately needed a skin care routine. I bought a few products from The Ordinary Brand and I LOVE THEM. My skin is hydrated and glowing. I would absolutely recommend.
Love it 5
Sairbear from Chicago, il
Wanted to try out some basic skin care products and picked this for my dry / sensitive skin. Feels so nice after using face wash and can put it right on my skin or add to the moisturizer. Skin absorbes it without feeling sticky or overly oily. Helps to heal my acne scars. Also helped heal my super dry winter hands. Love this stuff.
Not for my skin 1
Shel from Tx
This was recommended by one of the girls at my local store, she suggested this over a hyaluronic acid, and I regret this buy. Luckily it wasn't expensive. My skin is pretty normal, I don't deal with dry or oily skin so I only use a drop or 2 and this really is greasy and sits on top of my skin instead of absorbing and giving me any kind of benefit. This clearly isn't for my skin type.
Looking for glow? This is it. 5
Lex G. from Texas, USA
I mix a few drops of this in with my moisturizer in the morning and my skin just glows. If you've been looking for something simple and affordable to give you a natural, healthy glow - this is it.
Super hydrating and luminous 5
Miranda from Ohio
I use this as the last step in my night time skin care routine and it leaves my face feeling super hydrated and my skin looks luminous. It does feel a tad greasy at first but settles into the skin over time. My skin feels so soft.
Love this stuff 5
M from Tampa
I use this morning and night as the last step in my skincare routine (except for in the AM—I always apply SPF last). It's great for hydration & absorbs well
Love love love!!! 5
H from O
I love this product! I have super dry sensitive skin, and i have really bad acne but this helps a lot! I typically use it morning and night. I go in with some serums, then moisturizer, squalane, then in the mornings spf, and this helps it hold the hydration throughout the day and makes my skin super glowy and healthy-looking. Also it helps my foundation go on smoother! 10/10
No downsides 5
Em from Atlanta
This stuff is amazing! I use it on my face, hair, and cuticles. My face is very sensitive but this lightweight serum gets soaked right up leaving my skin dewy and not oily. Love love love.
CAN NOT LIVE WITHOUT! 5
P from STL
I use this in the morning, and before bed with my routines. My skin is hydrated, soft, and glowing! It's non-greasy so can be used in your hair as well!
love! 5
Chrissy from Florida
a must have in my skin care routine. i use on tiny drop and pat on my face to distribute and acts like a primer for me.
If you are allergic or sensitive to wheat, beware! 2
DJ from Cheyenne, WY
This product felt great on my skin after the first use. I thought that I had finally found what I've been looking for, But after the 3rd use, my chest, neck, and face broke out in hives. Now the skin is peeling off and dry. I was watching videos on what squalane was derived from and one of the items mentioned was wheat germ. Not sure how true this is, but I am allergic to wheat so this would explain why I had such a harsh reaction.
Cold weather savior 5
Susan from Vacaville, CA
My skin dries out in colder weather. This is my first layer under moisturizer and a prescription retinoid every night. It makes my dry skin comfortable immediately.
I'll never stop getting this one! 5
Mireya from Greenville, South Carolina
I love this product so much. It has helped my skin get so much better. It hasn't been dry since I included this in my skincare routine. I use this one and other products from the Ordinary and this one is by far my favorite.
On my second bottle 5
Amy from AZ
I have mature skin with roseca and it is hard for me to find a good protector doesn't burn and is moisturizing. I really like this product. I use this after the ordinary hydrologic acid to seal in the moisture and my face is soft and smooth with out blotchy breakouts. This is now a regular part of my skin care regime.
Not great 3
Jen from MN
I have dry aging skin and this did not moisturize my skin at all even after using with my gua shua tool.
Holy grail 5
Ha from Foley, AL
I have been using for a year or two and apply twice a day. I am obsessed and hope everyone is too. I ran out today and literally almost lost my mind because I didn't have a back up on hand lol. Anyways— it's cheap, it's quality. Give it a go!