The Ordinary

The Ordinary - Squalane Cleanser

- Squalane Cleanser

The Ordinary - Squalane Cleanser contains 20 ingredients. INCI: Squalane, Aqua (Water), Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, and more. We have found comedogenic components.

Alcohols

Allergens

Squalane

Tocopherol

Comedogenic

Fragrance

Malassezia Feeding

Gluten

Parabens

Silicones

Sulfates

#1 solvent in many skincare and haircare products. Usually, creams contain 40 - 70% of water, while toners and micellar water may have up to 90%. Manufacturers purify and deionize it before putting it into the product to make the formula last longer. As for the benefits, it is neither good nor bad. It's a neutral component itself, but it's a very important part of a product.

Aqua (Water)

Coco-Caprylate/Caprate

One of the best-known humectants. It helps to hydrate skin very fast, but the effect doesn't last too long. That's why some people may feel dryness after 3 - 4 hours and have to re-apply skincare products once again. Works even in low concentrations but becomes very effective at 10 - 40% concentration. It's used in cosmetics for more than 50 years and it is researched very well. A great component to counter dryness!

Glycerin

Sucrose Stearate

Ethyl Macadamiate

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Sucrose Laurate

Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate

Sucrose Dilaurate

Sucrose Trilaurate

Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6

Isoceteth-20

Sodium Polyacrylate

Hydroxymethoxyphenyl Decanone

Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate

Malic Acid

This component is a preservative that is very often used in a combination with phenoxyethanol to boost the effectiveness. Ethylhexylglycerin also temporarily improves skin condition, making it softer.

Ethylhexylglycerin

Chlorphenesin

AHA (Alphahydroxy Acid)

Antioxidants

BHA (Betahydroxy acid)

Ceramides

Hyaluronic Acid

Niacinamide

PHA (Polyhydroxy acid)

Retinoids

Vitamins

Anti aging

Antioxidant

Antiseptic

Moisturising

Softening

The Ordinary - Squalane Cleanser contains 20 ingredients. It's free of: Allergens, harmful alcohols, Gluten, Silicones, Sulfates, Parabens, polyethylene glycol (PEG), fungal acne feeding components, synthetic fragrances. But we have found: comedogenic components.

CeraVe

CeraVe Foaming Facial Cleanser

Foaming Facial Cleanser

CeraVe Foaming Facial Cleanser contains 23 ingredients. INCI: Water, Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine, Glycerin, and more. We have found Parabens, polyethylene glycol (PEG), fungal acne feeding components.

Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate

Methylparaben

Propylparaben

PEG-150 Pentaerythrityl Tetrastearate

Water

Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine

Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate

Propylene Glycol

Ceramide 3

Ceramide 6 Ii

Ceramide 1

Cholesterol

Sodium Chloride

Phytosphingosine

Citric acid belongs to alpha-hydroxy acids (AHA). It's a good exfoliant. It helps to get rid of dead skin cells and thus to prevent acne. It&rsquo;s not as effective as glycolic or lactic acids but still, it's a nice ingredient in a product.

Citric Acid

It is a preservative and product's formula stabilizer. In other words, it helps the product to stay in its original shape. It prevents the components from chemical reactions with each other. It also increases the penetration of the components. It is very well researched and considered to be safe.

Disodium EDTA

Dicalcium Phosphate Dihydrate

Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate

Carbomer

Xanthan Gum

Acne fighting

Healing

Soothing

Brightening

CeraVe Foaming Facial Cleanser contains 23 ingredients. It's free of: Allergens, harmful alcohols, comedogenic components, Gluten, Silicones, Sulfates, synthetic fragrances. But we have found: Parabens, polyethylene glycol (PEG), fungal acne feeding components.

Product Comparison

- Squalane Cleanser

Foaming Facial Cleanser

Positive effects

Moisturising

Softening

Anti aging

Antioxidant

Antiseptic

Positive effects

Moisturising

Softening

Soothing

Acne fighting

Anti aging

Antioxidant

Healing

Antiseptic

Brightening

Potential hazards

Comedogenic

Potential hazards

Parabens

PEG

Malassezia Feeding

EWG Report

Organic / Synthetic ratio

EWG Report

Organic / Synthetic ratio

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