Squalane Cleanser
The Ordinary
Cleansing Oil
balm
Fact vs. Fiction
50
Moderate
Trustworthiness
How well the ingredient list supports the product's marketing claims
Marketing Claims Supported by Ingredients:
1 of 2
Ingredients Matched:
6 of 20
Formulated with plant derived squalane, a well known moisturizing agent, this cleanser leaves skin feeling soft, smooth, and hydrated
Minimal Support
Supported by:
Tocopherol
(Match: 0.52,
Type: Antioxidant,
Evidence: High - Multiple clinical trials)
View Detailed Evidence
Tocopherol
Functions:
Antioxidant, Moisturizing, Skin Protecting, Healing
Concerns Addressed:
Environmental Damage, Dryness, Rough Texture, Minor Wounds, Scars
View Other Matched Ingredients (5)
The following ingredients were found in the product but don't provide strong enough evidence to support this specific claim:
Squalane
Match score: 0.24
(Type: Emollient,
Evidence: Medium - Limited clinical evidence)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Green Tea
Match score: 0.38
(Type: Botanical Extract,
Evidence: Medium - Limited clinical evidence)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Glycerin
Match score: 0.38
(Type: Humectant,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Match score: 0.24
(Type: Emollient,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Malic Acid
Match score: 0.21
(Type: Active Ingredient,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Squalane Cleanser effectively cleanses the skin by removing makeup, dirt, and impurities while supporting the skin’s moisture barrier through hydration
Unverified
View Other Matched Ingredients (6)
The following ingredients were found in the product but don't provide strong enough evidence to support this specific claim:
Squalane
Match score: 0.27
(Type: Emollient,
Evidence: Medium - Limited clinical evidence)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Green Tea
Match score: 0.15
(Type: Botanical Extract,
Evidence: Medium - Limited clinical evidence)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Glycerin
Match score: 0.34
(Type: Humectant,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Match score: 0.15
(Type: Emollient,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Tocopherol
Match score: 0.30
(Type: Antioxidant,
Evidence: High - Multiple clinical trials)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Malic Acid
Match score: 0.10
(Type: Active Ingredient,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
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
