Squalane Cleanser

The Ordinary Squalane Cleanser is a balm-style face wash that warms into an oil in your hands, dissolves makeup on dry skin, and rinses away without that stripped, squeaky feeling. One product, one step, and your skin comes out soft rather than tight.

What it actually does

• Removes makeup gently. The formula is built specifically around makeup removal while keeping skin feeling smooth and moisturised, according to The Ordinary.
• Cleanses without drying. It's a moisturising cleanser by design, aimed at the concerns of pores and dryness.
• Works across skin types: normal, dry, combination and oily are all listed.
• Short exclusion list, long on care: free of parabens, sulfates (SLS/SLES), mineral oil, phthalates and more — plus vegan, gluten-free and cruelty-free.

How to use

1. Squeeze a small amount into your palms.
2. Rub your hands together — the warmth melts the balm into a silky oil.
3. Massage thoroughly over a dry face, then rinse with warm water.
4. Patch test before first use, apply only to unbroken skin, and stop if irritation appears.

Is it right for you?

Questions

Do I apply it to a wet or dry face?

Dry. Warm the product between your hands until it turns to oil, massage it over dry skin, then rinse with warm water.

Will it take off mascara and sunscreen?

Makeup removal is what this cleanser is formulated to target. For heavy waterproof layers, give it a longer, thorough massage before rinsing.

Any precautions?

The brand advises patch testing first, using it only as directed on unbroken skin, and discontinuing if irritation occurs. Keep it out of children's reach.

How long does delivery take?

Delivery takes 3 to 21 working days, depending on availability. Items in stock ship at the shorter end of the range.

How do payment and returns work?

Pay by credit card, debit card, Instapay and mobile wallets — no cash on delivery. Returns cover defective, damaged or expired items only, reported within 1 day of delivery; refunds go to the original payment method within 15–30 days.