{"product_id":"the-ordinary-plant-squalane-oil-non-toxic-bath-body","title":"Single-Ingredient Plant-Derived Squalane Face Oil – The Ordinary","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\" data-sourcepos=\"32:1-32:47;1564-1610\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Weightless, Odorless One-Ingredient Oil\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" data-sourcepos=\"34:1-34:596;1612-2207\"\u003eIf the word \"oil\" makes you picture something heavy or greasy, squalane is the one that changes your mind.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" data-sourcepos=\"34:1-34:596;1612-2207\"\u003eIt is a single ingredient, 100% plant-derived squalane, a lightweight emollient that occurs naturally in your own skin, so it absorbs almost instantly to a soft, weightless finish with no residue. The Ordinary derives it from plant sources like sugarcane, and unlike the raw cold-pressed oils, it is genuinely odorless and fragrance-free, which makes it the easiest oil to wear under makeup, mix into a moisturizer, or use morning and night on any skin type, including oily and sensitive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\" data-sourcepos=\"36:1-36:20;2209-2228\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Honest Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" data-sourcepos=\"38:1-38:669;2230-2898\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eA couple of honest points that also explain its score. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" data-sourcepos=\"38:1-38:669;2230-2898\"\u003e1. Squalane is a pure emollient: it seals in moisture and softens beautifully, but it does not carry the naturally occurring vitamins that an oil like rosehip does, so it is a comfort-and-hydration oil rather than a brightening treatment. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" data-sourcepos=\"38:1-38:669;2230-2898\"\u003e2. And while it is a clean, single, plant-derived ingredient, it is a processed derivative rather than a cold-pressed whole oil, and it does not carry an organic certification, which is the honest reason it sits just below our certified-organic oils rather than any knock on its safety or quality. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" data-sourcepos=\"38:1-38:669;2230-2898\"\u003e3. On the plus side, it is exceptionally stable, so it keeps far longer than rosehip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\" data-sourcepos=\"44:1-44:30;3702-3731\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTrue Shift Score: 8.7 \/ 10\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" data-sourcepos=\"46:1-46:593;3733-4325\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis is our own assessment, not a lab result or a certification. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" data-sourcepos=\"46:1-46:593;3733-4325\"\u003eIt scores highly as a clean, single-ingredient, plant-derived squalane that is genuinely odorless and fragrance-free, weightless, non-comedogenic, and unusually stable. It sits just below our certified-organic oils for two honest reasons rather than any flaw: it is a processed plant derivative without an organic certification, and as a pure emollient it lacks the naturally occurring vitamins that give an oil like rosehip its treatment benefits. For a lightweight, fragrance-free, do-anything oil, it is an excellent choice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\" data-sourcepos=\"62:1-62:36;5628-5663\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow We Evaluate Skin Care \u0026amp; Soap\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" data-sourcepos=\"64:1-64:675;5665-6339\"\u003e1. We read the ingredient list rather than the front-of-pack claims. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" data-sourcepos=\"64:1-64:675;5665-6339\"\u003e2. We favor simple, recognizable ingredients and steer away from the ones worth avoiding: synthetic \"fragrance\" or \"parfum\" and the phthalates it often carries, harsh detergents like sodium lauryl sulfate, formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, and synthetic dyes. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" data-sourcepos=\"64:1-64:675;5665-6339\"\u003e3. We separate what is independently certified, by bodies like USDA Organic, COSMOS, MADE SAFE, or EWG Verified, from what a brand simply states, and we tell you which it is. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" data-sourcepos=\"64:1-64:675;5665-6339\"\u003e4. And we are honest about what a product can and cannot do for your skin, including the tradeoffs. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" data-sourcepos=\"64:1-64:675;5665-6339\"\u003e5. The shift here is choosing transparency and simple ingredients over marketing.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Ordinary","offers":[{"title":"1 Fl Oz (Pack of 1)","offer_id":50929944297719,"sku":"B0719WNNK4","price":10.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 Fl Oz (Pack of 2)","offer_id":50929944330487,"sku":"B0GHDJDYPQ","price":20.8,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0881\/1642\/9047\/files\/51R2JOtTD4L.jpg?v=1783687733","url":"https:\/\/thetrueshift.com\/products\/the-ordinary-plant-squalane-oil-non-toxic-bath-body","provider":"The True Shift","version":"1.0","type":"link"}