- Comedogenic
- 0 / 5
- Irritancy
- 0 / 5
- Fungal acne
- Safe
- Type
- Emollient
- INCI name
- Squalane
- Also listed as
- Plant-derived Squalane, Olive Squalane, Sugarcane Squalane
Who should avoid it?
Suitable for all skin types, including oily and acne-prone skin.
Acne-safe breakdown
Squalane scores 0/5, so it is one of the ingredients acne-prone skin can use freely, and it is fungal-acne safe too. If a product containing it breaks you out, look at the other ingredients. Our scanner will flag them.
Products that contain Squalane
- Minimalist Retinol 0.3% Face Serum
- The Ordinary Retinol 0.5% in Squalane
- The Ordinary Squalane Cleanser
Non-comedogenic oils ranked Fungal-acne safe ingredients list
Frequently asked questions
Is Squalane comedogenic?
No, it is non-comedogenic. Squalane has a comedogenic rating of 0 out of 5. A stable, lightweight emollient that mimics skin's own oils. It is the go-to non-comedogenic moisturising oil.
Is Squalane safe for fungal acne?
Yes. Squalane is not a known Malassezia (fungal acne) trigger.
Does Squalane cause acne?
It is unlikely to. Breakouts usually come from other ingredients in the formula, or from non-cosmetic causes.
What are other names for Squalane?
On labels it can also appear as Plant-derived Squalane, Olive Squalane or Sugarcane Squalane.