100% Plant-Derived Squalane
10% Niacinamide Booster

The Ordinary

100% Plant-Derived Squalane

Paula's Choice

10% Niacinamide Booster

A serum, for hydration and barrier repair.

A serum built around Niacinamide and Vitamin C derivative, for hydration and barrier repair.

Serum
Serum
1 ingredient
27 ingredients

Brand price

USD 9.36 · checked 25 Sept 2026 · brand's site

Brand price

USD 53.00 · checked 8 Oct 2026 · brand's site

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At a Glance

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Key Ingredients

  • Face oil1

    An oil formulated to be used on the face.

    Squalane

  • Vitamin C derivative (stable)1

    Stable derivatives of ascorbic acid.

    Ascorbyl Glucoside

  • Panthenol (provitamin B5)1

    Provitamin B5 — a humectant and soother.

    Panthenol

  • Polysorbates (Tween emulsifiers)1

    Polysorbate (Tween) emulsifiers.

    Polysorbate 20

  • AHA1

    Alpha hydroxy acids — water-soluble chemical exfoliants.

    Citric Acid

Benefits

  • Hydrating1

    Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.

    Squalane

  • Barrier Repair1

    Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.

    Squalane

  • Smoothing1

    Refines rough or uneven texture.

    Squalane

Concerns

  • May Worsen Oily Skin1

    May increase shine or excess oil.

    Squalane

Ingredients Side-by-side

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  • Squalane

    Emollient

    1 / 0

    • Face oil
    • Barrier Repair
    • Hydrating
    • May Worsen Oily Skin

  • Water

    Skin Conditioning

  • Niacinamide

    Smoothing

    0 / —

    • Niacinamide
    • Acne Fighting
    • Barrier Repair
    • Brightening
    • Dark Spots
    • Even Tone
    • Oil Control
    • Pore Refining
    • Redness Reducing

  • Acetyl Glucosamine

    Skin Conditioning

    • Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
    • Dark Spots
    • Hydrating
    • May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis

  • Ascorbyl Glucoside

    Antioxidant

    • Vitamin C
    • Vitamin C derivative (stable)
    • Antioxidant
    • Brightening
    • Dark Spots

  • Butylene Glycol

    Humectant

    1 / 0

    • Hydrating

  • Phospholipids

    Skin Conditioning

    • Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
    • May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis

  • Sodium Hyaluronate

    Humectant

    0 / 0

    • Hyaluronic acid
    • Hydrating

  • Allantoin

    Skin Conditioning

    0 / 0

    • Reduces Irritation
    • Smoothing

  • Boerhavia Diffusa Root Extract

    Skin Protecting

  • Glycerin

    Humectant

    0 / 0

    • Possibly animal-derived
    • Hydrating

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