LANEIGE Balance Mode Shine Control Weightless Moisturizer
Works for
MoisturizingNiacinamide, Madecassoside + 13 moreWorks well
“A lightweight, non‑comedogenic moisturizer for oily skin.”
This product can help improve hydration of the skin with the two types of ingredients.
The first type is called “humectants”:
these ingredients help attract water.
When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they “pull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from
within deeper layers of the skin. The following ingredients in this product do the job:
betaine, glycerin.
This product also contains ingredients called “occlusives”. They help reduce the speed with which our skin loses moisture to the outside environment. These ingredients also help soften the upper layer of the skin, so it feels less tight and nicer to the touch. The following ingredients in this product do the job: squalane, glyceryl caprylate.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: acetyl tetrapeptide-11, madecassoside, niacinamide
Evens skin toneNot advertised by the brand · Niacinamide, Madecassoside + 2 moreWorks well
This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: niacinamide
The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually can help even out the skin tone: madecassoside.
Keep in mind that you would need to apply any topical skincare targetted at hypigmentation consistently for a couple of months to get a result. No topical skincare product can help get rid of hyperpigmentation (including post-acne marks and age spots) instantly.
Anti-agingNot advertised by the brand · Niacinamide, Madecassoside + 3 moreWorks well
This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains niacinamide.
These ingredients in the product can also be helpful, even though there is less evidence for their effectiveness: acetyl tetrapeptide-11, madecassoside.
Keep in mind that it typically takes at least 6 weeks to notice any results because the changes that are needed to improve fine lines and elasticity happen in the deeper layers of the skin. No topical anti-aging product can “erase” wrinkles or fully reverse signs of aging.
Anti-oxidationNot advertised by the brand · Madecassoside, Camellia sinensis leaf extract + 3 moreWorks well
This product contains antioxidants (madecassoside) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).
The following ingredients - camellia sinensis leaf extract also can have an antioxidant effect, but there is less evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin.
Anti-blemishSide benefit the brand mentions · Niacinamide, Camellia sinensis leaf extract + 1 moreWorks well
“control shine and minimize excess sebum”
This product can help reduce breakouts and clogged pores because it contains the following ingredient: niacinamide. This ingredient is used for treating acne and can have a noticeable effect.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy7 flagged ingredientsLow risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Oryza sativa bran water~22–33%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Might be somewhat helpful for attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Oryza sativa bran waterSqualane~5.9–8.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.
More about SqualaneButylene glycol~5–7.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Butylene glycolGlycerin~3.7–5.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinNiacinamide~2.9–4.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture. The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production
More about Niacinamide1,2-hexanediol~1.2–1.8%
Methyl trimethicone~1.8–2.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of silicone that helps create a silky product finish and dissolve other ingredients
More about Methyl trimethiconeBetaine~1.5–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about BetaineSilica~1.6–2.4%
Inositol~1.1–1.7%
Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~1.1–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together
More about Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymerWater~0.85–1.3%
Tromethamine~0.8–1.2%
Glyceryl caprylate~0.85–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that can also help water and oil mix together, as well as prevent bacteria growth in products
More about Glyceryl caprylateCarbomer~0.55–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
More about CarbomerEthylhexylglycerin~0.55–1.3%
Sodium gluconate~0.5–1.2%
Mannitol~0.5–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about MannitolPropanediol~0.5–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolMadecassoside~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An antioxidant that is typically derived from plant Centella Asiatica. It can help neutralize free radicals in skin and support skin barrier function. It could, however, itself be irritating. It is often unstable in formulations
More about MadecassosideHydrolyzed extensin~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Monascus/rice ferment~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Hydrolyzed corn starch~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps improve the product texture
More about Hydrolyzed corn starchPinus densiflora leaf extract~0.35–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Camellia sinensis leaf extract~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation
More about Camellia sinensis leaf extractAmmonium glycyrrhizate~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Hydrolyzed vegetable protein~0.1–0.5%
Caffeine~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals. Can have a dehydration effect that might somewhat decrease the look of puffy eyes
More about CaffeineZinc gluconate~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Typically used to stabilize the product formulations. It is a salt of a polyhydroxy acid (PHA) and in larger concentrations, can help shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. It can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might to be helpful against acne and clogged pores. Could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals, but solid research is missing. Due to the zinc content, might help calm down inflammation in skin
More about Zinc gluconateAesculus hippocastanum seed extract~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
Plant extract. Might have some anti-oxidant properties. Can be irritating
More about Aesculus hippocastanum seed extractAcetyl tetrapeptide-11~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Acetyl tetrapeptide-11Ingredient list view
Oryza sativa bran water, Squalane, Butylene glycol, Glycerin, Niacinamide, 1,2-hexanediol, Methyl trimethicone, Betaine, Silica, Inositol, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Water, Tromethamine, Glyceryl caprylate, Carbomer, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium gluconate, Mannitol, Propanediol, Madecassoside, Hydrolyzed extensin, Monascus/rice ferment, Hydrolyzed corn starch, Pinus densiflora leaf extract, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Ammonium glycyrrhizate, Hydrolyzed vegetable protein, Caffeine, Zinc gluconate, Aesculus hippocastanum seed extract, Acetyl tetrapeptide-11
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Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| LANEIGEBalance Mode Shine Control Weightless MoisturizerYOUR PRODUCT | BANOBAGIMilk Thistle Repair Lotion | Dr.Reju-AllAdvanced LC-Ceramide Barrier Cream | COSNORIPanthenol Barrier Cream | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 79% | 74% | 72% |
| Price | $28.00 | $21.42−$6.58 | $25.76−$2.24 | $23.00−$5.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 10 | 4 of 10 | 5 of 10 |
| Key difference | — | Copper Tripeptide-1 | Adenosine | Adenosine |
| Irritancy | Low | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 19 studies and safety reviews.
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- 5Safety Assessment of Tromethamine as Used in Cosmeticscir-safety.org
- 6Centella asiatica in Dermatology: An Overviewonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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