LANEIGE

LANEIGE Water Bank Blue Hyaluronic Emulsion - 2 Types

Name: LANEIGE - Water Bank Blue Hyaluronic Emulsion - 2 Types
Brand: LANEIGE

Efficacy75/100IrritancyMedium

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Works for

1 of 1 advertised claim delivered

Moisturizing

12 ingredients credited for this claim

Good support

What the product description says

“Water Bank Blue Hyaluronic Emulsion , 2 Types”

From product name

This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid, butylene glycol.

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. If the air is dry, humectants can speed up the moisture loss from the skin. This is why it is a good idea to use another product on top of this one to help "seal in" the moisture (look for ingredients like dimethicone, squalane, oils and butters).

Undaria pinnatifida extractKey activeEffect: HighA seaweed extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have an anti-oxidant effect~0.05–0.15%

Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acidKey active· HumectantEffect: HighOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. A version of it is naturally present in skin~0.1–0.5%

Hydrogenated poly(c6-14 olefin)Key active· EmollientEffect: MediumHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture~0.5–1.2%

Cetearyl alcoholKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumA non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture~1.5–2.2%

Lactobacillus/soybean ferment extractKey activeEffect: MediumA fermentation product created by bacteria Lactobacillus out of soybean. The fermented product helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and has anti-bacterial properties. It might be helpful in calming down inflammation and could be helpful in evening out skin tone, but studies are lacking~0.05–0.3%

Cetyl ethylhexanoate· EmollientEffect: LowAn emollient that helps soften the skin and creates a thicker product texture~2.8–4.3%

Butylene glycol· HumectantEffect: LowUsed 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~5.7–8.5%

Glyceryl stearate citrate· EmollientEffect: LowHelps oil and water mix together while softening the upper layer of the skin~1.7–2.6%

Glyceryl caprylate· EmollientEffect: LowAn emollient that can also help water and oil mix together, as well as prevent bacteria growth in products~0.35–0.8%

NiacinamideUnder-dosedEffect: HighIs 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~0.4–0.95%

GluconolactoneUnder-dosedEffect: HighA polyhydroxy acid (PHA) that helps shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. Is believed to be genter than AHAs. It helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can stimulate production of skin's own hyaluronic acid resulting in improved hydration levels. It has been shown to be helpful against acne and clogged pores if used consistently (e.g over a period of 12 weeks) in high enough concentration. It can help reduce fine lines and wrinkles and improve skin tone with long-term application. Can help neutralize free radicals~0.05–0.3%

TocopherolEffect: Low, below effective dosePure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself~0.05–0.2%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy

2 strong irritants: Parfum, Mentha arvensis leaf extract

Medium risk

We flagged 8 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.

IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount

ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.15–0.7%est.

Mentha arvensis leaf extractUsed as a fragrance and can be irritatingHigh~0.15–0.5%est.

Cetyl ethylhexanoateAn emollient that helps soften the skin and creates a thicker product textureMedium~2.8–4.3%est.

1,2-hexanediolA preservativeMedium~0.5–1.2%est.

Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymerA gelling agent that thickens the product consistency and leaves the skin with a velvety finishMedium~0.35–0.85%est.

EthylhexylglycerinA preservativeMedium~0.15–0.7%est.

Disodium edtaStabilizes the product formulationMedium~0.15–0.6%est.

GluconolactoneA polyhydroxy acid (PHA) that helps shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. Is believed to be genter than AHAs. It helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can stimulate production of skin's own hyaluronic acid resulting in improved hydration levels. It has been shown to be helpful against acne and clogged pores if used consistently (e.g over a period of 12 weeks) in high enough concentration. It can help reduce fine lines and wrinkles and improve skin tone with long-term application. Can help neutralize free radicalsMedium~0.05–0.3%est.

Comedogenic

1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale

1 flagged

These ingredients have a comedogenic rating of 2 or more on a 0–5 scale; the table shows each one's rating. In leave-on products they can clog pores in acne-prone skin.

IngredientFunctionRatingEst. amount

Cetearyl alcoholA non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture2/5~1.5–2.2%est.

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Ingredients

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Water~40–60%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Plain old water

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Butylene glycol~5.7–8.5%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

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

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Methyl trimethicone~3.9–5.8%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

A type of silicone that helps create a silky product finish and dissolve other ingredients

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Cetyl ethylhexanoate~2.8–4.3%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin and creates a thicker product texture

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Polyglyceryl-3 distearate~2–3.1%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Cleansing

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Glyceryl stearate citrate~1.7–2.6%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

CleansingMoisturizing

Helps oil and water mix together while softening the upper layer of the skin

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Cetearyl alcohol~1.5–2.2%

Key activeComedogenic 2/5

Irritation risk: Low
Comedogenicity: 2/5

Works for

CleansingMoisturizing

A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture

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Pca dimethicone~1.2–1.8%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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1,2-hexanediol~0.5–1.2%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

A preservative

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Silica~1.1–1.6%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Used to absorb oil and can temporarily mattify skin

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Hydrogenated poly(c6-14 olefin)~0.5–1.2%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture

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Niacinamide~0.4–0.95%

Under-dosed

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Anti-agingEvens skin toneMoisturizingAnti-blemishReduces irritationAnti-inflammatoryReduces rednessAntibacterial

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

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Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer~0.35–0.85%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

A gelling agent that thickens the product consistency and leaves the skin with a velvety finish

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Carbomer~0.35–0.75%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Cleansing

Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations

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Tromethamine~0.2–0.8%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Helps adjust pH in products

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Glyceryl caprylate~0.35–0.8%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

CleansingMoisturizing

An emollient that can also help water and oil mix together, as well as prevent bacteria growth in products

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Parfum~0.15–0.7%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Ethylhexylglycerin~0.15–0.7%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

A preservative

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Disodium edta~0.15–0.6%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Stabilizes the product formulation

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Mentha arvensis leaf extract~0.15–0.5%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Used as a fragrance and can be irritating

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Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid~0.1–0.5%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. A version of it is naturally present in skin

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Propanediol~0.15–0.5%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin

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Sorbitan isostearate~0.1–0.45%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Aureobasidium pullulans ferment~0.1–0.35%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Gluconolactone~0.05–0.3%

Under-dosedIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

MoisturizingAnti-agingEvens skin toneExfoliationAnti-blemishAnti-oxidation

A polyhydroxy acid (PHA) that helps shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. Is believed to be genter than AHAs. It helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can stimulate production of skin's own hyaluronic acid resulting in improved hydration levels. It has been shown to be helpful against acne and clogged pores if used consistently (e.g over a period of 12 weeks) in high enough concentration. It can help reduce fine lines and wrinkles and improve skin tone with long-term application. Can help neutralize free radicals

More about Gluconolactone

Lactobacillus/soybean ferment extract~0.05–0.3%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

A fermentation product created by bacteria Lactobacillus out of soybean. The fermented product helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and has anti-bacterial properties. It might be helpful in calming down inflammation and could be helpful in evening out skin tone, but studies are lacking

More about Lactobacillus/soybean ferment extract

Yeast ferment extract~0.05–0.25%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Tocopherol~0.05–0.2%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Anti-oxidationAnti-agingAnti-inflammatoryMoisturizing

Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself

More about Tocopherol

Undaria pinnatifida extract~0.05–0.15%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

A seaweed extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have an anti-oxidant effect

More about Undaria pinnatifida extract

Ingredient list view

Water, Butylene glycol, Methyl trimethicone, Cetyl ethylhexanoate, Polyglyceryl-3 distearate, Glyceryl stearate citrate, Cetearyl alcohol, Pca dimethicone, 1,2-hexanediol, Silica, Hydrogenated poly(c6-14 olefin), Niacinamide, Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Carbomer, Tromethamine, Glyceryl caprylate, Parfum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium edta, Mentha arvensis leaf extract, Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid, Propanediol, Sorbitan isostearate, Aureobasidium pullulans ferment, Gluconolactone, Lactobacillus/soybean ferment extract, Yeast ferment extract, Tocopherol, Undaria pinnatifida extract

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Product summary

"LANEIGE - Water Bank Blue Hyaluronic Emulsion - 2 Types" is a well-rounded moisturizing product. As we expect from a proper moisturizer, the formula includes a combo of effective humectants and emollients. These are the two different types of ingredients that are essential for improving the skin hydration and supporting a healthy skin barrier. Panthenol, glycerin, hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid, butylene glycol and caprylyl glycol in this product (humectants) attract water molecules to the upper layer of the skin (the water comes from the outside air or from the deeper layers of the skin if the air is dry). Emollients in this formulation (caprylic/capric triglyceride, cetearyl alcohol, diisostearyl malate, hydrogenated poly (c6-14 olefin) and caprylyl glycol) help to reduce the moisture loss from the skin. They also soften the skin surface and relieve the feeling of dryness and tightness.

This product contains ingredients that could be beneficial, but their concentrations are too low in this formulation: vitamin e, niacinamide and stearic acid

Irritation risk

This moisturizer contains some common irritants, including those without a benefit for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be medium. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here

You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.