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“A lightweight essence that drenches your skin with lasting hydration, LANEIGE's Water Bank Hydro Essence helps to shield against water loss and boost hydration throughout the day.”
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:
glycerin, saccharide isomerate.
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: dimethicone, glyceryl caprylate.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Parfum, Nasturtium officinale extractMedium risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Propanediol~5.4–6.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolHexyldecyl myristoyl methylaminopropionate~4.1–5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Isostearyl neopentanoate~3.1–3.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Used to create a nice product texture and helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Could be comedogenic
More about Isostearyl neopentanoateGlycerin~2.4–3%
- 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 GlycerinMethyl trimethicone~1.9–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of silicone that helps create a silky product finish and dissolve other ingredients
More about Methyl trimethiconeSea water~1.6–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Dissolves other ingredients. It does not have additional skin benefits compared to plain water
More about Sea waterSaccharide isomerate~1.4–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Saccharide isomerateDimethicone~1.3–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish
More about DimethiconePolyacrylate crosspolymer-6~0.95–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Tromethamine~0.7–1.05%
Dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize product formulations and create a nice product texture
More about Dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymerButylene glycol~0.55–0.85%
- 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 glycolGlyceryl caprylate~0.55–0.85%
- 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~0.5–0.75%
- 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 CarbomerAcrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~0.5–0.75%
- 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 crosspolymerDisodium edta~0.45–0.7%
Ethylhexylglycerin~0.45–0.65%
1,2-hexanediol~0.4–0.6%
Parfum~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumChenopodium quinoa seed extract~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Chenopodium quinoa seed extractMagnesium sulfate~0.35–0.6%
Calcium chloride~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps create a thicker product consistency. Might be irritating
More about Calcium chloridePhenoxyethanol~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolSodium citrate~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve products
More about Sodium citrateCitric acid~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidT-butyl alcohol~0.25–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to dissolve other ingredients and to improve smell of products. It could be irritating
More about T-butyl alcoholBeta vulgaris root extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might have some antioxidant properties, but mostly used in cosmetics for its color
More about Beta vulgaris root extractManganese sulfate~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Zinc sulfate~0.15–0.3%
Brassica oleracea acephala leaf extract~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals in skin but solid research is lacking. Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Brassica oleracea acephala leaf extractLecithin~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about LecithinNasturtium officinale extract~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. Might have anti-oxidant properties
More about Nasturtium officinale extractTocopherol~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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 TocopherolLepidium sativum sprout extract~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ascorbyl glucoside~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A vitamin C derivative that is more stable but less potent than pure form of vitamin C. Has a potential to boost collagen production, nutralise free radicals and reduce hyperpigmentation, but the required concentration is likely to be much higher than for the pure form of vitamin C, limiting the ingredient's effectiveness in products
More about Ascorbyl glucosideIngredient list view
Water, Propanediol, Hexyldecyl myristoyl methylaminopropionate, Isostearyl neopentanoate, Glycerin, Methyl trimethicone, Sea water, Saccharide isomerate, Dimethicone, Polyacrylate crosspolymer-6, Tromethamine, Dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer, Butylene glycol, Glyceryl caprylate, Carbomer, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Disodium edta, Ethylhexylglycerin, 1,2-hexanediol, Parfum, Chenopodium quinoa seed extract, Magnesium sulfate, Calcium chloride, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium citrate, Citric acid, T-butyl alcohol, Beta vulgaris root extract, Manganese sulfate, Zinc sulfate, Brassica oleracea acephala leaf extract, Lecithin, Nasturtium officinale extract, Tocopherol, Lepidium sativum sprout extract, Ascorbyl glucoside
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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.
| LANEIGEWater Bank Hydro EssenceYOUR PRODUCT | Dr. Jart+Vital Hydra Solution Biome Essence With Intensive Blue Shot | RNWMoist Hyal Treatment Toner | ACWELLPhyto Active Balancing Toner | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 40% | 35% | 35% |
| Price | — | $19.50 | $19.21 | $21.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 4 | 2 of 4 | 2 of 4 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Ceramide 3 | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 14 studies and safety reviews.
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- 4Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyoljournals.sagepub.com
- 5Safety Assessment of Tromethamine as Used in Cosmeticscir-safety.org
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