LANEIGE Water Bank Hydro Gel

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

A type of silicone that can decrease loss of moisture from the skin surface. It helps create a nice product texture

A good emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function. It can clog pores if used in high concentrations.

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. Naturally present in skin. Typically has large molecule size unless advertised otherwise on the product label. Helps support skin's barrier function and may help to reduce inflammation

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

Used to improve the product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin

A type of silicone that helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product finish on the skin

Helps products spread more easily and works as an emollient to soften skin

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

An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together

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

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient

Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals in skin but solid research is lacking. Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin

Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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

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