LANEIGE Water Bank Moisture Essence - Korean Beauty Products
Works for
MoisturizingGlycerin, Squalane + 8 moreWorks
“Laneige Water Bank Moisture Essence is formulated with Green Mineral Water from vegetables to hydrate and fortify the 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:
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: myristyl myristate, squalane.
Anti-agingAscorbyl glucoside ~0.05%, below the ~1% it needsUnder-dosed
“Anti-oxidants provide anti-aging care”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Evens skin toneAscorbyl glucoside ~0.05%, below the ~1% it needsUnder-dosed
“Green Mineral Water is extracted from brussel sprouts, artichoke and lima beans to improve skin tone”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: ParfumMedium risk
Comedogenic2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale2 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Propanediol~5.3–6.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolGlycerin~3.8–4.7%
- 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 GlycerinSqualane~3.1–3.8%
- 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 SqualaneHexyldecyl myristoyl methylaminopropionate~2.3–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Isostearyl neopentanoate~1.9–2.4%
- 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 neopentanoateMyristyl myristate~1.7–2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient. Is not recommended for acne-prone skin as it can be comedogenic
More about Myristyl myristatePca dimethicone~1.4–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Maris aqua~1.1–1.4%
Saccharide isomerate~0.9–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Saccharide isomeratePolyacrylate crosspolymer-6~0.7–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Tromethamine~0.55–0.85%
Glyceryl caprylate~0.6–0.85%
- 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 CarbomerButylene glycol~0.45–0.7%
- 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 glycolAcrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~0.5–0.7%
- 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 crosspolymerEthylhexylglycerin~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 ParfumDisodium edta~0.3–0.6%
Chenopodium quinoa seed extract~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Chenopodium quinoa seed extractMagnesium sulfate~0.3–0.6%
Calcium chloride~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps create a thicker product consistency. Might be irritating
More about Calcium chlorideCitric 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 acidSodium 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 citratePhenoxyethanol~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolT-butyl alcohol~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to dissolve other ingredients and to improve smell of products. It could be irritating
More about T-butyl alcoholCynara scolymus leaf extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties. It might be irritating
More about Cynara scolymus leaf extractManganese sulfate~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Zinc sulfate~0.15–0.25%
Lecithin~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about LecithinBrassica oleracea gemmifera extract~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Phaseolus lunatus seed extract~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Bean seed extract. It might have some anti-oxidant properties
More about Phaseolus lunatus seed extractTocopherol~0.1–0.15%
- 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~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ascorbyl glucoside~0.05%
- 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, Glycerin, Squalane, Hexyldecyl myristoyl methylaminopropionate, Isostearyl neopentanoate, Myristyl myristate, Pca dimethicone, Maris aqua, Saccharide isomerate, Polyacrylate crosspolymer-6, Tromethamine, Glyceryl caprylate, Carbomer, Butylene glycol, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Ethylhexylglycerin, 1,2-hexanediol, Parfum, Disodium edta, Chenopodium quinoa seed extract, Magnesium sulfate, Calcium chloride, Citric acid, Sodium citrate, Phenoxyethanol, T-butyl alcohol, Cynara scolymus leaf extract, Manganese sulfate, Zinc sulfate, Lecithin, Brassica oleracea gemmifera extract, Phaseolus lunatus seed 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 Moisture Essence - Korean Beauty ProductsYOUR PRODUCT | innisfreeTruecare Allantoin Waterdrop Essence | Dr. Jart+Vital Hydra Solution Biome Essence With Intensive Blue Shot | Kiehl'ss Ultra Facial Toner | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 41% | 39% | 38% |
| Price | — | $26.33 | $19.50 | $10.50 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 5 | 2 of 5 | 2 of 5 |
| Key difference | — | Adenosine | Niacinamide | Ascorbyl Glucoside |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Product summary
"LANEIGE - Water Bank Moisture Essence - Korean Beauty Products" could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Humectants (saccharide isomerate 0.55% - 0.85% and glycerin 3.80% - 4.70%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails for 47.00A$ in Australia.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 11 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3Safety Assessment of Tromethamine as Used in Cosmeticscir-safety.org
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- 5Safety Assessment of Magnesium Sulfate as Used in Cosmeticsncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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