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MoisturizingDiethylhexyl succinate, Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid + 10 moreWorks
“As moisturizing as a moisturizer, this watery, non-sticky and lightweight “barrier-shield sunscreen” helps protect and enhance the skin’s moisture barrier against UV and other external stimuli-induced damage”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": hyaluronic acid, hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid.
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).
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: ParfumMedium risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Diethylhexyl succinate~6.5–7.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture
More about Diethylhexyl succinatePropanediol~4.2–5.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolDrometrizole trisiloxane~3.6–4.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Mexoryl XL. A UV filter. Effective in the UVB and UVA range. It is stable. Unfortunately, not approved in the US yet
More about Drometrizole trisiloxaneEthylhexyl triazone~3.2–3.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Uvinul T. A UV filter. Effective against UVB rays. It is photostable. Can increase water resistance properties of the sunscreen. Unfortunately, not approved by the FDA (US) yet
More about Ethylhexyl triazoneDiethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate~2.5–3.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Uvinul A Plus. A new generation broad spectrum sunscreen that offers an effective protection especially in the UVA range. It is stable in formulations. Unfortunately, is not approved by the FDA (US) yet
More about Diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoateTerephthalylidene dicamphor sulfonic acid~2.1–2.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Ecamsule, Mexoryl SX. A UV filter. Is effective mostly against the UVA rays. It is legally marketed in the US with the FDA approval since 2006, even though the ingredient is not on the official FDA list of the approved sunscreen active ingredients. It is photostable
More about Terephthalylidene dicamphor sulfonic acid1,2-hexanediol~0.7–1.05%
Behenyl alcohol~1.3–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Non-drying alcohol that helps water and oil mix together. Also serves as an emollient
More about Behenyl alcoholMethyl trimethicone~0.95–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of silicone that helps create a silky product finish and dissolve other ingredients
More about Methyl trimethiconeTromethamine~0.7–1.05%
Sodium polyacryloyldimethyl taurate~0.6–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sodium polyacryloyldimethyl taurateButylene glycol~0.5–0.8%
- 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 glycolPolyacrylate crosspolymer-6~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
C20-24 alkyl dimethicone~0.45–0.65%
Arachidyl alcohol~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistency
More about Arachidyl alcoholCaprylyl glycol~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolSodium methyl stearoyl taurate~0.7–1.05%
Ethylhexylglycerin~0.35–0.65%
Arachidyl glucoside~0.3–0.6%
Parfum~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumAllantoin~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated
More about AllantoinHydrolyzed hyaluronic acid~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. A version of it is naturally present in skin
More about Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acidSodium metaphosphate~0.2–0.4%
Bisabolol~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An active component of chamomile plant that historically has been used to calm down irritated skin. A recent study shows that bisabolol indeed can have some anti-inflammatory effect on skin, even though conclusive data is lacking. Bisabolol has a sweet floral scent and can be added to products for its aromatic properties
More about BisabololRubus fruticosus fruit extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin
More about Rubus fruticosus fruit extractFragaria vesca leaf extract~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Tocopherol~0.15–0.3%
- 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 TocopherolSodium hyaluronate~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateSodium hyaluronate crosspolymer~0.1–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronate crosspolymerHyaluronic acid~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about Hyaluronic acidSodium acetylated hyaluronate~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of hyaluronic acid that works as an excellent moisturizer by attracting water into the upper layer of the skin. Is typically feels less sticky on the skin compared to the usual hyaluronic acid
More about Sodium acetylated hyaluronateIngredient list view
Water, Diethylhexyl succinate, Propanediol, Drometrizole trisiloxane, Ethylhexyl triazone, Diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate, Terephthalylidene dicamphor sulfonic acid, 1,2-hexanediol, Behenyl alcohol, Methyl trimethicone, Tromethamine, Sodium polyacryloyldimethyl taurate, Butylene glycol, Polyacrylate crosspolymer-6, C20-24 alkyl dimethicone, Arachidyl alcohol, Caprylyl glycol, Sodium methyl stearoyl taurate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Arachidyl glucoside, Parfum, Allantoin, Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid, Sodium metaphosphate, Bisabolol, Rubus fruticosus fruit extract, Fragaria vesca leaf extract, Tocopherol, Sodium hyaluronate, Sodium hyaluronate crosspolymer, Hyaluronic acid, Sodium acetylated hyaluronate
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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 UV Barrier SunscreenYOUR PRODUCT | SkinLabHybarrier Fresh Sun Lotion | ISNTREEHyaluronic Acid Fresh Sun Serum | VT CosmeticsPDRN Air Cloud Sunscreen | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 42% | 39% | 39% |
| Price | — | $3.47 | $14.78 | $19.97 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 8 of 11 | 10 of 11 | 9 of 11 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Niacinamide | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | Medium | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
More alternatives: numbuzin No.1 Clear Filter Sun EssenceSKIN 1004. Madagascar Centella Hyalu-Cica Water-Fit Sun Serum
Product summary
"LANEIGE - Water Bank UV Barrier Sunscreen" could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Humectants (sodium acetylated hyaluronate 0.10% - 0.15%, hyaluronic acid 0.10% - 0.20%, sodium hyaluronate crosspolymer 0.10% - 0.25%, sodium hyaluronate 0.15% - 0.25% and hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid 0.25% - 0.45%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 12 studies and safety reviews.
- 1
- 2Safety Assessment of Tromethamine as Used in Cosmeticscir-safety.org
- 3
- 4Efficacy of a New Topical Nano-hyaluronic Acid in Humansncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 5Physiochemical properties and application of hyaluronic acid: a systematic reviewonlinelibrary.wiley.com
- 6
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