Cosmoderm Luminous A 3X Moisture Water Essence Versus Laneige Water Bank Blue Hyaluronic Essence Toner - Normal to Dry skin
Updated on June 21, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 6 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain niacinamide
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances and oils
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Ingredient Info
Cosmoderm Luminous A 3X Moisture Water Essence 14 ingredients
Laneige Water Bank Blue Hyaluronic Essence Toner 53 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Cosmoderm Luminous A 3X Moisture Water Essence 14 ingredients
Laneige Water Bank Blue Hyaluronic Essence Toner 53 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Dimethicone
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate
Emollient
Dipropylene Glycol
MaskingMethyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Glyceryl Polymethacrylate
Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
PCA Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Methicone
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientNiacinamide
Smoothing
Polysilicone-11
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Propanediol
Solvent
Caffeine
Skin Conditioning
Glyceryl Stearate Citrate
Emollient
Polyacrylate-13
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
C14-22 Alcohols
Emulsion StabilisingDimethiconol
Emollient
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Malpighia Emarginata Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingPolyisobutene
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Cocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientArachidyl Alcohol
EmollientC12-20 Alkyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingPolyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate
Emulsifying
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningParfum
Masking
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Behenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Arachidyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingSorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Disodium EDTA
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Beta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Magnesium Silicate
Glucose
Humectant
Myristic Acid
Cleansing
Lauric Acid
Cleansing
Glutathione
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Undaria Pinnatifida Extract
Skin ConditioningWater, Glycerin, Dimethicone, Butylene Glycol, Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate, Dipropylene Glycol, Methyl Trimethicone, Glyceryl Polymethacrylate, Phenyl Trimethicone, PCA Dimethicone, Caprylyl Methicone, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Niacinamide, Polysilicone-11, 1,2-Hexanediol, Polysorbate 20, Cetearyl Alcohol, Propanediol, Caffeine, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Polyacrylate-13, Glyceryl Stearate, C14-22 Alcohols, Dimethiconol, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Stearic Acid, Malpighia Emarginata Fruit Extract, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Polyisobutene, Palmitic Acid, Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Glyceryl Caprylate, Arachidyl Alcohol, C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Parfum, Sodium Hyaluronate, Behenyl Alcohol, Arachidyl Glucoside, Sorbitan Isostearate, Disodium EDTA, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Beta-Glucan, Sodium Magnesium Silicate, Glucose, Myristic Acid, Lauric Acid, Glutathione, Tocopherol, Undaria Pinnatifida Extract
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Water. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.
So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.
You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterDipropylene Glycol is a synthetically created stabilizer and solvent. It is a part of the glycol class in the alcohol family.
Dipropylene Glycol helps dissolve and evenly distribute ingredients. It also helps decrease viscosity and thin out texture.
As a masking agent, Dipropylene Glycol can be used to cover the smell of other ingredients. However, it does not have a scent.
Studies show Dipropylene Glycol is considered safe to use in skincare.
Learn more about Dipropylene GlycolNiacinamide is a multitasking form of vitamin B3 that strengthens the skin barrier, reduces pores and dark spots, regulates oil, and improves signs of aging.
And the best part? It's gentle and well-tolerated by most skin types, including sensitive and reactive skin.
You might have heard of "niacin flush", or the reddening of skin that causes itchiness. Niacinamide has not been found to cause this.
In very rare cases, some individuals may not be able to tolerate niacinamide at all or experience an allergic reaction to it.
If you are experiencing flaking, irritation, and dryness with this ingredient, be sure to double check all your products as this ingredient can be found in all categories of skincare.
When incorporating niacinamide into your routine, look out for concentration amounts. Typically, 5% niacinamide provides benefits such as fading dark spots. However, if you have sensitive skin, it is better to begin with a smaller concentration.
When you apply niacinamide to your skin, your body converts it into nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD). NAD is an essential coenzyme that is already found in your cells as "fuel" and powers countless biological processes.
In your skin, NAD helps repair cell damage, produce new healthy cells, support collagen production, strengthen the skin barrier, and fight environmental stressors (like UV and pollution).
Our natural NAD levels start to decline with age, leading to slower skin repair, visible aging, and a weaker skin barrier. By providing your skin niacinamide, you're recharging your skin's NAD levels. This leads to stronger, healthier, and younger looking skin.
Another name for vitamin B3 is nicotinamide. This vitamin is water-soluble and our bodies don't store it. We obtain Vitamin B3 from either food or skincare. Meat, fish, wheat, yeast, and leafy greens contain vitamin B3.
The type of niacinamide used in skincare is synthetically created.
Learn more about NiacinamideGlycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinDisodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.
Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAParfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give a scent to products.
Also called "fragrance", this ingredient can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.
For instance, Habanolide is a proprietary trade name for a specific aroma chemical. When used as a fragrance ingredient in cosmetics, most aroma chemicals fall under the broad labeling category of “FRAGRANCE” or “PARFUM” according to EU and US regulations.
The term 'parfum' or 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term.
For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance by INCI standards.
One example is Calendula flower extract. Calendula is an essential oil that still imparts a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, the ingredients in the mixture can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Parfum can also be used to mask or cover an unpleasant scent.
The bottom line is: not all fragrances/parfum/ingredients are created equally. If you are worried about fragrances, we recommend taking a closer look at an ingredient. And of course, we always recommend speaking with a professional.
Learn more about ParfumIngredient Ratings
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When to use
Cosmoderm Luminous A 3X Moisture Water Essence 14 ingredients
Laneige Water Bank Blue Hyaluronic Essence Toner 53 ingredients
Reviews
Here's what our community thinks
Cosmoderm Luminous A 3X Moisture Water Essence 14 ingredients
Laneige Water Bank Blue Hyaluronic Essence Toner 53 ingredients
Feels great and absorbs well. It’s a watery consistency too. Gave me cc’s (closed comedones) unfortunately.
