Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of innisfree Brightening & Pore-Caring Cream with Jeju Tangerine Peel Extract versus Laneige Water Bank Moisture Cream .
Published on July 16, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe general moisturizers. They have a total of 20 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain Vitamin C and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, scar healing and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols or parabens
What's Inside
They both contain common allergens, fragrances and silicones
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General Moisturizer
All-purpose moisturizers hydrate the top layer of skin cells.
General Moisturizer
All-purpose moisturizers hydrate the top layer of skin cells.
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Ingredient Info
innisfree Brightening & Pore-Caring Cream with Jeju Tangerine Peel Extract 38 ingredients
Laneige Water Bank Moisture Cream 50 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
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Reef Safe
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Contains EU Allergens
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Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
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Alcohol Free
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Contains Silicon
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Paraben Free
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Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
Contains EU Allergens
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Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
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innisfree Brightening & Pore-Caring Cream with Jeju Tangerine Peel Extract 38 ingredients
Laneige Water Bank Moisture Cream 50 ingredients
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innisfree Brightening & Pore-Caring Cream with Jeju Tangerine Peel Extract 38 ingredients
Laneige Water Bank Moisture Cream 50 ingredients
Rosa Damascena Flower Water • Dimethicone • Butylene Glycol • Glycerin • Niacinamide • Trisiloxane • 1,2-Hexanediol • Cyclopentasiloxane • Cetyl Ethylhexanoate • Panthenol • Hydrogenated Polyisobutene • Glyceryl Stearate Citrate • Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer • Cetearyl Alcohol • Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer • Propanediol • Polyacrylate-13 • Dimethiconol • Glyceryl Stearate • Polyisobutene • Hydrogenated Lecithin • Glyceryl Caprylate • Limonene • Stearic Acid • Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate • Sorbitan Isostearate • Palmitic Acid • Parfum • Citrus Reticulata Peel Extract • Ethylhexylglycerin • Polysorbate 60 • Polysorbate 20 • Disodium EDTA • 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid • Linalool • Myristic Acid • Lauric Acid • Tocopherol
Water • Propanediol • Glycerin • Methyl Trimethicone • Phenyl Trimethicone • Caprylyl Methicone • 1,2-Hexanediol • Dicaprylyl Carbonate • Sea Water • Saccharide Isomerate • Hydrogenated Lecithin • Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer • Hydrogenated Polyisobutene • Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer • Cetearyl Alcohol • Butylene Glycol • Parfum • Glyceryl Caprylate • Glyceryl Stearate • Stearic Acid • Ethylhexylglycerin • Disodium EDTA • Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer • Tromethamine • Sorbitan Isostearate • Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate • Hyaluronic Acid • Magnesium Sulfate • Calcium Chloride • Linalool • Sodium Citrate • Citric Acid • Hexyl Cinnamal • Benzyl Salicylate • Butylphenyl Methylpropional • Limonene • Beta Vulgaris Root Extract • Geraniol • Citronellol • Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone • Manganese Sulfate • Chenopodium Quinoa Seed Extract • Tocopherol • Zinc Sulfate • Lecithin • Brassica Oleracea Acephala Leaf Extract • Nasturtium Officinale Extract • Glycine Soja Oil • Lepidium Sativum Sprout Extract • Ascorbyl Glucoside
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Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
- It is a solvent, meaning that it helps to dissolve other ingredients. This also enhances the absorption of the product into one's skin.
- It is a humectant, which means that it helps attract moisture into the skin.
- It helps improve product application.
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient. It is unlikely to irritate skin, and works well with pretty much all other ingredients.
innisfree Brightening & Pore-Caring Cream with Jeju Tangerine Peel Extract contains this as ingredient number 3.
Laneige Water Bank Moisture Cream contains this as ingredient number 16.
Glycerin 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 Glycerininnisfree Brightening & Pore-Caring Cream with Jeju Tangerine Peel Extract contains this as ingredient number 4.
Laneige Water Bank Moisture Cream contains this as ingredient number 3.
1,2-Hexanediol is a multi-tasker ingredient. It acts as a preservative to increase shelf-life and can aid other preservatives in preventing microbe growth. 1,2-Hexanediol also helps the skin retain moisture as a humectant.
In products that are water-based, this ingredient can help stabilize perfumes and fragrances. It can also help make the texture of products softer and more smooth.
innisfree Brightening & Pore-Caring Cream with Jeju Tangerine Peel Extract contains this as ingredient number 7.
Laneige Water Bank Moisture Cream contains this as ingredient number 7.
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene is a synthetic polymer. Polymers are compounds with high molecular weight. Hydrogenated Polyisobutene is an emollient and texture enhancer.
In one study, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene showed better skin hydration levels than Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride. As an emollient, it helps keep your skin soft and hydrated by trapping moisture in.
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene is often used as a mineral oil replacement.
Learn more about Hydrogenated Polyisobuteneinnisfree Brightening & Pore-Caring Cream with Jeju Tangerine Peel Extract contains this as ingredient number 11.
Laneige Water Bank Moisture Cream contains this as ingredient number 13.
This is a synthetic polymer. It helps improve the texture of products by adding thickness and gel-like feel.
It is also an emulsifer, meaning it prevents ingredients such as oil and water from separating. It also helps evenly disperse other ingredients.
innisfree Brightening & Pore-Caring Cream with Jeju Tangerine Peel Extract contains this as ingredient number 13.
Laneige Water Bank Moisture Cream contains this as ingredient number 14.
Cetearyl alcohol is a mixture of two fatty alcohols: cetyl alcohol and stearyl alcohol. It is mainly used as an emulsifier. Emulsifiers help prevent the separation of oils and products. Due to its composition, it can also be used to thicken a product or help create foam.
Cetearyl alcohol is an emollient. Emollients help soothe and hydrate the skin by trapping moisture.
Studies show Cetearyl alcohol is non-toxic and non-irritating. The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.
This ingredient is usually derived from plant oils such as palm, vegetable, or coconut oils. There is debate on whether this ingredient will cause acne.
Due to the fatty acid base, this ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis safe.
Learn more about Cetearyl Alcoholinnisfree Brightening & Pore-Caring Cream with Jeju Tangerine Peel Extract contains this as ingredient number 14.
Laneige Water Bank Moisture Cream contains this as ingredient number 15.
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer (let's call it AAVC for short) is a synthetically created polymer. It's used as a film-forming agent and used to thicken the consistency of products.
AAVC is able to increase the consistency and viscosity of products due to its large molecule size. It also prevents ingredients from separating.
innisfree Brightening & Pore-Caring Cream with Jeju Tangerine Peel Extract contains this as ingredient number 15.
Laneige Water Bank Moisture Cream contains this as ingredient number 12.
Propanediol helps absorb ingredients into your skin, boosting their benefits. It can act as an emollient, making your skin softer. Propanediol can help products last longer by boosting the properties of preservatives within the formulation.
Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use.
It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.
Learn more about Propanediolinnisfree Brightening & Pore-Caring Cream with Jeju Tangerine Peel Extract contains this as ingredient number 16.
Laneige Water Bank Moisture Cream contains this as ingredient number 2.
Glyceryl Stearate is a mix of glycerin and stearic acid.
Glyceryl Stearate is used to stabilize the mixing of water and oil ingredients. By preventing these ingredients from separating, it can help elongate shelf life. It can also help thicken the product's texture.
As an emollient, it helps soften skin and supports barrier-replenishing ingredients.
In cosmetics, Glyceryl Stearate is often made from vegetable oils or synthetically produced. The human body also creates Glyceryl Stearate naturally.
Learn more about Glyceryl Stearateinnisfree Brightening & Pore-Caring Cream with Jeju Tangerine Peel Extract contains this as ingredient number 19.
Laneige Water Bank Moisture Cream contains this as ingredient number 19.
Hydrogenated Lecithin is created from the hydrogenation of lecithin. Hydrogenation is a chemical reaction between molecule hydrogen and another element.
Hydrogenated Lecithin is an emollient and emulsifier. As an emollient, it helps soften skin by trapping moisture within.
The phospholipids in Hydrogenated Lecithin can produce liposomes. Liposomes help other ingredients get through the skin barrier to be better absorbed.
As an emulsifier, it prevents oil and water ingredients from separating.
Learn more about Hydrogenated Lecithininnisfree Brightening & Pore-Caring Cream with Jeju Tangerine Peel Extract contains this as ingredient number 21.
Laneige Water Bank Moisture Cream contains this as ingredient number 11.
Glyceryl Caprylate comes from glycerin and caprylic acid, a fatty acid from coconut.
Glyceryl Caprylate is used for its emollient and emulsifier properties.
As an emollient, it helps hydrate your skin. Emollients work by creating a barrier on your skin to trap moisture in, helping to keep your skin soft and smooth.
Glyceryl Caprylate helps keep the ingredients such as oil and water together as an emulsifier.
Learn more about Glyceryl Caprylateinnisfree Brightening & Pore-Caring Cream with Jeju Tangerine Peel Extract contains this as ingredient number 22.
Laneige Water Bank Moisture Cream contains this as ingredient number 18.
Limonene is a fragrance that adds scent and taste to a formulation.
It's found in the peel oil of citrus fruits and other plants such as lavender and eucalyptus. The scent of limonene is generally described as "sweet citrus".
Limonene acts as an antioxidant, meaning it helps neutralize free radicals.
When exposed to air, oxidized limonene may sensitize the skin. Because of this, limonene is often avoided by people with sensitive skin.
The term '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.
Learn more about Limoneneinnisfree Brightening & Pore-Caring Cream with Jeju Tangerine Peel Extract contains this as ingredient number 23.
Laneige Water Bank Moisture Cream contains this as ingredient number 36.
Stearic Acid is a fatty acid. It is an emollient, emulsifier, and texture enhancer.
As an emollient, stearic acid helps soften skin. It aids the skin's protective barrier by preventing water loss. It also provides a gentle cleansing effect without stripping away natural oils.
Stearic acid may also be used to enhance the texture of products. It can add volume and stabilize ingredients such as water and oil. This can help water and oil ingredients from separating.
Sources of stearic acid include animal or vegetable fats/oils such as coconut or shea. It can be naturally found in butter, cocoa butter, shea butter, vegetable fats, and animal tallow.
This ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis, or fungal-acne safe.
Learn more about Stearic Acidinnisfree Brightening & Pore-Caring Cream with Jeju Tangerine Peel Extract contains this as ingredient number 24.
Laneige Water Bank Moisture Cream contains this as ingredient number 20.
Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate is created from the diester of stearic acid and the condensation product of methylglucose and Polyglycerin-3.
As an emulsifier, it is used to bind ingredients together. Many ingredients, such as oils and water, separate naturally. Emulsifiers prevent them from separating to ensure even consistency in texture.
One of the manufacturer for this ingredient states it is vegetable-based. It is also claimed to be stable at both high and low temperatures.
This ingredient may not be safe for fungal acne. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearateinnisfree Brightening & Pore-Caring Cream with Jeju Tangerine Peel Extract contains this as ingredient number 25.
Laneige Water Bank Moisture Cream contains this as ingredient number 26.
Sorbitan Isostearate is an emulsifer and cleaning agent. It is created from isostearic acid and sorbitol.
As an emulsifier, Sorbitan Isostearate prevents oils and water from separating.
Due to its isostearic acid base, it may not be safe for Malassezia or fungal acne.
Learn more about Sorbitan Isostearateinnisfree Brightening & Pore-Caring Cream with Jeju Tangerine Peel Extract contains this as ingredient number 26.
Laneige Water Bank Moisture Cream contains this as ingredient number 25.
Parfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give aroma to products. Parfum, or fragrance, 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.
In the US, the alternative name for parfum is 'fragrance'. The term '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. One example is Calendula flower extract. Essential oil ingredients still impart a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, it can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Products use parfum often to give products a scent or cover up smells of different ingredients.
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 Parfuminnisfree Brightening & Pore-Caring Cream with Jeju Tangerine Peel Extract contains this as ingredient number 28.
Laneige Water Bank Moisture Cream contains this as ingredient number 17.
Ethylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
innisfree Brightening & Pore-Caring Cream with Jeju Tangerine Peel Extract contains this as ingredient number 30.
Laneige Water Bank Moisture Cream contains this as ingredient number 21.
Disodium 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 EDTAinnisfree Brightening & Pore-Caring Cream with Jeju Tangerine Peel Extract contains this as ingredient number 33.
Laneige Water Bank Moisture Cream contains this as ingredient number 22.
Linalool is a fragrance and helps add scent to products. It's derived from common plants such as cinnamon, mint, citrus, and lavender.
Linalool has the same effect as Limonene when exposed to air. Oxidized linalool can cause allergies and skin sensitivity.
Linalool has a scent that is floral, spicy tropical, and citrus-like.
Learn more about Linaloolinnisfree Brightening & Pore-Caring Cream with Jeju Tangerine Peel Extract contains this as ingredient number 35.
Laneige Water Bank Moisture Cream contains this as ingredient number 30.
Tocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.
Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skin’s lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.
Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.
You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.
There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.
Learn more about Tocopherolinnisfree Brightening & Pore-Caring Cream with Jeju Tangerine Peel Extract contains this as ingredient number 38.
Laneige Water Bank Moisture Cream contains this as ingredient number 43.
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