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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Isntree Yam Root Vegan Milk Toner versus Laneige Water Bank Blue Hyaluronic Emulsion [for Normal to Dry skin] .

Published on March 15, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 7 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain ceramides

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin and dark spots

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens or sulfates

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Toner South Korean Brand South Korea
Emulsion South Korean Brand South Korea

Toner

Toners are used as a “last-step” cleanser, a pH balancer, add moisture to the skin, or may help in reducing impurities on the skin. They have a liquid consistency and are usually used after cleansers but before treatments.

Emulsion

A lighter version of moisturizer, usually with a gel-consistency.

Price

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Ingredient Info

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alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free

At a glance

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Notable Ingredients

Exfoliators (2)
Ceramides

Benefits

Hydrating (6)
Redness Reducing (2)
Reduces Irritation (2)
Anti-Aging (2)
Dark Spots
Brightening

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (2)

Notable Ingredients

Vitamin E
Niacinamide
Ceramides
Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Hydrating (3)
Good For Oily Skin
Redness Reducing (3)
Reduces Irritation (2)
Skin Texture
Reduces Large Pores
Anti-Aging (2)
Dark Spots
Scar Healing
Acne Fighting
Brightening (4)

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (3)
Acne Trigger
Irritating
Rosacea
Eczema
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Ingredients Explained

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1
What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

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.

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Isntree Yam Root Vegan Milk Toner contains this as ingredient number 2.

Laneige Water Bank Blue Hyaluronic Emulsion [for Normal to Dry skin] contains this as ingredient number 7.

2
What it does: Humectant, Masking, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Mixed

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.

Isntree Yam Root Vegan Milk Toner contains this as ingredient number 3.

Laneige Water Bank Blue Hyaluronic Emulsion [for Normal to Dry skin] contains this as ingredient number 2.

3
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

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. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!

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Isntree Yam Root Vegan Milk Toner contains this as ingredient number 5.

Laneige Water Bank Blue Hyaluronic Emulsion [for Normal to Dry skin] contains this as ingredient number 1.

4
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Panthenol (also referred to as pro-vitamin B5) is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin.

lt is a humectant, meaning that it helps the skin attract and retain moisture.

Another benefit is the anti-inflammatory abilities. This means that it's great for sensitive, irritation-prone skin.

Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.

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Isntree Yam Root Vegan Milk Toner contains this as ingredient number 7.

Laneige Water Bank Blue Hyaluronic Emulsion [for Normal to Dry skin] contains this as ingredient number 14.

5
What it does: Cleansing, Emulsifying, Emulsion Stabilising, Masking
Community Rating: Very Disliked

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.

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Isntree Yam Root Vegan Milk Toner contains this as ingredient number 16.

Laneige Water Bank Blue Hyaluronic Emulsion [for Normal to Dry skin] contains this as ingredient number 15.

6
What it does: Emollient, Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.

It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.

Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.

This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.

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Isntree Yam Root Vegan Milk Toner contains this as ingredient number 31.

Laneige Water Bank Blue Hyaluronic Emulsion [for Normal to Dry skin] contains this as ingredient number 21.

7
What it does:
Community Rating: Disliked

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.

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Isntree Yam Root Vegan Milk Toner contains this as ingredient number 35.

Laneige Water Bank Blue Hyaluronic Emulsion [for Normal to Dry skin] contains this as ingredient number 25.

Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.

37% are loved or liked
23% have mixed ratings
29% are disliked or very disliked
11% have no rating yet
44% are loved or liked
19% have mixed ratings
31% are disliked or very disliked
6% have no rating yet

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Reviews

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Isntree Yam Root Vegan Milk Toner 35 ingredients

3.0 /5
from 1 review
RemiShen's Avatar'
Mar 24, 2024

I tried this for a couple of weeks, and it's not for me. Every time I use it, I feel like it sucks all the moisture out of my skin. It left my skin feeling dry and irritated after use. After a look into the ingredients, it seems there...

I tried this for a couple of weeks, and it's not for me. Every time I use it, I feel like it sucks all the moisture out of my skin. It left my skin feeling dry and irritated after use. After a look into the ingredients, it seems there are ones that may have vitamin C content, and my skin reacts badly to that. If you don't have super dry, sensitive and reactive skin you might enjoy this toner.

Drying
Irritating
Doesn't Work

Laneige Water Bank Blue Hyaluronic Emulsion [for Normal to Dry skin] 32 ingredients

1.0 /5
from 1 review
ChantelleAng's Avatar'
Apr 3, 2024

wanted to love this but irritated my skin SOOOO bad. not even 5 minutes, my face was BURNING. so upset, i rlly love the consistency of this

wanted to love this but irritated my skin SOOOO bad. not even 5 minutes, my face was BURNING. so upset, i rlly love the consistency of this

Expensive
Hydrating
Irritating
Light
Absorbs Well
Strong Scent
Doesn't Work

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