Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Laneige Essential Power Emulsion (Moisture) versus Laneige Water Bank Blue Hyaluronic Gel Moisturizer .
Last updated on September 07, 2023. Published on December 18, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 10 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging and brightening skin
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols or parabens
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances
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Emulsion
A lighter version of moisturizer, usually with a gel-consistency.
General Moisturizer
All-purpose moisturizers hydrate the top layer of skin cells.
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Ingredient Info
Laneige Essential Power Emulsion (Moisture) 32 ingredients
Laneige Water Bank Blue Hyaluronic Gel Moisturizer 24 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
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Contains Fragrance
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Contains Sulfate
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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
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 😥
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
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Laneige Essential Power Emulsion (Moisture) 32 ingredients
Laneige Water Bank Blue Hyaluronic Gel Moisturizer 24 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Laneige Essential Power Emulsion (Moisture) 32 ingredients
Laneige Water Bank Blue Hyaluronic Gel Moisturizer 24 ingredients
Rosa Damascena Flower Water • Butylene Glycol • Dimethicone • Cetyl Ethylhexanoate • Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin) • Glyceryl Stearate Citrate • Phenyl Trimethicone • Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate • 1,2-Hexanediol • Silica • Cetearyl Alcohol • Niacinamide • 2-Hydroxyethyl Acrylate • Carbomer • Tromethamine • Glyceryl Caprylate • Ethylhexylglycerin • Disodium EDTA • Parfum • Sorbitan Isostearate • Ascorbic Acid • Magnesium Sulfate • Calcium Chloride • Gossypium Herbaceum Extract • Butylphenyl Methylpropional • Limonene • Manganese Sulfate • Citronellol • Chenopodium Quinoa Seed Extract • Zinc Sulfate • Tocopherol • Ascorbyl Glucoside
Rosa Damascena Flower Water • Propanediol • Glycerin • Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil • Behenyl Alcohol • Ceramide AP • 1,2-Hexanediol • Carbomer • Tromethamine • Jojoba Esters • Arachidyl Alcohol • Glyceryl Caprylate • Butylene Glycol • Ethylhexylglycerin • Disodium EDTA • Arachidyl Glucoside • Mentha Arvensis Leaf Extract • Parfum • Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid • Malachite Extract • Aureobasidium Pullulans Ferment • Tocopherol • Glucose • Undaria Pinnatifida Extract
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Ingredients Explained
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Rosa Damascena Flower Water comes from the Damask rose. It is a dilluted version of the Rose Essential oil.
The Damask Roses' petals have been found to help sooth skin. The petals also contain antioxidant compounds.
Antioxidants help fight free-radical molecules. Free-radical molecules are capable of damaging our cells and other genetic material. Antioxidants help stabilize free-radicals by donating extra electrons. This may help reduce the signs of aging.
The fragrance of Rosa Damascena Flower Water may be used for masking. Masking ingredients are used to obscure or block properties of other ingredients. They are commonly used to block the scent of a product.
Learn more about Rosa Damascena Flower WaterLaneige Essential Power Emulsion (Moisture) contains this as ingredient number 1.
Laneige Water Bank Blue Hyaluronic Gel Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 1.
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.
Laneige Essential Power Emulsion (Moisture) contains this as ingredient number 2.
Laneige Water Bank Blue Hyaluronic Gel Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 13.
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.
Laneige Essential Power Emulsion (Moisture) contains this as ingredient number 9.
Laneige Water Bank Blue Hyaluronic Gel Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 7.
Carbomer is a polymer of acrylic acid. Its main role is to create gel consistency within products.
Carbomer is commonly found in many types of cosmetics products. It is found to be safe in concentrations up to 15%. However, a high amount of carbomer can cause pilling or balling up of products. Most products contain 1% of less of carbomer.
Laneige Essential Power Emulsion (Moisture) contains this as ingredient number 15.
Laneige Water Bank Blue Hyaluronic Gel Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 8.
Tromethamine is an aliphatic compound. An aliphatic compound is an organic compound with open-chained carbon atoms. It is synthetically created. Tromethamine is used to balance pH and improve texture.
As an emulsifier, Tromethamine prevents oil and water ingredients from separating. This helps stabilize the product and elongate a product's shelf life. Tromethamine also makes a product thicker.
Tromethamine helps balance the pH level of a product. Normal pH level of skin is slightly acidic (~4.75-5.5). The acidity of our skin is maintained by our glands and skin biome. Being slightly acidic allows our skin to create an "acid mantle". This acid mantle is a thin barrier that protects our skin from bacteria and contaminants.
Oral Tromethanmine is an anti-inflammatory drug but plays the role of masking, adding fragrance, and/or balancing pH in skincare.
1,3-Propanediol, 2-amino-2-(hydroxymethyl)-
Learn more about TromethamineLaneige Essential Power Emulsion (Moisture) contains this as ingredient number 16.
Laneige Water Bank Blue Hyaluronic Gel Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 9.
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 CaprylateLaneige Essential Power Emulsion (Moisture) contains this as ingredient number 17.
Laneige Water Bank Blue Hyaluronic Gel Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 12.
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.
Laneige Essential Power Emulsion (Moisture) contains this as ingredient number 18.
Laneige Water Bank Blue Hyaluronic Gel Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 14.
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 EDTALaneige Essential Power Emulsion (Moisture) contains this as ingredient number 19.
Laneige Water Bank Blue Hyaluronic Gel Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 15.
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 ParfumLaneige Essential Power Emulsion (Moisture) contains this as ingredient number 20.
Laneige Water Bank Blue Hyaluronic Gel Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 18.
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 TocopherolLaneige Essential Power Emulsion (Moisture) contains this as ingredient number 32.
Laneige Water Bank Blue Hyaluronic Gel Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 22.
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Laneige Essential Power Emulsion (Moisture) 32 ingredients
Laneige Water Bank Blue Hyaluronic Gel Moisturizer 24 ingredients
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Laneige Essential Power Emulsion (Moisture) 32 ingredients
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Laneige Essential Power Emulsion (Moisture) 32 ingredients
Laneige Water Bank Blue Hyaluronic Gel Moisturizer 24 ingredients
sarape
Beware ace-prone people! This thing broke me out like hell. At first I thought It was perfect for my skin type, due to its gel consistency and how...
Beware ace-prone people! This thing broke me out like hell. At first I thought It was perfect for my skin type, due to its gel consistency and how lightweight it was. But it turned out breaking me out in very painful cysts not only in my T-zone (where I usually get them), but also on my cheeks. I suppose other people with dry skin might benefit from this moisturizer, but then, I don't get the idea of making the same product in a thick, normal and gel version if the gel one won't be tolerated by oily and acne-prone people. The only thing good about it is the packaging: It looks really cool on a shelf, but other than that, I think is a pointless product.
spacepink
For one, Laneige keeps changing the ingredients in this product without notice - which is just super annoying for those of us with sensitive skin....
For one, Laneige keeps changing the ingredients in this product without notice - which is just super annoying for those of us with sensitive skin. While their original formula seemed to work ok (still some irritation but overall hydrating), the current formula makes my skin feel tight and causes next day breakouts. Also made my redness worse. To top it off, this product is STICKY and never sets
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