Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Laneige Radian-C Cream versus Laneige Water Bank Moisture Cream .
Published on September 26, 2021
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe general moisturizers. They have a total of 16 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.
Ingredient Info
Laneige Radian-C Cream 29 ingredients
Laneige Water Bank Moisture Cream 50 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
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Contains Fragrance
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
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
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 🎉
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 🎉
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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Laneige Water Bank Moisture Cream 50 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Laneige Radian-C Cream 29 ingredients
Laneige Water Bank Moisture Cream 50 ingredients
Rosa Damascena Flower Water • 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid • Glycerin • Cetearyl Alcohol • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Propanediol • Methyl Trimethicone • Hydrogenated Polybutene • Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate • Cetearyl Olivate • Potassium Cetyl Phosphate • 1,2-Hexanediol • Sorbitan Olivate • Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer • Limonene • Polymethyl Methacrylate • Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate Crosspolymer • Citric Acid • Parfum • Thymol Trimethoxycinnamate • Disodium EDTA • Ethylhexylglycerin • Sorbitan Isostearate • Sodium Citrate • Linalool • Tocopherol • Madecassoside • Citral • Geraniol
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
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Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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 GlycerinLaneige Radian-C Cream contains this as ingredient number 3.
Laneige Water Bank Moisture Cream contains this as ingredient number 3.
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 AlcoholLaneige Radian-C Cream contains this as ingredient number 4.
Laneige Water Bank Moisture Cream contains this as ingredient number 15.
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 PropanediolLaneige Radian-C Cream contains this as ingredient number 6.
Laneige Water Bank Moisture Cream contains this as ingredient number 2.
Methyl Trimethicone is a type of silicone. It is a solvent and emulsifier.
Solvents are used to keep ingredients together in a product. They can help dissolve ingredients to stable bases or help evenly distribute ingredients throughout the product.
Emulsifiers help stabilize a product. It does this by preventing certain ingredients from separating.
Methyl Trimethicone does not get absorbed into the skin.
Learn more about Methyl TrimethiconeLaneige Radian-C Cream contains this as ingredient number 7.
Laneige Water Bank Moisture Cream contains this as ingredient number 4.
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 Radian-C Cream contains this as ingredient number 12.
Laneige Water Bank Moisture Cream contains this as ingredient number 7.
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.
Laneige Radian-C Cream contains this as ingredient number 14.
Laneige Water Bank Moisture Cream contains this as ingredient number 14.
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 LimoneneLaneige Radian-C Cream contains this as ingredient number 15.
Laneige Water Bank Moisture Cream contains this as ingredient number 36.
Citric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).
If you spot Citric Acid near the end of an ingredient list, it's likely there as a pH adjuster rather than an active ingredient.
As an AHA, Citric Acid removes the top layer of skin cells from the newer layer of skin underneath. This helps skin to remove dark spots and look more even.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidLaneige Radian-C Cream contains this as ingredient number 18.
Laneige Water Bank Moisture Cream contains this as ingredient number 32.
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 Radian-C Cream contains this as ingredient number 19.
Laneige Water Bank Moisture Cream contains this as ingredient number 17.
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 Radian-C Cream contains this as ingredient number 21.
Laneige Water Bank Moisture Cream contains this as ingredient number 22.
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 Radian-C Cream contains this as ingredient number 22.
Laneige Water Bank Moisture Cream contains this as ingredient number 21.
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 IsostearateLaneige Radian-C Cream contains this as ingredient number 23.
Laneige Water Bank Moisture Cream contains this as ingredient number 25.
Sodium Citrate is the sodium salts of citric acid. In skincare, it is used to alter pH levels and acts as a preservative.
Sodium Citrate helps maintain the pH 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.
Sodium Citrate is a chelating agent. It neutralizes metal ions from water and prevents them from binding to other ingredients. This ensures the other ingredients will not be altered.
Learn more about Sodium CitrateLaneige Radian-C Cream contains this as ingredient number 24.
Laneige Water Bank Moisture Cream contains this as ingredient number 31.
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 LinaloolLaneige Radian-C Cream contains this as ingredient number 25.
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 TocopherolLaneige Radian-C Cream contains this as ingredient number 26.
Laneige Water Bank Moisture Cream contains this as ingredient number 43.
Geraniol is used to add fragrance/parfum to a product. It is the main component of citronellol. It is a monoterpenoid and an alcohol.
Monoterpenes are naturally found in many parts of different plants.
Geraniol can be found in many essential oils including Rose Oil and Citronella Oil. The scent of Geraniol is often described as "rose-like". Many foods also contain Geraniol for fruit flavoring.
Geraniol can irritate the skin when exposed to air. However, irritation depends on the ability of geraniol to penetrate into the skin. In general, geraniol is not able to penetrate skin easily.
Geraniol is colorless and has low water-solubility. However, it is soluble in common organic solvents.
Like citronellol, it is a natural insect repellent.
2,6-Octadien-1-ol, 3,7-dimethyl-, (2E)-
Learn more about GeraniolLaneige Radian-C Cream contains this as ingredient number 29.
Laneige Water Bank Moisture Cream contains this as ingredient number 38.
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