Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Laneige Water Bank Blue Hyaluronic Gel Moisturizer versus Laneige Water Bank Blue Hyaluronic Cream Moisturizer .
Published on January 23, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe general moisturizers. They have a total of 13 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain ceramides, hyaluronic acid and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin and sensitive skin
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances
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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
Laneige Water Bank Blue Hyaluronic Gel Moisturizer 24 ingredients
Laneige Water Bank Blue Hyaluronic Cream Moisturizer 39 ingredients
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 😥
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
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Contains Fragrance
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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
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 Water Bank Blue Hyaluronic Gel Moisturizer 24 ingredients
Laneige Water Bank Blue Hyaluronic Cream Moisturizer 39 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Laneige Water Bank Blue Hyaluronic Gel Moisturizer 24 ingredients
Laneige Water Bank Blue Hyaluronic Cream Moisturizer 39 ingredients
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
Rosa Damascena Flower Water • Butylene Glycol • Glycerin • Squalane • Sucrose Polystearate • Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate • Methyl Trimethicone • Dibutyl Adipate • 1,2-Hexanediol • Glyceryl Stearate • Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate • Bis-Hydroxyethoxypropyl Dimethicone • Stearyl Dimethicone • Caprylic/Capric/Myristic/Stearic Triglyceride • Stearic Acid • Palmitic Acid • Hydrogenated Polyisobutene • Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer • Cetyl Alcohol • Propanediol • Octadecene • Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer • Parfum • Xanthan Gum • Glyceryl Caprylate • Dextrin • Tromethamine • Ethylhexylglycerin • Disodium EDTA • Sorbitan Isostearate • Allantoin • Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid • Beta-Glucan • Ceramide NP • Myristic Acid • Arachidic Acid • Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate • Tocopherol • Undaria Pinnatifida Extract
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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 Water Bank Blue Hyaluronic Gel Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 1.
Laneige Water Bank Blue Hyaluronic Cream Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 1.
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 Water Bank Blue Hyaluronic Gel Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 2.
Laneige Water Bank Blue Hyaluronic Cream Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 20.
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 Water Bank Blue Hyaluronic Gel Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 3.
Laneige Water Bank Blue Hyaluronic Cream Moisturizer 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.
Laneige Water Bank Blue Hyaluronic Gel Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 7.
Laneige Water Bank Blue Hyaluronic Cream Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 9.
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 Water Bank Blue Hyaluronic Gel Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 9.
Laneige Water Bank Blue Hyaluronic Cream Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 27.
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 Water Bank Blue Hyaluronic Gel Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 12.
Laneige Water Bank Blue Hyaluronic Cream Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 25.
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 Water Bank Blue Hyaluronic Gel Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 13.
Laneige Water Bank Blue Hyaluronic Cream Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 2.
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 Water Bank Blue Hyaluronic Gel Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 14.
Laneige Water Bank Blue Hyaluronic Cream Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 28.
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 Water Bank Blue Hyaluronic Gel Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 15.
Laneige Water Bank Blue Hyaluronic Cream Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 29.
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 Water Bank Blue Hyaluronic Gel Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 18.
Laneige Water Bank Blue Hyaluronic Cream Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 23.
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid is a form of hyaluronic acid. It is created by the hydrolysis of hyaluronic acid with a high molecular weight. Once created, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid has a low molecular weight.
Low molecular weight HA has been shown to hydrate and increase elasticity of the skin. Increasing elasticity is also associated with reduction of wrinkle depth.
One study found topical low molecular weight hyaluronic acid may be considered for the treatment of rosacea in the adult population. However, we always recommend speaking with a professional about your skin concerns.
Hyaluronic acids are a humectant. This means they draw moisture from the air. Hyaluronic acids help moisturize, soothe, and protect the skin.
Read more about other common forms of hyaluronic acid:
Learn more about Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic AcidLaneige Water Bank Blue Hyaluronic Gel Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 19.
Laneige Water Bank Blue Hyaluronic Cream Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 32.
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 Water Bank Blue Hyaluronic Gel Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 22.
Laneige Water Bank Blue Hyaluronic Cream Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 38.
Undaria Pinnatifida Extract comes from a kelp native to the northern Pacific Ocean. It is more commonly known as "wakame".
This kelp contains fatty acids, sodium, calcium, iodine, thiamine, and niacin. Studies show a polysaccharide known as fucoidan exhibits strong antioxidant activities. Fucoidan can be found in the cell walls of many species of brown seaweed.
Wakame prefers cold and temperate oceans. It is used in Japanese and Korean cuisine (yummy!).
Learn more about Undaria Pinnatifida ExtractLaneige Water Bank Blue Hyaluronic Gel Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 24.
Laneige Water Bank Blue Hyaluronic Cream Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 39.
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Laneige Water Bank Blue Hyaluronic Gel Moisturizer 24 ingredients
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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.
Laneige Water Bank Blue Hyaluronic Cream Moisturizer 39 ingredients
screamadelica
pretty good
i’m using this as a sample right now. it’s nothing groundbreaking, but it’s a pretty good moisturizer that isn’t too heavy. although...
pretty good
i’m using this as a sample right now. it’s nothing groundbreaking, but it’s a pretty good moisturizer that isn’t too heavy. although this contains fragrance, i don’t think it’s too strong. overall, this is not a bad option.
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