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Skinfix Barrier Balancing Water Cream Versus Laneige Water Bank Blue Hyaluronic Cream Moisturizer

General Moisturizer
General Moisturizer
Canadian Brand Canada
Korean Brand South Korea

Updated on March 21, 2025

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe general moisturizers. They have a total of 5 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain hyaluronic acid and peptides

Suited For

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

Free From

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

What's Inside

They both contain fragrances

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Ingredient Info

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About this product

About this product

At a glance

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Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Ingredients Side-by-side

found in both products
Water Bank Blue Hyaluronic Cream Moisturizer

Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

Skin Conditioning, Solvent

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. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!

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Solvent

Propanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin. 

It’s often used to:

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.

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Humectant, Skin Conditioning

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:

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Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Soothing

Allantoin plays a role in soothing and moisturizing the skin. Because of this, it is often added to products with strong active ingredients.

Some studies have shown this ingredient can promote wound healing with higher concentrations.

Allantoin is derived from the comfrey plant but produced synthetically for cosmetic products to ensure purity.

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Skin Conditioning

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.

When to use

38 Routines
47% use in am
53% use in pm
97% use every day
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166 Routines
45% use in am
55% use in pm
93% use every day
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Reviews

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Skinfix Barrier Balancing Water Cream 22 ingredients

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Laneige Water Bank Blue Hyaluronic Cream Moisturizer 38 ingredients

4.0 /5
from 3 ratings
Hydrating (2) Light (2) Light Scent (2)
shanshan1's avatar

Shan Shan

6 months ago
Review

Very moisturising, only needed a bit to apply. I freaking love the smell even though I hate fragrance, the smell very luxury scent without those perfume scent. Is good. I'm sensitive skin and it doesn't affect my skin at all

#great value
#hydrating
#light
#light scent
lasya.'s avatar

lasya.

6 months ago
Review

Super strange because this feels so cooling and soothing but itches and irritates my skin so much!!!

#expensive
#hydrating
#irritating
#light