LANEIGE Water Bank Blue Hyaluronic Intensive Cream

LANEIGE

Water Bank Blue Hyaluronic Intensive Cream

face cream

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Dry
61%
Combination (dry)
61%
Balanced
91%
Combination (oily)
79%
Oily
79%

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Ingredients
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Benefits
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Experience deep, long-lasting hydration with the Laneige Water Bank Blue Hyaluronic Intensive Cream, a rich yet gentle moisturizer designed to repair and protect even the driest skin. Infused with blue hyaluronic acid, omega oil, and peptides, this clinically tested formula soothes redness, strengthens the skin barrier, and boosts elasticity. The cream delivers moisture deep into 15 layers of skin, keeping it hydrated for up to 120 hours while improving skin resilience and texture. Ideal for skin weakened by dryness or external irritation, this intensive cream leaves your complexion soft, supple, and visibly revitalized.

Key Insights

Benefits

6
Anti-Aging
Evens Skin Tone
Hydration
Oil Control
Pore Minimizer
Soothing

Active Ingredients

3
Ceramides Hyaluronic acid Vitamin B3 (niacinamide)

Risks

2
Silicone
Synthetic polymer

Full Ingredients

47 total
WATER BUTYLENE GLYCOL CETEARYL ALCOHOL GLYCERIN HYDROGENATED POLY(C6-14 OLEFIN) DIETHYLHEXYL SUCCINATE 1,2-HEXANEDIOL GLYCERYL STEARATE SE PHYTOSTERYL/BEHENYL/OCTYLDODECYL LAUROYL GLUTAMATE TRIOLEIN GLYCERYL STEARATE SQUALANE METHYL TRIMETHICONE ISONONYL ISONONANOATE MYRISTYL MYRISTATE C10-18 TRIGLYCERIDES LACTOBACILLUS FERMENT LYSATE CETEARYL GLUCOSIDE CARBOMER HYDROXYETHYL ACRYLATE/SODIUM ACRYLOYLDIMETHYL TAURATE COPOLYMER SODIUM STEAROYL GLUTAMATE TROMETHAMINE NIACINAMIDE Vitamin B3 (niacinamide) SODIUM METAPHOSPHATE GLYCERYL CAPRYLATE PROPANEDIOL ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN CERAMIDE NP Ceramides OSMANTHUS FRAGRANS LEAF EXTRACT CAPRYLYL GLYCOL HYDROLYZED HYALURONIC ACID Hyaluronic acid SORBITAN ISOSTEARATE SODIUM HYALURONATE Hyaluronic acid DEXTRIN ASIATICOSIDE CARTHAMUS TINCTORIUS FLOWER EXTRACT MADECASSIC ACID ASIATIC ACID THEOBROMA CACAO EXTRACT TOCOPHEROL SODIUM HYALURONATE CROSSPOLYMER Hyaluronic acid HYALURONIC ACID Hyaluronic acid VEGETABLE OIL ADENIUM OBESUM LEAF CELL EXTRACT SODIUM ACETYLATED HYALURONATE Hyaluronic acid ACETYL TETRAPEPTIDE-2 UNDARIA PINNATIFIDA EXTRACT

About Water Bank Blue Hyaluronic Intensive Cream

Overview

Water Bank Blue Hyaluronic Intensive Cream is a lightweight cream from LANEIGE, a brand based in Korea. The formula is built mainly around hydration. The ingredient list runs to 47 ingredients, each broken down in full below.

Texture and finish

By its ingredient list the formula reads as light: water and humectants lead, with emollients kept lower in the order. Silicones in the formula tend to give a smooth, blurred finish and help it grip under makeup. Hydration is handled by Butylene Glycol, Glycerin and Propanediol, humectants that pull water into the upper layers of skin rather than sealing it there.

What the formula does

Hydration: Very high. Ingredients that pull and hold water in the upper layers of skin, and here that comes from Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Propanediol and Ethylhexylglycerin.

Soothing: Moderate. Ingredients aimed at visible redness and reactivity, and here that comes from Isononyl Isononanoate, Asiaticoside, Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate and Niacinamide.

Who it suits

On richness alone it suits Balanced skin best, and is the least natural fit for Dry and Combination (dry) skin. Nothing in the list is flagged as a common irritant, which is a reasonable starting point for reactive skin — though a patch test is still the only way to know.

What it does not target

The formula contributes little or nothing on antioxidant protection, cell renewal and firmness signalling. That is not a fault — most products are not meant to do everything — but if one of those is your priority, this is not the product that will address it.

What is not in it

Reading the full list, the formula is fragrance-free, essential-oil-free, no drying alcohol, paraben-free, microplastic-free and sulfate-free. Those claims come from the ingredient list itself, not from the packaging.

Where it fits in a routine

It can be used morning and evening. In a routine it goes after serums. Seal in your serums with it; in the morning, sunscreen still goes on top.

This summary is generated from the product's ingredient list. It is not a review, it is not the brand's own marketing claims, and it does not replace advice from a dermatologist.

Pros and cons

Drawn purely from the ingredient list

Pros

  • No fragrance or declared allergens
  • No essential oils
  • No drying alcohol
  • No microplastics
  • Strong humectant content for hydration
  • No common irritants flagged in the list

Things to know

  • 6 ingredients could feed malassezia (fungal acne)

Which skin types it suits

Scored on how rich or light the formula reads from its INCI order.

Suitable for

  • Balanced skin

May suit

  • Combination (oily) skin
  • Oily skin

Less suitable for

  • Dry skin
  • Combination (dry) skin

Sensitive skin

No ingredient in this formula carries a common-irritant flag, making it a reasonable option for reactive skin. A patch test is still recommended, as individual skin reactivity varies.

Skin concerns

Based on the curated benefits documented for this product's ingredients.

Helps with

  • Hydration 21 ingredients

    Attracts and locks in moisture to keep skin plump and dewy

  • Anti-Aging 12 ingredients

    Boosts collagen and cell turnover to reduce fine lines and wrinkles

  • Soothing 7 ingredients

    Calms redness, irritation, and inflammation for sensitive skin

  • Evens Skin Tone 1 ingredient

    Brightens and balances complexion for a more uniform appearance

  • Oil Control 1 ingredient

    Regulates sebum production to reduce shine and greasiness

  • Pore Minimizer 1 ingredient

    Tightens and refines the look of enlarged pores

Does not target

Anti-Acne Blackhead Reducing Dark Spot Fading Smooths Bumpy Skin

None of the ingredients in this formula are associated with these benefits. This is not unusual, as most products are designed to target a limited number of concerns.

Key ingredients

The actives, UV filters and benefit-carrying ingredients in this formula, in the order they are listed.

Water

1st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 30–80% of the formula.

Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water

Hydration
Butylene Glycol

2nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.

Butane-1,3-diol (CAS No. 107-88-0/ EC No. 203-529-7) (R)-(-)-butane-1,3-diol” (CAS No. 6290-03-5/ EC No. 228-532-0)

Hydration
Cetearyl Alcohol

3rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.

Alcohols, C16-18

Hydration
Glycerin

4th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.

Glycerine ;Glycerol (INN); Glycerol (RIFM); Glycerolum (EP); Glycyl Alcohol; 1,2,3-Propanetriol; 1,2,3-Trihydroxypropane

Hydration Anti-Aging
Diethylhexyl Succinate

6th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.

Bis(2-ethylhexyl) succinate

Hydration
Glyceryl Stearate SE

8th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Octadecanoic acid, reaction products with 1,2,3-propanetriol (1:1), neutralized

Hydration
Triolein

10th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

1,2,3-Propanetriyl trioleate

Hydration
Glyceryl Stearate

11th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Stearic acid, monoester with glycerol

Hydration
Squalane

12th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

2,6,10,15,19,23-Hexamethyltetracosane

Hydration Anti-Aging
Methyl Trimethicone

13th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

1,1,1,3,5,5,5-Heptamethyl-3-(trimethylsilyloxy)trisiloxane

Hydration
Myristyl Myristate

15th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Tetradecyl myristate

Hydration
Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate

17th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate is a lysate of the product obtained by fermentation of Lactobacillus.

Soothing

Formula analysis

Each axis is scored from the ingredients present and how high up the list they sit.

Hydration Very high

Ingredients that pull and hold water in the upper layers of skin

Barrier support Low

Lipids and repair signals that support skin barrier integrity

Antioxidant support None

Ingredients that mop up free radicals from UV and pollution

Oil control Low

Ingredients that moderate sebum or absorb shine

Brightening Low

Ingredients that act on uneven tone and post-inflammatory marks

Soothing Moderate

Ingredients aimed at visible redness and reactivity

Cell renewal None

Retinoids, acids and enzymes that speed surface turnover

Firmness signalling None

Peptides and growth factors that signal for collagen support

Active and supporting ingredients

"Active" here means an ingredient carrying a recorded active type or a recognised UV filter.

Supporting ingredients (40)

Solvents, emollients, texture agents and preservatives — the formula that carries the actives.

Water Butylene Glycol Cetearyl Alcohol Glycerin Hydrogenated Poly(c6-14 Olefin) Diethylhexyl Succinate 1,2-hexanediol Glyceryl Stearate SE Phytosteryl/behenyl/octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate Triolein Glyceryl Stearate Squalane Methyl Trimethicone Isononyl Isononanoate Myristyl Myristate C10-18 Triglycerides Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate Cetearyl Glucoside Carbomer Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate Tromethamine Sodium Metaphosphate Glyceryl Caprylate Propanediol Ethylhexylglycerin Osmanthus Fragrans Leaf Extract Caprylyl Glycol Sorbitan Isostearate Dextrin Asiaticoside Carthamus Tinctorius Flower Extract Madecassic Acid Asiatic Acid Theobroma Cacao Extract Tocopherol Vegetable Oil Adenium Obesum Leaf Cell Extract Acetyl Tetrapeptide-2 Undaria Pinnatifida Extract

What is and is not in it

Read from the full ingredient list. A brand's own claim may differ.

Free from

  • Fragrance-free
  • Essential-oil-free
  • No drying alcohol
  • Paraben-free
  • Microplastic-free
  • Sulfate-free
  • Dye-free
  • Oil-free
  • No animal-derived ingredients

Contains

  • Silicones

    Methyl Trimethicone

What to layer it with

Judged by the same curated rules our routine checker uses. It reads the ingredients, not the label.

Compatible with

  • Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid)
  • Retinoids (retinol, retinal)
  • AHAs (glycolic, lactic)
  • BHA (salicylic acid)
  • PHAs (gluconolactone)
  • Benzoyl peroxide
  • Azelaic acid
  • Copper peptides
  • Bakuchiol
  • Niacinamide
  • Hyaluronic acid
  • Ceramides
  • Signal peptides
  • Panthenol
  • Sunscreen

Nothing in this formula belongs to a group our rules can put in conflict, so it layers freely. Order still matters — thinnest texture first.

Where it fits in a routine

Morning Evening
  1. Cleanse
  2. Toning
  3. Treat
  4. Moisturise
  5. Protect

This product is the "Moisturise" step.

  • Seal in your serums with it; in the morning, sunscreen still goes on top.

Safety and suitability

Flags to check, not verdicts. None of this is medical advice — if you are pregnant, breastfeeding or treating a skin condition, ask a doctor.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Nothing in this formula is on the standard pregnancy-caution list. That is not clearance — ask your doctor about anything you use daily.
Fungal acne (malassezia)
6 ingredients could feed malassezia: Glyceryl Stearate SE, Glyceryl Stearate, Myristyl Myristate, Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate, Glyceryl Caprylate, Sorbitan Isostearate. That is about the yeast's food supply, not a prediction that you will break out.
Sensitive and reactive skin
No ingredient in this formula carries a common-irritant flag, making it a reasonable option for reactive skin. A patch test is still recommended, as individual skin reactivity varies.
Recorded ingredient risks
Silicone, Synthetic polymer

Ingredients by function

Most ingredients do more than one job, so these counts add up to more than the 47 ingredients on the label.

10
Emollient

Softens and smooths by filling gaps between skin cells

10
Texture agent

Sets the thickness, spread and stability of the formula

8
Humectant

Draws water into the upper layers of skin

8
Solvent

Dissolves and carries everything else

7
Active

Changes how skin behaves rather than how it feels

7
Surfactant

Lifts oil and dirt, or holds oil and water together

5
Plant extract

Botanical material, usually for antioxidants or scent

3
Occlusive

Forms a film that slows water loss

2
Antioxidant

Neutralises free radicals from UV and pollution

2
pH adjuster

Sets the acidity the formula needs to work

1
Chelator

Binds trace metals that would otherwise spoil the formula

1
Peptide

Amino-acid chains that signal for repair or firmness

Ingredient breakdown

Every ingredient on the label, in order, with what it does and roughly how much of it is likely to be there.

1 Water Solvent
Estimated level
30–80%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Solvent

1st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 30–80% of the formula.

Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water

Hydration
3 scientific references
  • Skin Research and Technology, May 2015, pages 131-136
  • Skin Pharmacology and Applied Skin Physiology, November-December 1999, pages 344-351
  • Journal of Cosmetic Science, September-October 1993, pages 249-262
2 Butylene Glycol Humectant
Estimated level
5–20%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Humectant, Texture agent, Solvent

2nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.

Butane-1,3-diol (CAS No. 107-88-0/ EC No. 203-529-7) (R)-(-)-butane-1,3-diol” (CAS No. 6290-03-5/ EC No. 228-532-0)

Hydration
5 scientific references
  • CosmeticsInfoorg, Accessed March 2021, ePublication
  • US Food and Drug Administration Code of Federal Regulations</em>, Accessed March 2021, ePublication
  • International Journal of Toxicology, May 2011, pages 5S-16S
  • Skin Research and Technology, November 2007, pages 417-24
  • Journal of the American College of Toxicology, September 1985, pages 223-248
3 Cetearyl Alcohol Emollient
Estimated level
5–20%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Emollient, Surfactant, Texture agent

3rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.

Alcohols, C16-18

Hydration
4 scientific references
  • CosmeticsInfoorg, Accessed March 2021, ePublication
  • FDA Cosmetic Labeling Claims, August 2020, ePublication
  • Journal of the Society of Cosmetic Scientists of Korea, June 2009, pages 103-110
  • Journal of the American College of Toxicology, 1988, pages 359-413
4 Glycerin Humectant
Estimated level
2–10%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Humectant, Occlusive, Texture agent, Solvent

4th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.

Glycerine ;Glycerol (INN); Glycerol (RIFM); Glycerolum (EP); Glycyl Alcohol; 1,2,3-Propanetriol; 1,2,3-Trihydroxypropane

Hydration Anti-Aging
6 scientific references
  • Journal of Pharmaceutical Investigation, March 2021, pages 223-231
  • International Journal of Toxicology, November/December 2019, Volume 38, Supplement 3, pages 6S-22S
  • International Journal of Cosmetic Science, August 2016, ePublication
  • British Journal of Dermatology, July 2008, pages 23-34
  • Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, June 2007, pages 75-82
  • Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, June 2003, pages 7, 360-7, 365
5 Hydrogenated Poly(c6-14 Olefin) Emollient
Estimated level
2–10%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Emollient, Texture agent

5th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.

C6-14-alkenes, homopolymers, hydrogenated

6 Diethylhexyl Succinate Emollient
Estimated level
2–10%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Emollient, Occlusive, Solvent

6th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.

Bis(2-ethylhexyl) succinate

Hydration
8 scientific references
  • Supercharged Hydration
  • How Hyaluronic Acid Benefits Skin
  • What is Dehydrated Skin & How to Choose the Best Products
  • What Your Moisturizer Must Contain
  • Moisturizer Myths You Should Stop Believing Now
  • The Benefits of Glycerin in Skin Care
  • The Best Face Oils for Skin
  • How Facial Oils Help Skin
7 1,2-hexanediol Solvent
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Solvent

7th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

8 Glyceryl Stearate SE Surfactant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Surfactant

8th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Octadecanoic acid, reaction products with 1,2,3-propanetriol (1:1), neutralized

Hydration
9 Phytosteryl/behenyl/octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line

9th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

N-Dodecanoylglutamic acid, esters with (3-.beta.)-sigmast-5-en-3-ol, docosanol, and 2-octyldodecanol

10 Triolein Texture agent
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Texture agent

10th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

1,2,3-Propanetriyl trioleate

Hydration
11 Glyceryl Stearate Emollient
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Emollient, Surfactant

11th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Stearic acid, monoester with glycerol

Hydration
3 scientific references
  • Cosmeticsinfoorg, Accessed November 2021, ePublication
  • Drugs in Context, April 2018, pages 1-14
  • International Journal of Toxicology, May 2007, pages 1–30
12 Squalane Emollient
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Emollient

12th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

2,6,10,15,19,23-Hexamethyltetracosane

Hydration Anti-Aging
9 scientific references
  • Cosmetics Ingredient Review, 2019, ePublication
  • ACS Open, July 2017, pages 3, 989–3, 996
  • Indian Journal of Dermatology, May-June 2016, pages 279-297
  • The Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology, June 2014, pages 25-32
  • Journal of Cosmetic Science, January-February 2013, pages 59-66
  • Advances in Food and Nutrition Research, 2012, pages 223-233
  • Molecules, January 2009, pages 540-554
  • Journal of Investigative Dermatology, November 2006, pages 2, 430-2, 437
  • Free Radical Research, April 2002, pages 471-477
13 Methyl Trimethicone Solvent
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Solvent

13th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

1,1,1,3,5,5,5-Heptamethyl-3-(trimethylsilyloxy)trisiloxane

Hydration Silicone
8 scientific references
  • Supercharged Hydration
  • How Hyaluronic Acid Benefits Skin
  • What is Dehydrated Skin & How to Choose the Best Products
  • What Your Moisturizer Must Contain
  • Moisturizer Myths You Should Stop Believing Now
  • The Benefits of Glycerin in Skin Care
  • The Best Face Oils for Skin
  • How Facial Oils Help Skin
14 Isononyl Isononanoate Emollient
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Emollient

14th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

3,5,5-Trimethylhexyl 3,5,5-trimethylhexanoate

15 Myristyl Myristate Emollient
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Emollient, Texture agent

15th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Tetradecyl myristate

Hydration
4 scientific references
  • CosmeticsInfoorg, Accessed March 2021, ePublication
  • Molecules, November 2020, pages 1–18
  • International Journal of Toxicology, July 2020, pages 162S-186S
  • Journal of the American College of Toxicology, Volume 1, Number 4, 1982, pages 55–80
16 C10-18 Triglycerides Emollient
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Emollient, Solvent

16th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Glycerides, C10-18

17 Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line

17th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate is a lysate of the product obtained by fermentation of Lactobacillus.

Soothing
4 scientific references
  • Current Issues in Molecular Biology, January 2024, pages 513-526
  • Microorganisms, July 2023, pages 1-24
  • International Journal of Cosmetic Science, February 2023, pages 83-94
  • Molecules, March 2021, pages 1-11
18 Cetearyl Glucoside Surfactant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Surfactant

18th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

D-Glucopyranose, C16-18 alkyl glycosides

19 Carbomer Texture agent
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Texture agent

19th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

2-Propenoic acid, polymer with 2,2-bis(hydroxymethyl)propane-1,3-diol 2-propenyl ether

Synthetic polymer
20 Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer Texture agent
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Texture agent

20th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer is a copolymer of sodium hydroxyethyl acrylate and acryloyldimethyl taurate monomers

Synthetic polymer
21 Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate Surfactant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Surfactant

21st on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Sodium hydrogen N-(1-oxooctadecyl)-L-glutamate

Hydration
22 Tromethamine pH adjuster
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
pH adjuster

22nd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

1,3-Propanediol, 2-amino-2-(hydroxymethyl)-

23 Niacinamide Active
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Active

23rd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Niacinamide (vitamin B3) is a gentle skincare active that repairs the skin barrier, calms redness, controls oil and evens tone at 2–5%. Official IUPAC name: **3-Pyridinecarboxamide**

Soothing Anti-Aging Pore Minimizer
15 scientific references
  • International Journal of Dermatology, February 2021, pages 166-173
  • Biomolecules & Therapeutics, July 2019, pages 562-569
  • Experimental Dermatology, February 2019, pages 15-22
  • Dermatologic Therapy, September 2017, ePublication
  • Journal of Investigative Dermatology, May 2017, page S116
  • International Journal of Pharmaceutics, March 2017, pages 158-162
  • Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America, May 2016, pages 145-152
  • Clinical, Cosmetic, and Investigational Dermatology, July 2015, pages 405-412
  • Skin Pharmacology and Physiology, June 2014, pages 311-315
  • International Journal of Pharmacy, January 2013, pages 192-201
  • Dermatoendrocrinology, July 2012, pages 308-319
  • International Journal of Toxicology, September 2005, pages 1-31
  • Dermatologic Surgery, July 2005, pages 860-865
  • International Journal of Cosmetic Science, October 2004, pages 231-238
  • Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, April 2004, pages 88-93
24 Sodium Metaphosphate Chelator
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Chelator, pH adjuster

24th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Sodium metaphosphate

25 Glyceryl Caprylate Emollient
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Emollient, Surfactant

25th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Octanoic acid, monoester with glycerol

Hydration
26 Propanediol Texture agent
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Texture agent, Solvent

26th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

1,3-dihydroxypropane

Hydration
4 scientific references
  • PubChem Compound Summary, April 2021, ePublication
  • SpecialChem, Accessed April 2021, ePublication
  • Cosmetic Ingredient Review, June 2018, pages 1-73
  • Cosmetics & Toiletries, May 2013, pages 81-86
27 Ethylhexylglycerin
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line

27th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

1,2-Propanediol, 3-(2-ethylhexyloxy)

Hydration
5 scientific references
  • PLoS One, October 2016, ePublication
  • Contact Dermatitis, May 2016, pages 281-288
  • International Journal of Toxicology, September 2013, pages 5S-21S
  • Personal Care, 2008, pages 1-4
  • Cosmetic Science Technology, 2006, pages 1-11
28 Ceramide NP Active
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Active

28th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Ceramide NP,1,3,4-Octadecanetriol, 2-Octadecanamide,Stearoyl-C18-Phytosphingosine,Stearoyl-4-Hydroxysphinganine

Hydration Anti-Aging
11 scientific references
  • International Journal of Toxicology, 2020, pages 5S-25S
  • International Journal of Molecular Sciences, August 2019, pages 1-15
  • Skin Pharmacology and Physiology, 2016, pages 135-147
  • Biochimica et Biophysica Acta, October 2014, pages 2473-2483
  • Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, July 2014, pages 177-184
  • Journal of Lipid Research, July 2008, pages 1, 466-1, 476
  • Journal of Lipid Research, September 2007, pages 1936-1943
  • American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2003, pages 107-129
  • Contact Dermatitis, June 2002, pages 331-338
  • Journal of Investigative Dermatology, November 2001, pages 1, 126-1, 136
  • Skin Pharmacology and Applied Skin Physiology, September-October 2001, pages 261-271
29 Osmanthus Fragrans Leaf Extract Humectant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Humectant, Plant extract

29th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Osmanthus Fragrans Leaf Extract is the extract of the leaves of Osmanthus fragrans, Oleaceae.

30 Caprylyl Glycol Emollient
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Emollient

30th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Octane-1,2-diol

31 Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid Humectant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Humectant, Active

31st on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid is the hydrolysate of Hyaluronic Acid derived by acid, enzyme or other method of hydrolysis

Hydration
32 Sorbitan Isostearate Surfactant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Surfactant

32nd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Sorbitan, isooctadecanoate

33 Sodium Hyaluronate Humectant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Humectant, Active

33rd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Hyaluronic acid, sodium, salt

Hydration Anti-Aging Soothing
5 scientific references
  • Der Hautarzt; Zeitschrift fur Dermatologie, Venerologie, und Verwandte Gebiete, December 2017, pages 987-993
  • Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, July 2014, pages 277-287
  • Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology, October 2012, pages 20-23
  • DermatoEndocrinology, July-December 2012, pages 253-258
  • Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, September 2011, pages 990-1000
34 Dextrin Texture agent
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Texture agent

34th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Dextrin

Oil Control
8 scientific references
  • Oil-Absorbing Ingredients
  • Help for Oily Skin
  • Salicylic Acid for Skin
  • How BHA Exfoliants Work
  • Which BHA Exfoliant is Right for Me?
  • Niacinamide Benefits: What Does Niacinamide Do for Skin?
  • The Best Toners for Oily Skin
  • The Best Moisturizers for Oily, Acne-Prone Skin
35 Asiaticoside Antioxidant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Antioxidant

35th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Urs-12-en-28-oic acid, 2,3,23-trihydroxy-, O-6-deoxy-alpha-L-mannopyranosyl-(1->4)-O-beta-D-glucopyranosyl-(1->6)-beta-D-glucopyranosyl ester (2alpha, 3beta, 4alpha)-

Anti-Aging Soothing
36 Carthamus Tinctorius Flower Extract Plant extract
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Plant extract

36th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Carthamus Tinctorius Flower Extract is an extract of the flowers of the Safflower, Carthamus tinctorius L., Compositae

37 Madecassic Acid
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line

37th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Urs-12-en-28-oic acid, 2,3,6,23-tetrahydroxy-, (2alpha,3beta,4alpha,6beta)-

Anti-Aging Soothing
38 Asiatic Acid
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line

38th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

(2.alpha.,3.beta.,4.alpha.)-2,3,23-Trihydroxyurs-12-en-28-oic acid

Anti-Aging
39 Theobroma Cacao Extract Plant extract
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Plant extract

39th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Theobroma Cacao Extract is the extract of Theobroma cacao., Sterculiaceae

40 Tocopherol Antioxidant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Antioxidant

40th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

3,4-Dihydro-2,5,7,8-tetramethyl-2-(4,8,12-trimethyltridecyl)-2H-benzopyran-6-ol; .alpha.-tocopherol; Vitamin E

Anti-Aging Evens Skin Tone Soothing
4 scientific references
  • Journal or Agricultural and Food Chemistry, June 2010, pages 7013-7020
  • Journal of Investigative Dermatology, November 2001, pages 1212-1217
  • Canadian Family Physician, July 2006, pages 855-856
  • Dermatologic Surgery, April 1999, pages 311-315
41 Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer Humectant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Humectant, Active

41st on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Hyaluronic acid, sodium salt, polymer with 1,1'-sulfonylbis[ethene]

Hydration Anti-Aging Soothing
42 Hyaluronic Acid Humectant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Humectant, Active

42nd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Hyaluronic acid

Anti-Aging Hydration
5 scientific references
  • Journal of Evidence-Based, Complementary and Alternative Medicine, October 2017, pages 816-823
  • Journal of Medicinal Food, October 2016, pages 1, 172-1, 179
  • Nutrition Journal, July 2013, ePublication
  • Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2011, issue 9, pages 990-1000
  • Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology, March 2009, pages 38-43
43 Vegetable Oil
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line

43rd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Olus Oil (EU)

44 Adenium Obesum Leaf Cell Extract Plant extract
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Plant extract

44th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Adenium Obesum Leaf Cell Extract is the extract of a culture of the leaf cells of Adenium obesum, Apocynaceae

45 Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate Humectant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Humectant, Active

45th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Sodium Acetylhyaluronate

Hydration Anti-Aging
46 Acetyl Tetrapeptide-2 Peptide
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Peptide

46th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Acetyl Tetrapeptide-2 is product obtained by the acetylation of Tetrapeptide-2

47 Undaria Pinnatifida Extract Occlusive
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Occlusive, Plant extract

47th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Undaria Pinnatifida Extract is an extract of the Alga, Undaria pinnatifida, Alariaceae

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Frequently asked questions

What ingredients are in Water Bank Blue Hyaluronic Intensive Cream?

WATER, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, CETEARYL ALCOHOL, GLYCERIN, HYDROGENATED POLY(C6-14 OLEFIN), DIETHYLHEXYL SUCCINATE, 1,2-HEXANEDIOL, GLYCERYL STEARATE SE, PHYTOSTERYL/BEHENYL/OCTYLDODECYL LAUROYL GLUTAMATE, TRIOLEIN, GLYCERYL STEARATE, SQUALANE, METHYL TRIMETHICONE, ISONONYL ISONONANOATE, MYRISTYL MYRISTATE, C10-18 TRIGLYCERIDES, LACTOBACILLUS FERMENT LYSATE, CETEARYL GLUCOSIDE, CARBOMER, HYDROXYETHYL ACRYLATE/SODIUM ACRYLOYLDIMETHYL TAURATE COPOLYMER, SODIUM STEAROYL GLUTAMATE, TROMETHAMINE, NIACINAMIDE, SODIUM METAPHOSPHATE, GLYCERYL CAPRYLATE, PROPANEDIOL, ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN, CERAMIDE NP, OSMANTHUS FRAGRANS LEAF EXTRACT, CAPRYLYL GLYCOL, HYDROLYZED HYALURONIC ACID, SORBITAN ISOSTEARATE, SODIUM HYALURONATE, DEXTRIN, ASIATICOSIDE, CARTHAMUS TINCTORIUS FLOWER EXTRACT, MADECASSIC ACID, ASIATIC ACID, THEOBROMA CACAO EXTRACT, TOCOPHEROL, SODIUM HYALURONATE CROSSPOLYMER, HYALURONIC ACID, VEGETABLE OIL, ADENIUM OBESUM LEAF CELL EXTRACT, SODIUM ACETYLATED HYALURONATE, ACETYL TETRAPEPTIDE-2, UNDARIA PINNATIFIDA EXTRACT.

What are the active ingredients in Water Bank Blue Hyaluronic Intensive Cream?

NIACINAMIDE, CERAMIDE NP, HYDROLYZED HYALURONIC ACID, SODIUM HYALURONATE, SODIUM HYALURONATE CROSSPOLYMER, HYALURONIC ACID, SODIUM ACETYLATED HYALURONATE.

How do I use Water Bank Blue Hyaluronic Intensive Cream?

Apply and spread gently on the skin at the last step of your skincare routine, avoiding the eye and mouth areas. Lightly tap to absorb into the skin.

What skin types is Water Bank Blue Hyaluronic Intensive Cream good for?

Judged on how rich the formula reads from its ingredient list, it suits Balanced skin best. It is the least natural fit for Dry, Combination (dry) skin.

Is Water Bank Blue Hyaluronic Intensive Cream good for sensitive skin?

No ingredient in this formula carries a common-irritant flag, making it a reasonable option for reactive skin. A patch test is still recommended, as individual skin reactivity varies.

Is Water Bank Blue Hyaluronic Intensive Cream fungal acne safe?

6 ingredients could feed malassezia: Glyceryl Stearate SE, Glyceryl Stearate, Myristyl Myristate, Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate, Glyceryl Caprylate, Sorbitan Isostearate. That describes the yeast's food supply, not a prediction that they will cause a breakout.

Can I use Water Bank Blue Hyaluronic Intensive Cream while pregnant?

Nothing in this formula is on the standard pregnancy-caution list. That is not medical clearance — check anything you use daily with your doctor or midwife.

Is Water Bank Blue Hyaluronic Intensive Cream fragrance free?

Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is fragrance-free.

Does Water Bank Blue Hyaluronic Intensive Cream contain alcohol?

No. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is no drying alcohol.

Is Water Bank Blue Hyaluronic Intensive Cream silicone free?

No — it contains Methyl Trimethicone.

Does Water Bank Blue Hyaluronic Intensive Cream contain essential oils?

No. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is essential-oil-free.

Is Water Bank Blue Hyaluronic Intensive Cream paraben free?

Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is paraben-free.

What can I layer with Water Bank Blue Hyaluronic Intensive Cream?

It layers well with Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid), Retinoids (retinol, retinal), AHAs (glycolic, lactic), BHA (salicylic acid), PHAs (gluconolactone), Benzoyl peroxide.

When should I apply Water Bank Blue Hyaluronic Intensive Cream?

Use it morning and evening, after serums.

How many ingredients does Water Bank Blue Hyaluronic Intensive Cream have?

It lists 47 ingredients, of which 7 are recorded as actives.

Who makes Water Bank Blue Hyaluronic Intensive Cream?

LANEIGE, a brand based in Korea.

Brand
LANEIGE
Country
Korea
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