1st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 10–40% 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)
LANEIGE
Water Bank Blue Hyaluronic Intensive Moisturizer
face moisturizer
LANEIGE
face moisturizer
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Take the skin testA rich, replenishing moisturizer that comforts sensitive and extra dry skin types and nourishes the skin’s moisture barrier—an essential Korean skincare step for lasting hydration
Water Bank Blue Hyaluronic Intensive Moisturizer is a lightweight moisturizer from LANEIGE, a brand based in Korea. The formula is built mainly around hydration. The ingredient list runs to 41 ingredients, each broken down in full below.
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.
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.
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.
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. 6 ingredients on the label have not been matched to our database yet, so the analysis above reads a slightly incomplete list.
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.
Drawn purely from the ingredient list
Scored on how rich or light the formula reads from its INCI order.
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.
Based on the curated benefits documented for this product's ingredients.
Attracts and locks in moisture to keep skin plump and dewy
Boosts collagen and cell turnover to reduce fine lines and wrinkles
Calms redness, irritation, and inflammation for sensitive skin
Brightens and balances complexion for a more uniform appearance
Regulates sebum production to reduce shine and greasiness
Tightens and refines the look of enlarged pores
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.
The actives, UV filters and benefit-carrying ingredients in this formula, in the order they are listed.
1st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 10–40% 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)
2nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
Alcohols, C16-18
3rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
Glycerine ;Glycerol (INN); Glycerol (RIFM); Glycerolum (EP); Glycyl Alcohol; 1,2,3-Propanetriol; 1,2,3-Trihydroxypropane
4th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Bis(2-ethylhexyl) succinate
6th 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
8th 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
9th 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
10th 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
11th 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
13th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Tetradecyl myristate
15th 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.
19th 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
Each axis is scored from the ingredients present and how high up the list they sit.
Ingredients that pull and hold water in the upper layers of skin
Lipids and repair signals that support skin barrier integrity
Ingredients that mop up free radicals from UV and pollution
Ingredients that moderate sebum or absorb shine
Ingredients that act on uneven tone and post-inflammatory marks
Ingredients aimed at visible redness and reactivity
Retinoids, acids and enzymes that speed surface turnover
Peptides and growth factors that signal for collagen support
"Active" here means an ingredient carrying a recorded active type or a recognised UV filter.
Solvents, emollients, texture agents and preservatives — the formula that carries the actives.
Part of this label has not been matched to our ingredient database, so only what is present is listed — no absence is claimed.
Methyl Trimethicone
Judged by the same curated rules our routine checker uses. It reads the ingredients, not the label.
Nothing in this formula belongs to a group our rules can put in conflict, so it layers freely. Order still matters — thinnest texture first.
This product is the "Moisturise" step.
Flags to check, not verdicts. None of this is medical advice — if you are pregnant, breastfeeding or treating a skin condition, ask a doctor.
Most ingredients do more than one job, so these counts add up to more than the 41 ingredients on the label.
Softens and smooths by filling gaps between skin cells
Sets the thickness, spread and stability of the formula
Changes how skin behaves rather than how it feels
Draws water into the upper layers of skin
Dissolves and carries everything else
Lifts oil and dirt, or holds oil and water together
Forms a film that slows water loss
Neutralises free radicals from UV and pollution
Sets the acidity the formula needs to work
Botanical material, usually for antioxidants or scent
Binds trace metals that would otherwise spoil the formula
Amino-acid chains that signal for repair or firmness
Every ingredient on the label, in order, with what it does and roughly how much of it is likely to be there.
1st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 10–40% 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)
2nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
Alcohols, C16-18
3rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
Glycerine ;Glycerol (INN); Glycerol (RIFM); Glycerolum (EP); Glycyl Alcohol; 1,2,3-Propanetriol; 1,2,3-Trihydroxypropane
4th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Bis(2-ethylhexyl) succinate
5th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
6th 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
7th 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
8th 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
9th 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
10th 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
11th 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
12th 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
13th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Tetradecyl myristate
14th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Glycerides, C10-18
15th 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.
16th 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
17th 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
18th 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
19th 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
20th 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)-
21st 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**
22nd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Sodium metaphosphate
23rd 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
24th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
1,3-dihydroxypropane
25th 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)
26th 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
27th 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
28th 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
29th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Sorbitan, isooctadecanoate
30th 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
31st on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Dextrin
32nd 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)-
33rd 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)-
34th 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
35th 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
36th 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]
37th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Hyaluronic acid
38th 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
39th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Sodium Acetylhyaluronate
40th 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
41st 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
These are printed on the label but have not been linked to an ingredient record yet, so they are excluded from the analysis above.
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BUTYLENE GLYCOL, CETEARYL ALCOHOL, GLYCERIN, 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, CAPRYLYL GLYCOL, HYDROLYZED HYALURONIC ACID, SORBITAN ISOSTEARATE, SODIUM HYALURONATE, DEXTRIN, ASIATICOSIDE, MADECASSIC ACID, ASIATIC ACID, TOCOPHEROL, SODIUM HYALURONATE CROSSPOLYMER, HYALURONIC ACID, ADENIUM OBESUM LEAF CELL EXTRACT, SODIUM ACETYLATED HYALURONATE, ACETYL TETRAPEPTIDE-2, UNDARIA PINNATIFIDA EXTRACT.
NIACINAMIDE, CERAMIDE NP, HYDROLYZED HYALURONIC ACID, SODIUM HYALURONATE, SODIUM HYALURONATE CROSSPOLYMER, HYALURONIC ACID, SODIUM ACETYLATED HYALURONATE.
Apply evenly to face AM and PM after cleansing, toning, and serum.
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.
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.
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.
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.
No — it contains Methyl Trimethicone.
It layers well with Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid), Retinoids (retinol, retinal), AHAs (glycolic, lactic), BHA (salicylic acid), PHAs (gluconolactone), Benzoyl peroxide.
Use it morning and evening, after serums.
It lists 41 ingredients, of which 7 are recorded as actives.
LANEIGE, a brand based in Korea.
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