LANEIGE
Water Bank Gentle Gel Cleanser
face gel cleanser
LANEIGE
face gel cleanser
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Take the skin testA gentle cleanser that matches skin's pH level to remove impurities, face makeup, and sunscreen without stripping the skin's natural oils.
Water Bank Gentle Gel Cleanser is a lightweight gel cleanser from LANEIGE, a brand based in Korea. The formula is built mainly around hydration. The ingredient list runs to 26 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. Hydration is handled by Glycerin, Lauryl Betaine and Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, humectants that pull water into the upper layers of skin rather than sealing it there.
Hydration: High. Ingredients that pull and hold water in the upper layers of skin, and here that comes from Glycerin, Lauryl Betaine, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid and Panthenol.
On richness alone it suits Balanced, Combination (oily) and Oily 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 barrier support, antioxidant protection, oil control and brightening and tone. 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. One ingredient on the label has 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 first step. Use on damp skin and rinse thoroughly. Follow with a toner or essence while skin is still slightly damp.
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
Calms redness, irritation, and inflammation for sensitive skin
Boosts collagen and cell turnover to reduce fine lines and wrinkles
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.
Glycerine ;Glycerol (INN); Glycerol (RIFM); Glycerolum (EP); Glycyl Alcohol; 1,2,3-Propanetriol; 1,2,3-Trihydroxypropane
5th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Octadecanoic acid, reaction products with 1,2,3-propanetriol (1:1), neutralized
10th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Ester of hexaglycerol and caprylic acid
12th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
1,2,3-Propanetriyl tris(12-hydroxyoctadecanoate)
16th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
2-Hydroxy-1,2,3-propanetricarboxylic acid
18th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Cetearyl Olivate is the ester of Cetearyl Alcohol and the fatty acids derived from olive oil
20th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Urea, (2,5-dioxo-4-imidazolidinyl)-
21st 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
22nd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
L-Arginine
23rd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Aspartic acid
24th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
(S)-2-Aminopentanedioic acid
26th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Butanamide, 2,4-dihydroxy-N-(3-hydroxypropyl)-3,3-dimethyl-, (2R)-; dl-Panthenol
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.
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 "Cleanse" 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 26 ingredients on the label.
Lifts oil and dirt, or holds oil and water together
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
Forms a film that slows water loss
Dissolves and carries everything else
Calms visible redness and irritation
Softens and smooths by filling gaps between skin cells
Binds trace metals that would otherwise spoil the formula
Sets the acidity the formula needs to work
Keeps the product free of microbial growth
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.
Glycerine ;Glycerol (INN); Glycerol (RIFM); Glycerolum (EP); Glycyl Alcohol; 1,2,3-Propanetriol; 1,2,3-Trihydroxypropane
2nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
Dodecyl(2-hydroxy-3-sulphonatopropyl)dimethylammonium
3rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
Fatty acids, coco, 2-sulfoethyl esters, sodium salts
4th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate is the sodium salt of the coconut fatty acid amide of N-methyltaurine. It conforms generally to the formula
5th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Octadecanoic acid, reaction products with 1,2,3-propanetriol (1:1), neutralized
6th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
D-Glucopyranose, oligomers, decyl octyl glycosides
7th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
(Carboxylatomethyl)dodecyldimethylammonium
8th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Sodium chloride
9th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Starch, hydrogen phosphate, 2-hydroxypropyl ether
10th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Ester of hexaglycerol and caprylic acid
11th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
1,2,3-Propanetriol, homopolymer, decanoates (1:1) (4 mol glycerol average molar ratio)
12th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
1,2,3-Propanetriyl tris(12-hydroxyoctadecanoate)
13th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Ethylene distearate
14th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
15th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Polyquaternium-7 is the polymeric quaternary ammonium salt of acrylamide and dimethyl diallyl ammonium chloride
16th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
2-Hydroxy-1,2,3-propanetricarboxylic acid
17th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Xanthan gum
18th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Cetearyl Olivate is the ester of Cetearyl Alcohol and the fatty acids derived from olive oil
19th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
D-Glucitol, 1,4-Anhydro-, 6-monoester with olive oil fatty acids
20th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Urea, (2,5-dioxo-4-imidazolidinyl)-
21st 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
22nd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
L-Arginine
23rd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Aspartic acid
24th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
(S)-2-Aminopentanedioic acid
25th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Sodium benzoate
26th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Butanamide, 2,4-dihydroxy-N-(3-hydroxypropyl)-3,3-dimethyl-, (2R)-; dl-Panthenol
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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GLYCERIN, LAURYL HYDROXYSULTAINE, SODIUM COCOYL ISETHIONATE, SODIUM METHYL COCOYL TAURATE, GLYCERYL STEARATE SE, CAPRYLYL/CAPRYL GLUCOSIDE, LAURYL BETAINE, SODIUM CHLORIDE, HYDROXYPROPYL STARCH PHOSPHATE, POLYGLYCERYL-6 CAPRYLATE, POLYGLYCERYL-4 CAPRATE, TRIHYDROXYSTEARIN, GLYCOL DISTEARATE, 1,2-HEXANEDIOL, POLYQUATERNIUM-7, CITRIC ACID, XANTHAN GUM, CETEARYL OLIVATE, SORBITAN OLIVATE, ALLANTOIN, HYDROLYZED HYALURONIC ACID, ARGININE, ASPARTIC ACID, GLUTAMIC ACID, SODIUM BENZOATE, PANTHENOL.
CITRIC ACID, HYDROLYZED HYALURONIC ACID, PANTHENOL.
As a daily cleanser: - Massage 1-2 pumps of product onto wet skin and rinse thoroughly with water. To remove complexion makeup: - Massage 2-3 pumps of product onto dry skin first, then emulsify with water and rinse thoroughly.
Judged on how rich the formula reads from its ingredient list, it suits Balanced, Combination (oily), Oily 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.
5 ingredients could feed malassezia: Glyceryl Stearate SE, Polyglyceryl-6 Caprylate, Glycol Distearate, Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate. 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.
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, first step.
It lists 26 ingredients, of which 3 are recorded as actives.
LANEIGE, a brand based in Korea.
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