Laneige Essential Power Emulsion (Moisture) Versus Laneige Water Bank Blue Hyaluronic Gel Moisturizer

Laneige Essential Power Emulsion (Moisture) Versus Laneige Water Bank Blue Hyaluronic Gel Moisturizer Detailed comparison of Laneige Essential Power Emulsion (Moisture) versus Laneige Water Bank Blue Hyaluronic Gel Moisturizer. This hydrating emulsion is formulated around Panthenol and Niacinamide to hydrate skin and strengthen the skin barrier. This barrier-repair moisturizer is formulated around Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil and Ceramide AP to strengthen the skin barrier and hydrate skin. Water Butylene Glycol Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin) Cetyl Ethylhexanoate Dimethicone Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride 1,2-Hexanediol Sucrose Stearate Glycerin Cetearyl Alcohol Diisostearyl Malate Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Glyceryl Stearate Cyclopentasiloxane Panthenol Stearic Acid Palmitic Acid Niacinamide Propanediol Carbomer Dimethiconol Glyceryl Caprylate Tromethamine Ethylhexylglycerin Disodium EDTA Parfum Magnesium Sulfate Calcium Chloride Beta-Glucan Butylphenyl Methylpropional Acorus Gramineus Extract Myristic Acid Arachidic Acid Limonene Manganese Sulfate Chenopodium Quinoa Seed Extract Zinc Sulfate Tocopherol Ascorbyl Glucoside Water, Butylene Glycol, Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin), Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Dimethicone, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, 1,2-Hexanediol, Sucrose Stearate, Glycerin, Cetearyl Alcohol, Diisostearyl Malate, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Glyceryl Stearate, Cyclopentasiloxane, Panthenol, Stearic Acid, Palmitic Acid, Niacinamide, Propanediol, Carbomer, Dimethiconol, Glyceryl Caprylate, Tromethamine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium EDTA, Parfum, Magnesium Sulfate, Calcium Chloride, Beta-Glucan, Butylphenyl Methylpropional, Acorus Gramineus Extract, Myristic Acid, Arachidic Acid, Limonene, Manganese Sulfate, Chenopodium Quinoa Seed Extract, Zinc Sulfate, Tocopherol, Ascorbyl Glucoside Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil Betaine Behenyl Alcohol Ceramide AP Jojoba Esters Arachidyl Alcohol Arachidyl Glucoside Mentha Arvensis Leaf Extract Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid Malachite Extract Aureobasidium Pullulans Ferment Undaria Pinnatifida Extract Water, Propanediol, Glycerin, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Betaine, 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, Undaria Pinnatifida Extract Be the first to review These ingredients are found in both products. Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount. 1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse. It is a: Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin Emollient, helping to soften skin Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservatives Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons: Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients. Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness. Carbomer is a synthetic thickening and gelling agent. It's basically the ingredient that gives a lot of serums, gels, creams, and sunscreens their smooth, non-sticky texture. Although legally permitted at very high levels, carbomers are normally used at concentrations below 1%. It also needs to be neutralized to actually thicken, and because it is a large molecule, it doesn't really penetrate the skin barrier. Allergy-wise, the risk is very low. Clinical studies show carbomers have low potential for skin irritation/sensitization even at concentrations up to 100%. A 2024 UK study patch-tested 1,302 patients and found true allergy to the parent group of carbomer to be rare with no confirmed relevant reactions. Disodium EDTA is a chelating agent. It grabs onto and deactivates metal ions that sneak into your products from water, packaging, or air. This ingredient mainly works behind the scenes and helps with: On top of that, this ingredient can counteract the effects of hard water by binding to the minerals in it. One thing worth knowing is that Disodium EDTA has been shown to be a mild penetration enhancer. It can help other ingredients absorb into skin more effectively which can be a double-edged sword (great for actives, but can also make the active too strong if you have sensitive skin). Clinical patch testing showed no significant skin irritation at typical use concentrations and minimal dermal absorption. You'll most likely see this ingredient near the end of an ingredient list. It's typically found in concentrations less than 1%. Ethylhexylglycerin is created from glycerin. It is a multitasker ingredient that: The CIR Expert Panel found minimal skin absorption or sensitization of any kind in a safety assessment. Though this ingredient is considered well-tolerated, a small number of cases of allergic dermatitis have been published since 2002. Just be sure to patch test if you are unsure. Industry-reported use ranges from 8% in rinse-off products and 2% in leave-on formulations. Glycerin (or glycerol) is a compound naturally found in your skin. It's a powerhouse humectant that pulls water into the stratum corneum. Topically, glycerin does several things at once: Your skin makes