Water Bank Moisture Essence
The Laneige Water Bank Moisture Essence is a serums, essence, ampoule. Our analysis of its 36 ingredients (29 low-risk) rates it Excellent (97/100). Heads up: it contains fragrance, which can irritate sensitive or reactive skin.
Product Ingredient Safety Breakdown (EWG Rating Ratings)
CIR Findings Breakdown
| EWG | CIR | Ingredient Name & Cosmetic Functions | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
1
|
|
Water
(Solvent) |
|
|
1
|
|
Propanediol
(Solvent, Viscosity Decreasing Agent, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
2
|
A
|
Glycerin
(Denaturant, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Humectant, Oral Care Agent, Oral Health Care Drug, Skin Protecting, Viscosity Decreasing Agent, Perfuming, Solvent) |
Good for Dry Skin
Fungal Acne Trigger
|
|
1
|
A
|
Squalane
(Emollient, Hair Conditioning, Refatting, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Hexyldecyl Myristoyl Methylaminopropionate
(Skin Conditioning, Emollient) |
|
|
1
|
B
|
Isostearyl Neopentanoate
(Binding Agent, Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Binding) |
Bad for Sensitive Skin
Bad for Oily Skin
|
|
2
3
|
B
|
Myristyl Myristate
(Emollient, Opacifying, Skin Conditioning) |
Bad for Oily Skin
|
|
1
|
|
PCA Dimethicone
(Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Sea Water
(Humectant, Solvent) |
|
|
1
|
|
Saccharide Isomerate
(Humectant) |
|
|
1
|
|
Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
(Emulsion Stabilising, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
2
|
A
|
Tromethamine
(Fragrance, Ph Adjuster, Buffering Agent, Masking) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Glyceryl Caprylate
(Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Emulsifying, Surfactant) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Carbomer
(Emulsion Stabilising, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Gel Forming, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Butylene Glycol
(Fragrance, Skin Conditioning, Solvent, Viscositydecreasing Agent, Humectant, Masking, Viscosity Controlling) |
Good for Dry Skin
|
|
1
|
|
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
(Emulsion Stabilising, Film Forming, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Ethylhexylglycerin
(Deodorant, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
1,2-Hexanediol
(Solvent) |
|
|
|
PARFUM
(Fragrance, Perfuming) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Disodium EDTA
(Chelating Agent, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
1
|
|
Chenopodium Quinoa Seed Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Magnesium Sulfate
(Bulking Agent, Hair Conditioning, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
1
|
|
Calcium Chloride
(Cosmetic Astringent, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
2
|
A
|
Citric Acid
(Chelating Agent, Fragrance, Ph Adjuster, Buffering Agent, Masking) |
Bad for Sensitive Skin
|
|
1
|
A
|
Sodium Citrate
(Ph Adjuster, Buffering Agent, Chelating, Masking) |
|
4
|
A
|
Phenoxyethanol
(Fragrance, Preservative) |
Paraben
|
|
2
|
A
|
t-Butyl Alcohol
(Denaturant, Fragrance, Solvent, Perfuming) |
|
|
|
|
Cynara Scolymus Leaf Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
3
|
|
Manganese Sulfate
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
4
|
|
Zinc Sulfate
(Cosmetic Astringent, Cosmetic Biocide, Oral Care Agent, Antimicrobial, Antiplaque) |
|
|
2
3
|
|
Lecithin
(Skin Conditioning, Emulsifying, Surfactant, Antistatic Agent, Emollient) |
|
|
|
|
Brassica Oleracea Gemmifera Extract
(Astringent) |
|
|
|
|
Phaseolus Lunatus Seed Extract
(Skin Conditioning Emollient) |
|
|
|
|
TOCOPHEROL
(Antioxidant, Fragrance, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Lepidium Sativum Sprout Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Ascorbyl Glucoside
(Antioxidant) |
