LANEIGE WATER BANK for oily acne-prone skin
Glycerin
Butylene Glycol
Average
- HighOily Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- HighSafety
Works for oily acne-prone skin; other moisturizers fit it better.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with oily acne-prone skin: shine, breakouts, blemishes, and enlarged pores. For scores and recommendations based on your full skin profile, including your 12D face scan results and any goals or preferences you have, please use the Lovi app.
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Lovi Assistant explains
- Offers moderate moisturizing for your oily skin due to the presence of glycerin and hyaluronic acid, which hydrate and plump without exacerbating oiliness.
- While beneficial for general hydration, these ingredients are not specifically targeted to address your concerns with acne, blemishes, and breakouts.
- The formula is safe for your oily skin, as it lacks any harsh or prohibited ingredients that could cause irritation.
How to apply
- Use this AM and PM routine every day to help clear your skin. Always remember to finish with SPF in the morning.
- Apply the moisturizer after your cleanser and toner, right before your SPF during the day.
- Gently press a small amount into your skin and avoid rubbing to keep pores clear.
- Apply on clean, slightly damp skin to help the product absorb better and control oil.
- Avoid the sensitive eye area and do a simple patch test before your first use.
People Say
★4.3Overall rating based on 2.0k+ reviewsBased on a very large amount of data, this moisturizer is highly regarded by users with dry to combination skin for providing deep, lasting hydration with a lightweight, non-greasy feel. Some users report a strong fragrance and occasional breakouts, with a few long-time users expressing disappointment with a recent reformulation. Makeup applies smoothly over this product, and it is noted for its barrier-supporting properties.
Highlights
Intense hydration Mostly Mentioned
- “plump and dewy”
- “relieves tight dryness”
- “hydration lasts all day”
- “saved my winter skin”
Lightweight texture Mostly Mentioned
- “absorbs instantly”
- “non-greasy finish”
- “melts into skin”
- “feels like water”
Makeup compatibility Often Mentioned
- “perfect smooth base”
- “foundation sits beautifully”
- “no pilling under makeup”
- “acts like a primer”
Barrier support Sometimes Noted
- “soothes visible redness”
- “calms irritated skin”
- “strengthens moisture barrier”
- “heals dry patches”
High price Sometimes Noted
- “expensive for amount”
- “jar is too small”
- “pricy for daily use”
- “not budget friendly”
Reformulation issues Sometimes Noted
- “caused cystic acne”
- “miss the old formula”
- “texture feels different”
- “broke me out”
Strong fragrance Sometimes Noted
- “overpowering floral scent”
- “smells like perfume”
- “lingers too long”
- “irritated my nose”
Packaging flaws Rarely Noted
- “bulky heavy jar”
- “pod falls out”
- “lid is hard to grip”
- “awkward to open”
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Questions and answers
How well does LANEIGE Water Bank Blue Hyaluronic Cream work for oily acne-prone skin?
This moisturizer works moderately well for your oily skin, hydrating and plumping without making you extra oily, though it does not specifically target acne and breakouts. A product of this type needs powerful hydrating and repairing ingredients to address acne and blemishes without clogging pores, along with soothing extracts or brightening agents that help maintain a healthy complexion.
Which ingredients make this cream a good fit for oily acne-prone skin?
Glycerin and hyaluronic acid make this cream a moderate fit for your oily skin by providing hydration without adding extra oil. Because it lacks specific ingredients to target acne and breakouts, a moisturizer for this skin needs powerful hydrating and repairing ingredients, brightening agents, soothing extracts, and anti-inflammatory benefits without heavy oils or irritation risks.
What does Water do for oily acne-prone skin?
Water helps keep oily, acne-prone skin hydrated without making it greasy. Keeping skin hydrated is important because acne treatments can dry it out and irritate the skin barrier.
What does Glycerin do for oily acne-prone skin?
Glycerin helps keep oily acne-prone skin hydrated without feeling heavy. It draws moisture into the skin while supporting the skin barrier so it stays soft and balanced.
The British Journal of Dermatology, 2008Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017
Where does this cream go in a skincare routine for oily acne-prone skin?
This moisturizer goes after your hydrating toner in the morning and after your treatment step in the evening. It provides moderate hydration for your oily skin without adding extra oil, but an ideal product for this skin type also needs ingredients that specifically target acne and breakouts.
Can I use this cream with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this moisturizer with retinol by applying it either before or after your retinol treatment to keep your skin soft and comfortable. This type of product works best for oily acne-prone skin when it also includes ingredients that calm breakouts and clear blemishes.
How often should I use this cream?
You can use this moisturizer twice a day as part of your morning and evening routine. Regular daily application helps keep your skin hydrated while maintaining a safe routine for your oily and acne-prone skin type.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020Health Science Reports, 2021
Can this cream clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for oily acne-prone skin?
This cream is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts because it lacks harsh ingredients that irritate oily skin, though it does not target acne directly. Oily acne-prone skin needs products with blemish-fighting ingredients like salicylic acid or niacinamide to help keep pores clear.
Can I use this cream around the eyes or on my body?
This cream can be used on the body and around the eyes, though the skin there is much thinner than on other parts of you. It is unlikely to cause irritation since it lacks harsh ingredients, but acne-prone skin on your body or face needs targeted ingredients like salicylic acid or benzoyl peroxide to properly clear breakouts.
Surgical and Radiologic Anatomy, 2002Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017
Is this cream fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol.
What the research says
A single application of a moisturizing fluid containing hyaluronic acid 1%, glycerin 5%, and Centella asiatica stem cells extract significantly increased skin hydration by 29% and reduced transepidermal water loss at 24 hours compared to baseline and an untreated control site in twenty healthy women.
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017Dipropylene glycol, propylene glycol, and butylene glycol increased molecular mobility in stratum corneum lipids and affected keratin filaments, with butylene glycol and propylene glycol providing significant permeation enhancement.
Journal of Controlled Release, 2022The emollient V0034CR significantly reduced TEWL compared to vehicle and vehicle plus glycerol, and significantly increased corneometry scores compared to vehicle and vehicle plus petrolatum in healthy volunteers with dry skin, demonstrating combined barrier function improvement from petrolatum and hydration improvement from glycerol.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020Ten days of treatment with a cream containing 20% glycerin significantly increased skin hydration measured by corneometer values in 17 healthy volunteers compared to a placebo cream, but showed no influence on transepidermal water loss or skin sensitivity to an irritating surfactant.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2001Niacinamide/glycerin body moisturizers provided better rapid and prolonged improvement of cosmetic xerosis through functional improvement of stratum corneum barrier function compared to no treatment and conventional moisturizers in female subjects.
Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2012
Why other moisturizers fit oily acne-prone skin better
Co-delivery of paeonol and madecassoside via nanoemulsions improved transdermal delivery, promoted barrier repair proteins, inhibited inflammatory cytokine secretion in cellular and 3D models, and reduced transepidermal water loss and acne in human facial skin compared to free components.
Molecules, 2023A peel-off facial mask containing myoinositol and trehalose-loaded liposomes improved adult female acne by decreasing lesion counts, sebum production, GAGS scores, and local androgen levels while increasing beclin-1 levels.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2017A facial serum containing snail secretion filtrate, Calendula officinalis, and Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract significantly reduced inflammatory acne lesions compared to placebo in 66 participants with mild-to-moderate maskne over 12 weeks.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2022
Ingredients
Water, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone, Squalane, Hyaluronic Acid, Blue Hyaluronic Acid, Betaine, Panthenol, Tocopherol, Caprylyl Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol
Behind this fit score
Lovi calculates every fit score from the full ingredient list with brand-independent rules our dermatologists and cosmetic chemists build and review, and personalizes every pick with AI trained on the real results of millions of users. Lovi trains its fit score models on a proprietary dataset built from more than 10,000 expert-labeled products and more than 100,000 simulated examples, following an internally consistent methodology presented at Cosmoprof, AMWC, and Skin of Color Update.
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