LANEIGE Water Bank Blue Hyaluronic Gel Moisturizer for combination skin

Blue Hyaluronic Acid
Glycerin
Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Mentha Arvensis Leaf Extract
Average
- HighCombination Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- HighSafety
Works for combination skin; other moisturizers fit it better.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with combination skin: an oily T-zone, enlarged pores, and dry cheeks. 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 excellent hydration for your combination skin, as glycerin and hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid effectively moisturize and plump without overwhelming oily areas. Propanediol further supports humectant action, making it highly suitable for your skin type.
- While providing general skincare benefits, the formula lacks specialized ingredients to directly address your concern of oily shine.
- The product is safe for your combination skin, with no risks of irritation due to the absence of prohibited or harsh ingredients.
How to apply
- Use this moisturizer in your AM and PM routine every day to control shine. Always pair with SPF in the morning.
- Apply this moisturizer after your cleanser and toner, right before your morning SPF.
- Gently press a small amount of the moisturizer into your skin and avoid harsh rubbing. Let it ⏳absorb for a minute.
- Apply the moisturizer on slightly damp skin to help it lock in moisture better. This keeps your combination skin balanced.
- Avoid the eye area when applying the moisturizer. Do a patch test before your first use.
People Say
★4.8Overall rating based on 300+ reviewsThis gel moisturizer is highly rated by users with oily and combination skin for its lightweight, non-greasy formula that hydrates without clogging pores. Many users appreciate the cooling sensation and unique texture, though some with drier skin find it not moisturizing enough. A portion of users also noted a sticky finish or sensitivity to the fragrance.
Highlights
Lightweight and non-greasy Mostly Mentioned
- “so lightweight it absorbs”
- “doesn't make my skin oily”
- “perfect for summer”
- “feels like a bath for the skin”
Cooling and soothing Often Mentioned
- “cool and refreshing”
- “soothing hydration”
- “calms irritation”
- “feels cooling on the skin”
Fast absorption Often Mentioned
- “absorbs practically immediately”
- “sinks in beautifully”
- “doesn't leave a greasy film”
- “absorbs better and faster”
Good for oily/combo skin Often Mentioned
- “holy grail for oily skin”
- “perfectly balanced for combo skin”
- “doesn't cause acne”
- “control oil-moisture balance”
Unique texture Sometimes Noted
- “tiny cream beads melt on contact”
- “water cream like consistency”
- “smooth and silky”
- “bursting with hydration”
Expensive for value Sometimes Noted
- “on the pricier side”
- “jar is small for the price”
- “wish it was cheaper”
- “expensive for a daily moisturizer”
Insufficient for dry skin Sometimes Noted
- “not hydrating enough for dry patches”
- “skin felt tight after a while”
- “need something richer”
- “better for summer only”
Strong fragrance Sometimes Noted
- “scent is quite strong”
- “reminds me of department store perfume”
- “fragrance is not my favorite”
- “avoid if sensitive to smells”
Caused breakouts Rarely Noted
- “broke me out”
- “caused small bumps”
- “rash on my face”
- “triggered my acne”
Sticky finish Rarely Noted
- “can feel sticky at first”
- “leaves a tacky film”
- “hair sticks to my face”
- “sticky and irritating”
Sources: lovi.care, laneige.com, sephora.com, sephora.sg, sephora.com.au, skinsort.com, and more
Questions and answers
How well does LANEIGE Water Bank Blue Hyaluronic Gel Moisturizer work for combination skin?
This moisturizer works reasonably well for your combination skin by offering solid hydration without feeling heavy on oily areas. While it is safe and provides good basic moisture, it lacks specialized ingredients to directly reduce oily shine. Combination skin needs targeted ingredients that control shine and brighten while keeping moisture balanced.
Which ingredients make this moisturizer a good fit for combination skin?
Glycerin, hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid, and propanediol make this moisturizer a good fit because they effectively moisturize and plump your skin without overwhelming oily areas. To fit combination skin even better, a moisturizer of this type needs brightening ingredients that reduce oily shine along with soothing agents and antioxidants.
What does Blue Hyaluronic Acid do for combination skin?
Blue Hyaluronic Acid helps keep combination skin hydrated and smooth while improving elasticity. It is unlikely to cause irritation and may soften the look of fine lines by supporting moisture balance in both dry and oily areas.
Annales de Dermatologie Et de Venereologie, 2010Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2011
What does Glycerin do for combination skin?
Glycerin helps keep combination skin soft and smooth by pulling moisture in and keeping it there. It improves hydration and supports your skin barrier, which is unlikely to cause irritation.
The British Journal of Dermatology, 2008Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017
Where does this moisturizer go in a skincare routine for combination skin?
This moisturizer goes in the morning and evening routine after your toner or treatment. Combination skin needs a lightweight hydrator that keeps dry patches soft without making oily areas slick.
Can I use this moisturizer with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this moisturizer with retinol by applying the moisturizer after your retinol treatment to help soothe the skin and reduce potential irritation. Using a hydrating moisturizer alongside retinoids is safe and helps support the skin barrier during treatment.
How often should I use this moisturizer?
Apply this moisturizer daily as part of your morning and evening routine to keep your combination skin hydrated. Regular daily application helps improve moisture levels and skin barrier function without causing irritation.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020Health Science Reports, 2021
Can this moisturizer clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for combination skin?
This moisturizer is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts on combination skin because it is safe and free of harsh ingredients. However, because it lacks oil-controlling ingredients, combination skin needs a formula with mattifying agents or oil-balancing minerals to help manage shiny areas.
Can I use this moisturizer around the eyes or on my body?
You can use this moisturizer around the eyes and on your body because the skin on the body is thicker and the eyelid skin is among the thinnest.
Is this moisturizer fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
It has no drying alcohol and contains fragrance (parfum). Behenyl alcohol and arachidyl alcohol are fatty alcohols, which soften the skin.
What the research says
Topical application of 1,3-propanediol at various concentrations, alone or combined with butylene glycol and/or glycerol, increased skin hydration and reduced trans epidermal water loss in 30 healthy female subjects over an 8-hour period, with the 15% concentration and the addition of glycerol providing greater benefits.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2024Topical application of 0.1% hyaluronic acid formulations of different molecular weights led to significant improvements in skin hydration and elasticity, with low-molecular-weight formulations also significantly reducing wrinkle depth in seventy-six female subjects compared to a vehicle control.
Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2011Topical application of hyaluronic acid in conjunction with free gingival graft significantly reduced donor site postoperative pain until day 7 compared to normal saline, with no significant differences in graft dimensions or patient satisfaction.
Clinical Oral Investigations, 2022Treatment with a hyaluronic acid-containing mouth rinse or topical gel led to significant lesion reduction, pain relief, and normalization of lesion color in adult patients with minor recurrent aphthous stomatitis, with the gel formulation showing an earlier healing onset at 3 days.
BMC Oral Health, 2019A 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, 2017The 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, 2001Cooling skin temperature or applying topical menthol reduced histamine-induced itch intensity and flare diameters in healthy male volunteers.
Neuroscience Letters, 1995Topical application of isolated menthol reduced perceived exertion, pain, and thermal sensation while increasing distraction compared to placebo or menthol-capsaicin co-application in ten participants cycling in the heat, with no effect on time to exhaustion or thermo-physiological responses.
European Journal of Sport Science, 2023Tetracaine gel containing both 5% menthol and 70% ethanol provided significantly enhanced skin permeation, analgesia, and lower verbal pain scores compared to other tetracaine gels or EMLA cream in mice and human volunteers.
European Journal of Pharmaceutics and Biopharmaceutics, 2008
Ingredients
Water, Propanediol, Glycerin, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Betaine, Behenyl Alcohol, 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, Glucose, Undaria Pinnatifida Extract
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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