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LANEIGE Water Bank Blue Hyaluronic Gel Moisturizer for acne-prone skin

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  • HighCombination Skin Fit
  • HighEffectiveness
  • HighSafety

A great choice for acne-prone skin; a few moisturizers fit it even better.

This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with acne-prone skin: breakouts, blackheads, and post-acne marks. 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

  • Highly suitable for your combination skin, this moisturizer effectively hydrates with glycerin and hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid, which draw moisture to the skin without feeling heavy. Jojoba esters provide a balancing emollient action, complementing your skin type.
  • The formula's humectant properties are beneficial for acne-prone skin by maintaining optimal hydration levels, which can help reduce the appearance of blemishes.
  • This product is safe for your skin, as it contains no harsh ingredients and poses no irritation risks for combination skin.

How to apply

  • Use your moisturizer twice a day in your AM and PM routines. Apply it daily to help keep breakouts under control.
  • Apply after your cleanser and toner, and make sure to use your SPF right after in the morning.
  • Gently spread a small amount of moisturizer over your face using soft motions. Let it absorb into the skin for a minute before getting dressed or applying makeup.
  • Apply on slightly damp skin to help lock in extra moisture. This keeps your combination skin balanced without feeling heavy.
  • Avoid the eye area and do a patch test before your first use. Stop using if you feel any irritation.

People Say

★4.8Overall rating based on 300+ reviews

This 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

What makes LANEIGE Water Bank Blue Hyaluronic Gel Moisturizer a great fit for acne-prone skin?

This moisturizer is a great fit because it hydrates acne-prone skin with glycerin and hyaluronic acid, which draw in moisture without feeling heavy. Jojoba esters help balance your skin, while the gentle formula poses no irritation risks and maintains hydration levels to help reduce the appearance of blemishes.

Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2008

Which ingredients make this moisturizer a good fit for acne-prone skin?

Glycerin and hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid make this moisturizer a great fit for acne-prone skin because they draw moisture into the skin without feeling heavy. The formula also helps maintain balanced hydration with jojoba esters, and it poses very low irritation risks for sensitive skin types.

Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2008

What does Blue Hyaluronic Acid do for acne-prone skin?

Blue Hyaluronic Acid helps keep acne-prone skin hydrated and balanced while supporting a healthy skin barrier. This type of product works well for oily or blemish-prone areas because it provides lightweight moisture without clogging pores.

Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2022

What does Glycerin do for acne-prone skin?

Glycerin helps keep acne-prone skin hydrated and calm without clogging pores or feeling heavy. It supports the skin barrier so it stays soft and smooth while handling everyday treatments.

The British Journal of Dermatology, 2008International Journal of Toxicology, 2019

Where does it go in a skincare routine for acne-prone skin?

This moisturizer goes after your hydrating toner in the morning and after your treatment step in the evening. It is unlikely to cause irritation and helps keep acne-prone skin balanced without feeling heavy.

Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2008

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. Using a moisturizer alongside acne treatments helps keep skin hydrated and is unlikely to cause irritation.

Cutis, 2006The Journal of Dermatology, 2014

How often should I use it?

This moisturizer is a great fit for your acne-prone skin and can be used twice a day in both your morning and evening routines. Daily use helps maintain balanced hydration and is unlikely to cause irritation.

Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020Health Science Reports, 2021

Can this moisturizer clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for acne-prone skin?

This moisturizer is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts on acne-prone skin because it hydrates with glycerin and hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid that draw moisture in without feeling heavy. Its gentle formula contains no harsh ingredients, making it safe and posing no irritation risks.

Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2008

Can I use it around the eyes or on my body?

This moisturizer is suitable for use on the body, but the skin around the eyes is much thinner than body skin and requires specialized care. The formula hydrates and balances the skin without feeling heavy.

Surgical and Radiologic Anatomy, 2002Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017

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

  • 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, 2017
  • Topical formulations containing 3.75% glycerol and 1.25% hydrolyzed jojoba esters produced significantly lower evaporative TEWL values compared to glycerol alone at 8 and 24 hours posttreatment in human subjects.

    Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2008
  • Profhilo treatment led to significant improvements in superficial skin hydration and transepidermal water loss over time in Chinese females, while demonstrating good product tolerability.

    Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, 2026
  • Topical 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, 2011
  • Topical 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, 2022
  • Treatment 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, 2019
  • The 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, 2020
  • Ten 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, 2001
  • Niacinamide/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
  • Cooling skin temperature or applying topical menthol reduced histamine-induced itch intensity and flare diameters in healthy male volunteers.

    Neuroscience Letters, 1995
  • Topical 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, 2023
  • Tetracaine 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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