LANEIGE Water Bank Moisture Cream for acne-prone skin
Glycerin
Squalane
Chenopodium Quinoa Seed Extract
Niacinamide
Sodium HyaluronateAverage
- AverageCombination Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- ExcellentSafety
Works for acne-prone skin; other moisturizers fit it 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
- Offers moderate suitability for your combination skin, as glycerin and sodium hyaluronate provide essential hydration, but it lacks targeted ingredients to effectively address your acne, blemishes, and breakouts.
- The formulation provides excellent moisturizing benefits due to humectants like glycerin and sodium hyaluronate, though it may not offer sufficient oil control for your oily areas.
- The safety profile is good, with no risks of irritation for your acne-prone skin due to the absence of harsh ingredients and the presence of soothing components like niacinamide and urea.
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
★4.4Overall rating based on 6.0k+ reviewsBased on a very large amount of data, this moisturizer is widely praised for its unique ability to provide deep, long-lasting hydration while maintaining a surprisingly lightweight and non-greasy texture, making it a favorite for normal to combination skin types. A significant number of users find the floral fragrance overpowering and the packaging cumbersome, with some very dry skin types noting it isn't rich enough for winter use.
Highlights
Lightweight texture Mostly Mentioned
- “absorbs instantly into skin”
- “feels like cool water”
- “super light, not heavy”
- “glides on silky smooth”
Intense hydration Often Mentioned
- “skin feels plump all day”
- “cured my dry patches”
- “leaves a dewy glow”
- “moisture lasts until morning”
Non-greasy finish Often Mentioned
- “no sticky residue left”
- “doesn't make me oily”
- “perfect balance, not shiny”
- “sinks in completely”
Strong floral scent Often Mentioned
- “smells like old perfume”
- “scent is too overpowering”
- “lingers way too long”
- “gave me a headache”
Makeup compatibility Sometimes Noted
- “foundation sits beautifully”
- “acts like a primer”
- “no pilling under makeup”
- “smooths texture for base”
Bulky packaging Sometimes Noted
- “hard to open lid”
- “takes up too much space”
- “heavy plastic waste”
- “awkward square shape”
High price point Sometimes Noted
- “too expensive for 50ml”
- “pricy for basic cream”
- “finished it too fast”
- “refills are still costly”
Caused breakouts Rarely Noted
- “gave me small bumps”
- “broke me out badly”
- “clogged my pores”
- “caused redness and itch”
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Questions and answers
How well does LANEIGE Water Bank Moisture Cream work for acne-prone skin?
This cream works moderately well for your acne-prone skin, providing essential hydration through glycerin and sodium hyaluronate while posing a low risk of irritation. However, it lacks targeted ingredients to effectively address breakouts and may not offer sufficient oil control for your oily areas. A product of this type needs specific ingredients that target acne and blemishes while keeping skin balanced and clear.
Which ingredients make this cream a good fit for acne-prone skin?
Glycerin and sodium hyaluronate make this cream a good fit by providing essential hydration, while niacinamide and urea offer soothing benefits without irritation. To fit acne-prone skin best, a product of this type needs targeted ingredients that actively address breakouts and blemishes alongside oil control.
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
What does Squalane do for acne-prone skin?
Squalane may help keep acne-prone skin soft and smooth, but peroxidated forms can trigger inflammation in skin cells. For a better fit on acne-prone skin, products need non-clogging, soothing ingredients that balance oil without causing irritation.
Where does it go in a skincare routine for acne-prone skin?
This moisturizer goes toward the end of your morning and evening routines, right before sunscreen in the morning and after your treatment step at night. It provides essential hydration with glycerin and sodium hyaluronate, though acne-prone skin also needs targeted ingredients to help manage blemishes and breakouts.
The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2022Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017
Can I use this cream with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this cream with retinol by applying it after your retinol treatment to help soothe your skin and keep it soft. A moisturizer of this type works well for acne-prone skin when it also includes soothing and barrier-repairing ingredients to calm irritation from strong treatments.
How often should I use it?
You can use this moisturizing treatment twice daily as part of your morning and evening routine. Regular daily application helps maintain skin hydration and supports the skin barrier.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020Health Science Reports, 2021
Can this cream clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for acne-prone skin?
This cream is unlikely to cause irritation or breakouts on acne-prone skin because it lacks harsh ingredients and contains soothing components like niacinamide and urea. However, because it works mainly to add moisture without targeting blemishes or controlling oil, acne-prone skin of this type needs lightweight hydrators paired with active blemish-fighting ingredients to stay clear.
Can I use it around the eyes or on my body?
You can use this moisturizing treatment around your eyes and on your body, though it is primarily designed for facial care. Because the skin around the eyes is very thin, a product of this type needs gentle, hydrating ingredients like glycerin and sodium hyaluronate to keep that delicate area soft without causing irritation.
Surgical and Radiologic Anatomy, 2002Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017
Is this cream fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
It has no drying alcohol and contains fragrance (parfum). Cetearyl alcohol is a fatty alcohol, 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, 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, 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, 2012Squalane at 0.005-0.015% counteracts UVA-induced oxidative stress, inflammation, and collagen metabolism inhibition while stimulating fibroblast migration in human dermal fibroblasts.
Molecules, 2025Plant-derived squalane protected human dermal fibroblasts against UVA-induced damage by counteracting ROS formation, suppressing apoptosis-related proteins p53, caspase-3, caspase-9, and PARP, and restoring the pro-survival p-Akt/mTOR pathway.
Antioxidants, 2025Topical quinoa bioester application upregulated skin barrier proteins and antioxidant enzymes, shifting proteomic profiles to predict lower biological skin ages compared to vehicle-treated skin by median differences of 11 and 16 years for participants under and over 50.
Communications Biology, 2026Quinoa bioester exposure in human reconstructed epidermis tridimensional cell cultures increased the abundance of proteins related to preventing premature aging, homeostasis, tissue regeneration, and protection against ultraviolet radiation and oxidative damage compared to untreated counterparts.
Scientific Reports, 2020Quinoa husk peptide fraction reduces melanin content via Akt signaling and apoptosis pathways in A375 cells and rat skin cells.
IScience, 2023Topical post-laser application of human adipocyte-derived mesenchymal stem cell media combined with niacinamide significantly improved wrinkle index, melanin index, patient satisfaction, and investigator esthetic improvement scores compared to vehicle cream in patients with aging skin.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2021Topical nicotinamide prevented solar-simulated UV-induced immunosuppression in healthy volunteers, and men experienced immunosuppression at solar-simulated UV doses three times lower than those required for women.
The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2008Topical 5% niacinamide applied twice daily for 12 weeks reduced fine lines and wrinkles, hyperpigmented spots, red blotchiness, and skin sallowness, and improved skin elasticity compared to vehicle control in 50 female white subjects with facial photoaging.
Dermatologic Surgery, 2005Topical 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, 2019
Why other moisturizers fit 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 panthenol-enriched mask improved skin hydration, regulated sebum, and reduced redness and TEWL across dry sensitive, oily sensitive, and oily acne skin subgroups with excellent tolerance and no adverse reactions.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024A 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, Squalane, Dimethicone, Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate, Bis-Peg-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane, Dicaprylyl Ether, Cyclopentasiloxane, Sucrose Polystearate, Cyclohexasiloxane, Urea, Chenopodium Quinoa Seed Extract, Salicornia Herbacea Extract, Magnesium Sulfate, Manganese Sulfate, Calcium Chloride, Zinc Sulfate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Copper Tripeptide-1, Ceramide Np, Phytosphingosine, Niacinamide, Myristyl Myristate, Glyceryl Undecylenate, Acetyl Glucosamine, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Tocopherol, Propanediol, Stearic Acid, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Xanthan Gum, Trisiloxane, Palmitic Acid, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate, Polyacrylate-13, Polyisobutene, Propylene Glycol, Peg-100 Stearate, Acrylates C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Peg-5 Rapeseed Sterol, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Polysorbate 20, Tromethamine, Disodium Edta, Glyceryl Caprylate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Parfum
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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