Laneige's Water Bank Blue Hyaluronic Cream Moisturizer is the brand's cream for normal to dry skin, pairing what it calls Blue Hyaluronic Acid with ceramide NP, squalane and a peptide-panthenol complex. Laneige cites a 32-person study for up to 100 hours of hydration after one use and sells it in a refillable pod. The brand describes a lush, dewy texture and labels it hypoallergenic and dermatologist-tested. The main caveats: it contains added fragrance, and $38 for 50 ml costs more than comparable ceramide creams.

Best for

Normal to dry skin that likes a dewy finish
Fans of K-beauty textures who don't mind fragrance

What we love

Hyaluronic acid, ceramide NP, squalane and panthenol in one cream
Refillable pod system; refills cost $32
Brand cites up to 100-hour hydration in a 32-person study
Labeled hypoallergenic and dermatologist-tested

Worth knowing

Contains added fragrance
Pricier per milliliter than comparable drugstore ceramide creams
Brand data comes from small, company-run studies

How it scored

The breakdown.

Five factors, weighted for formulas. Here’s our working.

7.4Good

Beauty score out of 10. Brands can’t pay for placement — ever.

Results30%7.5
Creator reviews and Laneige's own 32-person study point to comfortable, lasting hydration for normal to dry skin; independent evidence beyond that is limited.
Formula & ingredients20%7.5
Hyaluronic acid, ceramide NP with cholesterol, squalane, panthenol and a peptide make a sound hydrating formula, but added fragrance is a drawback for sensitive skin.
Texture & experience15%8.2
Marie Claire and Who What Wear editors describe a lightweight cream that sinks in quickly with a dewy glow; one Who What Wear tester with dry skin wanted more moisture.
Value20%6.7
At $38 for 50 ml (refill pods $32) it costs well above drugstore ceramide creams that cover similar barrier basics.
Community love15%7.3
Editor roundups at Marie Claire and Who What Wear rate it well for lightweight hydration, while independent Reddit discussion of this specific cream is thin compared with Laneige's lip masks.

Beauty profile

Inside the bottle.

Texture

Lush, dewy cream for normal to dry skin (brand description)

Format

Cream

Fragrance

Contains fragrance — Lightly scented; Fragrance/Parfum is listed in the ingredients

Size

1.6 fl oz / 50 ml

Key ingredients

Ingredient encyclopedia →

What’s in it: Blue Hyaluronic Acid (hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid; Laneige says its smallest fraction is 0.5 kDa), ceramide NP with cholesterol, squalane and the Pepta-Panthenol Complex (acetyl tetrapeptide-11 plus panthenol), with beta-glucan, allantoin and a Lactobacillus ferment lysate. Contains fragrance; no percentages disclosed.

How to use

Smooth an even layer onto the face morning and evening, after cleansing, toning and applying serum.

Claims & certifications

Dermatologist-tested
Refillable

Full ingredient list (INCI)39 ingredients · key actives highlighted · as listed by the brand

Water/Aqua/Eau,
Glycerin,
Butylene Glycol,
Squalane,
Dicaprylyl Ether,
Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate,
Methyl Trimethicone,
Glyceryl Stearate,
Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate,
1,
2-Hexanediol,
Stearyl Dimethicone,
Bis-Hydroxyethoxypropyl Dimethicone,
Cetyl Alcohol,
Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate,
Caprylic/Capric/Myristic/Stearic Triglyceride,
Palmitic Acid,
Stearic Acid,
Panthenol,
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer,
Propanediol,
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer,
Xanthan Gum,
Glyceryl Caprylate,
Dextrin,
Tromethamine,
Ethylhexylglycerin,
Disodium EDTA,
Sorbitan Isostearate,
Allantoin,
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid,
Ceramide NP,
Fragrance/Parfum,
Beta-Glucan,
Cholesterol,
Mannitol,
Tocopherol,
Acetyl Tetrapeptide-11,
Undaria Pinnatifida Extract

Formulas change. Always check the packaging, and patch-test if your skin is reactive.

Official product page

Creator video reviews

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What people say

Straight from the source.

Verbatim from Reddit, forums, blogs and the beauty press — linked, so you can read the whole thread.

4 verbatim quotes · 2 positive · 2 mixed

Marie Claire

I have dry skin that is dull in the winter and acne-prone in the summer, so I need a lightweight moisturizer to keep my skin soft and comfortable without breaking me out. This one did just that.

Julia MarzovillaMarie ClaireSource

Marie Claire

But don't let the "cream" label on this option fool you—it has a lightweight consistency that absorbs into the skin like water or an essence, making it ideal for those with oily or combination skin.

AnonymousMarie ClaireSource

Marie Claire

Dewy finish may not be ideal for certain makeup looks

AnonymousMarie ClaireSource

Who What Wear

As someone with dry skin, I sometimes feel like I need an extra boost of moisture to keep my skin hydrated.

AnonymousWho What WearSource

Price & value

Is it worth it?

Typical price

$38.00

for 1.6 fl oz / 50 ml

Per ounce

$22.48

DrugstoreMid-rangePrestigeLuxury

Right around the going rate per ounce for moisturizers. Our value score: 6.7/10 for a mid-range pick.

Price checked November 2026 at a non-Amazon retailer. Prices change — retailers show the current one.

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Community

What members noticed.

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FAQ

Good questions.

Does Laneige Water Bank Blue Hyaluronic Cream contain fragrance?

Yes. Fragrance/Parfum appears in the ingredient list, so people who react to fragrance may prefer an unscented ceramide cream.

What is Blue Hyaluronic Acid?

It is Laneige's name for the hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid in the Water Bank line; the brand says its smallest fraction is 0.5 kDa, about 2,000 times smaller than the hyaluronic acid it used before, so it absorbs quickly.

Which Water Bank moisturizer should I choose?

Laneige positions this cream for normal to dry skin, the Water Bank Gel Moisturizer for oily to combination skin, and the Intensive Moisturizer as a richer balm-cream for very dry skin.

Can I buy refills?

Yes. Laneige sells a refill pod for $32 and says the refill reduces plastic use by 70% compared with buying a new 50 ml jar.

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