Trying new stuff: Laneige Water Bank trial kit

Laneige is a Korean beauty brand that falls at the middle to high end spectrum of affordability. It is probably most well known internationally for its BB cushions and Two Tone Tint Lip Bars. Laneige means snow and the company says for itself “ LANEIGE was born as a brand committed to help women achieve clear, radiant skin like snow.“ I wanted to test some of Laneige skincare as I have their sleeping packs and lip mask (which I love) but I did not want to commit to a full sized product just yet. Water Bank line is their moisturising line and it is good, there really were no duds in the kit. The trial kit itself contains enough products for at least two weeks of good use once a day. The kit comes with the following products:

Water Bank Eye Gel ( 3ml)


Laneige says: Vitamin and nutrient gel for the eyes, 24-hour moisturizing eye gel for stressed skin around the eyes


Ingredients: Water, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Cyclopentasiloxane, Cyclohexasiloxane, Chenopodium Quinoa Seed Extract, Magnesium Sulfate, Zinc Sulfate, Manganese Sulfate, Calcium Chloride, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit/Leaf Extract, Saccharum Officinarum (Sugarcane) Extract, Citrus Limon (Lemon) Fruit Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Fruit Extract, Acer Saccharum (Sugar Maple) Extract, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Polyacrylate-13, Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, PCA Dimethicone, PEG-100 Stearate, Cyclomethicone, Glyceryl Stearate, Polyisobutene, Dimethiconol, Dimethicone, Phenyl Trimethicone, Ethylhexylglycerin, Polysorbate 20, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Tromethamine, Disodium EDTA, Fragrance


My thoughts: a gel cream formula that is very hydrating. Takes couple of minutes to sink in. But my concealer went on nicely afterwards and it kept my eye area moisturised all day. I am thinking of buying a full size.




Water Bank Essence EX (10 ml)


Laneige says: Loved by women across Asia, Laneige's signature moisturizing essence awakens natural moisturizing agents in the skin for 24-hour moisturized skin and smoother skin texture.


Ingredients: Water, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Glycereth-26, Cyclopentasiloxane, Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin), Dimethicone, Limnanthes Alba (Meadowfoam) Seed Oil, Tribehenin, Cyclohexasiloxane, Chenopodium Quinoa Seed Extract, Magnesium Sulfate, Zinc Sulfate, Manganese Sulfate, Calcium Chloride, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Salix Alba (Willow) Bark Extract, Tillandsia Usneoides Extract, Ceratonia Siliqua (Carob) Fruit Extract, Dimethiconol, Betaine, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer, Ethylhexylglycerin, Isopropyl Palmitate, Carrageenan, Phenyl Trimethicone, Propylene Glycol, PCA Dimethicone, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Disodium EDTA, Phenoxyethanol, Fragrance


My thoughts: Very thick for an essence but turns watery on skin. It really is very moisturising and it sinks in nicely. I prefer my essences to be less cream like so I will not go for full size. Someone with very dry skin would love this.




Water Bank Gel Cream EX (10 ml)


Lanegie says: Ultimate Hydration!  Activate moisturizing genes to increase the production of NMFs. Thoroughly moisturizing care from the 20th layer to the skin surface


Ingredients: Water, Butylene Glycol, Cyclopentasiloxane, Glycerin, Alcohol, Cyclohexasiloxane, Dimethicone, Chenopodium Quinoa Seed Extract, Magnesium Sulfate, Zinc Sulfate, Manganese Sulfate, Calcium Chloride, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Chamaecyparis Obtusa Water, Sodium Hyaluronate, Ceramide 3, Acetyl Glucosamine, Copper Tripeptide-1, Niacinamide, Tocopherol, Limnanthes Alba (Meadowfoam) Seed Oil, Glyceryl Stearate, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Cyclomethicone, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Stearic Acid, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Ethylhexylglycerin, Trisiloxane, Palmitic Acid, Phenyl Methicone, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Polysorbate 20, Polysilicone-11, Polyacrylate-13, Polyethylene, Polyisobutene, Propylene Glycol, Peg-100 Stearate, Peg-5 Rapeseed Sterol, Peg/Ppg-20/15 Dimethicone, Phytosphingosine, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Disodium Edta, Phenoxyethanol, Fragrance


My thoughts: A gel cream that goes on really smoothly. Takes a bit to dry down and sink in. Very lightweight. Good choice for someone with combo/oily skin. Will not buy it as I prefered the feel and texture of the other cream in the kit.




Water Bank Moisture Cream EX (10 ml)


Lanegie says: The Moisturizing Biogene technology of Laneige strengthens the supply of natural moisturizing factors inside the skin and makes the skin moistfull all day through this Water Bank Cream


Ingredients: Purified water, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Squalane, Dimethicone, Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate, Bis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane,  Dicaprylyl Ether, Cyclopentasiloxane, Sucrose Polystearate, Cyclohexasiloxane ,  Glyceryl Stearate, Urea, Quinoa seed extract, Glasswort extract, Magnesium Sulfate, Manganese Sulfate, Calcium chloride, Zinc sulfate,  Sodium Hyaluronate , Meadowfoam Seed Oil, Copper tripeptide -1, Ceramide 3, Phytosphingosine , Niacinamide, Myristyl Myristate, Glyceryl Yaounde Silinate, Acetylglucosamine, 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, Acrylate/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, Herbs


My thoughts:I loved this. The texture and feel of this cream on skin was really pleasant. Kept my skin well moisturised during really cold weather and constant central heating. It is lightweight, gentle but deeply moisturising at the same time. Played well with both sunscreen and makeup. When I use up my plethora of creams I will definitely buy this. My favourite product in the kit.


Although a trial kit is usually given as gift with purchase and it is not for sale, you can buy them on ebay and in web based Asian beauty stores. I bought mine in  IBuyBeauty web store for $3.00.
My exploration of Laneige will continue with White Plus Renew Trial Kit. I am looking forward to that.