Mizon Collagen Power Lifting Emulsion Versus Laneige Water Bank Moisture Essence

Mizon Collagen Power Lifting Emulsion Versus Laneige Water Bank Moisture Essence

This anti-aging emulsion is formulated around Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4 and Copper Tripeptide-1 to soften the look of wrinkles.

This hydrating essence is formulated around Squalane and Saccharide Isomerate to hydrate skin and strengthen the skin barrier.

What's inside

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Ingredients Side-by-side

Water

Butylene Glycol

Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin)

Cyclopentasiloxane

PEG/PPG-17/6 Copolymer

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Dimethicone

Cetearyl Olivate

Sorbitan Olivate

Butyrospermum Parkii Butter

Trehalose

Cetearyl Alcohol

Hydrolyzed Collagen

Stearic Acid

Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer

Glyceryl Stearate

PEG-100 Stearate

Ceramide AP

Octanediol

Ethylhexylglycerin

Tropolone

Triethanolamine

Carbomer

Sodium Hyaluronate

Panthenol

Rubus Idaeus Fruit Extract

Coptis Japonica Extract

Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4

Copper Tripeptide-1

Propylene Glycol

Hydrolyzed Extensin

Adenosine

Disodium EDTA

Water, Butylene Glycol, Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin), Cyclopentasiloxane, PEG/PPG-17/6 Copolymer, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Dimethicone, Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Trehalose, Cetearyl Alcohol, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Stearic Acid, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Ceramide AP, Octanediol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tropolone, Triethanolamine, Carbomer, Sodium Hyaluronate, Panthenol, Rubus Idaeus Fruit Extract, Coptis Japonica Extract, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, Copper Tripeptide-1, Propylene Glycol, Hydrolyzed Extensin, Adenosine, Disodium EDTA

Propanediol

Glycerin

Squalane

Hexyldecyl Myristoyl Methylaminopropionate

Isostearyl Neopentanoate

Myristyl Myristate

PCA Dimethicone

Sea Water

Saccharide Isomerate

Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6

Tromethamine

Glyceryl Caprylate

Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer

1,2-Hexanediol

Parfum

Chenopodium Quinoa Seed Extract

Magnesium Sulfate

Calcium Chloride

Citric Acid

Sodium Citrate

Phenoxyethanol

T-Butyl Alcohol

Cynara Scolymus Leaf Extract

Manganese Sulfate

Zinc Sulfate

Lecithin

Brassica Oleracea Gemmifera Extract

Phaseolus Lunatus Seed Extract

Tocopherol

Lepidium Sativum Sprout Extract

Ascorbyl Glucoside

Water, Propanediol, Glycerin, Squalane, Hexyldecyl Myristoyl Methylaminopropionate, Isostearyl Neopentanoate, Myristyl Myristate, PCA Dimethicone, Sea Water, Saccharide Isomerate, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Tromethamine, Glyceryl Caprylate, Carbomer, Butylene Glycol, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Ethylhexylglycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Parfum, Disodium EDTA, Chenopodium Quinoa Seed Extract, Magnesium Sulfate, Calcium Chloride, Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate, Phenoxyethanol, T-Butyl Alcohol, Cynara Scolymus Leaf Extract, Manganese Sulfate, Zinc Sulfate, Lecithin, Brassica Oleracea Gemmifera Extract, Phaseolus Lunatus Seed Extract, Tocopherol, Lepidium Sativum Sprout Extract, Ascorbyl Glucoside

Alternatives

Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:

Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.

Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness.

Carbomer is a synthetic thickening and gelling agent. It's basically the ingredient that gives a lot of serums, gels, creams, and sunscreens their smooth, non-sticky texture.

Although legally permitted at very high levels, carbomers are normally used at concentrations below 1%.

It also needs to be neutralized to actually thicken, and because it is a large molecule, it doesn't really penetrate the skin barrier.

Allergy-wise, the risk is very low. Clinical studies show carbomers have low potential for skin irritation/sensitization even at concentrations up to 100%.

A 2024 UK study patch-tested 1,302 patients and found true allergy to the parent group of carbomer to be rare with no confirmed relevant reactions.

Disodium EDTA is a chelating agent. It grabs onto and deactivates metal ions that sneak into your products from water, packaging, or air.

This ingredient mainly works behind the scenes and helps with:

On top of that, this ingredient can counteract the effects of hard water by binding to the minerals in it.

One thing worth knowing is that Disodium EDTA has been shown to be a mild penetration enhancer. It can help other ingredients absorb into skin more effectively which can be a double-edged sword (great for actives, but can also make the active too strong if you have sensitive skin).

Clinical patch testing showed no significant skin irritation at typical use concentrations and minimal dermal absorption.

You'll most likely see this ingredient near the end of an ingredient list. It's typically found in concentrations less than 1%.

Ethylhexylglycerin is created from glycerin. It is a multitasker ingredient that:

The CIR Expert Panel found minimal skin absorption or sensitization of any kind in a safety assessment. Though this ingredient is considered well-tolerated, a small number of cases of allergic dermatitis have been published since 2002. Just be sure to patch test if you are unsure.

Industry-reported use ranges from 8% in rinse-off products and 2% in leave-on formulations.

Water. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.

So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.

You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Remember to stay hydrated!

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