The Inkey List PDRN Serum vs LANEIGE Water Bank Blue Hyaluronic Serum

The Inkey List

PDRN Serum

LANEIGE

Water Bank Blue Hyaluronic Serum

A serum built around Vitamin E, for hydration and barrier repair.

Serum

20 ingredients

30 ingredients

Brand price

USD 18.00 · checked 26 Sept 2026 · brand's site

Brand price

USD 45.00 · checked 26 Sept 2026 · brand's site

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At a Glance

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Key Ingredients

Fatty alcohol1
Waxy fatty alcohols used as emollients and thickeners; unrelated to drying alcohol.
Cetearyl Alcohol
Vitamin E1
Tocopherols — fat-soluble antioxidants.
Tocopherol
AHA1
Alpha hydroxy acids — water-soluble chemical exfoliants.
Citric Acid
Lactic acid1
An AHA that also acts as a humectant.
Sodium Lactate

Fatty alcohol1
Waxy fatty alcohols used as emollients and thickeners; unrelated to drying alcohol.
Cetearyl Alcohol
Face oil1
An oil formulated to be used on the face.
Squalane
Vitamin E1
Tocopherols — fat-soluble antioxidants.
Tocopherol

Benefits

Hydrating7
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Butylene Glycol, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Glycerin, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Propanediol, Sodium Lactate, Tocopherol
Barrier Repair7
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glycerin, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Propylheptyl Caprylate, Tocopherol, Tribehenin PEG-20 Esters
Smoothing6
Refines rough or uneven texture.
Cetearyl Alcohol, Citric Acid, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Propylheptyl Caprylate, Sodium Lactate, Tribehenin PEG-20 Esters
Exfoliating2
Lifts dead surface cells to smooth texture.
Citric Acid, Sodium Lactate

Hydrating12
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Anhydroxylitol, Beta-Glucan, Betaine, Butylene Glycol, Glucose, Glycerin, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Propanediol, Squalane, Tocopherol, Xylitol, Xylitylglucoside
Barrier Repair8
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Betaine, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Squalane, Tocopherol, Undaria Pinnatifida Extract, Xylitol
Reduces Irritation1
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Beta-Glucan
Smoothing3
Refines rough or uneven texture.
Cetearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Squalane

Concerns

May Trigger Acne2
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
Cetearyl Alcohol, Tocopherol
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis6
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, C8-12 Acid Triglyceride, Cetearyl Alcohol, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Tribehenin PEG-20 Esters
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris2
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Cetearyl Alcohol, Tocopherol
May Worsen Oily Skin2
May increase shine or excess oil.
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil

May Trigger Acne2
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
Cetearyl Alcohol, Tocopherol
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis5
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Cetearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Tetradecyl Aminobutyroylvalylaminobutyric Urea Trifluoroacetate
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris2
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Cetearyl Alcohol, Tocopherol
May Worsen Oily Skin1
May increase shine or excess oil.
Squalane

Ingredients Side-by-side

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Water (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
Propylheptyl Caprylate
Emollient
C8-12 Acid Triglyceride
Skin Conditioning
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Glycerin (in both products)
Humectant
0 / 0
- Possibly animal-derived
- Hydrating
Propanediol (in both products)
Viscosity Controlling
0-1 / —
- Hydrating
Tribehenin PEG-20 Esters
Emollient
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
- Plant oils and butters (coconut, olive, shea)
- Plant or mineral oil
- Barrier Repair
- Hydrating
- May Worsen Oily Skin
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Butylene Glycol (in both products)
Humectant
1 / 0
- Hydrating
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
0 / —
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer (in both products)
Viscosity Controlling
0-1 / —

Water (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol (in both products)
Humectant
1 / 0
- Hydrating
Dipropylene Glycol
Perfuming
0-1 / —
Glycerin (in both products)
Humectant
0 / 0
- Possibly animal-derived
- Hydrating
Squalane
Emollient
1 / 0
- Face oil
- Barrier Repair
- Hydrating
- May Worsen Oily Skin
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer (in both products)
Viscosity Controlling
0-1 / —
Propanediol (in both products)
Viscosity Controlling
0-1 / —
- Hydrating
Carbomer
Gel Forming
1 / 0
Cetearyl Alcohol (in both products)
Emollient
2 / 1
- Fatty alcohol
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis

Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

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

Water
Antiplaque, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water
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Glycerin
Denaturant, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Humectant, Oral Care, Perfuming, Humectant, Skin Protecting, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Glycerin may be plant, synthetic or animal depending on the supplier.
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Propanediol
Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Propanediol is the organic compound that conforms to the formula
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Butylene Glycol
Fragrance, Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Butane-1,3-diol (CAS No. 107-88-0/ EC No. 203-529-7) (R)-(-)-butane-1,3-diol” (CAS No. 6290-03-5/ EC No. 228-532-0)
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Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Viscosity Controlling
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer is a copolymer of ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate and vinylpyrrolidone monomers
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Cetearyl Alcohol
Emulsion Stabilising, Opacifying, Emollient, Cleansing, Emulsifying, Foam Boosting, Viscosity Controlling
Cetearyl Alcohol isn't fungal acne safe.
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Tocopherol
Antioxidant, Fragrance, Skin Conditioning, Occlusive
Tocopherol is vitamin E.
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Ethylhexylglycerin
Deodorant, Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin is the organic compound that conforms to the formula
Learn more about Ethylhexylglycerin →