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LANEIGE Water Bank Gentle Gel Cleanser

By Nur → Last verified 11/3/2026

$32.81$0.13/mL250 mL

Price checked 11/3/2026

Verified 2026-11-03 on YesStyle: $32.81. Prices change often, so confirm on the retailer's page.

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What we found

Based on how this product compares to others in the cleansers category, cross-referenced against retailer listings and market data.

Strengths

  • + Disclosed pH of 5.0 — a number, not a 'low-pH' badge — on a mild hydroxysultaine/isethionate/taurate bench
  • + A brand clinical with its methodology published (named lab, 31 women, dates): +15% hydration immediately post-cleanse, 99% dust-pollution removal, 90% of panellists agreed it didn't irritate
  • + Fragrance-free at INCI level, with no irritation pattern across 609 Sephora reviews (4.64)
  • + Budget per-mL ($0.116) for a 250 mL flagship-retailer gel

Worth knowing

  • - The clinical is brand-commissioned — its methodology is disclosed, but it is not independent data
  • - Sephora's own page carries boilerplate 'less than one percent synthetic fragrance' template text that contradicts the formula; the ingredient list (no Parfum) is what we go by
  • - Heavy or long-wear makeup still needs a first cleanser — the tested scope is face makeup and sunscreen
  • - $29.00 is fair per mL, but Korean street prices run lower

Key ingredients

These are the ingredients LANEIGE highlights for this product, cross-checked against general dermatological and cosmetic-chemistry sources, not a full INCI list.

Fragrance: confirmed fragrance-free.

IngredientWhat it isWhat it does for skin
Lauryl HydroxysultaineA specific active or extract in this formula.Not yet independently verified against general dermatology sources.
Sodium Cocoyl IsethionateA specific active or extract in this formula.Not yet independently verified against general dermatology sources.
Sodium Methyl Cocoyl TaurateA specific active or extract in this formula.Not yet independently verified against general dermatology sources.
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic AcidHyaluronic acid broken down into smaller fragments for easier absorption.Delivers hydration to the skin's upper layers more readily than larger-molecule hyaluronic acid.
AllantoinA soothing compound, naturally occurring in some plants and also made synthetically.Calms irritation and supports skin healing, often paired with other barrier-focused ingredients.
PanthenolPro-vitamin B5, which converts to pantothenic acid once absorbed into skin.Hydrates as a humectant, supports wound healing, and has anti-inflammatory, soothing effects on irritated skin.
Amino Acid Complex (ArginineA specific active or extract in this formula.Not yet independently verified against general dermatology sources.
Aspartic AcidA specific active or extract in this formula.Not yet independently verified against general dermatology sources.
Glutamic Acid)A specific active or extract in this formula.Not yet independently verified against general dermatology sources.

What the brand says

LANEIGE's own marketing claims, not our own findings.

  • Low-pH (5.0, brand-disclosed) daily gel cleanser; brand-commissioned clinical (P&K Skin Research Center, 31 women) reported +15% hydration immediately after cleansing and 99% dust-pollution removal

Research-Based

Our assessment comes from pricing, ingredients, and published information, not personal use, the same standard we apply across the site. This product hasn't been hands-on tested yet. See our Methodology for what that distinction means.

Price history

The lowest price per mL we've recorded for this product is $0.12, below its current $0.13.

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Frequently asked

How much does LANEIGE Water Bank Gentle Gel Cleanser cost per mL?

$0.13 per mL (currently $32.81 for 250 mL).

Has LANEIGE Water Bank Gentle Gel Cleanser been hands-on tested?

Not yet. Our assessment for this product comes from pricing, ingredients, and published information, not personal use, the same standard we apply across the site. See our Methodology for what that distinction means.

What are the key ingredients in LANEIGE Water Bank Gentle Gel Cleanser?

The ingredients LANEIGE highlights for this product include Lauryl Hydroxysultaine, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Allantoin, Panthenol, Amino Acid Complex (Arginine, Aspartic Acid, Glutamic Acid).

Sources

Pricing and availability for this product were verified against the following retailer listings.