If you caught my recent thoughts on the Tatcha Essence, you’ll know I wasn’t blown away (read the review here). No shade on Tatcha – it just didn’t quite justify its price tag. Enter the Laneige Water Bank Blue Hyaluronic Revitalizing Toner, which has entirely filled the gap I was looking to address.
What is it?
A hydrating toner designed to refresh and hydrate the skin post-cleanse.
What Do I Think?
The formula is centred on blue hyaluronic acid, a blend of hyaluronic acid and fucoidan derived from deep-sea algae. This powerhouse combo absorbs faster and more effectively than standard hyaluronic acid, delivering hydration that feels both intense and long-lasting. It’s paired with beta-glucan, known for its soothing properties, making it ideal for skin that’s a touch frazzled.
This toner’s purpose is delightfully straightforward – it refreshes, hydrates, and preps the skin post-cleanse, helping it absorb subsequent products more effectively. And it delivers on all counts. The texture is somewhere between water and gel – silky, lightweight, and easily applied with a few drops pressed into the skin. My face immediately feels quenched, leaving a dewy, plump finish that makes my next steps glide on like a dream.
The scent is a subtle, aquatic freshness – pleasant but far from overpowering. Even better, its inclusion of soothing ingredients like panthenol makes it a lifesaver for those days when your skin feels tight, stressed, or sensitised.
At £25, it’s a quarter of the price of the Tatcha Essence and, for my money, far more effective at delivering hydration. It’s been exactly what my dry, dehydrated skin needs as a post-cleanse treat, and it seems to act as a little helper to everything else I layer on top.
Would I recommend?
This will absolutely be a repurchase for me. It’s not hugely expensive, effective, and feels genuinely luxurious to use.
Brands Product Description
Let skin drink up with this soothing Blue Hyaluronic Acid toner, delivering the first layer of hydration after cleansing. Blue Hyaluronic Acid, fermented with deep sea algae and put through a 10-step microfiltration process, instantly absorbs for intense, lasting hydration that leaves skin feeling happy and healthy.
Key Ingredients
- Blue Hyaluronic Acid – a blend of hyaluronic acid and fucoidan derived from deep-sea algae delivers intense hydration
- Beta-Hlucan – soothing.
How I Use It
I use the Laneige Water Bank Blue Hyaluronic Revitalizing Toner morning and night, straight after cleansing and before my serums.
Would I Repurchase/Buy?
Yes!
How Much?
£25.00 for 160ml
