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Drunk Elephant Amino Rain™ Glasswater Serum vs LANEIGE Balance Mode Shine Control & Pore-Minimizing Lightweight Moisturizer for Oily Skin

Drunk Elephant Amino Rain™ Glasswater Serum scores 8.7/9.8 and LANEIGE Balance Mode Shine Control & Pore-Minimizing Lightweight Moisturizer for Oily Skin scores 8.6/9.8 — a near-tie where your skin type decides the winner.

Head to head

Drunk Elephant Amino Rain™ Glasswater Serum
Drunk Elephant

Amino Rain™ Glasswater Serum

serumpremium
8.7
VS
LANEIGE Balance Mode Shine Control & Pore-Minimizing Lightweight Moisturizer for Oily Skin
LANEIGE

Balance Mode Shine Control & Pore-Minimizing Lightweight Moisturizer for Oily Skin

moisturisermid-range
8.6

Score comparison

These two are neck and neck — just 0.1 points apart.

1
3
1
Drunk Elephant wins 1
Tied 3
LANEIGE wins 1
8.7Drunk Elephant
vs
8.6LANEIGE

Scores last verified: July 2026

Attribute battle

Hydration Efficacy

Drunk Elephant WINS
9.7
6.8
Drunk Elephant
LANEIGE

Irritation Risk

TIE
9.5
9.5
Drunk Elephant
LANEIGE

Active Ingredient Strength

LANEIGE WINS
4.2
5.0
Drunk Elephant
LANEIGE

Ingredient Transparency

TIE
8.5
8.5
Drunk Elephant
LANEIGE

Formulation Safety

TIE
9.0
9.0
Drunk Elephant
LANEIGE

Ingredient face-off

12% overlap
43Drunk Elephant
5Shared
27LANEIGE

Why these two are neck and neck

These two serums take different paths to a similar destination. Both formulas include solid hydrating ingredients, and the overall scores reflect that — the gap here is genuinely slim.

Active Ingredient Strength is another area of separation. LANEIGE Balance Mode Shine Control & Pore-Minimizing Lightweight Moisturizer for Oily Skin scores 5.0 here versus 4.2 for Drunk Elephant Amino Rain™ Glasswater Serum. That difference comes down to how each formula is built — the ingredient list tells the story.

Drunk Elephant Amino Rain™ Glasswater Serum brings Dipalmitoyl Hydroxyproline, Allantoin, and Panax Ginseng Root Extract as actives, while lANEIGE Balance Mode Shine Control & Pore-Minimizing Lightweight Moisturizer for Oily Skin relies on Niacinamide, Inositol, and Madecassoside. Both approaches have merit, but the positioning and supporting ingredients make the difference.

Best for your skin type

Drunk Elephant Amino Rain™ Glasswater Serum is better if you have

  • Sensitive skin — the low-irritation formula keeps things gentle
  • Dry or dehydrated skin that craves moisture, thanks to Glycerin
  • Anyone who prefers clean, well-vetted formulations

LANEIGE Balance Mode Shine Control & Pore-Minimizing Lightweight Moisturizer for Oily Skin is better if you have

  • Sensitive skin — the low-irritation formula keeps things gentle
  • Anyone who prefers clean, well-vetted formulations

Value comparison

At premium pricing with a score of 8.7, Drunk Elephant Amino Rain™ Glasswater Serum delivers strong value. LANEIGE Balance Mode Shine Control & Pore-Minimizing Lightweight Moisturizer for Oily Skin sits at the mid-range level with a 8.6 score — the extra cost doesn't translate to better scores here.

Our verdict

✶ Our verdict

It's a close call — both products score within 0.3 points of each other. Your choice depends on your specific skin concerns.

8.7Drunk Elephant
vs
8.6LANEIGE

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: Drunk Elephant Amino Rain™ Glasswater Serum or LANEIGE Balance Mode Shine Control & Pore-Minimizing Lightweight Moisturizer for Oily Skin?

Based on ingredient analysis, Drunk Elephant Amino Rain™ Glasswater Serum scores higher overall. See the full score breakdown above for details on each attribute.

Do Drunk Elephant Amino Rain™ Glasswater Serum and LANEIGE Balance Mode Shine Control & Pore-Minimizing Lightweight Moisturizer for Oily Skin share ingredients?

Yes, they share common ingredients. Check the ingredient face-off section above for a detailed comparison.

What's the main difference between Drunk Elephant Amino Rain™ Glasswater Serum and LANEIGE Balance Mode Shine Control & Pore-Minimizing Lightweight Moisturizer for Oily Skin?

The key differences are in their active ingredients and formulation approach. Check the attribute battle above for a detailed breakdown.