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Laneige Water Bank Hyaluronique Bleu vs Real Barrier Extreme Cream

Real Barrier Extreme Cream scores 8.6/9.8 vs Laneige Water Bank Hyaluronique Bleu at 8.0/9.8. Real Barrier Extreme Cream wins for hydration.

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Laneige

Water Bank Hyaluronique Bleu

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8.0

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Real Barrier

Extreme Cream

moisturisermid-range

8.6

Buy at Olive Young

Score comparison

Real Barrier Extreme Cream edges ahead, winning 4 of 5 attributes.

Laneige wins 0

Tied 1

Real Barrier wins 4

40Laneige

9Shared

20Real Barrier

Only in Laneige Water Bank Hyaluronique Bleu

31 unique

Water / Aqua / Eau Diethylhexyl Succinate Glyceryl Stearate Se Triolein Glyceryl Stearate Methyl Trimethicone Isononyl Isononanoate Myristyl Myristate C10-18 Triglycerides Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate+21 more

Shared ingredients

9 in common

Butylene Glycol Cetearyl Alcohol Glycerin 2-Hexanediol Squalane Carbomer Ethylhexylglycerin Ceramide Np Sodium Hyaluronate

Only in Real Barrier Extreme Cream

11 unique

Water Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride Ceramide Ap Ceramide Eop Cholesterol Phytosphingosine Cetearyl Olivate Sorbitan Olivate Panthenol Allantoin+1 more

Why Real Barrier Extreme Cream comes out ahead

Where Real Barrier Extreme Cream really shines is hydration efficacy, scoring 9.5 compared to Laneige Water Bank Hyaluronique Bleu's 8.1. With Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, and Cholesterol in its top ingredients, Real Barrier Extreme Cream delivers stronger moisture-binding capability.

Active Ingredient Strength is another area of separation. Real Barrier Extreme Cream scores 5.5 here versus 4.9 for Laneige Water Bank Hyaluronique Bleu. That difference comes down to how each formula is built — the ingredient list tells the story.

Real Barrier Extreme Cream brings Ceramide Np, Ceramide Ap, and Ceramide Eop as actives, while laneige Water Bank Hyaluronique Bleu relies on Niacinamide, Ceramide Np, and Asiaticoside. Both approaches have merit, but the positioning and supporting ingredients make the difference.

Best for your skin type

Laneige Water Bank Hyaluronique Bleu is better if you have

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

Real Barrier Extreme Cream 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

Value comparison

Real Barrier Extreme Cream comes in at mid-range pricing with a 8.6 score, which is solid value at that tier.

Our verdict

✶ Our verdict

+0.6 lead

Real Barrier Extreme Cream edges ahead with a slightly stronger formulation, but Laneige Water Bank Hyaluronique Bleu is still a solid pick.

8.0Laneige

8.6Real Barrier

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: Laneige Water Bank Hyaluronique Bleu or Real Barrier Extreme Cream?

Based on ingredient analysis, Real Barrier Extreme Cream scores higher overall. See the full score breakdown above for details on each attribute.

Do Laneige Water Bank Hyaluronique Bleu and Real Barrier Extreme Cream share ingredients?

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

What's the main difference between Laneige Water Bank Hyaluronique Bleu and Real Barrier Extreme Cream?

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

Full analysis: Laneige Water Bank Hyaluronique Bleu→Full analysis: Real Barrier Extreme Cream→

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