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

Name: LANEIGE Balance Mode Shine Control & Pore-Minimizing Lightweight Moisturizer for Oily Skin
Brand: LANEIGE

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Overall score8.6

LANEIGE Balance Mode Shine Control & Pore-Minimizing Lightweight Moisturizer for Oily Skin scores 8.6/9.8 overall. It ranks highest in low irritation risk (9.5) and formulation safety (9.0).

✶ Hero ingredients

#2Squalane

Lightweight oil that mimics skin's natural sebum

#3Butylene Glycol

Lightweight humectant and solvent

#4Glycerin

One of the most effective humectants

Score breakdown

Overall

8.6

Hydration Efficacy6.8

Irritation Risk9.5

Active Ingredient Strength5.0

Ingredient Transparency8.5

Formulation Safety9.0

Scores last verified: June 2026

What makes LANEIGE Balance Mode Shine Control & Pore-Minimizing Lightweight Moisturizer for Oily Skin stand out

LANEIGE Balance Mode Shine Control & Pore-Minimizing Lightweight Moisturizer for Oily Skin is an excellent moisturiser with an overall score of 8.6/9.8. Positioned in the mid-range bracket, it delivers a well-rounded formulation that balances efficacy with gentleness. The formula leads with Squalane, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin — ingredients that support the skin barrier and moisture levels.

It performs well on hydration (6.8) and low irritation risk (9.5).

Is this right for you?

Great for

✓Sensitive skin — low irritation risk with a gentle formulation
✓Safety-conscious shoppers — clean formulation with minimal flags
✓Ingredient-aware buyers — transparent, well-documented formula

Key ingredients

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Squalane
Softens and smooths — #2 in the INCI list
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Butylene Glycol
Draws in moisture — #3 in the INCI list
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Glycerin
Draws in moisture — #4 in the INCI list

Full ingredient list

27 ingredients — listed in INCI order (highest concentration first)

#2Squalane #3Butylene Glycol #4Glycerin #5Niacinamide #62-Hexanediol #7Methyl Trimethicone #8Betaine #9Silica #10Inositol

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Niacinamide

Works on your skin — #5 in the INCI list

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Methyl Trimethicone

Softens and smooths — #7 in the INCI list

#11

Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer

#12Water/Aqua/Eau

#13Tromethamine

#14Glyceryl Caprylate

#15Carbomer