Laneige
Balance Mode Shine Control Weightless Moisturizer
A lightweight oil-control moisturizer with rice-derived ingredients and niacinamide for shine-balanced hydration.
- Fragrance free
- oily skin
- combination skin
- sensitive skin
- normal skin
What it is
Laneige Balance Mode Shine Control Weightless Moisturizer is a lightweight moisturizer designed for oily, combination, and sensitive skin. It is positioned as a hydrating, shine-balancing formula that helps keep skin comfortable without a heavy finish.
Key ingredients
- Rice bran water: Laneige highlights rice-derived ingredients to support hydration and the skin barrier.
- Niacinamide: The brand says this helps regulate oil and improve the look of pores.
- Squalane and madecassoside: These ingredients support comfort, moisture, and barrier health.
How to use
Apply an even layer to the face in the morning and/or evening after cleansing. Laneige says it works best as part of a routine that includes the Balance Mode cleanser and mask for oily-skin support.
Who should be careful
Laneige says the product is suitable for blemish-prone, oily, combination, normal, and sensitive skin, and it is non-comedogenic. This is general product information, not medical advice.
What the brand claims
Laneige says the moisturizer balances oil and hydration, helps control shine, and visibly minimizes the look of pores. The product page positions it as a non-comedogenic, frictionless daily moisturizer for oily skin.
A moisturizer with rice bran water, squalane and niacinamide.
Manufacturer ingredient information
Full manufacturer ingredient list
ORYZA SATIVA (RICE) BRAN WATER, SQUALANE, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, GLYCERIN, NIACINAMIDE, 1,2-HEXANEDIOL, METHYL TRIMETHICONE, BETAINE, SILICA, INOSITOL, ACRYLATES/C10-30 ALKYL ACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMER, WATER / AQUA / EAU, TROMETHAMINE, GLYCERYL CAPRYLATE, CARBOMER, ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN, SODIUM GLUCONATE, MANNITOL, PROPANEDIOL, MADECASSOSIDE, HYDROLYZED EXTENSIN, MONASCUS/RICE FERMENT, HYDROLYZED CORN STARCH, PINUS DENSIFLORA LEAF EXTRACT, CAMELLIA SINENSIS LEAF EXTRACT, AMMONIUM GLYCYRRHIZATE, HYDROLYZED VEGETABLE PROTEIN, CAFFEINE, ZINC GLUCONATE, AESCULUS HIPPOCASTANUM (HORSE CHESTNUT) SEED EXTRACT, ACETYL TETRAPEPTIDE-11
Verified ingredient flags: None of the tracked ingredients identified in this verified list.
Source: https://us.laneige.com/products/balance-mode-shine-control-weightless-moisturizer (checked 2026-10-11). Check the current package ingredient list before use; manufacturer formulas may change.
Sources
- https://us.laneige.com/products/balance-mode-shine-control-weightless-moisturizer (checked 2026-10-11)
We have not tested this product.
What's on the label
| Category | Daily Moisturizers & Water Gel Creams |
|---|---|
| Brand | Laneige |
| Size | 50mL |
| Form | Lightweight moisturizer |
| Texture | Fluid gel-cream |
| Finish | Soft, shine-free finish |
| Key ingredients | Rice bran water, niacinamide, squalane, madecassoside, and rice ferment |
| Free from | Formulated without coal tar, formaldehyde-releasing agents, hydroquinone, mineral oil, oxybenzone, parabens, phthalates, and sulfates |
| Routine step | Moisturizer |
| When to use | AM and/or PM |
| Key ingredient | None stated |
| Best for | oily, combination, sensitive, normal skin |
| Fragrance free | Yes |
| Worth knowing | Nothing flagged |
| Full ingredient list | ORYZA SATIVA (RICE) BRAN WATER, SQUALANE, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, GLYCERIN, NIACINAMIDE, 1,2-HEXANEDIOL, METHYL TRIMETHICONE, BETAINE, SILICA, INOSITOL, ACRYLATES/C10-30 ALKYL ACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMER, WATER / AQUA / EAU, TROMETHAMINE, GLYCERYL CAPRYLATE, CARBOMER, ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN, SODIUM GLUCONATE, MANNITOL, PROPANEDIOL, MADECASSOSIDE, HYDROLYZED EXTENSIN, MONASCUS/RICE FERMENT, HYDROLYZED CORN STARCH, PINUS DENSIFLORA LEAF EXTRACT, CAMELLIA SINENSIS LEAF EXTRACT, AMMONIUM GLYCYRRHIZATE, HYDROLYZED VEGETABLE PROTEIN, CAFFEINE, ZINC GLUCONATE, AESCULUS HIPPOCASTANUM (HORSE CHESTNUT) SEED EXTRACT, ACETYL TETRAPEPTIDE-11 |
| Size | 50 ml |
| Source | Brand's own product page Checked |
Common questions
Is this moisturizer suitable for oily skin?
Laneige lists it for blemish-prone, combination, oily, normal, and sensitive skin.
What does it do?
The brand says it balances oil and hydration while helping control shine and visibly refine pores.
How do I use it?
Laneige directs applying an even layer over the face after cleansing, with use in the morning and/or evening.
Is the formula fragrance-free?
The official ingredient list does not include fragrance, and the product page notes it is suitable for sensitive skin.