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1 of 2 advertised claims delivered
MoisturizingPanthenol, Polymethylsilsesquioxane + 11 moreStrong evidence
“Water-Bag Barrier Cream”
This product can help improve hydration of the skin with the two types of ingredients.
The first type is called “humectants”:
these ingredients help attract water.
When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they “pull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from
within deeper layers of the skin. The following ingredients in this product do the job:
panthenol, glucose.
This product also contains ingredients called “occlusives”. They help reduce the speed with which our skin loses moisture to the outside environment. These ingredients also help soften the upper layer of the skin, so it feels less tight and nicer to the touch. The following ingredients in this product do the job: phenyl trimethicone, jojoba esters.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: panthenol
Anti-agingNo ingredient credited for this claimLimited evidence
“The Plodica Water-Bag Barrier Cream is also enriched with Niacinamide and Adenosine, two powerhouse ingredients that help to brighten and firm your skin, reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.”
This product does not contain ingredients that are able to reduce fine lines and wrinkles or help with skin elasticity, but it can improve the look of the skin temporarily through moisturization. Well-moisturized skin might also be able to repair the sun damage better.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: Citrus junos seed extractMedium risk
Comedogenic2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale2 flagged
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Ingredients
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Nelumbo nucifera callus culture extract~22–33%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Citrus junos seed extract~4.9–7.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Magnolia officinalis bark extract~4.7–7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Panthenol~3.4–5.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolNelumbo nucifera leaf cell culture powder~2.7–4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Nelumbo nucifera callus culture extract~1.9–2.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Dicaprylyl carbonate~1.6–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps products spread more easily and works as an emollient to soften skin
More about Dicaprylyl carbonateMethyl trimethicone~1.3–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of silicone that helps create a silky product finish and dissolve other ingredients
More about Methyl trimethiconeCetyl ethylhexanoate~1.2–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin and creates a thicker product texture
More about Cetyl ethylhexanoatePhenyl trimethicone~0.9–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of silicone that can decrease loss of moisture from the skin surface. It helps create a nice product texture
More about Phenyl trimethiconePentaerythrityl tetraethylhexanoate~0.8–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a nice product consistency while softening the upper layer of the skin
More about Pentaerythrityl tetraethylhexanoateButylene glycol~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Butylene glycolCitrus junos seed extract~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- High
Magnolia officinalis bark extract~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Arachidyl alcohol~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistency
More about Arachidyl alcoholPolymethylsilsesquioxane~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that improves product texture and helps dissolve other ingredients. Can form a non-greasy film on the skin to prevent moisture loss
More about PolymethylsilsesquioxaneJojoba esters~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient made of jojoba oil. Helps soften the skin and support its barrier function
More about Jojoba estersAmmonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Increases thickness of a product. Texture enhancer for oil-in-water emulsions
More about Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymerCetearyl alcohol~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
More about Cetearyl alcoholPanthenol~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolBehenyl alcohol~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Non-drying alcohol that helps water and oil mix together. Also serves as an emollient
More about Behenyl alcoholSodium acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Sodium acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymerArachidyl glucoside~0.2–0.7%
Water~0.15–0.65%
Polyisobutene~0.35–0.85%
Dipotassium glycyrrhizate~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A salt derived from licorice. Works as an emollient to soften the upper layer of the skin and can help calm down inflammation. Might be helpful for skin lightening
More about Dipotassium glycyrrhizateDipropylene glycol~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying
More about Dipropylene glycolPhytic acid~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA), but is mostly used to stabilize product formulations in cosmetics
More about Phytic acidSorbitan oleate~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sorbitan oleateCaprylyl/capryl glucoside~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agent
More about Caprylyl/capryl glucosideGlucose~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Could be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function
More about GlucosePropanediol~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolNelumbo nucifera leaf cell culture powder~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Phytosteryl/behenyl/octyldodecyl lauroyl glutamate~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
1,2-hexanediol~0.1–0.35%
Hydroxyacetophenone~0.05–0.3%
Ingredient list view
Nelumbo nucifera callus culture extract, Citrus junos seed extract, Magnolia officinalis bark extract, Panthenol, Nelumbo nucifera leaf cell culture powder, Nelumbo nucifera callus culture extract, Dicaprylyl carbonate, Methyl trimethicone, Cetyl ethylhexanoate, Phenyl trimethicone, Pentaerythrityl tetraethylhexanoate, Butylene glycol, Citrus junos seed extract, Magnolia officinalis bark extract, Arachidyl alcohol, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Jojoba esters, Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer, Cetearyl alcohol, Panthenol, Behenyl alcohol, Sodium acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Arachidyl glucoside, Water, Polyisobutene, Dipotassium glycyrrhizate, Dipropylene glycol, Phytic acid, Sorbitan oleate, Caprylyl/capryl glucoside, Glucose, Propanediol, Nelumbo nucifera leaf cell culture powder, Phytosteryl/behenyl/octyldodecyl lauroyl glutamate, 1,2-hexanediol, Hydroxyacetophenone
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Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| PlodicaWater-Bag Barrier CreamYOUR PRODUCT | Etude HouseSoonjung Hydro Barrier Cream | COSRXBalancium B5 D-Panthenol Cream | SEPHORA COLLECTIONHydrating Cica Express Repair Care Cream | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 57% | 56% | 55% |
| Price | $32.00 | $16.79−$15.21 | $19.60−$12.40 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 5 | 2 of 5 | 2 of 5 |
| Key difference | — | Madecassoside | Glycerin | Centella Asiatica Extract |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Product summary
"Plodica - Water-Bag Barrier Cream" has a good moisturizing formula. As we expect from a proper moisturizer, the formula includes a combo of effective humectants and emollients. These are the two different types of ingredients that are essential for improving the skin hydration and supporting a healthy skin barrier. Humectants in this product (panthenol, glucose and butylene glycol) help to increase the water content in the upper layer of the skin. (These ingredients do so by "capturing" water molecules from the outside air or from within the deeper layers of the skin). Jojoba esters, phenyl trimethicone, cetearyl alcohol, arachidyl alcohol and cetyl ethylhexanoate in this product help decrease the water evoporation from the skin, so that it stays hydrated for longer. These ingredients also soften the skin and take away the feeling of tightness and dryness.
Ingredient callouts
- An effective concentration of Panthenol (pro-vitamin B5) - about 3.40% - 5.10%. Panthenol helps strengthen the skin barrier, improve hydration and reduce inflammation in skin.
Irritation risk
This formulation includes some common irritants, including ingredients that do not provide a benefit for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be medium. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here
You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.
Price
The product retails from 23.00$ up to 32.00$ in the United States.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 11 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Skin moisturizing effects of panthenol-based formulationspdfs.semanticscholar.org
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- 3Safety Assessment of Pentaerythrityl Tetraesters as Used in Cosmeticsjournals.sagepub.com
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