Bamboo Waterlock – Plumping Water Mask

Description

AQUA, GLYCERIN, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, ALCOHOL (Drying alcohol), PHYLLOSTACHYS BAMBUSOIDES LEAF EXTRACT (Giant bamboo), PENTYLENE GLYCOL, PEG/PPG-17/6 COPOLYMER, PHYLLOSTACHYS BAMBUSOIDES JUICE, Japanese Knotweed Root Extract, Purslane Extract (Purslane), DIOSPYROS KAKI LEAF EXTRACT (Persimmon), ARGININE (Amino acid), SODIUM HYALURONATE (Hyaluronic acid), PEG-60 hydrogenated castor oil, CARBOMER, ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN, DISODIUM EDTA, POLYGLUTAMIC ACID (Active), 1,2-HEXANEDIOL, PHENOXYETHANOL, PERFUM (Perfume), LINALOOL (Regulated allergen), GERANIOL (Regulated allergen)

My Doctor's Diagnosis: Analysis and Target

Visit Bamboo Waterlock – Plumping Water Mask Erborian's product is primarily intended for skin that lacks moisture, is prone to dehydration, feels tight, or has lost its radiance. This mask aims to plump and refresh the skin thanks to a formula focused on water supply and moisture retention. My analysis highlights a formula designed to restore the skin barrier and provide a «plumped skin» effect, particularly suitable for tired, dull skin or skin exposed to external aggressions.

Formula Analysis: Key Assets

Three active ingredients stand out in this formula. First, the extract of bamboo (Phyllostachys Bambusoides), known for its high silica content and ability to retain water, promotes intense and long-lasting hydration. Next, the sodium hyaluronate (hyaluronic acid) acts like a molecular sponge, capturing and retaining water in the surface layers of the skin, which contributes to the immediate plumping effect. Finally, the polyglutamic acid complements the moisturizing action by strengthening the skin barrier and limiting insensible water loss. The combination of these active ingredients gives the product a noticeable effect on the suppleness and freshness of the complexion.

Tips and Application Ritual

I recommend applying this mask to clean skin, ideally in the evening, to optimize nighttime regeneration. Leave on for 10 to 15 minutes, then remove the excess without rinsing. It can be incorporated into a routine with moisturizing or soothing serums, but it is best to avoid immediate combination with powerful exfoliating active ingredients (AHA/BHA) to limit the risk of irritation, particularly due to the presence of alcohol in the formula.

My Final Verdict & Safety Opinion

This Erborian mask stands out for its immediate moisturizing effect and fresh texture, ideal for thirsty skin. Its formula, rich in plant extracts and moisturizing agents, is a real asset, although the presence of alcohol and fragrance may not be suitable for very sensitive or reactive skin. In conclusion, it is an excellent «boost» treatment for restoring plump, radiant skin, to be used with discretion depending on skin sensitivity.