Caudalie

Body Divine Oil

Name: Caudalie - Body Divine Oil
Brand: Caudalie

Efficacy 75/100·High irritancy

Efficacy measures how well the formula delivers the claims the brand advertises · 1 of 1 advertised claim delivered

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Product claims breakdown

Moisturizing

6 ingredients contribute at the levels below

Good evidence

This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: butyrospermum parkii butter extract, helianthus annuus seed oil.

Keep in mind that this product does not contain effective ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. This is why an additional product with humectants like glycerin or hyaluronic acid can be helpful (apply it before this product for the best results).

ARGANIA SPINOSA KERNEL OILRole: Under-dosedAn emollient that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Might have some weak anti-oxidant properties~0.8–1.25%

BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII BUTTER EXTRACTRole: Key activeA great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals~1.6–2.3%

HELIANTHUS ANNUUS SEED OILRole: Key activeA great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function~1.4–2.1%

SESAMUM INDICUM SEED OILRole: Key activeA good moisturizing plant oil. Due to the high linoleic acid content, it helps soften the upper layer of the skin, reduce water loss and support skin barrier function~4.7–7.1%

TOCOPHEROLRole: Key activePure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself~0.3–0.75%

VITIS VINIFERA SEED OILRole: Key activeA great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant properties~30–44%

Irritancy

15 flagged ingredients — patch-test recommended

High risk

We flagged 15 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.

IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount

ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~1.7–2.5%est.

Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extractCan be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritatingHigh~0.4–0.9%est.

Benzyl salicylateA fragrance. Is a likely irritantHigh~0.1–0.45%est.

LinaloolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.4%est.

HydroxycitronellalA fragrance. A likely allergen and can be irritatingHigh~0.05–0.25%est.

Butylphenyl methylpropionalA fragrance. Can trigger allergic reactions and be irritatingHigh~0.05–0.2%est.

LimoneneA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heatHigh~0.05–0.15%est.

CitronellolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.01–0.1%est.

Alpha-isomethyl iononeA fragrance. Potential allergen and can be irritatingHigh~0.01–0.05%est.

GeraniolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.01–0.05%est.

Vitis vinifera seed oilA great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant propertiesLow~30–44%est.

Isoamyl cocoateHelps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agentLow~3.1–4.6%est.

Coco-caprylateAn emollient that softens skin and creates a nice product textureLow~2.7–4.1%est.

Argania spinosa kernel oilAn emollient that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Might have some weak anti-oxidant propertiesLow~0.8–1.25%est.

Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHLow~0.15–0.65%est.

Comedogenic

Ethylhexyl palmitate ~1.7–2.6% — rinse-off or low %

Some risk

These ingredients have a comedogenic rating ≥ 2. In leave-on products at higher concentrations they can clog pores for acne-prone skin types.

IngredientFunctionRatingEst. amount

Ethylhexyl palmitateAn emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product textureHigh~1.7–2.6%est.

Butyrospermum parkii butter extractA great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicalsHigh~1.6–2.3%est.

~ marks concentrations estimated from label position and typical use levels