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What can the product work for?
Moisturizing
glycerin
2.5% -
3.7%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
squalane
0.1% -
0.4%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
An oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.
vitis vinifera fruit extract
0.1% -
0.45%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
A plant extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. It might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals in skin, but is less potent than the extract from the seeds
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Anti-oxidation
palmitoyl grapevine shoot extract
0.1% -
0.3%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
An extract from grape plant that can contain a potent antioxidant resveratrol. The manufacturer (Caudalie) claims that this particular extract is effective against hyperpigmentation. This effect would be explained by the resveratrol content. However, there is no independent research confirming the manufacturer's claim beside the potential for anti-oxidant activity
coffea arabica seed extract
0.05% -
0.3%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals in skin
vitis vinifera fruit extract
0.1% -
0.45%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
A plant extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. It might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals in skin, but is less potent than the extract from the seeds
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Evens skin tone
What does the product description say?
What Else You Need to Know Enjoy three Tik Tok-viral faves to be used alone or together a mist to prep skin and set makeup, a mask to cleanse and visibly tighten pores, and a serum to combat dark spots caused by the sun, acne, or pregnancy, leaving your skin tone more visibly even.
palmitoyl grapevine shoot extract
0.1% -
0.3%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
An extract from grape plant that can contain a potent antioxidant resveratrol. The manufacturer (Caudalie) claims that this particular extract is effective against hyperpigmentation. This effect would be explained by the resveratrol content. However, there is no independent research confirming the manufacturer's claim beside the potential for anti-oxidant activity
lactic acid
0.05% -
0.25%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
An exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)
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How honest is this product?
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Total Promises Fulfilled score:
50/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 1
Potential irritants
benzyl alcohol
0.5% -
1%
Irritation risk:
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
alcohol
1.1% -
1.7%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Antibacterial
Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties
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Comodogenic ingredients
algin
0.05% -
0.25%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing
Used to thicken product formulation. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
palmitoyl grapevine shoot extract
0.1% -
0.3%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation,
Evens skin tone,
Anti-aging
An extract from grape plant that can contain a potent antioxidant resveratrol. The manufacturer (Caudalie) claims that this particular extract is effective against hyperpigmentation. This effect would be explained by the resveratrol content. However, there is no independent research confirming the manufacturer's claim beside the potential for anti-oxidant activity
kaolin
3.7% -
5.6%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Mattifying,
Anti-blemish
A type of clay that consists mainly of aluminum silicate. Helps absorb oil and creates a thicker product consistency. Can be used to add a white color
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Potential irritants
benzyl alcohol
0.5% -
1%
Irritation risk:
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
alcohol
1.1% -
1.7%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Antibacterial
Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties
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Comodogenic ingredients
algin
0.05% -
0.25%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing
Used to thicken product formulation. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
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kaolin
3.7% -
5.6%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Mattifying,
Anti-blemish
A type of clay that consists mainly of aluminum silicate. Helps absorb oil and creates a thicker product consistency. Can be used to add a white color
bentonite
3.5% -
5.2%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-blemish
Helps stabilize the product formulation
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Ingredient list view
Water, Kaolin, Bentonite, Glycerin, Acacia senegal gum, Xanthan gum, Benzyl alcohol, Alcohol, Sodium dehydroacetate, Ci 77491, Iron oxides, Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil, Vitis vinifera fruit extract, Limonene, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Linalool, Sodium citrate, Citric acid, Dehydroacetic acid, Coffea arabica seed extract, Coffea robusta seed extract, Carbomer, Cupressus sempervirens oil, Salvia sclarea oil, Ci 77499, Iron oxides, Commiphora myrrha oil, Santalum album oil, Anthemis nobilis flower oil, Papain, Petroselinum crispum seed oil, 1,2-hexanediol, Caprylyl glycol, Sodium benzoate, Lactic acid, Algin, Potassium sorbate, Water, Alcohol, Citrus aurantium amara flower water, Parfum, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil, Potassium alum, Glycerin, Mentha piperita oil, Commiphora myrrha resin extract, Styrax tonkinensis resin extract, Melissa officinalis leaf oil, Citrus aurantium amara flower oil, Rosa damascena flower oil, Vitis vinifera fruit extract, Tocopherol, Benzyl benzoate, Citral, Citronellol, Geraniol, Farnesol, Limonene, Linalool, Water, Butylene glycol, Glycerin, Coco-caprylate/caprate, Squalane, Palmitoyl grapevine shoot extract, Polyglyceryl-3 distearate, Bisabolol, Glyceryl stearate, Xanthan gum, Caprylyl glycol, Microcrystalline cellulose, Polyacrylate crosspolymer-6, Potassium sorbate, Glyceryl stearate citrate, Citric acid, Sodium phytate, Sodium hydroxide, Parfum
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- 4 Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Sodium Dehydroacetate and Dehydroacetic Acid
- Safety Assessment of Citrus-Derived Peel Oils as Used in Cosmetics
- Oxidized citrus oil (R-limonene): A frequent skin sensitizer in Europe
- Air oxidation increases skin irritation from fragrance terpenes
- Safety Assessment of Vitis Vinifera (Grape)-Derived Ingredients as Used in Cosmetics
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- Safety Assessment of Anthemis nobilis– Derived Ingredients as Used in Cosmetics
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- Epidermal and dermal effects of topical lactic acid
- Dual Effects of Alpha-Hydroxy Acids on the Skin
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- Occupational contact dermatitis due to essential oils
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- Biological Activities and Safety of Citrus spp. Essential Oils
- Annex I: Clinical evidence regarding sensitisation to individual fragrance chemicals and to natural extracts
- Vitamin E in dermatology
- Vitamin E and Skin Health
- Safety Assessment of Alkyl Esters as Used in Cosmetics
- Potent antioxidative activity of Vineatrol30 grapevine-shoot extract