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Caudalie Divine Oil
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Caudalie Divine Oil

Efficacy75/100IrritancyHigh
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Works for

Moisturizing
Vitis vinifera seed oil, Sesamum indicum seed oil + 6 more
Works
What the product description says
“Indulge your skin with nourishment as this multi-purpose miracle oil gently fragrances and softens.”
Source: Mankind

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).

Vitis vinifera seed oilKey active· EmollientEffect: HighA great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant properties~30–44%
Sesamum indicum seed oilKey active· EmollientEffect: HighA 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%
Coco-caprylateKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumAn emollient that softens skin and creates a nice product texture~2.7–4.1%
Ethylhexyl palmitateKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumAn emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture~1.7–2.6%
Butyrospermum parkii butter extractKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighA 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 oilKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighA 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%
Argania spinosa kernel oilKey active· EmollientEffect: HighAn emollient that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Might have some weak anti-oxidant properties~0.85–1.25%
TocopherolEffect: Low, below effective dosePure 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~0.4–0.9%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
9 strong irritants: Parfum, Benzyl salicylate + 7 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 16 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.
Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamateOctinoxate. When used in higher concentrations, works as a sunscreen protecting the skin from UVB rays. When used in lower concentration, helps to preserve the product formulation. Is shown to be harmful to coral reefs - consider avoiding bathing in coral reef areas when wearing a product with this ingredient. It can be irritatingHigh~1–1.5%est.
Benzyl salicylateA fragrance. Is a likely irritantHigh~0.1–0.45%est.
LinaloolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.35%est.
HydroxycitronellalA fragrance. A likely allergen and can be irritatingHigh~0.05–0.3%est.
Butylphenyl methylpropionalA fragrance. Can trigger allergic reactions and be irritatingHigh~0.05–0.25%est.
LimoneneA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heatHigh~0.05–0.2%est.
CitronellolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.05–0.15%est.
Alpha-isomethyl iononeA fragrance. Potential allergen and can be irritatingHigh~0.01–0.1%est.
GeraniolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.01–0.05%est.
Vitis vinifera seed oilA great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant propertiesMedium~30–44%est.
Isoamyl cocoateHelps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agentMedium~3.1–4.6%est.
Coco-caprylateAn emollient that softens skin and creates a nice product textureMedium~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 propertiesMedium~0.85–1.25%est.
Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethaneAvobenzone. An organic, or so-called "chemical" UV filter. Protects against both UVA and UVB rays. Needs to be combined with other filters in a formulation to be stable.Medium~0.6–1.4%est.
Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~0.15–0.6%est.
Comedogenic
2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale
2 flagged
These ingredients have a comedogenic rating of 2 or more on a 0–5 scale; the table shows each one's rating. In leave-on products they can clog pores in acne-prone skin.
IngredientFunctionRatingEst. amount
Ethylhexyl palmitateAn emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture3/5~1.7–2.6%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 radicals3/5~1.6–2.3%est.

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Ingredients

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Vitis vinifera seed oil~30–44%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

A great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant properties

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Sesamum indicum seed oil~4.7–7.1%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

A 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

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Isoamyl cocoate~3.1–4.6%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Helps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent

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Coco-caprylate~2.7–4.1%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

An emollient that softens skin and creates a nice product texture

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Parfum~1.7–2.5%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Ethylhexyl palmitate~1.7–2.6%
Key activeComedogenic 3/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture

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Butyrospermum parkii butter extract~1.6–2.3%
Key activeComedogenic 3/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
Moisturizing

A 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

More about Butyrospermum parkii butter extract
Helianthus annuus seed oil~1.4–2.1%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

A 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

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Hibiscus sabdariffa seed oil~1–1.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Argania spinosa kernel oil~0.85–1.25%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

An emollient that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Might have some weak anti-oxidant properties

More about Argania spinosa kernel oil
Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate~1–1.5%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Sun protection

Octinoxate. When used in higher concentrations, works as a sunscreen protecting the skin from UVB rays. When used in lower concentration, helps to preserve the product formulation. Is shown to be harmful to coral reefs - consider avoiding bathing in coral reef areas when wearing a product with this ingredient. It can be irritating

More about Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate
Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane~0.6–1.4%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Sun protection

Avobenzone. An organic, or so-called "chemical" UV filter. Protects against both UVA and UVB rays. Needs to be combined with other filters in a formulation to be stable.

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Tocopherol~0.4–0.9%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-oxidationAnti-inflammatoryMoisturizingAnti-aging

Pure 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

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Ethylhexyl salicylate~0.5–1.15%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Sun protection

Octisalate. A UV filter. It offers some protection against the sun rays that cause sunburn (UVB), but does not protect against the most aging sun rays (UVA). It loses its effectiveness quickly when exposed to sunlight. It is an organic, or so called "chemical" sunscreen

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Palmitoyl grape seed extract~0.3–0.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Solanum lycopersicum fruit/leaf/stem extract~0.2–0.75%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Citric acid~0.15–0.6%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH

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Benzyl salicylate~0.1–0.45%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Is a likely irritant

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Linalool~0.1–0.35%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Hydroxycitronellal~0.05–0.3%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. A likely allergen and can be irritating

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Butylphenyl methylpropional~0.05–0.25%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can trigger allergic reactions and be irritating

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Limonene~0.05–0.2%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat

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Citronellol~0.05–0.15%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Alpha-isomethyl ionone~0.01–0.1%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Potential allergen and can be irritating

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Geraniol~0.01–0.05%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Ingredient list view

Vitis vinifera seed oil, Sesamum indicum seed oil, Isoamyl cocoate, Coco-caprylate, Parfum, Ethylhexyl palmitate, Butyrospermum parkii butter extract, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Hibiscus sabdariffa seed oil, Argania spinosa kernel oil, Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate, Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, Tocopherol, Ethylhexyl salicylate, Palmitoyl grape seed extract, Solanum lycopersicum fruit/leaf/stem extract, Citric acid, Benzyl salicylate, Linalool, Hydroxycitronellal, Butylphenyl methylpropional, Limonene, Citronellol, Alpha-isomethyl ionone, Geraniol

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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.

  1. 1
    Protein and oil composition of sesame seeds (Sesamum indicum, L.) grown in the Gizan area of Saudi Arabiatandfonline.com
  2. 2
    Triglyceride composition of Sesamum indicum seed oilonlinelibrary.wiley.com
  3. 3
    Seed oil content and fatty acid composition in East African sesame (Sesamum indicum L.) accessions evaluated over 3 yearssciencedirect.com
  4. 4
    Effect of Olive and Sunflower Seed Oil on the Adult Skin Barrier: Implications for Neonatal Skin Careonlinelibrary.wiley.com
  5. 5
    Topically Applied Sunflower Seed Oil Prevents Invasive Bacterial Infections in Preterm Infants in Egyptjournals.lww.com
  6. 6
    Effect of topically applied lipids on surfactant-irritated skinonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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