Caudalie Face Vinergetic C+ 3-in-1 Vitamin C Moisturizer
Works for
1 of 2 advertised claims delivered
Moisturizing17 ingredients credited for this claimGood support
“Face Vinergetic C+ 3-in-1 Vitamin C Moisturizer”
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:
glycerin, sodium hyaluronate.
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: butyrospermum parkii butter extract, helianthus annuus seed oil.
Anti-aging2 ingredients credited for this claimWeak support
“Both corrective and protective, the powerful formula limits the quantity of pollutant particles deposited on the skin, visibly correcting and preventing initial signs of ageing caused by oxidative stress and restoring a natural youthful glow.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy13 flagged ingredientsMedium risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Coco-caprylate/caprate~5.3–6.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin without creating a greasy texture
More about Coco-caprylate/caprateGlycerin~4.2–5.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinSilica~3.3–4%
Hexyldecanol~2.4–3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about HexyldecanolHexyldecyl laurate~2–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Hexyldecyl laurateHexyldecyl stearate~1.7–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps create a nice product feeling on the skin and help soften its upper layer
More about Hexyldecyl stearateShorea robusta seed butter~1.5–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to softent the upper layer of the skin
More about Shorea robusta seed butterButyrospermum parkii butter extract~1.3–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
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 extractMethylpropanediol~0.95–1.15%
Arachidyl alcohol~0.7–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistency
More about Arachidyl alcoholPalmitoyl grape seed extract~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
C12-16 alcohols~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and improve the product's texture
More about C12-16 alcoholsPolyacrylate crosspolymer-6~0.5–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Behenyl alcohol~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Non-drying alcohol that helps water and oil mix together. Also serves as an emollient
More about Behenyl alcoholPotassium cetyl phosphate~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Potassium cetyl phosphateCi 77891~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Titanium dioxide~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Works as a UV filter when used in high concentrations. It is photostable and is effective mostly against the UVB light, with some protection in the UVA range. In small concentrations, used for its ability to improve the color of cosmetic products. Is usually well tolerated by the skin
More about Titanium dioxideAscorbyl tetraisopalmitate~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A vitamin C derivative. Studies show that is might be effective in reducing hyperpigmentation, but there are no studies confirming that it is effectively converted into the bioavailable form of Vitamin C in skin. It is not clear how this derivative compares in effectiveness to the topical application of bioavailable form of vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid)
More about Ascorbyl tetraisopalmitateArachidyl glucoside~0.3–0.6%
Hydrogenated lecithin~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to retain moisture by creating a protective barrier on the skin. Rich in fatty acids. Improves product texture and helps with the penetration of other ingredients.
More about Hydrogenated lecithinLauryl glucoside~0.4–0.65%
Palmitic acid~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that is naturally present in skin and helps soften it
More about Palmitic acidPolyglyceryl-2 dipolyhydroxystearate~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Polyglyceryl-2 dipolyhydroxystearateCaprylyl glycol~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolXanthan gum~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumHelianthus annuus seed oil~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about Helianthus annuus seed oilTocopheryl acetate~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.
More about Tocopheryl acetatePotassium sorbate~0.25–0.5%
Tocopherol~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about TocopherolSodium hyaluronate~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateCitric acid~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidPhenylpropanol~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps mask the smell of other ingredients and helps preserve the product formulation
More about PhenylpropanolPicea abies wood extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A Norway spruce wood extract. It might help to neutralize free radicals in skin
More about Picea abies wood extract1,2-hexanediol~0.15–0.3%
Sodium phytate~0.15–0.3%
Ci 77491~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A red colorant made of iron oxide. Typically is not irritating
More about Ci 77491Iron oxides~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An umbrella term for the following three colorants: CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499. They might be able to offer some protection against visible light, but the degree of the protection is not clear
More about Iron oxidesBiosaccharide gum-4~0.1–0.15%
Ingredient list view
Water, Coco-caprylate/caprate, Glycerin, Silica, Hexyldecanol, Hexyldecyl laurate, Hexyldecyl stearate, Shorea robusta seed butter, Butyrospermum parkii butter extract, Methylpropanediol, Arachidyl alcohol, Palmitoyl grape seed extract, C12-16 alcohols, Polyacrylate crosspolymer-6, Behenyl alcohol, Potassium cetyl phosphate, Ci 77891, Titanium dioxide, Ascorbyl tetraisopalmitate, Arachidyl glucoside, Hydrogenated lecithin, Lauryl glucoside, Palmitic acid, Polyglyceryl-2 dipolyhydroxystearate, Caprylyl glycol, Xanthan gum, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Tocopheryl acetate, Potassium sorbate, Tocopherol, Sodium hyaluronate, Citric acid, Phenylpropanol, Picea abies wood extract, 1,2-hexanediol, Sodium phytate, Ci 77491, Iron oxides, Biosaccharide gum-4
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 17 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Safety Assessment of Alkyl Esters as Used in Cosmeticscir-safety.org
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- 3Safety Assessment of Alkyl Esters as Used in Cosmeticsjournals.sagepub.com
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