Caudalie Premier Cru Dark Circle Correcting Eye Cream
Works for
2 of 3 advertised claims delivered
Anti-aging3 ingredients credited for this claimStrong support
“This luxurious visibly brightening eye cream is powered by visionary TET8™ technology to target the 8 signs of aging for younger-looking skin reduce deep wrinkles, deminish fine lines, firm skin, plump skin, improve elasticity, brighten dark spots, boost hydration, enhance radiance. Tube with removable metal tip.”
This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains adenosine.
Keep in mind that it typically takes at least 6 weeks to notice any results because the changes that are needed to improve fine lines and elasticity happen in the deeper layers of the skin. No topical anti-aging product can “erase” wrinkles or fully reverse signs of aging.
Moisturizing15 ingredients credited for this claimGood support
“This luxurious visibly brightening eye cream is powered by visionary TET8™ technology to target the 8 signs of aging for younger-looking skin reduce deep wrinkles, deminish fine lines, firm skin, plump skin, improve elasticity, brighten dark spots, boost hydration, enhance radiance. Tube with removable metal tip.”
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, hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid.
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: helianthus annuus seed oil, persea gratissima oil.
Evens skin tone2 ingredients credited for this claimLimited support
“This luxurious visibly brightening eye cream is powered by visionary TET8™ technology to target the 8 signs of aging for younger-looking skin reduce deep wrinkles, deminish fine lines, firm skin, plump skin, improve elasticity, brighten dark spots, boost hydration, enhance radiance. Tube with removable metal tip.”
This product contains ingredients (paeonia lactiflora root extract, palmitoyl grapevine shoot extract) that could help reduce hyperpigmentation (for example, post-acne marks or age spots) in theory, but there is not enough evidence that they actually work.
Anti-oxidationNot advertised by the brand · 5 ingredients credited for this claimModerate support
This product contains antioxidants (palmitoyl grapevine shoot extract) that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin to lessen the damage it gets from the UV light (sun). There is not enough evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin though.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy11 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%
Mica~5.4–6.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Creates an illusion of smoother and more radiant skin tone. Adds shimmer to the skin by reflecting light
More about MicaCoco-caprylate/caprate~4.2–5.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin without creating a greasy texture
More about Coco-caprylate/caprateEthylhexyl stearate~3.1–3.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Ethylhexyl stearateGlycerin~2.4–2.9%
- 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 GlycerinButylene glycol~1.9–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Butylene glycolBis-behenyl/isostearyl/phytosteryl dimer dilinoleyl dimer dilinoleate~1.7–2%
- Irritation risk
- High
Silica~1.7–2.1%
Pentylene glycol~1.2–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolPropanediol~0.95–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolCetearyl alcohol~0.8–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
More about Cetearyl alcoholCetearyl glucoside~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil in the product mix well together and improves product texture
More about Cetearyl glucosidePersea gratissima oil~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin and could be helpful in repairing its barrier function
More about Persea gratissima oilHydrogenated olive oil stearyl esters~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Palmitoyl grapevine shoot extract~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- 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
More about Palmitoyl grapevine shoot extractPalmitoyl grape seed extract~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Oleic acid~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin. At the same time, it can weaken the skin's barrier enhancing penetration of other ingredients and increasing the risk of skin dryness
More about Oleic acidHydrogenated avocado oil~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Potassium cetyl phosphate~0.4–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Potassium cetyl phosphateTocopheryl acetate~0.35–0.6%
- 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 acetateCarbomer~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
More about CarbomerCi 77891~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Titanium dioxide~0.4–0.65%
- 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 dioxideTerminalia arjuna extract~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helianthus 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 oilSodium dehydroacetate~0.3–0.5%
Ci 77491~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A red colorant made of iron oxide. Typically is not irritating
More about Ci 77491Iron oxides~0.25–0.45%
- 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 oxidesHydrolyzed hyaluronic acid~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. A version of it is naturally present in skin
More about Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acidMagnolia grandiflora bark extract~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Xanthan gum~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumTocopherol~0.2–0.4%
- 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 TocopherolAdenosine~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Might help improve cell turnover and reduce inflammation in skin. One study shows that the ingredients might be able to help reduce dynamic wrinkles (for example, in the corners of the eyes or on the forehead)
More about AdenosineLecithin~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about LecithinSodium phytate~0.15–0.3%
Gleditsia triacanthos seed extract~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Caprylyl glycol~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolPaeonia lactiflora root extract~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals and reduce hyperpigmentation, but the research on its effectiveness in skin is lacking
More about Paeonia lactiflora root extractIngredient list view
Water, Mica, Coco-caprylate/caprate, Ethylhexyl stearate, Glycerin, Butylene glycol, Bis-behenyl/isostearyl/phytosteryl dimer dilinoleyl dimer dilinoleate, Silica, Pentylene glycol, Propanediol, Cetearyl alcohol, Cetearyl glucoside, Persea gratissima oil, Hydrogenated olive oil stearyl esters, Palmitoyl grapevine shoot extract, Palmitoyl grape seed extract, Oleic acid, Hydrogenated avocado oil, Potassium cetyl phosphate, Tocopheryl acetate, Carbomer, Ci 77891, Titanium dioxide, Terminalia arjuna extract, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Sodium dehydroacetate, Ci 77491, Iron oxides, Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid, Magnolia grandiflora bark extract, Xanthan gum, Tocopherol, Adenosine, Lecithin, Sodium phytate, Gleditsia triacanthos seed extract, Caprylyl glycol, Paeonia lactiflora root extract
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Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| CaudaliePremier Cru Dark Circle Correcting Eye CreamYOUR PRODUCT | LumeneNordic Ageless [AJATON] Radiant Youth Eye Cream | L'Oréal ParisRevitalift Laser Anti Ageing Eye Cream | NEOGEN X SUR.MEDICV.Biome Advanced Eye Cream | |
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| Match | — | 59% | 57% | 56% |
| Price | $85.00 | $36.90−$48.10 | $18.47−$66.53 | $25.16−$59.84 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 6 of 8 | 3 of 8 | 5 of 8 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Caffeine | Copper Tripeptide-1 |
| Irritancy | Medium | Medium | Low | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 16 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Safety Assessment of Alkyl Esters as Used in Cosmeticscir-safety.org
- 2
- 3Potent antioxidative activity of Vineatrol30 grapevine-shoot extractpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 4
- 5https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/0168365995000887sciencedirect.com
- 6
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