Judging from the ingredient list, "Caudalie - Premier Cru Rich Cream Moisturizer" works well for improving skin hydration As we expect from a proper moisturizer, the formula includes a combo of effective humectants and emollients. These are the two different types of ingredients that are essential for improving the skin hydration and supporting a healthy skin barrier. Glycerin, hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid, butylene glycol and caprylyl glycol in this product (humectants) attract water molecules to the upper layer of the skin (the water comes from the outside air or from the deeper layers of the skin if the air is dry). Ceramide np, vitis vinifera seed oil, butyrospermum parkii butter extract, caprylic/capric triglyceride and helianthus annuus seed oil in this product help decrease the water evoporation from the skin, so that it stays hydrated for longer. These ingredients also soften the skin and take away the feeling of tightness and dryness.

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As a plus, this moisturizer also contains Ceramides (ceramide np 0.45% - 0.65%). Ceramides are a type of lipids that our skin produces itself. They are a building block of the skin's barrier. Ceramides used in skincare are synthetic or extracted from plants. They work well for softening the skin surface and "patch holes" in the skin's barrier.
Adenosine 0.25% - 0.50%. It is a chemical present inside our skin cells. A clinical trial confirmed that topical application of Adenosine in a low concentration can reduce dynamic wrinkles (these are the wrinkles that appear with age in a places where our mimic is the most active, for example, in the corners of the eyes or on the forehead).

This product contains ingredients that could be beneficial, but their concentrations are too low in this formulation: vitamin e and titanium dioxide

Irritation risk

We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be high. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here

You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.

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The product retails for 129.00$ in the United States.

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Evens skin tone

Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

This luxurious, deeply nourishing moisturizer replenishes the dry skin's moisture barrier with bio-ceramides while targeting the eight signs of aging.

Source: Bluemercury

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.

adenosine 0.25% - 0.5%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

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)

palmitoyl grapevine shoot extract 0.65% - 1%

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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

tocopherol 0.25% - 0.5%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

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

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Premier Cru Rich Cream Moisturizer

Source: From product name

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: butyrospermum parkii butter extract, caprylic/capric triglyceride.

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: ceramide np

glycerin 4.4% - 5.3%

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

ceramide np 0.45% - 0.65%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin

vitis vinifera seed oil 3.2% - 3.9%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant properties

Anti-oxidation

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.

palmitoyl grapevine shoot extract 0.65% - 1%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

adenosine 0.25% - 0.5%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

paeonia lactiflora root extract 0.2% - 0.4%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals and reduce hyperpigmentation, but the research on its effectiveness in skin is lacking

Evens skin tone

What does the product description say?

It's clinically shown to visibly improve elasticity, firmness, wrinkles, dark spots, plumpness, hydration, and radiance with the breakthrough TET8 patent.

Source: Bluemercury

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.

palmitoyl grapevine shoot extract 0.65% - 1%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

paeonia lactiflora root extract 0.2% - 0.4%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals and reduce hyperpigmentation, but the research on its effectiveness in skin is lacking

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tocopherol 0.25% - 0.5%

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Works for: Anti-oxidation, Anti-aging, Moisturizing, Anti-inflammatory

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

palmitoyl grapevine shoot extract 0.65% - 1%

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Works for: Anti-oxidation, Evens skin tone, Anti-aging

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geraniol 0.2% - 0.4%

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A fragrance. Can be irritating

linalool 0.2% - 0.4%

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A fragrance. Can be irritating

Comodogenic ingredients

butyrospermum parkii butter extract 2.1% - 2.5%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

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

cetearyl alcohol 1.7% - 2%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium

Works for: Cleansing, Moisturizing

A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture

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water 45% - 55%

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Plain old water

glycerin 4.4% - 5.3%

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Works for: Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

caprylic/capric triglyceride 4.3% - 5.3%

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Works for: Moisturizing

A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin

Ingredient list view

Water, Glycerin, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Vitis vinifera seed oil, Hydrogenated ethylhexyl olivate, Butyrospermum parkii butter extract, Cetearyl alcohol, Butylene glycol, Cetearyl glucoside, Propanediol, Palmitoyl grapevine shoot extract, Palmitoyl grape seed extract, Hydrogenated olive oil unsaponifiables, Pentaerythrityl distearate, Potassium cetyl phosphate, Carbomer, Caprylyl glycol, Ceramide np, Xanthan gum, Ci 77891, Titanium dioxide, Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid, Magnolia grandiflora bark extract, Potassium sorbate, Tocopherol, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Adenosine, Sodium hydroxide, Sodium phytate, Geraniol, Linalool, Ci 77491, Iron oxides, Paeonia lactiflora root extract, Ci 77492, Iron oxides, Sodium citrate, Parfum, Citronellol

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Key ingredients	adenosine ceramide np +9 more	Common: adenosine ceramide np +5 more Other: copper tripeptide-1 tripeptide-1 +31 more	Common: adenosine ceramide np +5 more Other: copper tripeptide-1 tripeptide-1 +31 more	Common: adenosine ceramide np +4 more Other: paraffinum liquidum petrolatum +7 more	Common: adenosine ceramide np +3 more Other: niacinamide copper tripeptide-1 +14 more	Common: adenosine ceramide np +3 more Other: niacinamide acetylphytosphingosine +8 more	Common: adenosine ceramide np +3 more Other: panthenol arginine +8 more	Common: adenosine ceramide np +3 more Other: madecassoside niacinamide +22 more	Common: adenosine ceramide np +4 more Other: niacinamide ceramide eop +15 more	Common: adenosine ceramide np +3 more Other: niacinamide copper tripeptide-1 +23 more	Common: adenosine ceramide np +3 more Other: niacinamide hyaluronic acid +5 more	Common: adenosine ceramide np +3 more Other: copper heptapeptide-14 pantothenate niacinamide +15 more
Irritancy	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM
Potential Irritants	citronellol Has skin benefit? parfum Has skin benefit? +11 more	parfum Has skin benefit? ascorbic acid Has skin benefit? +21 more	parfum Has skin benefit? ascorbic acid Has skin benefit? +21 more	chamomilla recutita flower extract Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? +16 more	parfum Has skin benefit? propolis extract Has skin benefit? +10 more	rosa damascena flower water Has skin benefit? caprylyl glycol Has skin benefit? +7 more	linalool Has skin benefit? parfum Has skin benefit? +10 more	parfum Has skin benefit? asiatic acid Has skin benefit? +17 more	lactobacillus/punica granatum fruit ferment extract Has skin benefit? boswellia serrata resin extract Has skin benefit? +11 more	taurine Has skin benefit? sea salt Has skin benefit? +14 more	parfum Has skin benefit? myristic acid Has skin benefit? +5 more	parfum Has skin benefit? phenylpropanol Has skin benefit? +13 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +37 more	water Has skin benefit? dipropylene glycol Has skin benefit? +90 more	water Has skin benefit? dipropylene glycol Has skin benefit? +90 more	water Has skin benefit? cetyl ethylhexanoate Has skin benefit? +41 more	water Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? +45 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +42 more	water Has skin benefit? butylene glycol Has skin benefit? +47 more	water Has skin benefit? isopropyl isostearate Has skin benefit? +65 more	water Has skin benefit? butylene glycol Has skin benefit? +50 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +76 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +37 more	water Has skin benefit? butyrospermum parkii butter Has skin benefit? +57 more

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