PRODUCT REVIEW

Caudalie Premier Cru Serum
Works for:
based on ingredients and %- Moisturizing
- Anti-aging
- Evens skin tone
- Anti-oxidation
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Product summary
What can the product work for?
Works for
Anti-aging
What does the product description say?
Key Benefits Helps skin absorb other Caudalie products Contribute to the reduced appearance of wrinkles Acclaimed anti-ageing product Cool and sensual Just a few drops work wonders UK200033838
niacin
2.7% -
4.1%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
A form of vitamin B3. It is similar in action to niacinamide, but is more likely to cause red flashes in skin as the side effect
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
tocopherol
0.35% -
0.8%
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
Evens skin tone
What does the product description say?
The formula is further enriched with niacinimide (vitamin B3) to protect skin from UV damage, age spots, and hyperpigmentation, as well as boost hydration and act as an anti-inflammatory.
niacin
2.7% -
4.1%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
A form of vitamin B3. It is similar in action to niacinamide, but is more likely to cause red flashes in skin as the side effect
paeonia lactiflora root extract
0.15% -
0.7%
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
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
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
Caudalie, Face The Serum Premier Cru offers the skin immediate and intense hydration thanks to its high concentration of hyaluronic acid.
helianthus annuus seed oil
0.4% -
0.9%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
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
niacin
2.7% -
4.1%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A form of vitamin B3. It is similar in action to niacinamide, but is more likely to cause red flashes in skin as the side effect
sodium hyaluronate
0.8% -
1.2%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
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Anti-oxidation
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
paeonia lactiflora root extract
0.15% -
0.7%
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
tocopherol
0.35% -
0.8%
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
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How honest is this product?
Promise | Can it deliver? |
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Anti-aging | |
Moisturizing | |
Evens skin tone |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
75/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 0
Potential irritants
niacin
2.7% -
4.1%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-aging,
Anti-blemish,
Evens skin tone
A form of vitamin B3. It is similar in action to niacinamide, but is more likely to cause red flashes in skin as the side effect
parfum
0.05% -
0.2%
Irritation risk:
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
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Comodogenic ingredients
No comodogenic ingredients detected
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
niacin
2.7% -
4.1%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-aging,
Anti-blemish,
Evens skin tone
A form of vitamin B3. It is similar in action to niacinamide, but is more likely to cause red flashes in skin as the side effect
tocopherol
0.35% -
0.8%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-aging,
Anti-inflammatory,
Moisturizing
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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Potential irritants
niacin
2.7% -
4.1%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-aging,
Anti-blemish,
Evens skin tone
A form of vitamin B3. It is similar in action to niacinamide, but is more likely to cause red flashes in skin as the side effect
parfum
0.05% -
0.2%
Irritation risk:
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
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Comodogenic ingredients
We couldn't find any comodogenic ingredients in this product
All ingredients
glycerin
3.9% -
5.9%
Irritation risk:
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
propanediol
3.5% -
5.2%
Irritation risk:
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
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Ingredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Propanediol, Niacin, Palmitoyl grapevine shoot extract, Palmitoyl grape seed extract, Caprylyl glycol, Glyceryl caprylate/caprate, Ribose, Sodium hyaluronate, Carbomer, Polyacrylate crosspolymer-6, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Tocopherol, Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid, Magnolia grandiflora bark extract, Paeonia lactiflora root extract, Potassium hydroxide, Sodium phytate, Unknown, Sorbitan stearate, Parfum, Linalool
Sources
- Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functions
- Potent antioxidative activity of Vineatrol30 grapevine-shoot extract
- Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin aging
- Hyaluronan (Hyaluronic Acid): a natural moisturizer for skin care
- Effect of Olive and Sunflower Seed Oil on the Adult Skin Barrier: Implications for Neonatal Skin Care
- Topically Applied Sunflower Seed Oil Prevents Invasive Bacterial Infections in Preterm Infants in Egypt
- Effect of topically applied lipids on surfactant-irritated skin