Works for
MoisturizingCoco-caprylate, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil + 6 moreWorks
“Indulge in silky, weightless hydration with Caudalie Premier Cru The Precious Oil.”
This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: helianthus annuus seed oil, simmondsia chinensis 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).
Anti-agingPalmitoyl grapevine shoot extract, TocopherolNot delivered
“Caudalie's Vinergy® complex smooths and softens fine lines and wrinkles by regenerating collagen in the skin.”
This product does not contain ingredients that are able to reduce fine lines and wrinkles or help with skin elasticity, but it can improve the look of the skin temporarily through moisturization. Well-moisturized skin might also be able to repair the sun damage better.
This ingredient palmitoyl grapevine shoot extract might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin and help it fight off some of the sun damage.
Evens skin tonePalmitoyl grapevine shoot extractNot delivered
“Viniferine brightens and fades dark spots and discoloration with 62 times the power of vitamin C.”
This product contains ingredients (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-oxidationSide benefit · Palmitoyl grapevine shoot extract, Tocopheryl acetate + 3 moreMay help
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?
Irritancy6 strong irritants: Santalum album seed oil, Parfum + 4 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Coco-caprylate~22–33%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that softens skin and creates a nice product texture
More about Coco-caprylateIsoamyl cocoate~5.5–8.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent
More about Isoamyl cocoateCoriandrum sativum seed oil~4.5–6.7%
Simmondsia chinensis seed oil~3.9–5.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Softens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.
More about Simmondsia chinensis seed oilOpuntia ficus-indica seed oil~2.8–4.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant oil that helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can support skin's barrier function due to its high content of linoleic acid. It also has anti-microbial properties
More about Opuntia ficus-indica seed oilOleic/linoleic/linolenic polyglycerides~2.1–3.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Oleic/linoleic/linolenic polyglyceridesSantalum album seed oil~1.5–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Tocopheryl acetate~1.1–1.7%
- 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 acetateTocopherol~0.95–1.45%
- 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 TocopherolHelianthus annuus seed oil~0.95–1.45%
- 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 oilVitis vinifera seed oil~0.8–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant properties
More about Vitis vinifera seed oilPalmitoyl grapevine shoot extract~0.45–1.1%
- 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~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Padina pavonica thallus extract~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Might help to soften the upper layer of the skin. Is claimed to have anti-oxidant properties, but evidence in missing
More about Padina pavonica thallus extractParfum~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumGeraniol~0.15–0.55%
Citronellol~0.1–0.45%
Coumarin~0.1–0.35%
Linalool~0.1–0.3%
Ingredient list view
Coco-caprylate, Isoamyl cocoate, Coriandrum sativum seed oil, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Opuntia ficus-indica seed oil, Oleic/linoleic/linolenic polyglycerides, Santalum album seed oil, Tocopheryl acetate, Tocopherol, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Vitis vinifera seed oil, Palmitoyl grapevine shoot extract, Palmitoyl grape seed extract, Padina pavonica thallus extract, Parfum, Geraniol, Citronellol, Coumarin, Linalool
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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 The Precious OilYOUR PRODUCT | Q+ASuper Food Facial Oil | PrimaNight Magic Hemp Facial Oil | HuxleyOil Light And More | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 62% | 58% | 57% |
| Price | $117.00 | $10.01−$106.99 | — | $19.56−$97.44 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 6 | 3 of 6 | 3 of 6 |
| Key difference | — | Apricot Kernel Oil | Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil | Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride |
| Irritancy | High | Low | Medium | High |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 10 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2Allergic contact dermatitis due to Opuntia ficus‐indica var. sabotenpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 3Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 4Vitamin E and Skin Healthlpi.oregonstate.edu
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