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Product summary
What can the product work for?
Works for
Anti-aging
What does the product description say?
Skin Type All Skin Types The Good Stuff Paraben Free Silicone Free Suitable for Pregnancy Sulphate Free Rejuvenate the facial contours with the Caudalie Instant Firming Serum, an innovative skincare solution that works to restore the complexion to a more youthful appearance.Formulated with Caudalie’s patented complex of hyaluronic acid, vegan collagen and the highest concentration of resveratrol, the serum has a toning effect on the skin, working to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles while smoothing the contours to help restore the face’s original V-shape.The Caudalie Instant Firming Serum is enriched with olive squalane and vegetal glycerine, which help to hydrate, firm and nourish the skin for a complexion that looks naturally toned and youthful.
adenosine
0.3% -
0.55%
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)
acetyl dipeptide-1 cetyl ester
0.25% -
0.5%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
hyaluronic acid
0.35% -
0.6%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. Naturally present in skin. Typically has large molecule size unless advertised otherwise on the product label. Helps support skin's barrier function and may help to reduce inflammation
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Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
Key Benefits Formulated with resveratrol, hyaluronic acid and vegan collagen Suitable for vegans Packaging made of 100% recyclable glass and plastic Enriched with hydrating olive squalane and vegetal glycerine Works to minimise the appearance of lines and wrinkles Helps firm and restore the facial contours UK200040230
hyaluronic acid
0.35% -
0.6%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. Naturally present in skin. Typically has large molecule size unless advertised otherwise on the product label. Helps support skin's barrier function and may help to reduce inflammation
glycerin
4.2% -
5.1%
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
hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid
0.35% -
0.65%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. A version of it is naturally present in skin
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Anti-oxidation
palmitoyl grapevine shoot extract
1.1% -
1.4%
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
adenosine
0.3% -
0.55%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
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)
paeonia lactiflora root extract
0.15% -
0.25%
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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Honesty check
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
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| Anti-aging | |
| Moisturizing |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
100/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 0
Potential irritants
Comodogenic ingredients
No comodogenic ingredients detected
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
acetyl dipeptide-1 cetyl ester
0.25% -
0.5%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-inflammatory,
Moisturizing,
Reduces irritation,
Anti-aging
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
palmitoyl grapevine shoot extract
1.1% -
1.4%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation,
Evens skin tone,
Anti-aging
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
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Potential irritants
parfum
0.35% -
0.65%
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
butylene glycol
6.6% -
8%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
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
glycerin
4.2% -
5.1%
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
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Ingredient list view
Water, Butylene glycol, Glycerin, Hexyldecanol, Hexyldecyl laurate, Squalane, Tocopheryl acetate, Unknown, Potassium phosphate, Palmitoyl grapevine shoot extract, C20-22 alcohols, Potassium cetyl phosphate, Polyacrylate crosspolymer-6, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Caprylyl glycol, Parfum, Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid, Sodium dehydroacetate, Hyaluronic acid, Adenosine, Sodium hydroxide, Acetyl dipeptide-1 cetyl ester, Pentylene glycol, Sodium phytate, Khaya senegalensis bark extract, Maltodextrin, Linalool, Limonene, Paeonia lactiflora root extract, Coumarin, Nicotiana benthamiana hexapeptide-40 sh-polypeptide-47
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- 4 Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Sodium Dehydroacetate and Dehydroacetic Acid
- Evaluation of anti-wrinkle efficacy of adenosine-containing products using the FOITS technique