Caudalie Serums Premier Cru The Precious Oil

Caudalie Serums Premier Cru The Precious Oil

Efficacy62/100IrritancyHigh
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Works for

1 of 2 advertised claims delivered

Moisturizing
8 ingredients credited for this claim
Good support
What the product description says
“Skin looks firmer and more radiant, whilst wrinkles are smoothed.”
Source: Allbeauty

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).

Simmondsia chinensis seed oilKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighSoftens 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.~3.9–5.8%
Opuntia ficus-indica seed oilKey active· EmollientEffect: HighA 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~2.8–4.2%
Vitis vinifera seed oilKey active· EmollientEffect: HighA great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant properties~0.6–1.4%
Helianthus annuus seed oilKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighA 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~0.95–1.4%
Oleic/linoleic/linolenic polyglyceridesKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumHelps soften the upper layer of the skin~2.1–3.2%
Coco-caprylateKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumAn emollient that softens skin and creates a nice product texture~22–33%
Padina pavonica thallus extractEffect: Low, below effective doseMight help to soften the upper layer of the skin. Is claimed to have anti-oxidant properties, but evidence in missing~0.35–0.85%
TocopherolEffect: Low, below effective dosePure 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~1–1.5%
Anti-aging
2 ingredients credited for this claim
Limited support
What the product description says
“Benefits -Soothes wrinkles -Provides comfort and radiance -Nourishes the skin -Firms the skin Formula -Combination of 3 exclusive Caudalie patents.”
Source: Allbeauty

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.

Palmitoyl grapevine shoot extractEffect: LowAn 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~0.5–1.1%
TocopherolEffect: Low, below effective dosePure 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~1–1.5%
Anti-oxidation
Not advertised by the brand · 5 ingredients credited for this claim
Moderate 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.

Palmitoyl grapevine shoot extractKey activeEffect: MediumAn 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~0.5–1.1%
Tocopheryl acetateEffect: LowA 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.~1.2–1.8%
Vitis vinifera seed oilEffect: LowA great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant properties~0.6–1.4%
TocopherolUnder-dosedEffect: HighPure 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~1–1.5%
Padina pavonica thallus extractEffect: Low, below effective doseMight help to soften the upper layer of the skin. Is claimed to have anti-oxidant properties, but evidence in missing~0.35–0.85%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
6 strong irritants: Santalum album seed oil, Parfum + 4 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 14 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Coriandrum sativum seed oilUsed as a fragranceHigh~4.5–6.7%est.
Santalum album seed oil—High~1.6–2.4%est.
ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.2–0.7%est.
GeraniolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.15–0.55%est.
CitronellolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.45%est.
CoumarinA fragrance. Is a likely skin allergen and can be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.35%est.
LinaloolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.3%est.
Coco-caprylateAn emollient that softens skin and creates a nice product textureMedium~22–33%est.
Isoamyl cocoateHelps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agentMedium~5–7.5%est.
Simmondsia chinensis seed oilSoftens 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.Medium~3.9–5.8%est.
Opuntia ficus-indica seed oilA 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 propertiesMedium~2.8–4.2%est.
Tocopheryl acetateA 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.Medium~1.2–1.8%est.
Vitis vinifera seed oilA great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant propertiesMedium~0.6–1.4%est.
Palmitoyl grapevine shoot extractAn 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 activityMedium~0.5–1.1%est.
Comedogenic
1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale
1 flagged
These ingredients have a comedogenic rating of 2 or more on a 0–5 scale; the table shows each one's rating. In leave-on products they can clog pores in acne-prone skin.
IngredientFunctionRatingEst. amount
Padina pavonica thallus extractMight help to soften the upper layer of the skin. Is claimed to have anti-oxidant properties, but evidence in missing3/5~0.35–0.85%est.
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Coco-caprylate~22–33%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

An emollient that softens skin and creates a nice product texture

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Isoamyl cocoate~5–7.5%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Helps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent

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Coriandrum sativum seed oil~4.5–6.7%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Used as a fragrance

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Simmondsia chinensis seed oil~3.9–5.8%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

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 oil
Opuntia ficus-indica seed oil~2.8–4.2%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

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 oil
Oleic/linoleic/linolenic polyglycerides~2.1–3.2%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Santalum album seed oil~1.6–2.4%
Irritant · high
Tocopheryl acetate~1.2–1.8%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Anti-oxidation

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.

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Tocopherol~1–1.5%
Under-dosed
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-oxidationMoisturizingAnti-agingAnti-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

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Helianthus annuus seed oil~0.95–1.4%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

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 oil
Vitis vinifera seed oil~0.6–1.4%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

A great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant properties

More about Vitis vinifera seed oil
Palmitoyl grapevine shoot extract~0.5–1.1%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Anti-oxidationEvens skin toneAnti-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

More about Palmitoyl grapevine shoot extract
Palmitoyl grape seed extract~0.4–0.95%
Formula
Padina pavonica thallus extract~0.35–0.85%
Comedogenic 3/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

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 extract
Parfum~0.2–0.7%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Geraniol~0.15–0.55%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Citronellol~0.1–0.45%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Coumarin~0.1–0.35%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Is a likely skin allergen and can be irritating

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Linalool~0.1–0.3%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

More about Linalool
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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