Caudalie Sorbet Cream Moisturiser with Hyaluronic Acid

Caudalie Sorbet Cream Moisturiser with Hyaluronic Acid

Efficacy58/100IrritancyHigh

Works for

Moisturizing
Acetyl tetrapeptide-15, Glycerin + 18 more
Works well
What the product description says
“Sorbet Cream Moisturiser with Hyaluronic Acid”
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: biosaccharide gum-1, erythritol.

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, helianthus annuus seed oil.

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: acetyl tetrapeptide-15

Acetyl tetrapeptide-15HeroEffect: HighA type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles~0.2–0.35%
GlycerinKey active· HumectantEffect: HighOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant~3.1–3.8%
Butyrospermum parkii butter extractKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighA 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~2.4–3%
HexyldecanolKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumHelps soften the upper layer of the skin~2–2.4%
ErythritolKey active· HumectantEffect: HighHelps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin~0.65–1%
MannitolKey active· HumectantEffect: HighHelps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin~0.6–0.85%
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~0.55–0.85%
Glycine soja sterolsKey active· EmollientEffect: HighAn emollient that helps soften the skin~0.45–0.7%
Biosaccharide gum-1Key active· HumectantEffect: HighHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and is claimed to provide a longer-lasting hydration because of its ability to create a water-binding film on the surface of the skin~0.3–0.55%
Sodium hyaluronateKey active· HumectantEffect: HighOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin~0.3–0.55%
Homarine hclKey activeEffect: MediumMight help to improve skin hydration levels~0.25–0.5%
Dicaprylyl ether· EmollientEffect: LowHelps soften the upper layer of the skin while creating a non-greasy feel on the skin. Helps to dissolve other ingredients~4.8–5.9%
Hexyldecyl laurate· EmollientEffect: LowHelps soften the upper layer of the skin~1.7–2.1%
Behenyl alcohol· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: LowNon-drying alcohol that helps water and oil mix together. Also serves as an emollient~1.4–1.7%
Glyceryl stearate· EmollientEffect: LowAn emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together~1.2–1.4%
Caprylyl glycol· Humectant, EmollientEffect: LowHelps preserve products and creates a nice product texture~0.6–0.85%
Butylene glycol· HumectantEffect: LowUsed 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~0.4–0.6%
Glyceryl caprylate· EmollientEffect: LowAn emollient that can also help water and oil mix together, as well as prevent bacteria growth in products~0.35–0.6%
LecithinEffect: Low, below effective doseUsed mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin~0.65–1%
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~0.55–0.85%
Anti-aging
Acetyl tetrapeptide-15, Tocopherol
May help
What the product description says
“Needs Anti-wrinkle, Firming Radiance & Hyperpigmentation Wrinkles, Dark Spots, Volume Dry & Sensitive Acne-prone skin Anti-puffiness, anti-dark circles Sun Protection Body Firming Healthy glow”
Source: N/A

This product contains acetyl tetrapeptide-15. This ingredient might be able to help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness, but there is not enough evidence that it actually works.

Acetyl tetrapeptide-15Key activeEffect: MediumA type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles~0.2–0.35%
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~0.55–0.85%
Evens skin tone
No ingredient credited for this claim
Not delivered
What the product description says
“Needs Anti-wrinkle, Firming Radiance & Hyperpigmentation Wrinkles, Dark Spots, Volume Dry & Sensitive Acne-prone skin Anti-puffiness, anti-dark circles Sun Protection Body Firming Healthy glow”
Source: N/A

Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
3 strong irritants: Sodium anisate, Alcohol + 1 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 13 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Chamomilla recutita flower extractPlant extract that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a potential allergen and can be irritatingHigh~0.35–0.6%est.
Sodium anisateUsed as a fragranceHigh~0.25–0.45%est.
AlcoholCan be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial propertiesHigh~0.2–0.4%est.
ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.1–0.2%est.
Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymerMaintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix togetherMedium~0.95–1.15%est.
Caprylyl glycolHelps preserve products and creates a nice product textureMedium~0.6–0.85%est.
Vitis vinifera juice—Medium~0.45–0.65%est.
Sodium citrateHelps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve productsMedium~0.3–0.55%est.
Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~0.3–0.55%est.
Potassium sorbateA preservativeMedium~0.3–0.6%est.
Sodium levulinateA preservativeMedium~0.3–0.5%est.
Homarine hclMight help to improve skin hydration levelsMedium~0.25–0.5%est.
Sodium metabisulfiteA preservativeMedium~0.1–0.2%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
Butyrospermum parkii butter extractA 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 radicals3/5~2.4–3%est.

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Ingredients

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Water~45–55%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Vitis vinifera fruit water~9.8–12%
Formula
Dicaprylyl ether~4.8–5.9%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin while creating a non-greasy feel on the skin. Helps to dissolve other ingredients

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Glycerin~3.1–3.8%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
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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Butyrospermum parkii butter extract~2.4–3%
Key activeComedogenic 3/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
3/5
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

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Hexyldecanol~2–2.4%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Hexyldecyl laurate~1.7–2.1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Palmitoyl grape seed extract~1.5–1.9%
Formula
Behenyl alcohol~1.4–1.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Non-drying alcohol that helps water and oil mix together. Also serves as an emollient

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Glyceryl stearate~1.2–1.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together

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Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~0.95–1.15%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together

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Erythritol~0.65–1%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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Lecithin~0.65–1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Mannitol~0.6–0.85%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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Tocopherol~0.55–0.85%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-oxidationAnti-agingAnti-inflammatoryMoisturizing

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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Caprylyl glycol~0.6–0.85%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture

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Helianthus annuus seed oil~0.55–0.85%
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

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Xanthan gum~0.5–0.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Sodium benzoate~0.25–0.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative

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Vitis vinifera juice~0.45–0.65%
Irritant · medium
Glycine soja sterols~0.45–0.7%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin

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Butylene glycol~0.4–0.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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

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Chamomilla recutita flower extract~0.35–0.6%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-inflammatory

Plant extract that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a potential allergen and can be irritating

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Sodium hydroxide~0.35–0.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to adjust the product's pH

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Sodium carboxymethyl beta-glucan~0.7–1.1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Helps thicken the product formulation and create a gel-like texture

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Sodium citrate~0.3–0.55%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Helps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve products

More about Sodium citrate
Citric acid~0.3–0.55%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH

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Sodium phytate~0.3–0.55%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to stabilize product formulations

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Potassium sorbate~0.3–0.6%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Biosaccharide gum-1~0.3–0.55%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and is claimed to provide a longer-lasting hydration because of its ability to create a water-binding film on the surface of the skin

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Sodium hyaluronate~0.3–0.55%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin

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Sodium levulinate~0.3–0.5%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Glyceryl caprylate~0.35–0.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

An emollient that can also help water and oil mix together, as well as prevent bacteria growth in products

More about Glyceryl caprylate
Homarine hcl~0.25–0.5%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Might help to improve skin hydration levels

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Sodium anisate~0.25–0.45%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Used as a fragrance

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Alcohol~0.2–0.4%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Antibacterial

Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties

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Acetyl tetrapeptide-15~0.2–0.35%
Hero · Moisturizing
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-aging

A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles

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Sodium metabisulfite~0.1–0.2%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Parfum~0.1–0.2%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Vitis vinifera fruit water~0.1–0.15%
Formula
Ingredient list view

Water, Vitis vinifera fruit water, Dicaprylyl ether, Glycerin, Butyrospermum parkii butter extract, Hexyldecanol, Hexyldecyl laurate, Palmitoyl grape seed extract, Behenyl alcohol, Glyceryl stearate, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Erythritol, Lecithin, Mannitol, Tocopherol, Caprylyl glycol, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Xanthan gum, Sodium benzoate, Vitis vinifera juice, Glycine soja sterols, Butylene glycol, Chamomilla recutita flower extract, Sodium hydroxide, Sodium carboxymethyl beta-glucan, Sodium citrate, Citric acid, Sodium phytate, Potassium sorbate, Biosaccharide gum-1, Sodium hyaluronate, Sodium levulinate, Glyceryl caprylate, Homarine hcl, Sodium anisate, Alcohol, Acetyl tetrapeptide-15, Sodium metabisulfite, Parfum, Vitis vinifera fruit water

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Product summary

Based on the ingredients included, "Caudalie - Sorbet Cream Moisturiser with Hyaluronic Acid" works well for moisturizing the skin. To work well, any moisturizer needs to include a combination of water-binding and emollient ingredients. Caudalie - Sorbet Cream Moisturiser with Hyaluronic Acid ticks this box. Biosaccharide gum-1, erythritol, glycerin, mannitol and sodium hyaluronate 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). Emollients in this formulation (glycine soja sterols, butyrospermum parkii butter extract, helianthus annuus seed oil, hexyldecanol and caprylyl glycol) help to reduce the moisture loss from the skin. They also soften the skin surface and relieve the feeling of dryness and tightness.

Ingredient callouts

  • This moisturizer also contains Peptides (acetyl tetrapeptide-15 0.20% - 0.35%). Peptides are a very big group of ingredients. They all consist of a different combination of aminoacids. Our skin produces Peptides naturally. Some of them work as natural antibiotics, promote wound-healing and production of collagen. The scientists are still studying how effective the topical application of Peptides is, but it is very likely that they are helpful. Peptides might be able to support skin barrier restoration and even have an anti-aging benefit. At the very least, they certainly help attract water to the skin and support the hydration in this way.
This product contains ingredients that could be beneficial, but their concentrations are too low in this formulation: vitamin e and lecithin

Irritation risk

There are some common irritants in this product, including ingredients that do not have benefits for the skin. 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.

Caudalie Sorbet Cream Moisturiser with Hyaluronic Acid
CaudalieSorbet Cream Moisturiser with Hyaluronic Acid

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