Caudalie Vinoperfect Brightening Glycolic Essence
Works for
ExfoliationGlycolic acidWorks well
“Glycolic acid, organic grape water, and white peony extract work together to visibly reduce dark spots, gently exfoliate, and deliver quenching hydration.”
This product can help exfoliate the skin. In other words, it helps break down the bonds between dead cells on the surface of the skin and speed up the skin turnover. Skin often appears softer and brighter after exfoliation, but overdoing it can result in disrupted skin barrier. The following ingredient is doing the exfoliating job in this product: glycolic acid.
Evens skin toneGlycolic acid, Paeonia lactiflora root extractWorks well
“Glycolic acid, organic grape water, and white peony extract work together to visibly reduce dark spots, gently exfoliate, and deliver quenching hydration.”
This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: glycolic acid
The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually can help even out the skin tone: paeonia lactiflora root extract.
Keep in mind that you would need to apply any topical skincare targetted at hypigmentation consistently for a couple of months to get a result. No topical skincare product can help get rid of hyperpigmentation (including post-acne marks and age spots) instantly.
MoisturizingGlycerin, Arginine + 1 moreWorks
“Glycolic acid, organic grape water, and white peony extract work together to visibly reduce dark spots, gently exfoliate, and deliver quenching hydration.”
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:
arginine, glycerin.
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: arginine, caprylyl glycol.
Anti-agingSide benefit · Glycolic acidWorks well
This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains glycolic acid.
Keep in mind that it typically takes at least 6 weeks to notice any results because the changes that are needed to improve fine lines and elasticity happen in the deeper layers of the skin. No topical anti-aging product can “erase” wrinkles or fully reverse signs of aging.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy3 strong irritants: Citrus aurantium amara flower water, Linalool + 1 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
User reviews
1 of 1 community members would buy it again.
Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Vitis vinifera fruit water~11–13%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Citrus aurantium amara flower water~4.7–5.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
A citrus plant essential oil (in a less concentrated format). Used as a fragrance and can be irritating
More about Citrus aurantium amara flower waterGlycerin~3.1–3.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinMethylpropanediol~2.3–2.9%
Glycolic acid~1.9–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
An alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA) that helps to remove the dead skin cells on the surface of the skin reveling a more even, smoother complexation. It is also able to stimulate collagen production with long-term use. Could help to reduce pore congestion. It can be irritating to the skin. Apply sunscreen daily if using products with glycolic acid
More about Glycolic acidCaprylyl glycol~1.6–2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolSodium hydroxide~1.4–1.7%
Vitis vinifera juice~1.1–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Sodium benzoate~0.25–0.5%
Citric acid~0.65–1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidArginine~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An amino acid that is naturally present in skin and helps keep it hydrated. When used together with AHAs, it can reduce their irritating effect on the skin
More about ArgininePaeonia lactiflora root extract~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals and reduce hyperpigmentation, but the research on its effectiveness in skin is lacking
More about Paeonia lactiflora root extractPotassium sorbate~0.25–0.5%
Sodium phytate~0.2–0.35%
Phenylpropanol~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps mask the smell of other ingredients and helps preserve the product formulation
More about PhenylpropanolLinalool~0.1–0.15%
Limonene~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneIngredient list view
Water, Vitis vinifera fruit water, Citrus aurantium amara flower water, Glycerin, Methylpropanediol, Glycolic acid, Caprylyl glycol, Sodium hydroxide, Vitis vinifera juice, Sodium benzoate, Citric acid, Arginine, Paeonia lactiflora root extract, Potassium sorbate, Sodium phytate, Phenylpropanol, Linalool, Limonene
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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.
| CaudalieVinoperfect Brightening Glycolic EssenceYOUR PRODUCT | Kiehl'sClearly Corrective Daily Re-Texturizing Triple Acid Peel | HonestAll The Feels 10% AHA + 2% BHA Resurfacing Peel | VeracityREGENERATING INFUSION | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 68% | 67% | 67% |
| Price | ≈ $43.15 | $47.40≈ +$4.25 | — | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 3 | 3 of 3 | 3 of 3 |
| Key difference | — | Salicylic Acid | Salicylic Acid | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Low | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
More alternatives: Puca Pure&Care Glycolic Acid 5.5% Anti Blemish, Exfoliating TonerFrankly AHA 8.05% Clearing Refining Toner
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 5 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3Glycolic acid peel therapy – a current reviewncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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