Caudalie Vinopure Clear Skin Purifying Toner by Caudalie

Caudalie Vinopure Clear Skin Purifying Toner by Caudalie

Efficacy58/100IrritancyHigh·100% recommend (1 review)

Works for

Anti-blemish
Salicylic acid
Works well
What the product description says
“A naturally purifying, wonderfully refreshing step to add to your routine, Caudalie’s Vinopure Clear Skin Purifying Toner battles blemishes while preparing skin perfectly for subsequent treatments.”
Source: Cultbeauty

This product can help reduce breakouts and clogged pores because it contains the following ingredient: salicylic acid. This ingredient is used for treating acne and can have a noticeable effect.

Salicylic acidHeroEffect: HighUsed for skin exfoliation. It has an anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial effect, helps to unclog pores, prevent blemishes and speed up healing of the existing ones. Sometimes referred to as a BHA (beta-hydroxy acid)~0.65–0.95%
Moisturizing
Glycerin, Propylene glycol + 1 more
Works
What the product description says
“Targeting blemish-prone skin without leaving a greasy or heavy film, your skin is left feeling refreshed and texture refined and locks in moisture to soothe dry or dull skin.”
Source: Mankind

This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, propylene glycol.

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. If the air is dry, humectants can speed up the moisture loss from the skin. This is why it is a good idea to use another product on top of this one to help "seal in" the moisture (look for ingredients like dimethicone, squalane, oils and butters).

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~3.2–3.9%
Propylene glycol· HumectantEffect: LowHelps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating~1.3–1.6%
Aloe barbadensis leaf powderEffect: LowA plant extract that might help attract water to the upper layer of the skin~0.8–1.15%
Anti-aging
No ingredient credited for this claim
Not delivered
What the product description says
“Centred around the exceptional age-defying powers of the grape, Caudalie is a cutting-edge skin care line that will transform your skin (and instantly give you über-chic French pharmacy points).”
Source: Cultbeauty

Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.

Exfoliation
Not advertised by the brand · Salicylic acid
Works well

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: salicylic acid.

Salicylic acidKey activeEffect: HighUsed for skin exfoliation. It has an anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial effect, helps to unclog pores, prevent blemishes and speed up healing of the existing ones. Sometimes referred to as a BHA (beta-hydroxy acid)~0.65–0.95%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
10 strong irritants: Pelargonium graveolens flower oil, Mentha piperita oil + 8 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 19 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Decyl glucosideHelps oil and water mix together. Can be irritatingHigh~5.5–6.8%est.
Propylene glycolHelps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritatingHigh~1.3–1.6%est.
Salicylic acidUsed for skin exfoliation. It has an anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial effect, helps to unclog pores, prevent blemishes and speed up healing of the existing ones. Sometimes referred to as a BHA (beta-hydroxy acid)High~0.65–0.95%est.
Pelargonium graveolens flower oilAn essential oil. Can be irritating. Can become an allergen with oxidationHigh~0.55–0.8%est.
Mentha piperita oilUsed as a fragrance and can be irritatingHigh~0.4–0.6%est.
CitralA fragrance with a lemon scent. A likely irritantHigh~0.3–0.55%est.
Cymbopogon citratus leaf oil—High~0.25–0.5%est.
Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oilA plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin. Can be used as a fragrance. Has anti-bacterial properties and might help neutralize free radicals on the surface of the skinHigh~0.25–0.5%est.
CitronellolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.15–0.3%est.
GeraniolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.15–0.25%est.
LinaloolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.2%est.
Lavandula hybrida oilPlant extract that can be irritating and is a known allergenHigh~0.1–0.2%est.
Melissa officinalis leaf oil—High~0.05–0.1%est.
Sodium cocoyl glutamateHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~2.4–3%est.
Acacia senegal gumHelps mask the small of other ingredients and improve the product textureMedium~1.8–2.1%est.
Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~1.1–1.3%est.
Aloe barbadensis leaf powderA plant extract that might help attract water to the upper layer of the skinMedium~0.8–1.15%est.
Vitis vinifera juice—Medium~0.6–0.9%est.
Potassium sorbateA preservativeMedium~0.15–0.3%est.
Comedogenic
Clean of flagged comedogenic ingredients
None flagged

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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~11–13%
Formula
Decyl glucoside~5.5–6.8%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating

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Glycerin~3.2–3.9%
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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Sodium cocoyl glutamate~2.4–3%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Sucrose cocoate~1.8–2.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Acacia senegal gum~1.8–2.1%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Helps mask the small of other ingredients and improve the product texture

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Xanthan gum~1.5–1.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Propylene glycol~1.3–1.6%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating

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Citric acid~1.1–1.3%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

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

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Aloe barbadensis leaf powder~0.8–1.15%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

A plant extract that might help attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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Salicylic acid~0.65–0.95%
Hero · Anti-blemishIrritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-inflammatoryExfoliationAnti-blemishAntibacterialEvens skin tone

Used for skin exfoliation. It has an anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial effect, helps to unclog pores, prevent blemishes and speed up healing of the existing ones. Sometimes referred to as a BHA (beta-hydroxy acid)

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Vitis vinifera juice~0.6–0.9%
Irritant · medium
Sodium benzoate~0.25–0.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative

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Pelargonium graveolens flower oil~0.55–0.8%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-oxidation

An essential oil. Can be irritating. Can become an allergen with oxidation

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Mentha piperita oil~0.4–0.6%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Used as a fragrance and can be irritating

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Citral~0.3–0.55%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance with a lemon scent. A likely irritant

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Cymbopogon citratus leaf oil~0.25–0.5%
Irritant · high
Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil~0.25–0.5%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
AntibacterialAnti-oxidation

A plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin. Can be used as a fragrance. Has anti-bacterial properties and might help neutralize free radicals on the surface of the skin

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Citronellol~0.15–0.3%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Geraniol~0.15–0.25%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Potassium sorbate~0.15–0.3%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Lavandula hybrida oil~0.1–0.2%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Plant extract that can be irritating and is a known allergen

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Melissa officinalis leaf oil~0.05–0.1%
Irritant · high
Ingredient list view

Water, Vitis vinifera fruit water, Decyl glucoside, Glycerin, Sodium cocoyl glutamate, Sucrose cocoate, Acacia senegal gum, Xanthan gum, Propylene glycol, Citric acid, Aloe barbadensis leaf powder, Salicylic acid, Vitis vinifera juice, Sodium benzoate, Pelargonium graveolens flower oil, Mentha piperita oil, Citral, Cymbopogon citratus leaf oil, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil, Citronellol, Geraniol, Potassium sorbate, Linalool, Lavandula hybrida oil, Melissa officinalis leaf oil

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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.

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Shared key ingredients—2 of 22 of 22 of 2
Key difference—ArginineUreaNiacinamide
Irritancy High Medium Medium Medium
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Sources cited in this review

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