Caudalie

Caudalie Vinosun Protect After-Sun Repairing Lotion

Name: Caudalie - Vinosun Protect After-Sun Repairing Lotion
Brand: Caudalie

Efficacy75/100IrritancyHigh

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Works for

1 of 1 advertised claim delivered

Moisturizing

Cocos nucifera oil, Glycerin + 5 more

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What the product description says

“Vinosun Protect After-Sun Repairing Lotion”

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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: glycerin, caprylyl glycol.

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: cocos nucifera oil, squalane.

Cocos nucifera oilKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighAn emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic~2.4–3.5%

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~4–6%

SqualaneKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighAn oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.~1.7–2.5%

Dicaprylyl carbonate· EmollientEffect: LowHelps products spread more easily and works as an emollient to soften skin~3–4.4%

Caprylyl glycol· Humectant, EmollientEffect: LowHelps preserve products and creates a nice product texture~0.55–1.25%

Aloe barbadensis leaf powderEffect: LowA plant extract that might help attract water to the upper layer of the skin~0.35–0.8%

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~0.05–0.2%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy

5 strong irritants: Hexyl cinnamal, Linalool + 3 more — patch-test recommended

High risk

We flagged 12 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.

IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount

Hexyl cinnamalA fragrance with jasmine smell. A likely irritantHigh~0.1–0.4%est.

LinaloolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.05–0.3%est.

GeraniolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.05–0.25%est.

ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.01–0.1%est.

CitronellolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.01–0.05%est.

Isostearyl isostearateHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and improve the product texture. It can be comedogenicMedium~2–2.9%est.

Caprylyl glycolHelps preserve products and creates a nice product textureMedium~0.55–1.25%est.

Potassium sorbateA preservativeMedium~0.3–0.6%est.

Aloe barbadensis leaf powderA plant extract that might help attract water to the upper layer of the skinMedium~0.35–0.8%est.

Vitis vinifera juice—Medium~0.2–0.75%est.

Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~0.15–0.55%est.

Pisum sativum extractMight be helpful in protecting skin collagen and elastin from breaking down but solid research is lackingMedium~0.1–0.3%est.

Comedogenic

2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale

2 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

Cocos nucifera oilAn emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic3/5~2.4–3.5%est.

Isostearyl isostearateHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and improve the product texture. It can be comedogenic3/5~2–2.9%est.

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Ingredients

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Water~40–60%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Plain old water

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Glycerin~4–6%

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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Vitis vinifera fruit water~3.8–5.8%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Dicaprylyl carbonate~3–4.4%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps products spread more easily and works as an emollient to soften skin

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Cocos nucifera oil~2.4–3.5%

Key activeComedogenic 3/5

Irritation risk: Low
Comedogenicity: 3/5

Works for

Moisturizing

An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic

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Isostearyl isostearate~2–2.9%

Comedogenic 3/5Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium
Comedogenicity: 3/5

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and improve the product texture. It can be comedogenic

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Squalane~1.7–2.5%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

An oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.

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C20-22 alkyl phosphate~1.4–2%

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Irritation risk: Low

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Cleansing

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C20-22 alcohols~1.1–1.7%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Carbomer~0.85–1.25%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Cleansing

Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations

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Caprylyl glycol~0.55–1.25%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture

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Sodium benzoate~0.25–0.5%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

A preservative

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Sodium hydroxide~0.4–0.95%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Used to adjust the product's pH

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Potassium sorbate~0.3–0.6%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

A preservative

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Aloe barbadensis leaf powder~0.35–0.8%

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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Vitis vinifera juice~0.2–0.75%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

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Sodium phytate~0.15–0.6%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Used to stabilize product formulations

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Citric acid~0.15–0.55%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

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

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Hexyl cinnamal~0.1–0.4%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A fragrance with jasmine smell. A likely irritant

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Linalool~0.05–0.3%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Geraniol~0.05–0.25%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Pisum sativum extract~0.1–0.3%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Evens skin tone

Might be helpful in protecting skin collagen and elastin from breaking down but solid research is lacking

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Tocopherol~0.05–0.2%

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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Parfum~0.01–0.1%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Citronellol~0.01–0.05%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Ingredient list view

Water, Glycerin, Vitis vinifera fruit water, Dicaprylyl carbonate, Cocos nucifera oil, Isostearyl isostearate, Squalane, C20-22 alkyl phosphate, C20-22 alcohols, Carbomer, Caprylyl glycol, Sodium benzoate, Sodium hydroxide, Potassium sorbate, Aloe barbadensis leaf powder, Vitis vinifera juice, Sodium phytate, Citric acid, Hexyl cinnamal, Linalool, Geraniol, Pisum sativum extract, Tocopherol, Parfum, Citronellol