Caudalie is a French skincare brand that uses natural and sustainable ingredients, specifically polyphenol-rich vine and grape extracts. The brand has created its own strict and sustainable “Cosm-ethics” charter, which prioritizes natural-origin, fair trade, and/or environmentally friendly ingredients in accordance with their formulation charter. Caudalie products do not contain parabens, phenoxyethanol, phthalates, mineral oils, sodium laureth sulfate, or animal-derived ingredients. The brand is cruelty-free and works to limit their use of plastics and environmental impact of the products as they’re produced.
Here are some positive and negative details about some of Caudalies products:
Positive:
- Caudalie Vinoperfect Radiance Serum has the most reviews on the brands website and is overall very positively reviewed.
- Caudalie Resveratrol Lift Instant Firming Serum includes squalane, Viniferine, vitamin E, and hyaluronic acid, which together help to hydrate, soften, and brighten skin.
- Caudalie Vinosource Moisturizing Sorbet contains the brand’s patented ingredient Viniferine to help fade dark spots, as well as very low concentrations of natural AHAs.
- Caudalie Glycolic Peel is a rinse-off mask that combines glycolic acid with Viniferine to promote a brighter, more even complexion.
- Caudalies products are effective, natural, sustainable, and sensorial.
Negative:
- Caudalie Divine Oil primarily consists of grape seed oil and a high concentration of fragrance.
- Caudalie Resveratrol Lift Instant Firming Serum lacks ingredients that would provide an “instant firming” effect as the name suggests.
- Caudalie Vinergetic Vitamin C Energy face moisturizer is priced significantly higher than many smaller natural skincare brands that are much more affordable.
- Caudalie Eau De Beauté elixir contains alcohol and has a minty scent that some may find too astringent.
- Caudalie Beauty Elixir contains added parfum ingredient, which is a mystery ingredient simply identified as “parfum” .
Caudalie uses effective and natural ingredients from the French vineyards that respect the environment and your skin. Some of the key ingredients used in Caudalie products include grape-seed oil, Viniferine, vitamin E, hyaluronic acid, organic grape water, and polyphenols.
