Caudalie skincare has been a brand leader for decades! You’ll actually find an old blog post I wrote all the way back in 2018! And although the products have changed over the years, the ethos of the brands have remained true. With a focus on nature and specifically grapes, Caudalie will transport you to the epitome of natural French skincare. If you are new to the brand, here are five items you’ll want to try from Caudalie!
Caudalie Premier Cru The Eye Cream
The Premier Cru is Caudalie’s luxury collection focused on anti aging and this product is an absolute splurge at $104 for 15ml! I have to say that the price tag is justified as I really love the metal tip applicator and the texture is the perfect creaminess. This is an all in one eye cream targeting wrinkles, loss of volume and dark spots. I also like that there is an instant brightening effect with “pearlizers”. I am planning to incorporate eye cream into my daily routine now that I’m starting to see wrinkles when I smile.
Key ingredients: Micro hyaluronic acid, Caudalie Longevity Patent, Natural Pearlizers
Available at Revolve and Sephora, $85 USD/$104 CAD
Caudalie VinoHydra Sorbet Cream Moisturizer
This Caudalie skincare product will be your best friend this summer! I have very dry skin so I was skeptical about this being hydrating enough but it kept my skin feeling plump and moisturized. The texture of this cream is super light and has a watery gel feel. It’s also slightly cooling so it’ll be perfect during hot weather. If you want a light weight moisturizer without sacrificing hydration, the Caudalie VinoHydra Sorbet Cream Moisturizer is for you!
Key ingredients: Hyaluronic Acid, Grape Water, Chamomille.
Available at Revolve and Sephora
Caudalie Instant Detox Mask
This product instantly transports me to the spa! I was very pleasantly surprised by the beautiful scent due to the bergamot and lavender oils. For a clay mask, it is pretty gentle but leaves my face feeling so clean. You also only need to leave on for 5-10 minutes which is great for a busy lifestyle. I like applying this right before showering and I can just rinse off in the shower. I have not used this consistently enough to notice any tightening for the pores but it’s always an enjoyable experience with this mask!
Key ingredients: Purifying clay, Coffee, Grape
Caudalie Beauty Elixir
The Caudalie Grape Water mist is probably one of its most famous products but the Caudalie Beauty Elixir is not far behind. This cult favorite has a very refreshing scent with notes of peppermint, lemon balm, and rosemary. I really like it for setting my makeup and a mid day refresh. There are some big claims that this spray immediately tightens the look of pores. I’m not sure if I see the difference in that. This is a bit of a splurge for a facial mist that has added skincare benefits.
Key ingredients: Grape extract, orange blossom water, various essential oils for scent
Caudalie Vinoperfect Radiance Serum
The Vinoperfect line has been around for a number of years although this product seems to have undergone a packaging rebrand. I love the texture of this serum and it sinks into the skin effortlessly. For anyone dealing with dark spots, the active ingredients work hard to reveal brighter and more even skin. My skin is a bit sensitive to Vitamin C so I love this serum as an alternative. My two feedback with this product is the smell and packaging. The smell is quite vegetal and although I’ve gotten used to it over the years, it’s not initially pleasant to me. Also, I wish the neck of the bottle would be thinner as I feel it would be more sanitary and the product can be less exposed to air. This is still one of the brand’s best selling serums!
Key ingredients: Olive Squalene, Viniferine
Overall Thoughts on Caudalie Skincare
I like that Caudalie has an unfussy skincare routine. You can keep things simple while targeting the skin concern you want to treat. The scent, packaging, and vibe of the brand is natural and uncomplicated which fits perfectly with my lifestyle. The Instant Detox Mask is a surprising winner for me and the Premier Cru Eye Cream is also top notch if you don’t mind the splurge.