Caudalie Vinoperfect Brightening Glycolic Night Cream for sensitive skin
Glycolic Acid
Viniferine
Squalane
Shea Butter Extract
Sodium HyaluronateAverage
- HighNormal Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- ExcellentSafety
Works for sensitive skin; other products fit it better.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with sensitive skin: redness, stinging, and reactions to new products. For scores and recommendations based on your full skin profile, including your 12D face scan results and any goals or preferences you have, please use the Lovi app.
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Lovi Assistant explains
- Offers moderate exfoliation for normal skin due to glycolic acid and papain, which promote skin renewal and brightening, but these ingredients may be potentially irritating for your sensitive skin and do not directly address your redness and irritation concerns.
- The formula includes soothing ingredients like Bisabolol and Tocopherol, which can offer general skincare benefits and hydration, but their impact on your specific concerns is limited.
- The product is safe for your sensitive skin, as it lacks harsh ingredients and contains soothing components.
How to apply
- Use your exfoliant PM once a week to help with redness and irritation. Start slowly and only increase frequency if your skin feels happy and comfortable.
- Apply the exfoliant after cleansing and toner , but always before your moisturizer . This ensures the product absorbs properly into the skin.
- Gently press 2-3 drops of the exfoliant into your skin without rubbing . Let it absorb for a minute before moving on.
- Since your skin is sensitive , apply the exfoliant on completely dry skin for the best tolerance. This helps prevent any extra stinging or discomfort.
- Always do a patch test before your first use and avoid the delicate eye area .
People Say
★4.5Overall rating based on 300+ reviewsUsers with dullness, acne scars, and sun damage frequently praise this cream for its ability to visibly brighten the complexion and fade dark spots over time. While most find it deeply hydrating and gentle enough for sensitive skin, a small subset of users with acne-prone or oily skin experienced breakouts or found the rich texture too heavy.
Highlights
Brightens & evens tone Mostly Mentioned
- “lightens my dark spots after 2 weeks”
- “skin just looked so much brighter”
- “fades acne scars”
Hydrating & plumping Often Mentioned
- “skin feels nourished”
- “super hydrating”
- “woke up with plump skin”
Pleasant sensory experience Sometimes Noted
- “smells divine”
- “fresh citrus scent”
- “absorbs well without residue”
Refines skin texture Sometimes Noted
- “skin is very clarified and smooth”
- “smoothes texture”
- “pores appear diminished”
Caused breakouts Rarely Noted
- “caused cystic acne”
- “woke up to oily bumps”
- “broke me out”
No visible results Rarely Noted
- “didn't see difference”
- “dark spots didn't fade”
- “did nothing for me”
Scent dislike Rarely Noted
- “strong fragrance”
- “scent is unpleasant”
- “smell is too potent”
Texture issues Rarely Noted
- “too thick/greasy”
- “pills up”
- “didn't absorb well”
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Questions and answers
How well does CAUDALÍE Vinoperfect Brightening Glycolic Night Cream work for sensitive skin?
This cream works okay for sensitive skin, but other products fit it better because its exfoliating ingredients may cause irritation. An exfoliant treatment for sensitive skin needs gentle, soothing ingredients that calm redness without triggering irritation.
Which ingredients make this cream a good fit for sensitive skin?
The soothing bisabolol and tocopherol help calm your skin, while shea butter extract, squalane, and sodium hyaluronate provide gentle hydration and comfort. However, because your skin is sensitive, this type of product needs ingredients that actively soothe redness and irritation without relying on potentially harsh exfoliants like glycolic acid and papain.
What does Glycolic Acid do for sensitive skin?
Glycolic acid can be too harsh for sensitive skin, leaving it dry and irritated, so this type of skin needs a gentler exfoliating ingredient and calming plant extracts to keep the skin barrier safe and comfortable.
What does Viniferine do for sensitive skin?
Viniferine helps calm sensitive skin by reducing redness and soothing irritation while protecting against daily stress. It may also help keep your skin looking even and bright without feeling heavy or causing stinging.
Where does this cream go in a skincare routine for sensitive skin?
This cream goes in the evening routine as a treatment step, used once a week to start. Because exfoliating ingredients may be potentially irritating for sensitive skin, an average fit product of this type needs extra soothing components and gentle hydrators to keep skin calm and comfortable.
Can I use this cream with retinol, and in what order?
It is best to avoid using this exfoliating cream in the same routine as retinol, as combining them may easily irritate your sensitive skin. Instead, use your retinol on alternate nights or keep this treatment to your weekly routine steps, and finish with a gentle moisturizer.
How often should I use this cream?
Start by using this cream once a week in the evening, as this lets sensitive skin adjust safely to exfoliating treatments. If your skin feels comfortable and tolerates it well, you may carefully use it more often.
Can this cream clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for sensitive skin?
This cream is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts, as shoppers rarely report such issues. Sensitive skin needing an exfoliant of this type requires gentle renewing ingredients and soothing components that clear dead skin without causing irritation or redness.
Is this cream fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
It has no drying alcohol and contains fragrance (benzyl alcohol, geraniol, limonene, and linalool). Cetearyl alcohol is a fatty alcohol, which soften the skin.
What the research says
Topical application of papain induces skin barrier disruption, inflammation, and a TH2-biased antibody response in C57BL/6 mice, acting as a strong epicutaneous allergen independently of TLR4 and its enzymatic activity.
The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2015A combination cream of stimu-tex AS and saccharide isomerate reduced erythema, increased skin capacitance, and reduced transepidermal water loss compared to placebo in 20 subjects after fractional CO2 laser procedure without causing serious adverse events.
Lasers in Medical Science, 2025Repeated short-contact 70% glycolic acid peels provided superior results in atrophic acne scars compared to daily low-strength glycolic acid cream or placebo in 58 women over 24 weeks.
International Journal of Dermatology, 2000Serial glycolic acid peels combined with a modified Kligman formula significantly reduced facial PIH severity in Indian patients compared to the modified Kligman formula alone.
Dermatologic Surgery, 2017A combination of Vitis vinifera shoot extract and a biotechnological extract demonstrated significant in vitro and in vivo antioxidant effects and improved clinical signs of photoaged skin in female subjects after a 4-week application.
Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2007Pre-treatment with Vitis vinifera L. water extract (100 ΓΙg/mL) demonstrated antioxidant and scavenger activity against UV-A radiation and exerted an anti-mutagenic effect by maintaining apoptosis in UV-A and UV-B irradiated human keratinocytes (HaCaT).
Journal of Photochemistry and Photobiology. B, Biology, 2020A water extract from grapevine leaves inhibited proinflammatory-induced interleukin-8 and vascular endothelial growth factor secretion in human keratinocytes compared to untreated challenged cells.
Antioxidants, 2019Squalane at 0.005-0.015% counteracts UVA-induced oxidative stress, inflammation, and collagen metabolism inhibition while stimulating fibroblast migration in human dermal fibroblasts.
Molecules, 2025Plant-derived squalane protected human dermal fibroblasts against UVA-induced damage by counteracting ROS formation, suppressing apoptosis-related proteins p53, caspase-3, caspase-9, and PARP, and restoring the pro-survival p-Akt/mTOR pathway.
Antioxidants, 2025A skin barrier restoring cream with shea butter, silkflo, and vitamin E increased type I procollagen synthesis, enhanced antioxidant enzyme activity, decreased reactive oxygen species generation, and promoted hyaluronic acid production in H2O2-stimulated human keratinocyte cells compared to untreated cells.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2025Topical application of 0.1% hyaluronic acid formulations of different molecular weights led to significant improvements in skin hydration and elasticity, with low-molecular-weight formulations also significantly reducing wrinkle depth in seventy-six female subjects compared to a vehicle control.
Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2011Topical application of hyaluronic acid in conjunction with free gingival graft significantly reduced donor site postoperative pain until day 7 compared to normal saline, with no significant differences in graft dimensions or patient satisfaction.
Clinical Oral Investigations, 2022Treatment with a hyaluronic acid-containing mouth rinse or topical gel led to significant lesion reduction, pain relief, and normalization of lesion color in adult patients with minor recurrent aphthous stomatitis, with the gel formulation showing an earlier healing onset at 3 days.
BMC Oral Health, 2019
Why other products fit sensitive skin better
Topical application of TAT-SOD significantly suppresses UVB-induced erythema formation, blood flow rise, and apoptotic sunburn cell formation in human volunteers compared to a vehicle control.
European Journal of Pharmaceutics and Biopharmaceutics, 2016Topically applied Avena sativa and Avena Rhealba oatmeal extracts significantly reduced skin irritation parameters including a* parameter increase and blood flow increase compared to vehicle in 12 healthy individuals subjected to the sodium lauryl sulfate irritation model.
Skin Pharmacology and Applied Skin Physiology, 2002
Ingredients
Water, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Cetearyl Alcohol, Coco-Caprylate Caprate, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Extract Shea Butter Extract, Caprylic Capric Triglyceride, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil Grape Seed Oil, Hydrogenated Oil, Triheptanoin, Panthenol, Squalane, Glycolic Acid, Palmitoyl Grapevine Shoot Extract, Cetearyl Glucoside, Bisabolol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Benzyl Alcohol, Sodium Hydroxide, Acacia Senegal Gum, Xanthan Gum, Caprylyl Glycol, Cassia Angustifolia Polysaccharide Seed, Arginine, Dehydroacetic Acid, Sodium Phytate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Carbomer, Papain, 1,2-Hexanediol, Tocopherol, Algin, Geraniol, Limonene, Linalool
Behind this fit score
Lovi calculates every fit score from the full ingredient list with brand-independent rules our dermatologists and cosmetic chemists build and review, and personalizes every pick with AI trained on the real results of millions of users. Lovi trains its fit score models on a proprietary dataset built from more than 10,000 expert-labeled products and more than 100,000 simulated examples, following an internally consistent methodology presented at Cosmoprof, AMWC, and Skin of Color Update.
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