Caudalie Vinopure Moisturizing Mattifying Fluid for sensitive skin
Polyphenols
Squalane
Silica
Palmitoyl Grape Seed Extract
Enantia Chlorantha Bark Extract
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A weak match for sensitive skin; the moisturizers alongside 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
- Suitable for normal skin, this fluid contains squalane and glycerin to hydrate without excess oiliness, but it lacks targeted ingredients for your redness and irritation.
- The silica and Vitis Vinifera Fruit Water offer moderate mattifying and moisturizing effects, providing general skincare benefits that are supportive but not directly addressing your specific concerns.
- The safety profile is excellent, with no risks of irritation for your sensitive skin due to the absence of harsh ingredients and the presence of soothing components like Vitis Vinifera Fruit Water and Tocopherol.
How to apply
- Use this soothing AM and PM routine every day to keep your normal skin calm. Always remember to apply SPF in the morning after your moisturizer.
- Apply your moisturizer after your toner in the morning, and after your serum in the evening. This step locks in hydration and protects your skin.
- Gently press a small amount of the moisturizer evenly across your face. Avoid rubbing to keep your sensitive skin happy and calm.
- You can apply this gentle formula on dry or slightly damp skin for the best comfort. It works wonderfully on clean skin to soothe redness and irritation.
- Do a patch test before your very first use to check your skin's reaction. Avoid getting the product directly into your eyes .
People Say
★4.7Overall rating based on 11.6k+ reviewsBased on a very large amount of data, this product is highly regarded for its lightweight, non-greasy feel, effectively managing oil and shine, and is particularly suited for oily, combination, and acne-prone skin types. It helps reduce blemishes and pores, leaving a smooth, matte finish. Some users noted it can pill under makeup or may not be hydrating enough for dry skin, and a few found it to be expensive for the amount provided.
Highlights
Lightweight, non-greasy Mostly Mentioned
- “Doesn't feel greasy.”
- “The texture is lightweight.”
- “Lightweight, mattifying, and leaves skin feeling soft.”
- “Not greasy at all.”
Controls oil/shine Often Mentioned
- “Keeps shine at bay all day.”
- “Effectively controls oil and shine throughout the day.”
- “Helps reduce shine for at least a couple of hours.”
- “Skin is a lot less greasy/shiny.”
Absorbs quickly Sometimes Noted
- “Absorbs quickly into the skin.”
- “Sinks into the skin.”
- “Fast-absorbing formula.”
- “Glides easily on skin.”
Minimizes pores/blemishes Sometimes Noted
- “Helps calm redness, minimize breakouts.”
- “Noticeable smoothing, pore-minimizing effect.”
- “My pores were smaller.”
- “Helps to reduce the look of blackheads.”
Expensive and small Rarely Noted
- “The tube it comes in is way too small.”
- “Pricey adjustments.”
Not hydrating enough Rarely Noted
- “For the winter I find it is not hydrating or enough.”
- “It gives moisturizer in short term only.”
- “Not hydrating enough for dry skin.”
Pills under makeup Rarely Noted
- “This product pills a lot.”
- “Not ideal as skin prep before makeup.”
- “Can peal under makeup.”
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Questions and answers
Why is the Caudalie Vinopure Moisturizing Mattifying Fluid a weak match for sensitive skin?
This fluid is a weak match because it lacks targeted ingredients for redness and irritation, even though it has a very safe formula with soothing components like tocopherol and grape fruit water. A moisturizing treatment for sensitive skin needs soothing ingredients that target redness and irritation while supporting the skin barrier with nourishing oils and fermented extracts.
Which ingredients make this cream a poor fit for sensitive skin?
This fluid is a weak match because it lacks targeted ingredients for redness and irritation, despite containing soothing components like Tocopherol and grape water. A moisturizing treatment for sensitive skin needs soothing ingredients like Centella Asiatica and ceramides to calm redness and strengthen the skin barrier.
What do Polyphenols do for sensitive skin?
Polyphenols help protect sensitive skin from UV-induced damage and calm redness. Topical application of green tea polyphenols prevents UVB-induced DNA photodamage and immune suppression in human skin.
Journal of Photochemistry and Photobiology. B, Biology, 2001
What does Squalane do for sensitive skin?
Squalane helps calm sensitive skin by defending against everyday irritation and keeping it smooth and soft. It is unlikely to cause irritation and supports your skin barrier so it stays comfortable and hydrated.
Where does this cream go in a skincare routine for sensitive skin?
This moisturizing treatment goes in the evening routine after your cleansing and soothing toner steps, followed by your regular moisturizer. For sensitive skin, this product of this type needs calming and barrier-strengthening ingredients to target redness and irritation.
Can I use this cream with salicylic acid, and in what order?
This fluid is a weak match for your sensitive skin because it lacks ingredients to target your redness and irritation. A product of this type needs soothing and calming ingredients to manage sensitive skin comfortably alongside salicylic acid. It is unlikely to cause irritation due to its very safe makeup, but you should apply your salicylic acid treatment first and follow with this fluid.
How often should I use this cream?
You can use this moisturizing treatment twice a day as part of your evening routine and morning routine, as it is unlikely to cause irritation on sensitive skin. Regular use helps keep skin hydrated and smooth, though sensitive skin with redness needs a product with calming and soothing ingredients specifically for redness and irritation.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020Health Science Reports, 2021
Can this cream clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for sensitive skin?
This fluid is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts on sensitive skin, as it has a very safe formula with no harsh ingredients. However, because it is a weak match for sensitive skin, a product of this type needs soothing ingredients like Centella asiatica and extra hydrators like hyaluronic acid to truly calm redness and irritation.
Can I use this cream around the eyes or on my body?
This cream is generally safe for other areas, but the eyelid skin is much thinner than facial skin and requires specialized care. A product for this delicate area needs soothing botanical extracts and gentle hydrating ingredients.
Is this cream fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
It contains fragrance (citral, citronellol, geraniol, linalool, and limonene) and drying alcohol (alcohol denat).
What the research says
A single application of a moisturizing fluid containing hyaluronic acid 1%, glycerin 5%, and Centella asiatica stem cells extract significantly increased skin hydration by 29% and reduced transepidermal water loss at 24 hours compared to baseline and an untreated control site in twenty healthy women.
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017Squalane 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 functional cosmetic cream containing bioactive materials from Streptomyces sp. T65 embedded in SBA-15 decreased skin roughness by 4.670% and increased skin brightness by 0.472% after 4 weeks of application, while demonstrating antimicrobial, antioxidant, anti-aging, and whitening activities.
Antioxidants, 2020Film-forming formulations containing porous silica achieved skin permeation rates comparable to immediate release formulations while confirming prolonged drug availability and causing no skin irritation in healthy volunteers.
European Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2017Topical treatment with silica mud and microalgae extracts from the Blue Lagoon improved skin barrier function by inducing epidermal gene expression and reducing transepidermal water loss in healthy humans, while preventing skin aging markers in vitro.
Experimental Dermatology, 2008Topical CE Ferulic plus resveratrol BE serum following ablative fractional CO2 laser treatment reduced erythema index (308.9 vs. 325.3), shortened complete scabbing detachment time (6.0 vs. 6.5 days), decreased melanin index (-7.4% vs. +0.2%), and improved skin hydration compared to normal saline in 51 Chinese patients.
Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology, 2024Resveratrol cream improved skin hydration and tightening compared to cream without resveratrol in a group of probands.
Acta Biochimica Polonica, 2019Topical application of a water-in-oil emulsion containing 2% Muscat hamburg grape seed extract significantly improved melanin, elasticity, and sebum content compared to a placebo in human volunteers over 8 weeks, with no reported skin hypersensitivity.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2015Polymeric micelles of oleanolic acid applied around the eyes of 23 female subjects for 8 weeks significantly improved all five optical profilometry skin parameters and visual evaluation scores without causing skin irritation.
Nanoscale Research Letters, 2020Oleanolic acid inhibits PM10-induced CYP1A1 expression, reduces inflammatory cytokines, prevents matrix metalloproteinase 1 release, and recovers AhR-mediated autophagy disruption in keratinocytes and dermal fibroblasts.
Biomolecules & Therapeutics, 2021Oleanolic acid nanofibers (OAnf) improved water solubility and skin penetration, displaying superior antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anti-skin aging activities in particulate matter-treated keratinocytes compared to oleanolic acid.
Antioxidants, 2021
Why other moisturizers fit sensitive skin better
A panthenol-enriched mask improved skin hydration, regulated sebum, and reduced redness and TEWL across dry sensitive, oily sensitive, and oily acne skin subgroups with excellent tolerance and no adverse reactions.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024Topical dexpanthenol acts as a moisturizer, improves stratum corneum hydration, accelerates wound healing and epidermal regeneration, reduces erythema, and improves symptoms of skin irritation compared to vehicle or no pretreatment.
American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2002A dexpanthenol-containing cream accelerated skin barrier repair, increased stratum corneum hydration, reduced skin roughness, and decreased skin redness compared to vehicle and untreated controls in sodium lauryl sulphate-irritated skin.
The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2002
Ingredients
Water, Butylene Glycol, Coco-Caprylate Caprate, Vitis Vinifera Fruit Water Grape Fruit Water, Silica, Squalane, Glycerin, Tapioca Starch, Glyceryl Stearate, Isostearyl Isostearate, Palmitoyl Grape Seed Extract, Alcohol Denat, Acrylates C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Caprylyl Glycol, Xanthan Gum, Enantia Chlorantha Bark Extract, Pentylene Glycol, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Vitis Vinifera Juice Grape Juice, Tocopherol, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil Sunflower Seed Oil, Sodium Phytate, Citric Acid, Pelargonium Graveolens Oil Flower, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Carboxymethyl Beta-Glucan, Peppermint Oil, Citral, Cymbopogon Citratus Oil Leaf, Sodium Benzoate, Rosmarinus Officinalis Oil Leaf Rosemary Oil Leaf, Citronellol, Maltodextrin, Orthosiphon Stamineus Extract, Potassium Sorbate, Lavandula Hybrida Oil, Melissa Officinalis Oil Leaf, Oleanolic Acid, Geraniol, Linalool, Limonene
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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