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Caudalie Deep Cleansing Exfoliator for sensitive skin

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Caudalie Deep Cleansing Exfoliator

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A poor match for sensitive skin; the exfoliants 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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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

★4.7Overall rating based on 300+ reviews

Users consistently praise this exfoliator for its ability to refine skin texture and unclog pores without causing irritation or dryness, making it a favorite for those with combination to oily skin. The whipped creamy texture and fresh spa-like scent are frequently highlighted as luxurious touches that leave the complexion feeling soft, polished, and radiant.

Highlights

  • Gentle exfoliation Mostly Mentioned
    • “scrub is not hard on my skin”
    • “gentle yet effective exfoliation”
    • “fine, soft granules”
    • “cleans deeply without being harsh”
  • Non-drying formula Often Mentioned
    • “without ever leaving skin tight”
    • “leaves enough moisture”
    • “creamy texture”
    • “doesn't dry me out at all”
  • Refines texture Often Mentioned
    • “leaves my face feeling smooth”
    • “complexion looked smoother”
    • “removes any little lumps”
    • “refines skin texture”
  • Fresh scent Sometimes Noted
    • “smell is so light and fresh”
    • “sparkling fragrance”
    • “notes of grapefruit and mint”
    • “smells beautiful”
  • Radiant results Sometimes Noted
    • “skin had a radiant glow”
    • “pores felt cleaner”
    • “awaken skin's glow”
    • “brighter complexion”
  • Expensive for some Sometimes Noted
    • “not cheap”
    • “pricier than drugstore”
    • “expensive products”
    • “little pricier”
  • Caused irritation Rarely Noted
    • “left my skin somewhat raw”
    • “redness”
    • “be careful with exfoliators”
  • Formula change disliked Rarely Noted
    • “go back to previous formula”
    • “too slippery now”
    • “doesn't exfoliate enough”
    • “less exfoliating texture”
  • Not abrasive enough Rarely Noted
    • “too slippery”
    • “need a better grainy exfoliant”
    • “not abrasive enough”
  • Scent disliked Rarely Noted
    • “scent is specific”
    • “strong smell”

Sources: lovi.care, caudalie.com, influenster.com, cocooncenter.co.uk, lovelyskin.com, cultbeauty.co.uk, and more

Questions and answers

Why does Lovi advise against CAUDALÍE Deep Cleansing Exfoliator for sensitive skin?

This scrub is a poor match because its scrubbing particles and menthol are likely to cause redness and irritation on your skin. An exfoliator for this skin type needs gentle calming ingredients and soothing hydrators like ceramides or niacinamide instead.

Which ingredients make this exfoliant a poor fit for sensitive skin?

Volcanic sand and microbeads make this scrub a poor fit because they feel too rough on easily irritated skin. An exfoliant for sensitive skin needs gentle, soothing ingredients like ceramides and niacinamide to keep the skin calm and smooth.

What does Volcanic Sand do for sensitive skin?

Volcanic sand is typically too harsh for sensitive skin, as physical scrubs can easily cause redness and irritation. Sensitive skin needs very gentle, non-abrasive cleansers that soothe and calm without scratching.

What do Plant Microbeads do for sensitive skin?

Plant microbeads provide gentle physical exfoliation that helps lift away dry flakes without irritating sensitive skin. They are unlikely to scratch or damage the skin barrier when used as part of a mild cleansing routine.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2004

Where does this exfoliant go in a skincare routine for sensitive skin?

This physical exfoliant is a poor match and is not advised for sensitive skin, because scrubbing particles and harsh friction may easily cause redness and irritation. Sensitive skin needs very gentle care, relying instead on soothing cleansers, hydrating toners, and nourishing masks to keep skin calm and soft.

Can I use this exfoliant with retinol, and in what order?

You should not use this physical scrub with retinol on sensitive skin, as the combination may easily cause redness, irritation, and dryness. Sensitive skin needs gentle leave-on smoothers like lactic acid or soothing ingredients like glycerin instead of rough scrubbing particles.

How often should I use this exfoliant?

This exfoliant is a poor match for sensitive skin and may cause irritation, so you should avoid using it. Sensitive skin needs very gentle, non-abrasive products with calming ingredients like glycerin and soothing plant waters instead of harsh scrubs.

Can this exfoliant clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for sensitive skin?

This exfoliant is unlikely to clog pores, but on sensitive skin it may easily cause redness and irritation due to physical scrubbing particles. To avoid this, sensitive skin needs a gentle leave-on liquid exfoliant with soothing ingredients instead of harsh scrubs.

Is this exfoliant fragrance-free and alcohol-free?

It contains fragrance (limonene) and drying alcohol (alcohol).

What the research says

  • The pumice stone removes hyperkeratotic tissue and occupational hand stains effectively when used with wet skin, soap, or keratolytic agents.

    Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, 1980

  • Polylactic acid membrane improves donor-site scar appearance and reduces pain, dressing changes, and change time compared to polyurethane film in patients undergoing split-thickness skin grafting, though at higher costs.

    Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, 2022

  • Removing PVA fibers from electrospun PLA/PVA scaffolds increased porosity from 78% to 99% and decreased water absorption time from 516 to 2 seconds, improving cell penetration and permeability.

    Biomaterials Advances, 2023

  • A solution blow spun bilayer chitosan/polylactic acid nanofibrous patch loaded with 10% quercetin achieved a 91.18% free radical clearance rate, 94.4% antibacterial activity against P. acnes, and suppressed pro-inflammatory cytokines IL-6 and TNF-α.

    Carbohydrate Polymers, 2024

  • A 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, 2007

  • Pre-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, 2020

  • A 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, 2019

  • 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, 2017

  • The emollient V0034CR significantly reduced TEWL compared to vehicle and vehicle plus glycerol, and significantly increased corneometry scores compared to vehicle and vehicle plus petrolatum in healthy volunteers with dry skin, demonstrating combined barrier function improvement from petrolatum and hydration improvement from glycerol.

    Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020

  • Ten days of treatment with a cream containing 20% glycerin significantly increased skin hydration measured by corneometer values in 17 healthy volunteers compared to a placebo cream, but showed no influence on transepidermal water loss or skin sensitivity to an irritating surfactant.

    International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2001

Ingredients

Water, Polylactic Acid, Hexyldecyl Stearate, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate, Pentaerythrityl Distearate, Arachidyl Alcohol, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Vitis Vinifera Fruit Water Grape Fruit Water, Behenyl Alcohol, Arachidyl Glucoside, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Caprylyl Glycol, Tocopherol, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil Sunflower Seed Oil, Potassium Sorbate, Xanthan Gum, Menthol, Sodium Phytate, Vitis Vinifera Juice Grape Juice, Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract Grape Fruit Extract, Sodium Hydroxide, Citric Acid, Sodium Benzoate, Alcohol, Limonene, Butylphenyl Methylpropional

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.

  • Nadia Kapleva, MS

    Nadia Kapleva, MS

    Co-founder, Medical Director

    Cosmetic chemist, cosmetologist, aesthetic products developer

  • Alexey Shagraev, PhD

    Alexey Shagraev, PhD

    Co-founder, CEO and CTO

    PhD in computer science, 3x US patent holder, ex-Google, ex-Yandex

  • Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc

    Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc

    Medical Board

    Aesthetic medicine practitioner, MSc in Longevity and Anti-Aging Medicine

  • Aishani Shah, MD

    Aishani Shah, MD

    Medical Board

    Specialist dermatologist, MBBS, MD, IFAAD

  • Asya Zubkova, MS

    Asya Zubkova, MS

    Medical Board

    Cosmetic chemist, SCS, IFSCC member

  • Hanna Kurets, MD

    Hanna Kurets, MD

    Medical Board, Medical Advisor

    Dermatology MD

  • Elina Nazarenko, MD

    Elina Nazarenko, MD

    Medical Board

    Dermatology and diagnostic consultant

  • Victoria Derkova, MS

    Victoria Derkova, MS

    Medical Board

    Cosmetic chemist, cosmetic development technologist

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