Caudalie Vinoperfect Brightening Glycolic Night Cream for acne-prone skin
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- HighCombination Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
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Works for acne-prone skin; other products fit it better.
- Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017
- Giornale Italiano Di Dermatologia E Venereologia, 2015
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with acne-prone skin: breakouts, blackheads, and post-acne marks. 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 your combination skin, as glycolic acid and papain work to smooth texture and regulate desquamation, while glycerin and sodium hyaluronate provide essential hydration.
- The formula includes bisabolol and tocopherol, which offer soothing benefits that can support your acne, blemishes, and breakouts.
- The product is safe for your acne-prone skin, containing no harsh ingredients and including soothing agents like bisabolol and tocopherol.
How to apply
- Use this exfoliant PM once a week to start, and gradually increase if your combination skin tolerates it well. Always apply SPF the next morning to protect your clear skin.
- Apply the exfoliant after cleansing and toning, but right before your moisturizer step. This ensures the treatment targets blemishes effectively.
- Gently press 2-3 drops of the exfoliant into your skin without rubbing. Let it absorb for a minute before moving to the next step.
- Apply the exfoliant on clean, dry skin to help control breakouts safely. Since your skin is not sensitive, this dry application method ensures good product absorption.
- Avoid the sensitive eye area and do a patch test before your first use. Do not mix this exfoliant with other strong acids in the same routine.
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 Caudalie Vinoperfect Night Cream work for acne-prone skin?
This cream works moderately well for acne-prone skin, as glycolic acid and papain help smooth texture while soothing ingredients calm blemishes. It is safe for this skin type, though other products fit it better because they target breakouts more effectively while better balancing drier and oily areas with deep hydration.
Giornale Italiano Di Dermatologia E Venereologia, 2015Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017
Which ingredients make this cream a good fit for acne-prone skin?
Glycolic acid, papain, bisabolol, and tocopherol make this cream a fit by helping smooth texture, support blemishes, and calm the skin. To work best for acne-prone skin, a product of this type needs powerful acne-fighting ingredients combined with soothing and hydrating agents that treat blemishes while preventing dryness or irritation.
Giornale Italiano Di Dermatologia E Venereologia, 2015Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017
What does Glycolic Acid do for acne-prone skin?
Glycolic acid helps clear acne-prone skin by reducing pimples and breakouts. It also helps fade dark spots left behind by acne and controls skin oiliness, with very few side effects when used properly.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2021Dermatologic Surgery, 2014
What does Viniferine do for acne-prone skin?
Viniferine helps calm acne-prone skin and fades dark spots left behind by breakouts. It is much gentler than vitamin C, making it less likely to cause irritation or redness on sensitive skin.
Where does this cream go in a skincare routine for acne-prone skin?
This treatment goes in the evening routine after cleansing and toning, and before moisturizing. Start using it once a week, and if your skin tolerates it well and sees good results, you can carefully use it more often.
Can I use this cream with retinol, and in what order?
This cream works for your acne-prone skin, though other products fit it better because it offers moderate exfoliation with glycolic acid while soothing your breakouts with bisabolol. To use it with retinol safely, apply them on alternate nights or use the retinol in your morning routine to avoid making your skin too dry or sensitive.
How often should I use this cream?
Start using this cream once a week in the evening, and if your skin feels comfortable and you see good results, you may carefully use it more often. A product of this type for acne-prone skin needs gentle exfoliating acids and papain to smooth texture and clear pores, alongside soothing ingredients like bisabolol and tocopherol to calm blemishes and breakouts.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2021Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024
Can this cream clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for acne-prone skin?
This cream is unlikely to clog pores or cause major breakouts for acne-prone skin, as it contains soothing ingredients like bisabolol and tocopherol to calm blemishes. However, because it provides moderate exfoliation, it may occasionally cause a low risk of breakouts or texture issues for some users. An exfoliant for acne-prone skin needs gentle smoothing ingredients like glycolic acid and papain alongside calming agents to keep pores clear without causing irritation.
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
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, 2017A fixed combination of hydroxypinacolone retinoate, retinol glycospheres, and papain glycospheres in aqueous gel applied once daily for 12 weeks achieved a 41% mean reduction in GAGS score and a 40.8% mean reduction in total lesions, with 15.3% of patients experiencing mild to moderate local side effects, in 94 evaluable patients with comedonal-papular, mild to moderate acne of the face.
Giornale Italiano Di Dermatologia E Venereologia, 2015Repeated 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 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, 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
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
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