Caudalie Vinopure Moisturizing Mattifying Fluid for dry skin
Polyphenols
Squalane
Silica
Palmitoyl Grape Seed Extract
Enantia Chlorantha Bark Extract
Caution
- CautionDry Skin Fit
- HighEffectiveness
- RiskySafety
A poor match for dry skin; the moisturizers alongside fit it better.
- International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2015
- Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with dry skin: flakiness, tightness, dehydration, fine lines, and wrinkles. 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 mattifying and moisturizing benefits for oily skin due to silica and grape seed extract, but is unsuitable for your dry skin because alcohol denat and silica can be drying.
- While squalane and glycerin provide some hydration supportive for dry or flaky skin, the formulation lacks deeply hydrating ingredients.
How to apply
- Could be used as part of your AM or PM routine. Start using it 3 times a week and work your way up to daily use.
- Apply your moisturizer after your toner and before your sunscreen in the morning. At night, use it as the final step after your serum.
- Gently press a small amount of the moisturizer into your skin. Avoid rubbing to keep your dry skin happy.
- Apply the moisturizer on slightly damp skin to help lock in extra hydration. This is great for soothing dry and flaky areas .
- Avoid the sensitive eye area and do a patch test before your first use .
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 does Lovi advise caution with Caudalie Vinopure Moisturizing Mattifying Fluid for dry skin?
Lovi advises caution because alcohol denat and silica can be drying on dry skin. A product for this skin type needs deeply hydrating ingredients and rich moisture-retaining agents like hyaluronic acid and glycerin to ensure optimal hydration and barrier support.
Which ingredients make this fluid a poor fit for dry skin?
Alcohol denat and silica make this fluid a poor match for dry skin because they can be drying. To properly care for dry skin, a product of this type needs rich, nourishing ingredients and moisture-retaining agents like hyaluronic acid and glycerin to provide optimal hydration and support the skin barrier.
What do Polyphenols do for dry skin?
Polyphenols help dry skin by adding moisture and protecting it from daily damage that can leave it feeling rough. They support a soft, smooth feel and are unlikely to cause irritation.
What does Squalane do for dry skin?
Squalane helps keep dry skin soft and smooth by acting as a hydrating agent that locks in moisture and prevents water loss. It is unlikely to cause irritation and may protect the skin from damage while improving overall hydration.
Advances in Food and Nutrition Research, 2012Molecules, 2009
Where does this fluid go in a skincare routine for dry skin?
This fluid is not a good fit for dry skin because it contains ingredients like alcohol denat and silica that can be drying, and lacks deeply hydrating ingredients. Dry skin needs a rich moisturizer packed with nourishing oils, shea butter, ceramides, and hyaluronic acid to lock in moisture and keep skin soft.
Can I use this fluid with salicylic acid, and in what order?
This fluid is a poor match for your dry skin because ingredients like alcohol denat and silica can be drying, so you should use caution combining it with salicylic acid. A product of this type for dry skin needs rich, deeply hydrating ingredients like ceramides and nourishing oils to maintain moisture and prevent flaking.
How often should I use this fluid?
This fluid is a poor match for your dry skin because alcohol denat and silica can be drying, and it lacks deeply hydrating ingredients. Dry skin needs rich moisturizers with nourishing butters and deep hydrators like hyaluronic acid or ceramides.
Can this fluid clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for dry skin?
This fluid is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts on dry skin, but alcohol denat and silica may leave dry areas even drier. A product for this skin needs rich, deeply hydrating ingredients like hyaluronic acid, ceramides, and heavy plant oils to lock in moisture and comfort dry skin.
Can I use this fluid around the eyes or on my body?
This fluid is not ideal for the thin skin around the eyes or on the body because it lacks deeply hydrating ingredients and contains drying components like alcohol denat and silica that can leave dry skin feeling even drier. A product used for these areas needs rich, deeply hydrating ingredients like hyaluronic acid and heavy plant oils to keep the skin comfortable and soft.
Is this fluid fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
It contains fragrance (citral, citronellol, geraniol, linalool, and limonene) and drying alcohol (alcohol denat).
What the research says
Topical 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, 2015A 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 treatment with a combination of pyridine-2, 4-dicarboxylic acid diethyl ester and resveratrol significantly increased hair density in 79 Caucasian female subjects starting from 1.5 months compared to baseline.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2020Polymeric 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
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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