Caudalie Vinoperfect Glycolic Peel Mask for oily acne-prone skin
Glycolic Acid
Viniferine
Ahas Alpha Hydroxy Acids
Squalane- Palmitoyl Grapevine Shoot Extract
High
- HighOily Skin Fit
- HighEffectiveness
- HighSafety
A great choice for oily acne-prone skin; a few products fit it even better.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with oily acne-prone skin: shine, breakouts, blemishes, and enlarged pores. 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
- Highly suitable for your oily skin, this formula leverages glycolic acid and lactic acid to effectively exfoliate and regulate oil production, addressing your concerns with acne, blemishes, and breakouts.
- The inclusion of Bisabolol provides a soothing effect, complementing the exfoliating action and ensuring comfort for your skin.
- The product demonstrates a strong safety profile with no risks of irritation for your oily skin, thanks to the absence of harsh ingredients and the presence of soothing components.
How to apply
- Use this exfoliant as part of your PM routine once a week to start, increasing frequency only if your skin tolerates it well.
- Apply the exfoliant after cleansing and toning, but before your final moisturizer step.
- Gently press 2-3 drops of the exfoliant into your skin and let it absorb for a minute.
- Apply the product directly onto clean, dry skin for the best results against breakouts.
- Avoid the sensitive eye area and always use a daily SPF since exfoliating makes skin more sensitive to the sun.
People Say
★4.8Overall rating based on 2.7k+ reviewsBased on a very large amount of data, this product is highly praised for its ability to gently exfoliate and brighten dull, uneven skin, making it particularly effective for those dealing with hyperpigmentation, acne scarring, and dark spots. Users consistently report a smoother, more radiant complexion with a healthy glow. A small minority with highly reactive skin experienced mild irritation or breakouts.
Highlights
Brightens dull skin Mostly Mentioned
- “Instant glow after using!”
- “Leaves your skin so bright and smooth”
- “Immediate burst of radiance”
- “Really brighten up my face”
Gentle on skin Often Mentioned
- “Great exfoliation but gentle enough”
- “Gentle and a quick treatment”
- “Powerful exfoliation without irritation”
- “Definitely more gentle”
Smoothes skin texture Often Mentioned
- “Left my skin smooth!”
- “Skin texture feels sumptuously smoothed”
- “Noticeably smoother, brighter and younger”
- “Refines and smoothes skin texture”
Fades dark spots Sometimes Noted
- “Helps with hyperpigmentation/scarring”
- “Huge difference in my dark spots fading”
- “Reduce the appearance of age spots”
- “Visibly reduce their appearance”
Causes skin irritation Rarely Noted
- “Skin got itchy after each used”
- “Developed a few small red bumps”
- “My skin did not react well”
- “Not suitable for sensitive skin”
No noticeable results Rarely Noted
- “I don't feel a difference”
- “Did not feel like your usual glycolic mask”
- “Just felt like lotion on the skin”
Triggers acne breakouts Rarely Noted
- “I developed acne”
- “Triggered acne”
- “Looked like pimples”
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Questions and answers
What makes Caudalie Vinoperfect Glycolic Peel Mask a great fit for oily acne-prone skin?
This mask is a great fit because it uses glycolic acid and lactic acid to clear away dead skin and balance oil, which helps calm breakouts. It also includes soothing bisabolol, making it very comfortable and unlikely to cause irritation on oily skin.
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2019Journal of Dermatological Science, 2017
Which ingredients make this exfoliant a good fit for oily acne-prone skin?
This exfoliant is a great fit for oily acne-prone skin because it uses glycolic acid and lactic acid to clear away dead skin cells and control oil, while bisabolol helps calm the skin. These ingredients work together to help reduce breakouts and blemishes safely without causing irritation.
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2019Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2019
What does Glycolic Acid do for oily acne-prone skin?
Glycolic acid helps clear acne-prone skin by reducing pimples and soothing breakouts. It exfoliates the surface to keep pores clear and leaves the skin feeling smooth.
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2019Dermatologic Surgery, 2014
What does Viniferine do for oily acne-prone skin?
Viniferine helps brighten dark spots left by breakouts without feeling heavy on oily skin. It is lightweight and unlikely to clog pores, making it a gentle choice for clear skin.
Where does this exfoliant go in a skincare routine for oily acne-prone skin?
This exfoliant treatment goes into the evening routine once a week, after cleansing and toning and before moisturizing. Oily acne-prone skin may tolerate using it more often over time if results are good.
Can I use this exfoliant with retinol, and in what order?
It is best not to use this glycolic acid exfoliant on the same night as your retinol, as using both strong treatments together may easily cause irritation on oily acne-prone skin. Instead, use them on alternate nights or keep this peel for your weekly routine to help keep your skin smooth and clear without overwhelming it.
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2019Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2019
How often should I use this exfoliant?
Start using this exfoliant once a week, and if your skin feels comfortable and you see good results, you can carefully use it more often. This gentle approach helps prevent irritation while managing oil and breakouts effectively.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2021Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024
Can this exfoliant clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for oily acne-prone skin?
This exfoliant is unlikely to trigger acne breakouts or clog pores on oily skin because it uses glycolic acid and lactic acid to clear away dead cells and control excess oil. It also features soothing ingredients like bisabolol to help keep your skin comfortable without causing irritation.
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2019Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2019
Is this exfoliant fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
It has no drying alcohol and contains fragrance (benzyl alcohol and parfum). Cetearyl alcohol and cetyl alcohol are fatty alcohols, which soften the skin.
What the research says
Glycolic acid, salicylic acid, gluconolactone, and licochalcone A combined with 0.1% adapalene showed no hindrance compared to adapalene monotherapy and provided benefits in reducing complications in 25 subjects with mild-to-moderate acne vulgaris.
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2019A combination of dermapen and glycolic acid peel significantly decreased acne scar grades and resulted in higher patient satisfaction compared to either monotherapy in 30 patients.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2019Topical application of 1-1.5% glycolic acid suppresses UVB-induced inflammation by modulating NF-κB signaling pathways in human keratinocytes and mouse dorsal skin.
Journal of Dermatological Science, 2017Repeated 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, 2025
Ingredients
Water, Glycerin, Coco-Caprylate Caprate, Sorbitan Stearate, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Cetearyl Alcohol, Triheptanoin, Sodium Acrylate Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Cetyl Alcohol, Silica, Squalane, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil Grape Seed Oil, Palmitoyl Grapevine Shoot Extract, C15-19 Alkane, Glycolic Acid, Bisabolol, Benzyl Alcohol, Sodium Hydroxide, Citric Acid, Caprylyl Glycol, Lactic Acid, Xanthan Gum, Polyglyceryl-6 Laurate, Arginine, Paeonia Albiflora Root Extract, Tartaric Acid, Polyglycerin-6, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil Sunflower Seed Oil, Tocopherol, Sorbitan Oleate, Glucose, Dehydroacetic Acid, Sorbitan Isostearate, Sugar Maple Extract, Carbomer, Sodium Phytate, Papain, 1,2-Hexanediol, Algin, Lemon Peel Oil, Parfum
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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