Caudalie vs Skintific
Caudalie and Skintific are distinct skincare lines that offer specialized daily care through carefully balanced formulations. The French brand founded in 1995 provides botanical serums, refreshing toners, nourishing moisturizers, and targeted eye products crafted from distinctive grape-derived formulas, while the second is loved for its thoughtful preparations spanning targeted moisturizers, potent serums, and protective sunscreens. Both brands suit dry skin best, though the first also accommodates oily skin through natural extracts, whereas the second is especially comforting for dry sensitive skin. Ultimately, they differ through their core ingredients, with one relying on grape-derived extracts for balanced hydration and clarification and the other focusing on barrier support and soothing components.
Caudalie is a French skincare brand founded in 1995.
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This page compares some of the most popular Caudalie and Skintific products; for every product of both brands, with a fit score for your own skin, use the Lovi app.
Popular Caudalie vs Skintific products
People Say
Lightweight Texture Sometimes NotedMostly Mentioned
- “absorbs instantly — Skintific 5X Ceramide Barrier Moisture Gel”
- “super light and leaves a radiant glow — Skintific All Day Light Sunscreen Mist”
- “light as air — Skintific MATE FIT”
- “milky — Caudalie Resveratrol-Lift Instant Firming Serum”
Soothing and Calming Rarely NotedMostly Mentioned
- “calm my acne instantly — Skintific MUGWORT”
- “redness berkurang — Skintific 5X Ceramide Barrier Moisture Gel”
- “good for acne prone — Skintific MATE FIT”
- “calms my redness — Caudalie Grape Water”
Clears Acne and Controls Oil Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
- “controls shine for 8 hours — Skintific MATE FIT”
- “oil control is good — Skintific 5X Ceramide Barrier Moisture Gel”
- “cleared my hormonal acne — Caudalie Vinopure Purifying Gel Cleanser”
Fresh or Pleasant Scent Often MentionedNot noted
- “smells like a spa — Caudalie Beauty Elixir”
- “intense hydration — Caudalie Grape Water”
- “smells like grapes — Caudalie Vinoclean Instant Foaming Cleanser”
Hydrating and Moisture Finishes Often MentionedNot noted
- “Provides intense hydration, smooths fine lines, and gives the skin an even, radiant appearance. — Caudalie Premier Cru The Cream”
- “gives a glass-skin look — Caudalie Beauty Elixir”
- “intense hydration — Caudalie Grape Water”
Smooths Skin Texture Rarely NotedSometimes Noted
- “Kulit terasa lebih halus — Skintific AHA BHA PHA LHA Peeling Solution”
- “skin feels baby soft — Caudalie Instant Detox Mask”
Strong or Disliked Scent Often MentionedOften Mentioned
- “smell is strong — Caudalie Vinopure Purifying Toner”
- “smells medicinal — Caudalie Beauty Elixir”
- “scent is actually quite strong — Skintific All Day Light Sunscreen Mist”
- “Bau jamu/rempah — Skintific AHA BHA PHA LHA Peeling Solution”
High Price Mostly MentionedNot noted
- “expensive — Caudalie Vinoperfect Radiance Serum”
Drying Effects Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
- “skin felt tight — Caudalie Instant Detox Mask”
- “dried out my skin — Caudalie Beauty Elixir”
- “cracks if not hydrated — Skintific MATE FIT”
- “can make my skin dry — Skintific All Day Light Sunscreen Mist”
Caudalie vs Skintific routines for dry skin
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Cleanser
La Roche-Posay Toleriane Hydrating Gentle Cleanser
Morning · Evening · Once a week
$19.99
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Hydrating Toner
Pyunkang Yul Calming Deep Moisture Toner
Morning
$16.99
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Moisturizer
5X Ceramide Barrier Moisture Gel
Morning · Evening · Once a week
$9.99
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SPF
d'Alba Piedmont Waterfull Mild Sunscreen
Morning
$15.99
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Pre-Cleanser
MISSHA Ultra Hyalon Cleansing Cream
Evening · Once a week
$21.70
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Serum or Treatment
Peach & Lily Glass Skin Refining Serum
Evening · Once a week
$39.00
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Nourishing Mask
MEDIHEAL Vita Essential Mask
Once a week
$22.00
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Cleanser
Vinoclean Instant Foaming Cleanser
Morning · Evening · Once a week
$30.00
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Hydrating Toner
Vinoclean Moisturising Toner
Morning
$30.00
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Moisturizer
Premier Cru The Cream
Morning · Evening · Once a week
$119.00
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SPF
d'Alba Piedmont Waterfull Mild Sunscreen
Morning
$15.99
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Pre-Cleanser
Vinoclean Makeup Removing Cleansing Oil
Evening · Once a week
$30.00
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Nourishing Mask
MEDIHEAL Vita Essential Mask
Once a week
$22.00
Buy Skintific routine · $145.66 · 97% fit
Buy Caudalie routine · $246.99 · 91% fitSee multi-brand routine · 99% fit
Caudalie vs Skintific routines for oily skin
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Cleanser
CeraVe Foaming Facial Cleanser
Morning · Evening · Once a week
$15.97
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Hydrating Toner
Some By Mi Snail Truecica Miracle Repair Toner
Morning · Once a week
$15.60
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Moisturizer
5X Ceramide Barrier Moisture Gel
Morning · Evening · Once a week
$9.99
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SPF
CeraVe AM Facial Moisturizing Lotion SPF 30
Morning
$14.97
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Pre-Cleanser
Shu Uemura Ultime8 Sublime Beauty Cleansing Oil
Evening · Once a week
$50.00
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Cleansing Toner
Pixi Glow Tonic
Evening
$28.42
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Serum or Treatment
Peach & Lily Glass Skin Refining Serum
Evening · Once a week
$39.00
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Enzyme Powder
Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant
Once a week
$69.00
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Cleansing Mask
Revision Skincare Black Mask
Once a week
$79.00
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Cleanser
Vinopure Purifying Gel Cleanser
Morning · Evening · Once a week
$42.00
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Hydrating Toner
Vinoclean Moisturising Toner
Morning · Once a week
$30.00
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Moisturizer
Vinopure Moisturizing Mattifying Fluid
Morning · Evening · Once a week
$38.00
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SPF
CeraVe AM Facial Moisturizing Lotion SPF 30
Morning
$14.97
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Pre-Cleanser
Vinoclean Makeup Removing Cleansing Oil
Evening · Once a week
$30.00
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Cleansing Toner
Vinopure Purifying Toner
Evening
$30.00
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Serum or Treatment
Vinopure Blemish Control Salicylic Serum
Evening · Once a week
$49.00
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Enzyme Powder
Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant
Once a week
$69.00
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Cleansing Mask
Instant Detox Mask
Once a week
$22.00
Buy Skintific routine · $321.95 · 95% fit
Buy Caudalie routine · $324.97 · 87% fitSee multi-brand routine · 98% fit
Caudalie vs Skintific routines for combination skin
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Cleanser
Fresh Soy Face Cleanser
Morning · Evening · Once a week
$28.08
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Hydrating Toner
Paula's Choice Skin Balancing Pore-Reducing Toner
Morning · Once a week
$25.60
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Moisturizer
5X Ceramide Barrier Moisture Gel
Morning · Evening · Once a week
$9.99
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SPF
CeraVe AM Facial Moisturizing Lotion SPF 30
Morning
$14.97
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Pre-Cleanser
Shu Uemura Ultime8 Sublime Beauty Cleansing Oil
Evening · Once a week
$50.00
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Cleansing Toner
Medicube Zero Pore Pad 2.0
Evening
$18.90
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Serum or Treatment
Peach & Lily Glass Skin Refining Serum
Evening · Once a week
$39.00
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Enzyme Powder
Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant
Once a week
$69.00
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Cleansing Mask
HERBIVORE Botanicals Blue Tansy BHA and Enzyme Pore Refining Mask
Once a week
$58.00
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Cleanser
Vinopure Purifying Gel Cleanser
Morning · Evening · Once a week
$42.00
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Hydrating Toner
Vinoclean Moisturising Toner
Morning · Once a week
$30.00
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Moisturizer
Vinopure Moisturizing Mattifying Fluid
Morning · Evening · Once a week
$38.00
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SPF
CeraVe AM Facial Moisturizing Lotion SPF 30
Morning
$14.97
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Pre-Cleanser
Vinoclean Makeup Removing Cleansing Oil
Evening · Once a week
$30.00
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Cleansing Toner
Vinopure Purifying Toner
Evening
$30.00
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Serum or Treatment
Vinoperfect Glycolic Peel Mask
Evening · Once a week
$42.00
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Enzyme Powder
Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant
Once a week
$69.00
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Cleansing Mask
Instant Detox Mask
Once a week
$22.00
Buy Skintific routine · $313.54 · 94% fit
Buy Caudalie routine · $317.97 · 86% fitSee multi-brand routine · 97% fit
Questions and answers
Caudalie or Skintific: which is better?
Skintific is better for oily, combination, sensitive, and acne-prone skin types on this page, whereas both brands offer a Superior routine fit for dry skin. Reviewers indicate that Skintific does better for lightweight texture, soothing and calming, and clearing acne, while Caudalie does better for fresh or pleasant scents and hydrating finishes.
What is the difference between Caudalie and Skintific?
Caudalie and Skintific both offer options for dry, dry sensitive, and oily skin types, but Skintific features fragrance-free products across the products on this page while Caudalie includes fragrance in some items. Reviewers note that Skintific does better for a lightweight texture and soothing, whereas Caudalie stands out for hydrating and moisture finishes.
Caudalie or Skintific for dry skin?
Both brands achieve a Superior routine fit for dry skin. The products on this page for both Caudalie and Skintific help hydrate and moisturize dry skin.
Caudalie or Skintific: which moisturizer is better?
Both brands offer moisturizers for dry skin on this page, with Caudalie featuring Premier Cru The Cream and Resveratrol-Lift Firming Cashmere Cream, and Skintific featuring 5X Ceramide Barrier Moisture Gel and MUGWORT. Skintific does better for lightweight texture and soothing, while Caudalie does better for hydrating and moisture finishes.
Which is more affordable, Caudalie or Skintific?
Reviewers note that Caudalie has a high price, while Skintific is noted for high price among its review themes.
Do Caudalie products contain fragrance?
Caudalie offers products both with and without fragrance, as 12 of the 20 products on this page list no fragrance while the remaining products contain it.
When was Caudalie founded compared to Skintific?
Caudalie was founded in 1995 in France, whereas Skintific was founded more recently in 2021.
Which brand performs better for soothing and calming the skin?
Skintific performs better for soothing and calming the skin.
Caudalie or Skintific for oily skin?
For oily skin, Lovi rates Skintific as Superior and Caudalie as High. Reviewers note that Skintific does better for lightweight texture, soothing and calming, and clearing acne and controlling oil, while Caudalie products on this page frequently include fragrance.
Caudalie or Skintific for sensitive skin?
Both Caudalie and Skintific are good options for sensitive skin, with Caudalie offering a Lovi fit level of High and Skintific achieving a Superior fit. Reviewers note that the products on this page by Caudalie are often gentle and non-irritating.
Caudalie or Skintific for acne-prone skin?
For acne-prone skin, both brands are well-suited, as Lovi rates Caudalie as High and Skintific as Superior for this skin type. Reviewers note that Skintific does better for clearing acne and controlling oil, while Caudalie products on this page often feature key ingredients like grape, hyaluronic acid, and squalane.
Research behind their key ingredients
The effect of niacinamide on reducing cutaneous pigmentation and suppression of melanosome transfer
Topical menthol--a human model for cold pain by activation and sensitization of C nociceptors
Final report on the safety assessment of Benzyl Alcohol, Benzoic Acid, and Sodium Benzoate
Apigenin inhibits UVA-induced cytotoxicity in vitro and prevents signs of skin aging in vivo
The topical effect of grape seed extract 2% cream on surgery wound healing
Resveratrol as a factor preventing skin aging and affecting its regeneration
Oleanolic Acid Protects the Skin from Particulate Matter-Induced Aging
Development of Polymeric Micelles of Oleanolic Acid and Evaluation of Their Clinical Efficacy
Microneedling by dermapen and glycolic acid peel for the treatment of acne scars: Comparative study
Pentacyclic triterpenes from Terminalia arjuna show multiple benefits on aged and dry skin
Oleanolic Acid Nanofibers Attenuated Particulate Matter-Induced Oxidative Stress in Keratinocytes
In vivo and in vitro evaluation of octyl methoxycinnamate liposomes
Design and in vivo evaluation of emulgel formulations including green tea extract and rose oil
Dyspigmentation, skin physiology, and a novel approach to skin lightening
Topical Almond Oil for Prevention of Pressure Injuries: A Single-Blinded Comparison Study
Nanocomplex of quaternized cyclodextrin grafted chitosan and hyaluronic acid for a skin delivery
Targeting Circadian Rhythm for the Regulation of Skin Collagen Metabolism
Saccharide isomerate ameliorates cosmetic scalp conditions in a Chinese study population
The harnessing potential of carboxymethyl beta glucan: A driver of skin repair
Retrospective Review of Dermal Safety Studies of Organic Sunscreens
Behind this comparison
Lovi compares products by their fit scores, calculated 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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Co-founder, Medical Director
Cosmetic chemist, cosmetologist, aesthetic products developer
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Co-founder, CEO and CTO
PhD in computer science, 3x US patent holder, ex-Google, ex-Yandex
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Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc
Medical Board
Aesthetic medicine practitioner, MSc in Longevity and Anti-Aging Medicine
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Medical Board
Specialist dermatologist, MBBS, MD, IFAAD
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Medical Board
Cosmetic chemist, SCS, IFSCC member
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Medical Board, Medical Advisor
Dermatology MD
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Elina Nazarenko, MD
Medical Board
Dermatology and diagnostic consultant
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Victoria Derkova, MS
Medical Board
Cosmetic chemist, cosmetic development technologist
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