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Caudalie Beauty Elixir for dry skin

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Caudalie Beauty Elixir

Low

  • LowDry Skin Fit
  • AverageEffectiveness
  • Low RiskSafety

A weak match for dry skin; the toners alongside fit it better.

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 hydration due to glycerin, but the presence of alcohol can be drying for your dry skin, making it only partially suitable.
  • While it provides general skincare benefits, the formula lacks specialized moisturizing ingredients to effectively address your dry or flaky skin concerns.

How to apply

  • Use your hydrating toner AM and PM every day to keep skin soft. Always finish your morning routine with sunscreen.
  • Apply the hydrating toner after cleansing and before putting on your moisturizer.
  • Gently press 2-3 drops of the hydrating toner into your skin and let it absorb. Avoid rubbing your face too hard.
  • Put the hydrating toner on slightly damp skin to help your face absorb the moisture better.
  • Be careful to avoid the eye area when applying the product.

People Say

★4.3Overall rating based on 3.0k+ reviews

Based on a very large amount of data, this facial mist is highly regarded by users with normal to oily skin for its pore-tightening effects, makeup-setting capabilities, and ability to impart an instant glow. Some users with sensitive or dry skin report irritation or dryness due to its alcohol and essential oil content, leading to varied opinions on its overall value and sensory appeal.

Highlights

  • Refreshing spa scent Mostly Mentioned
    • “smells like a spa”
    • “uplifting minty aroma”
    • “luxurious herbal fragrance”
    • “therapeutic and calming”
  • Glowy finish Often Mentioned
    • “gives a glass-skin look”
    • “removes powdery makeup look”
    • “adds instant radiance”
    • “natural healthy glow”
  • Instant cooling Often Mentioned
    • “wakes up my skin”
    • “cooling minty feel”
    • “invigorating morning spritz”
    • “refreshing after flight”
  • High price point Often Mentioned
    • “expensive for face water”
    • “luxury splurge item”
    • “overpriced for size”
    • “not budget friendly”
  • Tightens pores Sometimes Noted
    • “pores look smaller”
    • “smooths skin texture”
    • “blurs imperfections”
    • “tightening effect”
  • Irritating to skin Sometimes Noted
    • “burns my eyes”
    • “stings sensitive areas”
    • “caused redness/breakouts”
    • “too much alcohol”
  • Polarizing fragrance Sometimes Noted
    • “smells medicinal”
    • “scent is overpowering”
    • “too herbal/earthy”
    • “smells like mouthwash”
  • Drying for some Rarely Noted
    • “dried out my skin”
    • “not hydrating enough”
    • “clings to dry patches”
    • “left skin feeling tight”

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Questions and answers

Why is Caudalie Beauty Elixir a weak match for dry skin?

Caudalie Beauty Elixir is a weak match for your dry skin because the alcohol in it can be drying, and it lacks specialized moisturizing ingredients to effectively address dry or flaky skin concerns. A hydrating toner for dry skin needs to be exceptionally suitable with highly effective hydrating and soothing ingredients, rich in humectants and emollients for optimal hydration, and free of allergens and drying alcohols.

Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017

Which ingredients make this toner a poor fit for dry skin?

Alcohol makes this toner a poor fit because it can dry out dry skin. A hydrating toner for dry skin needs rich moisturizing ingredients like hyaluronic acid, glycerin, and soothing plant extracts to keep skin soft and comfortable.

Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017

What does Bitter Orange Flower Water do for dry skin?

Bitter orange flower water helps refresh and soothe dry skin while adding light moisture to keep it soft and comfortable. It is gentle and unlikely to cause irritation, making it a pleasant addition to your daily routine.

What does Rosa Damascena Flower Oil do for dry skin?

Rosa Damascena Flower Oil helps keep dry skin hydrated and supports the skin barrier. It is unlikely to irritate dry skin and may help calm stress-related skin disruption.

Acta Pharmaceutica, 2013Chemical Senses, 2012

Where does it go in a skincare routine for dry skin?

This hydrating toner goes in your morning routine right after cleansing and before your moisturizer. While it offers moderate hydration, your dry skin needs a product containing richer moisturizing ingredients and no drying alcohol.

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

This toner is a weak match for your dry skin because the alcohol it contains may dry you out further, making it only partially suitable. To care for dry skin, a product of this type needs rich moisturizing ingredients like ceramides and hyaluronic acid to lock in hydration and soothe flakiness.

How often should I use it?

This hydrating toner is only a weak match for your dry skin, as the alcohol it contains may be drying and it lacks specialized moisturizing ingredients. A product of this type needs rich hydrators and soothing oils to keep dry or flaky skin soft and comfortable.

Can this toner clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for dry skin?

This toner is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts for dry skin, though its alcohol content may leave your skin feeling dry. A product for this skin type needs rich moisturizing ingredients like ceramides or heavier plant oils to keep skin soft and smooth.

Is it fragrance-free and alcohol-free?

It contains fragrance (parfum, citral, citronellol, farnesol, geraniol, limonene, and linalool) and drying alcohol (alcohol).

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, 2017

  • An emulgel containing 20% green tea extract and 5% rose oil provided good hydrating properties and effectiveness on the skin barrier function in ten female subjects.

    Acta Pharmaceutica, 2013

  • Topical application of Taif rose oil nanoemulsion ameliorated UVB-induced oxidative damage and skin photoaging in rats by modulating antioxidant enzymes, inflammatory markers, MMP-9, and MAPK signaling pathways.

    ACS Omega, 2023

  • Treatment with polyphenol-enriched fractions RF20-(SP-207) and F(IV) significantly decreased the expression and cellular protein secretion of pro-inflammatory biomarkers IL-1β, IL-6, IL-8, RANTES, and MCP-1 in HaCaT keratinocytes under both stimulated and non-stimulated conditions.

    Fitoterapia, 2016

  • 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

  • Brucine-loaded beta-cyclodextrin nanosponges hydrogel containing rosemary oil enhanced anti-inflammatory activity (75.757%) compared to pure brucine (54.914%) in a carrageenan-induced inflammation rat model.

    3 Biotech, 2024

  • 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

  • Niacinamide/glycerin body moisturizers provided better rapid and prolonged improvement of cosmetic xerosis through functional improvement of stratum corneum barrier function compared to no treatment and conventional moisturizers in female subjects.

    Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2012

Why other toners fit dry skin better

Ingredients

Water, Alcohol, Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Water, Parfum, Rosmarinus Officinalis Oil Leaf Rosemary Oil Leaf, Potassium Alum, Glycerin, Peppermint Oil, Commiphora Myrrha Extract Resin, Styrax Tonkinensis Extract Resin, Melissa Officinalis Oil Leaf, Rosa Damascena Oil Flower, Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract Grape Fruit Extract, Tocopherol, Citral, Citronellol, Farnesol, Geraniol, Limonene, Linalool

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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