Caudalie Vinoperfect Glycolic Peel Mask for acne-prone skin
Glycolic Acid
Viniferine
Ahas Alpha Hydroxy Acids
Squalane- Palmitoyl Grapevine Shoot Extract
High
- HighCombination Skin Fit
- HighEffectiveness
- HighSafety
A great choice for acne-prone skin; a few products fit it even better.
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 excellent exfoliation for your acne, blemishes, and breakouts due to the presence of glycolic acid and lactic acid, which promote skin renewal and smoothing for your combination skin.
- The inclusion of Bisabolol and squalane provides soothing and hydrating benefits, further supporting your skin's health and comfort.
- The product is safe for your skin, as it contains no harsh ingredients and is formulated to minimize irritation.
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
★4.8Overall 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 Peel Mask a great fit for acne-prone skin?
This exfoliant treatment is a great fit because glycolic acid and lactic acid help clear breakouts and smooth your skin while squalane and bisabolol keep it calm and comfortable. It is also formulated with a very safe profile that is unlikely to cause harsh irritation.
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2019Journal of Dermatological Science, 2017
Which ingredients make this exfoliant a good fit for acne-prone skin?
Glycolic acid and lactic acid make this exfoliant a great fit by smoothing the skin and helping clear up breakouts. Squalane and bisabolol help soothe the skin and keep it comfortable.
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2019Journal of Dermatological Science, 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 exfoliant go in a skincare routine for acne-prone skin?
This exfoliant treatment goes in the evening routine, and starts at once a week so your skin can adjust safely. Lovi routines put treatments with active ingredients in the evening for simplicity and extra safety around sun exposure.
Can I use this exfoliant with retinol, and in what order?
You should avoid using this glycolic acid peel mask on the same nights as retinol to help prevent excessive irritation on acne-prone skin. Instead, alternate your nights or use the mask during your weekly routine and apply your retinol on separate evenings.
How often should I use this exfoliant?
You can start using this exfoliant once a week, and if your skin feels comfortable and you see good results, you may carefully use it more often. It helps clear breakouts and smooth your skin while soothing and keeping it hydrated.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2021Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2021
Can this exfoliant clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for acne-prone skin?
This exfoliant is unlikely to trigger acne breakouts for your acne-prone skin. It features glycolic acid and lactic acid to clear pores and smooth your skin while minimizing irritation, and complaints about breakouts are negligible.
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2019Journal of Dermatological Science, 2017
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, 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, 2025Application of squalene/phosphotungstate calcium nanowires (Sql/PWC) oleogel on UVB-irradiated skin decreased epidermal thickness, increased dermal thickness, and promoted the expression of elastin, collagen, and skin barrier markers through antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activities.
Journal of Nanobiotechnology, 2025Repeated 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, 2019Plant-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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