Caudalie Beauty Elixir for sensitive skin
Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Water
Rosa Damascena Oil Flower
Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract Grape Fruit Extract
Rosmarinus Officinalis Oil Leaf Rosemary Oil Leaf
Glycerin
Average
- HighNormal Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- HighSafety
Works for sensitive skin; other toners fit it better.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with sensitive skin: redness, stinging, and reactions to new products. 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
- Suitable for normal skin due to the presence of glycerin for humectant action and Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract for antioxidant activity, providing good benefits without risks of unsuitability.
- Offers moderate hydration for your skin due to the presence of glycerin in concentrations that provide moisturizing effects, though it lacks targeted ingredients for your specific concerns of redness and irritation.
- The safety profile is excellent, with no risks of irritation for your sensitive skin due to the absence of prohibited or harsh ingredients and the presence of soothing ingredients like Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Water and Rosa Damascena Oil Flower.
How to apply
- Use your hydrating toner in both your AM and PM routines. Start 3 times per week and move to daily use if your skin feels good.
- Apply your hydrating toner right after cleansing and before putting on your moisturizer or SPF.
- Gently press 2-3 drops of the hydrating toner into your skin and let it absorb for a minute before the next step.
- For sensitive skin, apply the hydrating toner on dry skin to keep it calm and comfortable.
- Always do a patch test before your first use and avoid the sensitive eye area.
People Say
★4.3Overall rating based on 3.0k+ reviewsBased 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
How well does Caudalie Beauty Elixir work for sensitive skin?
Caudalie Beauty Elixir offers moderate hydration and is unlikely to irritate your sensitive skin, though it lacks targeted ingredients for your specific concerns of redness and irritation. A hydrating toner for sensitive skin needs soothing properties to calm redness, along with gentle moisturizing ingredients and no harsh components or alcohol.
Which ingredients make this toner a good fit for sensitive skin?
This toner works for sensitive skin because it contains glycerin, which helps keep the skin hydrated, along with flower water and rose oil that provide soothing benefits. However, a hydrating toner for sensitive skin also needs calming ingredients to actively target redness and irritation.
Acta Pharmaceutica, 2013Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017
What does Bitter Orange Flower Water do for sensitive skin?
Bitter Orange Flower Water helps to soothe and refresh sensitive skin while keeping it feeling soft and smooth. It is gentle and unlikely to cause irritation, making it a comforting addition to your daily routine.
What does Rosa Damascena Flower Oil do for sensitive skin?
Rosa Damascena Flower Oil helps calm sensitive skin and supports the skin barrier so it stays soft and less prone to irritation. It also provides soothing hydration that is very gentle on dry or easily upset skin.
Where does it go in a skincare routine for sensitive skin?
Apply this toner after cleansing in both your morning and evening routines. It is unlikely to cause irritation for your sensitive skin, though a toner of this type works best for sensitive skin when it includes targeted ingredients that actively calm redness and soothe irritation.
Can I use this toner with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this toner before applying retinol, as its safe formula is unlikely to cause irritation on your skin. However, sensitive skin needs a product with targeted soothing ingredients to actively calm redness and irritation when using strong treatments like retinol.
How often should I use it?
You can use this hydrating toner daily in your morning and evening routines. It offers moderate hydration and has a very safe profile for your sensitive skin, though a product for this skin needs targeted ingredients to calm redness and irritation.
Can this toner clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for sensitive skin?
This toner is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts for your sensitive skin. It has a very safe formula with soothing flower waters and no harsh ingredients that typically cause irritation or breakouts.
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, 2017An 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, 2013Topical 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, 2023Treatment 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, 2016A peel-off facial mask containing curcumin, Rosa Damascena extract, and 10% polyvinyl alcohol demonstrates effective antibacterial activity against Propionibacterium acnes while maintaining safe physical application properties.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024A 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, 2019Brucine-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, 2024The 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, 2020Ten 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, 2001Niacinamide/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 sensitive skin better
A panthenol-enriched mask improved skin hydration, regulated sebum, and reduced redness and TEWL across dry sensitive, oily sensitive, and oily acne skin subgroups with excellent tolerance and no adverse reactions.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024Topical dexpanthenol acts as a moisturizer, improves stratum corneum hydration, accelerates wound healing and epidermal regeneration, reduces erythema, and improves symptoms of skin irritation compared to vehicle or no pretreatment.
American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2002A dexpanthenol-containing cream accelerated skin barrier repair, increased stratum corneum hydration, reduced skin roughness, and decreased skin redness compared to vehicle and untreated controls in sodium lauryl sulphate-irritated skin.
The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2002
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.
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