Caudalie Vinoclean Instant Foaming Cleanser for skin with dark spots
Grape Extract
Salvia Officinalis Extract
Chamomile Extract
Glycerin
Citric AcidAverage
- HighNormal Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- HighSafety
Works for skin with dark spots; other cleansers fit it better.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with dark spots: hyperpigmentation, sun spots, and uneven skin tone. 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, this cleanser offers moderate cleansing with sodium cocoyl glutamate and caprylyl capryl glucoside to effectively clear pores, though its benefits for pigmentation are mostly supportive.
- Glycerin and Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract provide hydration and antioxidant activity, aligning well with normal skin needs.
- The product is safe for your skin due to the absence of harsh ingredients and the inclusion of soothing Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract.
How to apply
- You can use this cleanser AM and PM every single day. Start slowly 3 times a week and move to daily use if your skin likes it.
- Apply this cleanser as the first step in your morning routine or the second step in your evening routine. Follow it with toner and moisturizer.
- Massage a small amount of cleanser gently onto your face using circular motions. Rinse well with lukewarm water and pat dry.
- For the best results, apply your cleanser directly to wet skin to help wash away dirt. Make sure your face is clean before you begin.
- Avoid getting the cleanser in your eyes. Always do a quick patch test before using the product for the very first time.
People Say
★4.7Overall rating based on 3.0k+ reviewsBased on a very large amount of data, this airy, soap-free foam cleanser is widely praised by users with sensitive and combination skin for its ability to gently cleanse without stripping natural oils or causing tightness. Many users enjoy the spa-like grape and sage fragrance and soft texture, though some find the scent too overpowering and note that it struggles to remove heavy makeup on its own.
Highlights
Gentle & non-stripping Mostly Mentioned
- “doesn't dry out my skin”
- “gentle for sensitive skin”
- “no dry sensation after washing”
- “leaves face soft and comfortable”
Airy foam texture Often Mentioned
- “cloud soft cleanse”
- “light and airy foam”
- “luxuriously thick & foamy”
- “feels ultra-soft on skin”
Pleasant fragrance Often Mentioned
- “smells like grapes”
- “beautiful natural fragrance”
- “fresh cucumber-y smell”
- “spa-like scent”
Refreshed skin feel Sometimes Noted
- “leaves skin squeaky clean”
- “skin feels balanced”
- “leaves skin radiant”
- “refreshing face wash”
Poor makeup removal Sometimes Noted
- “does not remove make-up”
- “doesn't clean much”
- “struggles with mascara”
- “need a second cleanse”
Price vs. size Rarely Noted
- “size is quite small”
- “higher price point”
- “finished too quickly”
- “expensive for a face wash”
Pump/packaging issues Rarely Noted
- “came without lid”
- “pump broke”
- “leaked in transit”
- “cap ruins the foam”
Scent too strong Rarely Noted
- “strong scent killed me”
- “smell is too strong”
- “fragrance irritated my eyes”
- “overpowering perfume”
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Questions and answers
How well does Caudalie Vinoclean Instant Foaming Cleanser work for skin with dark spots?
This cleanser is an average fit for skin with dark spots because it clears pores while offering mostly supportive benefits for pigmentation. Glycerin helps hydrate the skin, but this skin type needs a product that is exceptionally safe with no risk of irritation, effectively addresses pigmentation concerns with its soothing and hydrating ingredients, performs its cleansing function excellently, and is perfectly suitable for normal skin.
Which ingredients make this cleanser a good fit for skin with dark spots?
Glycerin and grape extract make this cleanser a supportive fit for skin with dark spots by providing hydration and antioxidant activity. Cleansers of this type for this skin need ingredients that safely brighten dark spots and keep the skin calm and moisturized without causing irritation.
What does Grape Extract do for skin with dark spots?
Grape extract helps lighten dark spots and evens out skin tone when used over time. Studies show that both topical and oral forms may decrease melanin and improve skin appearance with a safe profile and no reported irritation.
Phytotherapy Research, 2004International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2015
What does Sage Extract do for skin with dark spots?
Sage extract helps fade dark spots by slowing down the skin process that creates extra pigment. This ingredient is supported by research showing it can reduce the signals that lead to dark patches.
Where does this cleanser go in a skincare routine for skin with dark spots?
This cleanser fits into your morning and evening routine as the first step to clear pores, though for dark spots it only offers supportive benefits. Skin with dark spots needs cleansers that combine gentle cleansers with targeted brightening ingredients and antioxidants.
Can I use this cleanser with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this cleanser with retinol by applying it first to clear pores and prep your skin before your retinol step. It is unlikely to cause irritation due to its gentle ingredients and soothing chamomile extract, though for dark spots, this type of cleanser works best when paired with targeted brightening ingredients like vitamin C or niacinamide.
How often should I use this cleanser?
You can use this cleanser daily in the morning and evening as part of your routine. It clears pores with gentle cleansers while supporting hydration, though skin with dark spots also needs targeted brightening ingredients to properly fade discoloration.
Can this cleanser clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for skin with dark spots?
This cleanser is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts for skin with dark spots because it clears pores with mild cleansers while remaining safe and gentle. Skin with dark spots typically needs targeted brightening ingredients and antioxidants to help even out tone.
Can I use this cleanser around the eyes or on my body?
You can use this cleanser on your body, but you should take care around the thin skin of your eyes since this formula is designed for facial cleansing. This cleanser is unlikely to cause irritation due to the absence of harsh ingredients and the inclusion of soothing chamomile extract.
Is this cleanser fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
It has no drying alcohol and contains fragrance (linalool, citronellol, and parfum).
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, 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, 2019Topical application of a cream containing the NHE1 activator rosmarinic acid decreased skin surface pH and transepidermal water loss while increasing skin hydration in 50-60-year-old adult females compared to vehicle cream and no treatment.
International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2022Treatment with 0.02% sclareol-containing cream improved wrinkles and visually assessed changes compared to the control group at 12 weeks in human subjects.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2016Topical 2% sage extract significantly reduced ultraviolet-induced erythema compared to placebo in 40 healthy volunteers, to a similar extent as hydrocortisone.
Planta Medica, 2007Apigenin protects against UVA-induced cytotoxicity and senescence in normal human dermal fibroblasts, decreases MMP-1 expression, and when applied topically as a cream in human subjects, increases dermal density and elasticity while reducing fine wrinkle length, skin evenness, moisture content, and transepidermal water loss compared to control cream.
International Journal of Molecular Medicine, 2016Topical chamomile oil combined with a night splint significantly improved the symptomatic and functional status of patients with severe carpal tunnel syndrome compared to placebo, while electrodiagnostic parameters showed no significant changes.
Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice, 2015German chamomile solution applied twice a day healed peristomal skin lesions significantly faster than once-a-day 1% hydrocortisone ointment in colostomy patients, with a mean healing time of 8.89 days versus 14.53 days.
Ostomy/wound Management, 2011The 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, 2012A novel composition containing salicylic acid, capryloyl salicylic acid, HEPES, glycolic acid, citric acid, and dioic acid showed similar tolerance and efficacy compared with clindamycin 1% and benzoyl peroxide 5% gel in subjects with acne vulgaris.
Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2013Daily treatment with a facial serum containing multiple acids reduced post-inflammatory hyperchromia lesion grade and number by 29.4% at 56 days, and decreased skin oiliness by 30.7% at 7 days in Brazilian patients with acne vulgaris.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2021Topical 20% citric acid lotion increases viable epidermal thickness and dermal glycosaminoglycan content in sun-damaged skin compared to vehicle alone.
Dermatologic Surgery, 1997
Why other cleansers fit skin with dark spots better
Transgenic cucumber expressing poly-γ-glutamic acid synthesis genes increased water content by 6-14%, reduced water loss by 11-12%, decreased facial wrinkles and roughness by 19.58% and 24.97%, decreased skin melanin by 5.27%, and improved facial elasticity in human skin and zebrafish compared to controls.
International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 2024
Ingredients
Water, Glycerin, Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Caprylyl Capryl Glucoside, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Coco-Betaine, Caprylyl Glycol, Citric Acid, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Phytate, Butylene Glycol, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract Matricaria Flower Extract, Linalool, Salvia Officinalis Leaf Extract, Citronellol, Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract Grape Fruit Extract, 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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