Caudalie Vinoperfect Anti Dark Spot Serum for oily skin
Patented Viniferine Vine Sap
Squalane
Bisabolol
GlycerinAverage
- HighOily Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- HighSafety
Works for oily skin; other serums fit it better.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with oily skin: shine, enlarged pores, blackheads, and blemishes. 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 benefits for your oily skin, as Glycerin and Squalane provide hydration without increasing oiliness, while patented Viniferine Vine Sap works to visibly reduce dark spots and even skin tone.
- While the serum offers general skincare benefits like hydration, it does not specifically target concerns related to oily shine.
- The product is safe for your oily skin, with no risks of irritation due to the absence of harsh ingredients.
How to apply
- Use this serum in your PM routine. Start by applying it 3 times a week and build up to daily use if your skin tolerates it well.
- Apply the serum after cleansing and toning, but right before your moisturizer for the best results.
- Gently press 2-3 drops of the serum into your skin. Let it absorb ⏱ for a minute before applying the next product.
- Apply the serum on clean and dry skin since your skin is not sensitive and you want to target oily shine. This helps control excess oil throughout the night.
- Avoid the delicate eye area and do a patch test before using the serum for the very first time.
People Say
★4.6Overall rating based on 600+ reviewsUsers find this serum to be a gentle and effective option for brightening dull skin and reducing dark spots from acne scars and sun damage. The hydrating texture is well-received, particularly by those with sensitive skin. Some users note that the product is expensive and results can be slow to appear, with a few experiencing breakouts or a sticky finish.
Highlights
Brightens complexion Mostly Mentioned
- “skin definitely looks glowier”
- “instantly gives radiant look”
- “huge difference in brightness”
- “restores radiance to dull skin”
Fades dark spots Often Mentioned
- “clears up dark spots like nothing else”
- “acne scars reduced significantly”
- “pigmentation getting reduced”
- “faded my sun spots”
Gentle on sensitive skin Often Mentioned
- “doesn't irritate my skin”
- “great option for sensitive skin”
- “no redness or burning”
- “gentle alternative to Vitamin C”
Expensive product Often Mentioned
- “expensive but worth it”
- “obscured price point”
- “not a bargain”
- “hard to justify the cost”
Hydrating texture Sometimes Noted
- “milky texture is so light”
- “absorbs easily into skin”
- “hydrating enough for dry skin”
- “leaves skin smooth and refreshed”
Slow or no results Sometimes Noted
- “finished whole bottle, no improvement”
- “slow fade compared to others”
- “bare minimum results”
- “didn't do anything for me”
Caused breakouts Rarely Noted
- “caused cystic acne”
- “break out every time I use it”
- “made my skin break out”
- “gave me whiteheads”
Sticky finish Rarely Noted
- “leaves a tacky finish”
- “feels slightly sticky”
- “residue sits on skin”
- “takes time to sink in”
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Questions and answers
How well does Caudalie Vinoperfect Serum work for oily skin?
This serum works moderately well for oily skin, as glycerin and squalane hydrate without increasing oiliness while viniferine helps reduce dark spots. However, it does not specifically target oily shine, so an oily skin type needs ingredients like niacinamide and zinc PCA to control excess oil and manage pores.
Which ingredients make this serum a good fit for oily skin?
Glycerin and squalane make this serum a good fit for oily skin by providing hydration without increasing oiliness, while patented Viniferine Vine Sap works to visibly reduce dark spots and even skin tone. Treatments that fit this skin best need ingredients like niacinamide, ferulic acid, and zinc PCA to control excess oil and manage shine.
What does Viniferine do for oily skin?
Viniferine helps improve dark spots and uneven skin tone by slowing down pigment production in the skin. Because it targets melanin activity, an oily skin type dealing with dark marks also needs ingredients that balance oil and clear pores to keep the skin smooth and clear.
What does Squalane do for oily skin?
Squalane helps keep oily skin soft and smooth without feeling heavy, though oxidized forms may sometimes trigger irritation. To work well for oily skin, this type of product needs lightweight, non-clogging ingredients that balance moisture without adding excess grease.
Where does this serum go in a skincare routine for oily skin?
This treatment goes in the evening routine after cleansing and toning, and before moisturizing. Putting it in the evening helps keep things simple and adds safety around sun exposure.
Can I use this serum with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this treatment with retinol in your evening routine by applying the serum before your retinol. It is safe for your oily skin and unlikely to cause irritation because it lacks harsh ingredients, though oily skin ultimately needs ingredients that specifically target oily shine.
How often should I use this serum?
You can use this serum in the evening as part of your routine. Oily skin works best with products of this type that also help control shine and balance oil production.
Can this serum clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for oily skin?
This serum is unlikely to cause breakouts or clog pores on oily skin because it has a safe formula without harsh ingredients, though a small number of users have reported breakouts. Oily skin works best with products that provide lightweight hydration and specifically target oily shine.
Is this serum fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
It has no drying alcohol and contains fragrance (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, 2017Topical application of a vitamin C-squalene bioconjugate significantly increased epidermal thickness, type III collagen production, and glycosaminoglycans production in human skin explants compared to free vitamin C and vitamin C-palmitate.
Scientific Reports, 2020A 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, 2019Squalane at 0.005-0.015% counteracts UVA-induced oxidative stress, inflammation, and collagen metabolism inhibition while stimulating fibroblast migration in human dermal fibroblasts.
Molecules, 2025Plant-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, 2025Application of an alpha-bisabolol-containing cream produced a significant skin-lightening effect in pigmented skin compared to a vehicle control in the majority of female subjects after 8 weeks.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2010The combination of allantoin, bisabolol, D-panthenol and dipotassium glycyrrhizinate reduces UVB-induced PGE2, inflammatory cytokines, and mitochondrial superoxide in human epidermal keratinocytes.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 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 serums fit oily 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, 2024Niacinamide and ferulic acid incorporated in a stable multiple emulsion successfully reduced melanin, sebum, and skin erythema while improving skin elasticity and hydration in human skin compared to a placebo.
BioMed Research International, 2022
Ingredients
Patented Viniferine Vine Sap, Olive Squalane, Biomimetic, Water, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Cococaprylate Caprate, Squalane, Palmitoyl Grapevine Shoot Extract, Polyglyceryl-3 Distearate, Bisabolol, Glyceryl Stearate, Xanthan Gum, Caprylyl Glycol, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Potassium Sorbate, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Citric Acid, Sodium Phytate, Sodium Hydroxide, 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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