Caudalie Grape Water

Caudalie

Grape Water

face mist

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Fit by skin type

General, ingredient-based — not your personalized match.

Dry
45%
Combination (dry)
45%
Balanced
75%
Combination (oily)
95%
Oily
95%

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Ingredients
1
Benefits
0
Actives
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Grape Water intensely hydrates and soothes, and has been formulated for all skin types, even the most sensitive skin. It is antioxidant rich and prebiotic, targeting the free radicals responsible for skin aging, strengthening and balancing the skin microbiota for healthier-looking skin.

Key Insights

Benefits

1
Hydration

About Grape Water

Overview

Grape Water is a watery-light mist from Caudalie. The formula is built mainly around hydration. The ingredient list runs to 6 ingredients, each broken down in full below.

Texture and finish

By its ingredient list the formula reads as very light — essentially a water-and-humectant base with little emollient weight. With almost no emollient load it should absorb quickly and finish close to matte. Hydration is handled by Propanediol, Vitis Vinifera Fruit Water and Pentylene Glycol, humectants that pull water into the upper layers of skin rather than sealing it there.

What the formula does

Hydration: High. Ingredients that pull and hold water in the upper layers of skin, and here that comes from Propanediol, Vitis Vinifera Fruit Water and Pentylene Glycol.

Who it suits

On richness alone it suits Combination (oily) and Oily skin best, and is the least natural fit for Dry and Combination (dry) skin. Nothing in the list is flagged as a common irritant, which is a reasonable starting point for reactive skin — though a patch test is still the only way to know.

What it does not target

The formula contributes little or nothing on barrier support, antioxidant protection, oil control and brightening and tone. That is not a fault — most products are not meant to do everything — but if one of those is your priority, this is not the product that will address it.

What is not in it

Reading the full list, the formula is fragrance-free, essential-oil-free, no drying alcohol, paraben-free, silicone-free and microplastic-free. Those claims come from the ingredient list itself, not from the packaging.

Where it fits in a routine

Use it in the morning. In a routine it goes taken with food. Follow the dose on the pack and check interactions with anything you already take.

This summary is generated from the product's ingredient list. It is not a review, it is not the brand's own marketing claims, and it does not replace advice from a dermatologist.

Pros and cons

Drawn purely from the ingredient list

Pros

  • No fragrance or declared allergens
  • No essential oils
  • No drying alcohol
  • Silicone-free
  • No microplastics
  • Strong humectant content for hydration
  • No common irritants flagged in the list
  • No recognised malassezia (fungal acne) triggers

Which skin types it suits

Scored on how rich or light the formula reads from its INCI order.

Suitable for

  • Combination (oily) skin
  • Oily skin

May suit

  • Balanced skin

Less suitable for

  • Dry skin
  • Combination (dry) skin

Sensitive skin

No ingredient in this formula carries a common-irritant flag, making it a reasonable option for reactive skin. A patch test is still recommended, as individual skin reactivity varies.

Skin concerns

Based on the curated benefits documented for this product's ingredients.

Helps with

  • Hydration 3 ingredients

    Attracts and locks in moisture to keep skin plump and dewy

Does not target

Anti-Acne Anti-Aging Blackhead Reducing Dark Spot Fading Evens Skin Tone Oil Control Pore Minimizer Smooths Bumpy Skin Soothing

None of the ingredients in this formula are associated with these benefits. This is not unusual, as most products are designed to target a limited number of concerns.

Key ingredients

The actives, UV filters and benefit-carrying ingredients in this formula, in the order they are listed.

1st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 30–80% of the formula.

Vitis Vinifera Fruit Water is an aqueous solution of the steam distillate obtained from the fruit of the Grape, Vitis Vinifera L., Vitaceae

Hydration

4th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.

1,2-Dihydroxypentane

Hydration

5th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.

1,3-dihydroxypropane

Hydration

Formula analysis

Each axis is scored from the ingredients present and how high up the list they sit.

Hydration High

Ingredients that pull and hold water in the upper layers of skin

Barrier support None

Lipids and repair signals that support skin barrier integrity

Antioxidant support None

Ingredients that mop up free radicals from UV and pollution

Oil control None

Ingredients that moderate sebum or absorb shine

Brightening None

Ingredients that act on uneven tone and post-inflammatory marks

Soothing None

Ingredients aimed at visible redness and reactivity

Cell renewal None

Retinoids, acids and enzymes that speed surface turnover

Firmness signalling None

Peptides and growth factors that signal for collagen support

What is and is not in it

Read from the full ingredient list. A brand's own claim may differ.

Free from

  • Fragrance-free
  • Essential-oil-free
  • No drying alcohol
  • Paraben-free
  • Silicone-free
  • Microplastic-free
  • Sulfate-free
  • Dye-free
  • Oil-free
  • No animal-derived ingredients

What to layer it with

Judged by the same curated rules our routine checker uses. It reads the ingredients, not the label.

Compatible with

  • Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid)
  • Retinoids (retinol, retinal)
  • AHAs (glycolic, lactic)
  • BHA (salicylic acid)
  • PHAs (gluconolactone)
  • Benzoyl peroxide
  • Azelaic acid
  • Copper peptides
  • Bakuchiol
  • Niacinamide
  • Hyaluronic acid
  • Ceramides
  • Signal peptides
  • Panthenol
  • Sunscreen

Nothing in this formula belongs to a group our rules can put in conflict, so it layers freely. Order still matters — thinnest texture first.

Where it fits in a routine

Morning
  • Follow the dose on the pack and check interactions with anything you already take.

Safety and suitability

Flags to check, not verdicts. None of this is medical advice — if you are pregnant, breastfeeding or treating a skin condition, ask a doctor.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Nothing in this formula is on the standard pregnancy-caution list. That is not clearance — ask your doctor about anything you use daily.
Fungal acne (malassezia)
No ingredient here is a recognised food source for malassezia.
Sensitive and reactive skin
No ingredient in this formula carries a common-irritant flag, making it a reasonable option for reactive skin. A patch test is still recommended, as individual skin reactivity varies.

Ingredients by function

Most ingredients do more than one job, so these counts add up to more than the 6 ingredients on the label.

2
Plant extract

Botanical material, usually for antioxidants or scent

2
Solvent

Dissolves and carries everything else

1
Antioxidant

Neutralises free radicals from UV and pollution

1
Soothing

Calms visible redness and irritation

1
Texture agent

Sets the thickness, spread and stability of the formula

Ingredient breakdown

Every ingredient on the label, in order, with what it does and roughly how much of it is likely to be there.

Estimated level
30–80%
Confidence
Low — inferred from list position alone

1st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 30–80% of the formula.

Vitis Vinifera Fruit Water is an aqueous solution of the steam distillate obtained from the fruit of the Grape, Vitis Vinifera L., Vitaceae

Hydration
Estimated level
5–20%
Confidence
Low — inferred from list position alone
Roles
Antioxidant, Plant extract

2nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.

Vitis Vinifera Juice is the liquid expressed from the fresh pulp of the Grape, Vitis Vinifera L., Vitaceae

Estimated level
5–20%
Confidence
Low — inferred from list position alone

3rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.

Nitrogen

Estimated level
2–10%
Confidence
Low — inferred from list position alone
Roles
Solvent

4th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.

1,2-Dihydroxypentane

Hydration
4 scientific references
  • https://thedermreviewcom/pentylene-glycol/
  • Regulatory Toxicology and Pharmacology, July 2017, pages 106-111
  • Prospector, June 2015, ePublication
  • International Journal of Toxicology, October 2012, pages 147S-168S
5 Propanediol Texture agent
Estimated level
2–10%
Confidence
Low — inferred from list position alone
Roles
Texture agent, Solvent

5th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.

1,3-dihydroxypropane

Hydration
4 scientific references
  • PubChem Compound Summary, April 2021, ePublication
  • SpecialChem, Accessed April 2021, ePublication
  • Cosmetic Ingredient Review, June 2018, pages 1-73
  • Cosmetics & Toiletries, May 2013, pages 81-86
Estimated level
2–10%
Confidence
Low — inferred from list position alone
Roles
Soothing, Plant extract

6th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.

Salix Alba Bark Extract is an extract of the bark of the White Willow, Salix alba L., salicaceae

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Frequently asked questions

What ingredients are in Grape Water?

VITIS VINIFERA FRUIT WATER, VITIS VINIFERA JUICE, NITROGEN, PENTYLENE GLYCOL, PROPANEDIOL, SALIX ALBA BARK EXTRACT.

How do I use Grape Water?

Spritz on as a toner to a clean face or at any time of the day to soothe, refresh and moisturize skin. It instantly absorbs into skin, no need to blot.

What skin types is Grape Water good for?

Judged on how rich the formula reads from its ingredient list, it suits Combination (oily), Oily skin best. It is the least natural fit for Dry, Combination (dry) skin.

Is Grape Water good for sensitive skin?

No ingredient in this formula carries a common-irritant flag, making it a reasonable option for reactive skin. A patch test is still recommended, as individual skin reactivity varies.

Is Grape Water fungal acne safe?

No ingredient in this formula is a recognised food source for malassezia, the yeast behind fungal acne.

Can I use Grape Water while pregnant?

Nothing in this formula is on the standard pregnancy-caution list. That is not medical clearance — check anything you use daily with your doctor or midwife.

Is Grape Water fragrance free?

Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is fragrance-free.

Does Grape Water contain alcohol?

No. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is no drying alcohol.

Is Grape Water silicone free?

Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is silicone-free.

Does Grape Water contain essential oils?

No. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is essential-oil-free.

Is Grape Water paraben free?

Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is paraben-free.

What can I layer with Grape Water?

It layers well with Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid), Retinoids (retinol, retinal), AHAs (glycolic, lactic), BHA (salicylic acid), PHAs (gluconolactone), Benzoyl peroxide.

When should I apply Grape Water?

Use it in the morning, taken with food.

How many ingredients does Grape Water have?

It lists 6 ingredients, of which 0 are recorded as actives.

Who makes Grape Water?

Caudalie.

Brand
Caudalie

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