1st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 30–80% of the formula.
Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water
Caudalie
Vinopure Blemish Control Salicylic Serum
face serum
Caudalie
face serum
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General, ingredient-based — not your personalized match.
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Take the skin testThe Vinopure Serum with natural salicylic acid reduces all types of blemishes (breakouts, pores, blackheads) with no rebound effect and while preserving the skin barrier. It unclogs and tightens pores while refining skin texture.
Vinopure Blemish Control Salicylic Serum is a lightweight serum from Caudalie. The formula is built mainly around hydration. The ingredient list runs to 28 ingredients, each broken down in full below.
By its ingredient list the formula reads as light: water and humectants lead, with emollients kept lower in the order. The oils in it point to a dewy, emollient finish rather than a matte one. Hydration is handled by Butylene Glycol, Sodium Hyaluronate and Water, humectants that pull water into the upper layers of skin rather than sealing it there.
Hydration: High. Ingredients that pull and hold water in the upper layers of skin, and here that comes from Butylene Glycol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Water and Alcohol.
Oil control: Moderate. Ingredients that moderate sebum or absorb shine, and here that comes from Niacinamide, Salicylic Acid and Triethyl Citrate.
Brightening: Moderate. Ingredients that act on uneven tone and post-inflammatory marks, and here that comes from Niacinamide, Gluconolactone and Tocopherol.
Soothing: Moderate. Ingredients aimed at visible redness and reactivity, and here that comes from Niacinamide, Sodium Hyaluronate and Tocopherol.
On richness alone it suits Balanced skin best, and is the least natural fit for Dry and Combination (dry) skin. Several ingredients carry irritation flags. If your skin is reactive, this is one to patch test carefully or approach slowly.
The formula contributes little or nothing on antioxidant protection and firmness signalling. 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.
Reading the full list, the formula is paraben-free, silicone-free, microplastic-free, sulfate-free, dye-free and no animal-derived ingredients. Those claims come from the ingredient list itself, not from the packaging. It does contain fragrance, essential oils and drying alcohol, worth knowing if your skin reacts to any of them.
It can be used morning and evening. In a routine it goes after toner, before moisturiser. Apply to clean, dry skin and give it a minute to absorb before the next layer. Introduce one new treatment at a time so you can identify what is working.
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.
Drawn purely from the ingredient list
Scored on how rich or light the formula reads from its INCI order.
Several ingredients here carry irritation flags. If your skin is reactive or you have rosacea, introduce this slowly, or ask a dermatologist first.
Based on the curated benefits documented for this product's ingredients.
Boosts collagen and cell turnover to reduce fine lines and wrinkles
Attracts and locks in moisture to keep skin plump and dewy
Calms redness, irritation, and inflammation for sensitive skin
Brightens and balances complexion for a more uniform appearance
Targets breakouts by reducing bacteria and unclogging pores
Helps unclog pores and reduce blackheads for clearer skin
Regulates sebum production to reduce shine and greasiness
Tightens and refines the look of enlarged pores
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.
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.
Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water
3rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
Ethanol
4th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Niacinamide (vitamin B3) is a gentle skincare active that repairs the skin barrier, calms redness, controls oil and evens tone at 2–5%. Official IUPAC name: **3-Pyridinecarboxamide**
5th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Triethyl citrate
6th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
2-Hydroxy-1,2,3-propanetricarboxylic acid
7th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Butane-1,3-diol (CAS No. 107-88-0/ EC No. 203-529-7) (R)-(-)-butane-1,3-diol” (CAS No. 6290-03-5/ EC No. 228-532-0)
8th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
D-Glucono-1,5-lactone
12th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Salicylic acid
14th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Hyaluronic acid, sodium, salt
15th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil is the oil expressed from the seeds of the Sunflower, Helianthus annuus L., Compositae
16th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
3,4-Dihydro-2,5,7,8-tetramethyl-2-(4,8,12-trimethyltridecyl)-2H-benzopyran-6-ol; .alpha.-tocopherol; Vitamin E
Each axis is scored from the ingredients present and how high up the list they sit.
Ingredients that pull and hold water in the upper layers of skin
Lipids and repair signals that support skin barrier integrity
Ingredients that mop up free radicals from UV and pollution
Ingredients that moderate sebum or absorb shine
Ingredients that act on uneven tone and post-inflammatory marks
Ingredients aimed at visible redness and reactivity
Retinoids, acids and enzymes that speed surface turnover
Peptides and growth factors that signal for collagen support
"Active" here means an ingredient carrying a recorded active type or a recognised UV filter.
Solvents, emollients, texture agents and preservatives — the formula that carries the actives.
Read from the full ingredient list. A brand's own claim may differ.
Citral, Citronellol, Geraniol, Linalool, Limonene
Citral, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Mentha Piperita Oil, Cymbopogon Citratus Leaf Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
Alcohol
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Judged by the same curated rules our routine checker uses. It reads the ingredients, not the label.
Best kept to separate routines — one in the morning, one at night, or on alternate days.
Can be layered, but the combination raises the irritation risk. Go slowly.
Can be layered, but the combination raises the irritation risk. Go slowly.
Can be layered, but the combination raises the irritation risk. Go slowly.
Can be layered, but the combination raises the irritation risk. Go slowly.
Can be layered, but the combination raises the irritation risk. Go slowly.
This product is the "Treat" step.
Flags to check, not verdicts. None of this is medical advice — if you are pregnant, breastfeeding or treating a skin condition, ask a doctor.
Most ingredients do more than one job, so these counts add up to more than the 28 ingredients on the label.
Changes how skin behaves rather than how it feels
Changes how the product smells or looks
Binds trace metals that would otherwise spoil the formula
Dissolves and carries everything else
Sets the acidity the formula needs to work
Sets the thickness, spread and stability of the formula
Draws water into the upper layers of skin
Softens and smooths by filling gaps between skin cells
Botanical material, usually for antioxidants or scent
Keeps the product free of microbial growth
Neutralises free radicals from UV and pollution
Loosens or dissolves dead surface cells
Forms a film that slows water loss
Lifts oil and dirt, or holds oil and water together
Every ingredient on the label, in order, with what it does and roughly how much of it is likely to be there.
1st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 30–80% of the formula.
Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water
2nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
Rosa Damascena Flower water is an aqueous solution of the steam of the distillate obtained from the flowers of the Damask Rose, Rosa damascena, Rosaceae
3rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
Ethanol
4th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Niacinamide (vitamin B3) is a gentle skincare active that repairs the skin barrier, calms redness, controls oil and evens tone at 2–5%. Official IUPAC name: **3-Pyridinecarboxamide**
5th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Triethyl citrate
6th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
2-Hydroxy-1,2,3-propanetricarboxylic acid
7th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Butane-1,3-diol (CAS No. 107-88-0/ EC No. 203-529-7) (R)-(-)-butane-1,3-diol” (CAS No. 6290-03-5/ EC No. 228-532-0)
8th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
D-Glucono-1,5-lactone
9th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Trisodium citrate
10th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Grape seed, Vitis vinifera L., extract, reaction products with hexadecanoyl chloride
11th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Xanthan gum
12th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Salicylic acid
13th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Sodium hydroxide
14th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Hyaluronic acid, sodium, salt
15th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil is the oil expressed from the seeds of the Sunflower, Helianthus annuus L., Compositae
16th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
3,4-Dihydro-2,5,7,8-tetramethyl-2-(4,8,12-trimethyltridecyl)-2H-benzopyran-6-ol; .alpha.-tocopherol; Vitamin E
17th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
2,6-Octadienal, 3,7-dimethyl-; 3,7-Dimethyl-2,6-octadienal
18th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil is the volatile oil obtained from the flowers of the Bourbon Geranium, Pelargonium graveolens (L.), Geraniaceae
19th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Mentha Piperita Oil is the volatile oil obtained from the whole plant of the Peppermint, Mentha piperita (L.), Labiatae
20th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Lemon Grass Oil; Indian Verbena Oil; Indian Melissa Oil. Cymbopogon Citratus Leaf Oil is an essential oil obtained from the leaves of the Lemon Grass, Cymbopogon citratus, Poaceae. It contains citral (75-85%), methylheptenone, citronellal, geraniol, limonene
21st on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil is the essential oil obtained from the flowering tops and leaves of the Rosemary, Rosmarinus officinalis L., Lamiaceae
22nd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
3,7-Dimethyl-6-octen-1-ol
23rd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
2,6-Octadien-1-ol, 3,7-dimethyl-, (2E)-
24th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Myo-Inositol, hexakis(dihydrogen phosphate), sodium salt
25th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
3,7-Dimethyl octa-1,6-diene-3-ol
26th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Lavandula Hybrida Oil is the essential oil obtained from the flowers of the Lavandin, Lavandula hybrida, Labiatae
27th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Melissa Officinalis Leaf Oil is a volatile oil obtained from the leaves and tops of the Balmmintoil, Melissa officinalis L., Labiatae.
28th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
1-Methyl-4-Isopropenylcyclohexene; dipentene
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WATER, ROSA DAMASCENA FLOWER WATER, ALCOHOL, NIACINAMIDE, TRIETHYL CITRATE, CITRIC ACID, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, GLUCONOLACTONE, SODIUM CITRATE, PALMITOYL GRAPE SEED EXTRACT, XANTHAN GUM, SALICYLIC ACID, SODIUM HYDROXIDE, SODIUM HYALURONATE, HELIANTHUS ANNUUS SEED OIL, TOCOPHEROL, CITRAL, PELARGONIUM GRAVEOLENS FLOWER OIL, MENTHA PIPERITA OIL, CYMBOPOGON CITRATUS LEAF OIL, ROSMARINUS OFFICINALIS LEAF OIL, CITRONELLOL, GERANIOL, SODIUM PHYTATE, LINALOOL, LAVANDULA HYBRIDA OIL, MELISSA OFFICINALIS LEAF OIL, LIMONENE.
NIACINAMIDE, CITRIC ACID, GLUCONOLACTONE, SALICYLIC ACID, SODIUM HYALURONATE.
Apply the Vinopure Blemish Control Serum morning and evening to clean, dry skin, avoiding the eye contour. Leave it to sink in before applying your cream.
Judged on how rich the formula reads from its ingredient list, it suits Balanced skin best. It is the least natural fit for Dry, Combination (dry) skin.
Some ingredients here carry irritation flags, so sensitive skin should patch test on the jawline for a few days before applying it to the whole face.
5 ingredients could feed malassezia: Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Cymbopogon Citratus Leaf Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil, Melissa Officinalis Leaf Oil. That describes the yeast's food supply, not a prediction that they will cause a breakout.
It contains Salicylic Acid, which are usually reviewed with a doctor during pregnancy. Ask your doctor or midwife before using it.
No — it contains Citral, Citronellol, Geraniol, Linalool, Limonene.
Yes — it contains Alcohol.
Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is silicone-free.
Yes — it contains Citral, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Mentha Piperita Oil, Cymbopogon Citratus Leaf Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil.
Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is paraben-free.
It layers well with Azelaic acid, Copper peptides, Bakuchiol, Niacinamide, Hyaluronic acid, Ceramides. Take more care combining it with Retinoids (retinol, retinal), Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid), AHAs (glycolic, lactic), BHA (salicylic acid), PHAs (gluconolactone), Benzoyl peroxide — use them in separate routines or on alternate days.
Use it morning and evening, after toner, before moisturiser.
It lists 28 ingredients, of which 5 are recorded as actives.
Caudalie.
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