Caudalie Beauty Elixir Face Mist

Caudalie Beauty Elixir Face Mist
0.6
/ 10
Moisturizing
1.0 Humectancy icon Humectancy
0.2 Occlusivity icon Occlusivity

Review

Does Caudalie Beauty Elixir Face Mist work?

Based on the ingredient list analysis by CreamScan AI, these are the key benefits you can expect from using Caudalie Beauty Elixir Face Mist:

  • A bit of moisturizing. It has a moisturizing rating of 0.6 out of 10.

Slight Moisturizing When Used Alone

According to CreamScan analysis, Caudalie Beauty Elixir Face Mist is slightly moisturizing, with a moisturizing rating of 0.6 out of 10.

Is it more humectant or occlusive? This product has relatively comparable levels of Humectancy and Occlusivity: a low Humectancy of 1.0 out of 10 and a low Occlusivity of 0.2 out of 10.

This type of product provides relatively light moisturizing on its own but can contribute to overall moisturizing efficacy when used as part of a skincare routine, alongside another moisturizer.

Please refer to the Ratings section below for details of the moisturizing rating calculation.

Ingredients

Est. % Ingredient Origin Functions
80
6
4
1
1
1
1
1
0.3
0.3
0.15
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.15
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
Est. %
Water
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Alcohol
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Citrus Aurantium Amara (Bitter Orange) Flower Water
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Fragrance
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Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Oil
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Potassium Alum
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Glycerin
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Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Oil
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Commiphora Myrrha Resin Extract
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Styrax Tonkinensis Resin Extract
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Melissa Officinalis Leaf Oil
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Citrus Aurantium Amara (Bitter Orange) Flower Oil
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Rosa Damascena Flower Oil
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Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Fruit Extract
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Tocopherol
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Benzyl Benzoate
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Citral
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Citronellol
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Geraniol
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Farnesol
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Limonene
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Ratings

All humectants
1.0
1
Benchmark
10
All occlusives
0.3
0.3
Benchmark
20
Moisturizing rating
0.6
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Raiting
Humectancy All humectants 1 10
1.0
1
Occlusivity All occlusives 0.3 20
0.2
0.3
Moisturizing rating
0.6
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Humectancy
1
All humectants 1 10
1
All humectants
1.0
1
Benchmark
10
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Occlusivity
0.3
All occlusives 0.3 20
0.2
All occlusives
0.3
0.3
Benchmark
20
Ingredient
Ingredient anti-wrinkle power
when present at, %
in this formula est. %
Rating
None
Total
0
None
Anti-wrinkle rating
0
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark
Rich in Antioxidants
1
0.3
0.3
0.3
All antioxidants 1.9 3 No
All antioxidants
1.9
Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Oil
1
Rosa Damascena Flower Oil
0.3
Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Fruit Extract
0.3
Tocopherol
0.3
Benchmark
3
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark
Rich in Soothing
0.3
All soothing 0.3 5 No
All soothing
0.3
0.3
Benchmark
5

Ingredients explained

Water
Est. %80
Function
Origin
WaterThe most used ingredient in skincare. Its concentration defines the product texture: rich creams may have about 50% of water while a light jelly about 90%. Water doesn’t moisturize the skin by itself and is used in skincare as a solvent for other ingredients.
Alcohol
Est. %6
Function
Origin
AlcoholAn effective antimicrobial ingredient that kills bacteria, fungi, and even some viruses. It is also an excellent solvent and astringent. Alcohol helps to create lighter and less viscous products. It can, however, be dehydrating and skin-sensitizing.
Citrus Aurantium Amara (Bitter Orange) Flower Water
Est. %4
Function
Origin
Citrus Aurantium Amara (Bitter Orange) Flower Water
Fragrance
Est. %1
Function
Origin
FragranceUnder trade secret law, manufacturers have the right not to disclose what exactly went into the fragrance and use the unspecific word Fragrance or Parfum instead. Many fragrances are highly allergenic.
Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Oil
Est. %1
Function
Origin
Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf OilAn essential oil distilled from the leaves of rosemary. It is used as a fragrance in skincare and has a spicy, earthy, camphoraceous scent. It also has antioxidant properties according to some research.
Potassium Alum
Est. %1
Function
Origin
Potassium Alum
Glycerin
Est. %1
Function
Origin
Glycerin

The most popular moisturizing ingredient in the world. It is a powerful humectant – cheap yet very effective.

Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Oil
Est. %1
Function
Origin
Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) OilAn essential oil distilled from peppermint leaves that is used as a fragrance and for its cooling effect on the skin. It contains up to 50% of menthol, which interacts with heat-sensitive nerve endings upon application to the skin, producing a cold sensation.
Commiphora Myrrha Resin Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Commiphora Myrrha Resin Extract
Styrax Tonkinensis Resin Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Styrax Tonkinensis Resin Extract
Melissa Officinalis Leaf Oil
Est. %0.15
Function
Origin
Melissa Officinalis Leaf Oil
Citrus Aurantium Amara (Bitter Orange) Flower Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Citrus Aurantium Amara (Bitter Orange) Flower Oil

A fragrant essential neroli oil distilled from the flowers of the bitter orange tree. It has a rich, orange-floral scent with fresh and spicy notes.

Rosa Damascena Flower Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Rosa Damascena Flower OilAlso known as Damask rose oil, it is one of the most precious and expensive essential oils in the world obtained from the petals of the Damask rose. It is used in skincare as a luxurious fragrance.
Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Fruit Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Fruit ExtractAn extract obtained from the skin and pulp of grapes. Grape skin and pulp contain antioxidant and astringent flavonoids and tannins, famous resveratrol, and many different organic and phenolic acids.
Tocopherol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Tocopherol

Simply another name for vitamin E. Tocopherol is a fantastic ingredient and especially beneficial for dry and inflamed skin. It has occlusive moisturizing, emollient, antioxidant, and photoprotective properties.

Benzyl Benzoate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Benzyl BenzoateA fragrance ingredient with a fruity and woody scent. It is considered an allergen according to the International Fragrance Association (IFRA), which means that care must be taken when determining usage levels in skincare products.
Citral
Est. %0.15
Function
Origin
Citral

A fragrant compound found in many essential oils (especially lemon myrtle and lemongrass essential oil). It has a sweet, lemon-like scent. People with sensitive skin should try to avoid products with citral, or at least do a patch test before using.

Citronellol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Citronellol

A fragrant compound found naturally in many essential oils (mainly lemongrass). It can have a lemon or a rose scent. People with sensitive skin should try to avoid products with citronellol, or at least do a patch test before using it.

Geraniol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Geraniol

A fragrant, volatile, plant-based, liquid chemical that can be naturally found in many essential oils (specifically rose, palmarosa, citronella). It has a rose-like scent. It is a potential irritant and may cause an allergic reaction in some people.

Farnesol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Farnesol

A fragrant, liquid alcohol that is naturally found in many essential oils. It has a soft, sweet, floral scent. People with sensitive skin should try to avoid it, or at least do a patch test before using it.

Limonene
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Limonene

One of the most used fragrances in skincare products. It is produced from the peels of citrus fruits and has a fresh, pleasant, citrusy smell. People who are sensitive to citrus should try to avoid it, or at least do a patch test before using it.