Caudalie Resveratrol Lift Instant Firming Refillable Retinol Alternative Serum

Caudalie Resveratrol Lift Instant Firming Refillable Retinol Alternative Serum
6.0
/ 10
Moisturizing
10.0 Humectancy icon Humectancy
1.9 Occlusivity icon Occlusivity

Review

Results you may expect from using Caudalie Resveratrol Lift Instant Firming Refillable Retinol Alternative Serum:

Based on the ingredient analysis by CreamScan, these are the key benefits you can expect from using Caudalie Resveratrol Lift Instant Firming Refillable Retinol Alternative Serum:

  • Significant moisturizing. It has a moisturizing rating of 6.0 out of 10.

How moisturizing is it?

Highly moisturizing: Caudalie Resveratrol Lift Instant Firming Refillable Retinol Alternative Serum has a moisturizing rating of 6.0 out of 10.

Is it more humectant or occlusive? Significantly more humectant. It has a low occlusivity of 1.9 out of 10 and a maximum humectancy of 10 out of 10, primarily due to the high content of Butylene Glycol (est. ≈6.0%) and Glycerin (est. ≈4.0%).

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

Anti-wrinkle efficacy

According to CreamScan analysis, Caudalie Resveratrol Lift Instant Firming Refillable Retinol Alternative Serum has a zero anti-wrinkle rating.

It contains Adenosine, an ingredient marketed as effective in reducing wrinkles. However, the studies supporting the anti-wrinkle claims of Adenosine provide insufficient evidence of its efficacy according to CreamScan Research Evaluation Standards. Therefore, this ingredient does not generate the anti-wrinkle rating.

Moisturizers, when used regularly, are proven to prevent wrinkle formation and even reduce existing wrinkles. Therefore, this product, like any other moisturizer, could deliver some anti-wrinkle effects through its moisturizing action.

Please refer to the Ratings section below for details of the anti-wrinkle rating calculation.

Ingredients

Est. % Ingredient Origin Functions
75
Water
6
Butylene Glycol
4
Glycerin
3
Hexyldecanol
2
Hexyldecyl Laurate
1.5
Squalane
1.3
Tocopheryl Acetate
1
C20-22 Alkyl Phosphate
0.3
Palmitoyl Grapevine Shoot Extract
0.3
C20-22 Alcohols
0.3
Potassium Cetyl Phosphate
0.3
Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
0.3
Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil
0.3
Caprylyl Glycol
0.3
Fragrance
0.3
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
0.3
Sodium Dehydroacetate
0.3
Hyaluronic Acid
0.3
Adenosine
0.3
Sodium Hydroxide
0.3
Acetyl Dipeptide-1 Cetyl Ester
0.3
Pentylene Glycol
0.3
Sodium Phytate
0.3
Khaya Senegalensis Bark Extract
0.3
Maltodextrin
0.3
Linalool
0.3
Limonene
0.3
Paeonia Lactiflora Root Extract
0.3
Coumarin
0.3
Nicotiana Benthamiana Hexapeptide-40 Sh-Polypeptide-47
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Water
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Hexyldecanol
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Tocopheryl Acetate
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C20-22 Alkyl Phosphate
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Palmitoyl Grapevine Shoot Extract
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C20-22 Alcohols
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Potassium Cetyl Phosphate
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Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
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Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil
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Caprylyl Glycol
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Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
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Sodium Dehydroacetate
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Acetyl Dipeptide-1 Cetyl Ester
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Khaya Senegalensis Bark Extract
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Paeonia Lactiflora Root Extract
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Coumarin
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Nicotiana Benthamiana Hexapeptide-40 Sh-Polypeptide-47
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Ratings

All humectants
11.2
6
4
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
Benchmark
10
All occlusives
3.8
2.0
1.5
0.3
Benchmark
20
Moisturizing rating
6.0
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Raiting
Humectancy All humectants 11.2 10
10.0
6
4
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
Occlusivity All occlusives 3.8 20
1.9
2.0
1.5
0.3
Moisturizing rating
6.0
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Humectancy
6
4
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
All humectants 11.2 10
10
All humectants
11.2
6
4
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
Benchmark
10
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Occlusivity
2
1.5
0.3
All occlusives 3.8 20
1.9
All occlusives
3.8
2.0
1.5
0.3
Benchmark
20
Ingredient
Ingredient anti-wrinkle power
when present at, %
in this formula est. %
Rating
n/a
- 0.3 -
Total
0
Adenosine
-
Ingredient anti-wrinkle power
n/a
when present at, %
-
in this formula, est. %
0.3
Anti-wrinkle rating
0
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark
Rich in Antioxidants
1.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
All antioxidants 2.2 3 No
All antioxidants
2.2
Tocopheryl Acetate
1.3
Palmitoyl Grapevine Shoot Extract
0.3
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
0.3
Hyaluronic Acid
0.3
Benchmark
3
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark
Rich in Soothing
None
All soothing 0 5 No
All soothing
0
None
Benchmark
5

Ingredients explained

Water
Est. %75
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.
Butylene Glycol
Est. %6
Function
Origin
Butylene GlycolA clear, colorless liquid humectant that draws moisture to the skin. The humectancy of butylene glycol, owed to its two hydroxyl groups, is quite considerable, although not as powerful as glycerin, which contains three hydroxyl groups.
Glycerin
Est. %4
Function
Origin
Glycerin

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

Hexyldecanol
Est. %3
Function
Origin
HexyldecanolAn oil-like ingredient (ester) that is more stable and easy to incorporate than some other oil-based emollients. It is used in water-free and stick products.
Hexyldecyl Laurate
Est. %2
Function
Origin
Hexyldecyl LaurateDescription is coming soon
Squalane
Est. %1.5
Function
Origin
SqualaneAn occlusive moisturizing and emollient compound that forms part of the skin’s sebum. The main source of squalane had always been shark liver. Now, however, it is manufactured synthetically or derived from plant oils, such as olive and peanut oil.
Tocopheryl Acetate
Est. %1.3
Function
Origin
Tocopheryl Acetate

An antioxidant derivative of tocopherol (vitamin E). It helps to protect cells from free radicals and UV damage through the conversion to active vitamin E in the skin. It is more stable than tocopherol.

C20-22 Alkyl Phosphate
Est. %1
Function
Origin
C20-22 Alkyl PhosphateDescription is coming soon
Palmitoyl Grapevine Shoot Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Palmitoyl Grapevine Shoot ExtractDescription is coming soon
C20-22 Alcohols
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
C20-22 AlcoholsDescription is coming soon
Potassium Cetyl Phosphate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Potassium Cetyl PhosphateA powerful emulsifier that can even mix particularly problematic water and oil blends. It is also a surfactant perfect for cleansing products that effectively rinse off oil and dirt particles from the surface of the skin.
Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6A polymeric ingredient that works best in water-based formulas to create gel textures. It helps to stabilize emulsions and control viscosity.
Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed OilA fatty oil expressed from sunflower seeds and one of the most commonly used oils in skincare. It has great emollient and occlusive moisturizing properties. Sunflower oil is one of the richest sources of vitamin E – an important skin antioxidant.
Caprylyl Glycol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Caprylyl GlycolAn emollient that improves product spreadability and offers a silky feel on the skin. It also acts as a preservative booster that improves the efficacy of other preservatives. According to the manufacturer, it is also a humectant moisturizer.
Fragrance
Est. %0.3
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.
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic AcidA smaller-molecule version of the regular hyaluronic acid. It is a powerful humectant that absorbs into the skin and offers moisturizing, smoothing, and anti-wrinkle effects. It is also slightly anti-inflammatory and displays subtle antioxidant properties.
Sodium Dehydroacetate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Sodium DehydroacetateA sodium salt of dehydroacetic acid that is most commonly used as a preservative. It is a strong fungicide and a moderate bactericide, which makes it an effective broad-spectrum preservative.
Hyaluronic Acid
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Hyaluronic Acid

A potent, skin-identical humectant moisturizing ingredient that is able to bind water 1000 times its own weight. The anti-aging benefits of hyaluronic acid are due to its ability to stimulate the synthesis of collagen in the skin.

Adenosine
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Adenosine

A key molecule responsible for energy transportation, signaling, and enzyme activity. Adenosine is a popular anti-wrinkle ingredient, however, the key study about its anti-wrinkle efficacy (1) does not meet CreamScan Research Evaluation Standards as it is not double-blind.

Sodium Hydroxide
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Sodium Hydroxide

An ingredient that is able to bring the pH of a product up, thereby making it less harsh on the skin.

Acetyl Dipeptide-1 Cetyl Ester
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Acetyl Dipeptide-1 Cetyl EsterA dipeptide-based ingredient claimed to stimulate elastin production and reduce the appearacne of wrinkles and sagging skin.
Pentylene Glycol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Pentylene Glycol

A naturally or synthetically derived preservative that exhibits effective antifungal and antibacterial traits. It also acts as a booster for more traditional preservatives. Pentylene glycol can also serve as a moisturizing humectant and solvent.

Sodium Phytate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Sodium PhytateSodium phytate is a chelating agent that serves to remove heavy metal ions from water. Removing metal ions helps other ingredients, such as antioxidants and preservatives, to perform better and keep products from separating.
Khaya Senegalensis Bark Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Khaya Senegalensis Bark ExtractDescription is coming soon
Maltodextrin
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
MaltodextrinA formula helper manufactured from starch. It has a sweet flavor and is often used in rinse-off products to support their foaming structure. Maltodextrin is also used to stabilize emulsions and to absorb and bind other ingredients in the formula.
Linalool
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
LinaloolA fragrant, volatile compound naturally present in many essential oils. It has a pleasant scent and is often used in skincare products as a fragrance. 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
LimoneneOne 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.
Paeonia Lactiflora Root Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Paeonia Lactiflora Root ExtractAn extract derived from the roots of the garden peony. It has been suggested that this ingredient has anti-pigment activity.
Coumarin
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
CoumarinA plant-based fragrant compound that occurs in sweet-smelling grass, sweet woodruff, and sweet clover. It has a sweet and vanilla-like scent in high concentrations and a similar scent to freshly mowed grass in low concentrations.
Nicotiana Benthamiana Hexapeptide-40 Sh-Polypeptide-47
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Nicotiana Benthamiana Hexapeptide-40 Sh-Polypeptide-47Description is coming soon