Caudalie Very High Protection Lightweight Cream SPF 50+ Vinosun Protect

Caudalie Very High Protection Lightweight Cream SPF 50+ Vinosun Protect
4.1
/ 10
Moisturizing
7.9 Humectancy icon Humectancy
0.3 Occlusivity icon Occlusivity
50
SPF icon
SPF

Review

Does Caudalie Very High Protection Lightweight Cream SPF 50+ Vinosun Protect work?

Based on the ingredient list analysis by CreamScan AI, these are the key benefits you can expect from using Caudalie Very High Protection Lightweight Cream SPF 50+ Vinosun Protect:

  • Moderate moisturizing. It has a moisturizing rating of 4.1 out of 10.
  • Very high sun protection for prolonged sun exposure, such as spending the day at the beach, hiking, or outdoor sports.

How moisturizing is it?

Quite moisturizing: Caudalie Very High Protection Lightweight Cream SPF 50+ Vinosun Protect has a moisturizing rating of 4.1 out of 10.

Is it more humectant or occlusive? Significantly more humectant. It has a low occlusivity of 0.3 out of 10 and a high humectancy of 7.9 out of 10, primarily due to the high content of Propanediol (est. ≈4.0%) and Methylpropanediol (est. ≈2.0%).

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

Sun protection

Caudalie Very High Protection Lightweight Cream SPF 50+ Vinosun Protect has an SPF of 50 and provides very high sun protection. This level of protection is ideal for activities involving intense or prolonged sun exposure, such as spending the day at the beach, hiking, or outdoor sports. It is particularly recommended for individuals with fair skin, those at high risk of skin cancer, or in environments with intense sun exposure. Remember to apply sunscreen generously and reapply every two hours or after swimming or sweating to maintain effectiveness.

Ingredients

Est. % Ingredient Origin Functions
65
9
6
4
3
2.5
2
1.5
1.3
1
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
Est. %
Water
Function:
Origin:
Dibutyl Adipate
Function:
Origin:
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
Function:
Origin:
Propanediol
Function:
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Dicaprylyl Carbonate
Function:
Origin:
Ethylhexyl Triazone
Function:
Origin:
Methylpropanediol
Function:
Origin:
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Function:
Origin:
Ensulizole
Function:
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Arginine
Function:
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C20-22 Alkyl Phosphate
Function:
Origin:
C20-22 Alcohols
Function:
Origin:
Benzotriazolyl Dodecyl p-Cresol
Function:
Origin:
Palmitoyl Grape Seed Extract
Function:
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Glycerin
Function:
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Caprylyl Glycol
Function:
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Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside
Function:
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Ethylhexylglycerin
Function:
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Potassium Cetyl Phosphate
Function:
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Xanthan Gum
Function:
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Phenylpropanol
Function:
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o-Cymen-5-ol
Function:
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Sodium Benzoate
Function:
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Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
Function:
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Tocopheryl Acetate
Function:
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Picea Abies Wood Extract
Function:
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Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil
Function:
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Tocopherol
Function:
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Ratings

All humectants
7.9
4
2
1
0.3
0.3
0.3
Benchmark
10
All occlusives
0.6
0.3
0.3
Benchmark
20
Moisturizing rating
4.1
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Raiting
Humectancy All humectants 7.9 10
7.9
4
2
1
0.3
0.3
0.3
Occlusivity All occlusives 0.6 20
0.3
0.3
0.3
Moisturizing rating
4.1
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Humectancy
4
2
1
0.3
0.3
0.3
All humectants 7.9 10
7.9
All humectants
7.9
4
2
1
0.3
0.3
0.3
Benchmark
10
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Occlusivity
0.3
0.3
All occlusives 0.6 20
0.3
All occlusives
0.6
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
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
All antioxidants 1.5 3 No
All antioxidants
1.5
Benzotriazolyl Dodecyl p-Cresol
0.3
Palmitoyl Grape Seed Extract
0.3
o-Cymen-5-ol
0.3
Tocopheryl Acetate
0.3
Tocopherol
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. %65
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.
Dibutyl Adipate
Est. %9
Function
Origin
Dibutyl Adipate
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
Est. %6
Function
Origin
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
Propanediol
Est. %4
Function
Origin
PropanediolAn excellent solvent capable of mixing water with normally water-insoluble ingredients. It also functions as a humectant due to its water-loving alcohol groups. Propanediol can control the viscosity of a product by reducing its thickness.
Dicaprylyl Carbonate
Est. %3
Function
Origin
Dicaprylyl CarbonateA very fast-spreading emollient that gives a product an incredibly lightweight feel. Dicaprylyl carbonate works well as a solvent for suspending insoluble solids such as mineral sunscreens or iron oxide pigments.
Ethylhexyl Triazone
Est. %2.5
Function
Origin
Ethylhexyl Triazone
Methylpropanediol
Est. %2
Function
Origin
MethylpropanediolMethylpropanediol is a unique glycol that contains two primary hydroxyl groups. That makes methylpropanediol a powerful humectant and an excellent solvent.
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Est. %1.5
Function
Origin
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl TriazineA synthetic "chemical" sunscreen ingredient that protects against UV damage and offers better stability and safety compared to some other traditional organic suncreen ingredients.
Ensulizole
Est. %1.3
Function
Origin
Ensulizole
Arginine
Est. %1
Function
Origin
ArginineA humectant amino acid used to attract water to the skin’s surface. It is a part of the skin's Natural Moisturizing Factor, a mixture of various compounds that keeps the skin’s surface well hydrated. Arginine can also be used as a pH adjuster.
C20-22 Alkyl Phosphate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
C20-22 Alkyl Phosphate
C20-22 Alcohols
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
C20-22 Alcohols
Benzotriazolyl Dodecyl p-Cresol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Benzotriazolyl Dodecyl p-Cresol
Palmitoyl Grape Seed Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Palmitoyl Grape Seed Extract
Glycerin
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Glycerin

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

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.
Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Caprylyl/Capryl GlucosideA naturally-derived surfactant used for gentle cleansing and foam-boosting when combined with other surfactants.
Ethylhexylglycerin
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
EthylhexylglycerinA preservative booster derived from glycerin. It is commonly paired with other preservatives to improve their efficacy. Ethylhexylglycerin is also a humectant due to its chemical base of glycerin.
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.
Xanthan Gum
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Xanthan GumA natural multi-functional ingredient that originates from fermented sugars. Xanthan gum acts as a viscosity-building agent to thicken skincare products. It is also an excellent stabilizer and works well to hold other ingredients together.
Phenylpropanol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
PhenylpropanolPhenylpropanol is a naturally occurring component of many essential oils. It is a colourless, oily liquid with a sweet, floral, balsamic scent. It is used in skincare as a solvent for oil-soluble ingredients and as a fragrance component.
o-Cymen-5-ol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
o-Cymen-5-olA preservative related to chemicals found in the herb thyme. It has its own unique smell but is very effective even at small amounts.
Sodium Benzoate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Sodium BenzoateA preservative that usually works in combination with other preservatives. It has to be at low pH (<5.5) to be effective.
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.
Tocopheryl Acetate
Est. %0.3
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.

Picea Abies Wood Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Picea Abies Wood Extract
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.
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.