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[ DemythSkin Verdict ]
Caudalie Vinopure Purifying Gel Cleanser
CleanserBlemishes, oily skin, clogged pores
Efficacy
Basic
3.2 / 5.0
Safety
Caution
3.5 / 5.0
System Verdict
Mediocre cleanser undermined by low salicylic acid concentration and irritant essential oils that sabotage safety for acne-prone skin. Efficacy score of 3.2 reflects salicylic acid buried mid-to-low list (likely <<1-2%, ineffective for meaningful exfoliation in rinse-off format at cleanser pH ~5.5), no synergies like niacinamide or encapsulated delivery; safety docked to 4.1 for 6+ essential oils (peppermint, rosemary, geranium flagged icky on INCI Decoder) plus multiple allergens (citral, linalool, citronellol) risking barrier damage despite mild surfactants.[1][3][5]
Active Ingredients Detected
S Tier: Gold StandardsHigh Clinical Proof | Skin-Transformative
Salicylic Acid
A Tier: Good BasicsProven Results
Glycerin
B Tier: Supporting IngredientsPromising Ingredients
Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Fruit WaterDecyl GlucosideSodium Cocoyl Glutamate
D Tier: Potential IrritantsBe Cautious
Pelargonium Graveolens Flower OilMentha Piperita (Peppermint) OilLavandula Hybrida OilMelissa Officinalis Leaf OilRosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Oil
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