A light gel serum that clears blemishes without rebound
Caudalie Vinopure Blemish Control Salicylic Serum is a daily anti-blemish serum for combination to oily skin prone to breakouts, blackheads and visible pores. Its 1.5% BHA and PHA complex pairs natural salicylic acid from wintergreen with gluconolactone to unclog and tighten pores, while niacinamide and grape seed polyphenols help refine texture and keep shine in check. Six organic essential oils add a purifying touch. The brand reports blemishes reduced after 7 days for 86% of users, with no rebound effect, and the formula is 97% natural origin and vegan.
The texture
A lightweight, watery gel serum that absorbs in seconds and leaves a fresh, matte finish with no tacky film. It layers easily under a light fluid or sunscreen.
Who it suits
- Combination to oily skin with regular breakouts
- Blackheads and enlarged-looking pores
- Adults with occasional hormonal blemishes
- Anyone wanting a gentler alternative to strong acne treatments
Worth knowing before you buy: although no fragrance is added, it contains six essential oils and their natural allergens (limonene, linalool, citral, geraniol), plus alcohol, so sensitive or reactive skin may sting. Exfoliating acids make the skin more sun-sensitive: wear a daily sunscreen.
How long a bottle lasts
Used morning and evening with 3 to 4 drops, the 30ml bottle lasts about six to eight weeks.
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- Texture: lightweight gel serum
- Skin type: combination to oily, blemish-prone skin
- Concerns: breakouts, blackheads, visible pores, shine, uneven texture
- When to apply: morning and evening
- Main benefits: reduces blemishes, unclogs and tightens pores, refines texture, mattifies
- Formulated without: added fragrance, PEG
How to use
Apply morning and evening to clean, dry skin, avoiding the eye contour. Let it absorb, then apply your moisturiser, and a sunscreen in the morning.
Active ingredients
- Salicylic acid (natural, from wintergreen): a BHA that unclogs pores and reduces blemishes
- Gluconolactone: a gentle PHA exfoliant that refines texture
- Niacinamide: helps regulate shine and even out the skin
- Grape seed polyphenols: antioxidant protection
- Organic essential oils: lavender, lemongrass, peppermint, rosemary, lemon balm and geranium for a purifying action
Ingredients
AQUA/WATER/EAU · 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 (SUNFLOWER) SEED OIL · TOCOPHEROL · CITRAL · PELARGONIUM GRAVEOLENS FLOWER OIL · MENTHA PIPERITA (PEPPERMINT) OIL · CYMBOPOGON CITRATUS LEAF OIL · ROSMARINUS OFFICINALIS (ROSEMARY) LEAF OIL · CITRONELLOL · GERANIOL · SODIUM PHYTATE · LINALOOL · LAVANDULA HYBRIDA OIL · MELISSA OFFICINALIS LEAF OIL · LIMONENE
Formulations are updated by the manufacturer from time to time. Always check the packaging you receive.
Manufacturer information
Brand: Caudalie SAS
Address: 13 rue Pavée, 75004 Paris, France
EAN: 3522930003441
