caudalie Instant Foaming Cleanser
caudalie Caudalie Instant Foaming Cleanser lists 21 ingredients on its label, 21 decoded. See what each one does, its irritancy and comedogenic tendency, and its status in national inventories.
Ingredients overview
Label order. Colour is our internal rating: green routine, yellow restricted or worth a look, red prohibited or high-risk, grey not yet decoded.
Ingredients are listed in label order; the order reflects the label only, not exact concentrations.
- Water
- Glycerin
- Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate
- Cocamidopropyl Betaine
- Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside
- Sodium Chloride
- Citric Acid
- Caprylyl Glycol
- Fragrance
- Coco-Betaine
- Potassium Sorbate
- Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
- Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate
- Sodium Phytate
- Matricaria Flower Extract
- Sage Leaf Extract
- Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract
- Sodium Benzoate
- Butylphenyl Methylpropional
- Linalool
- Citronellol
Highlights
Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of essential oilsFree of formaldehyde releasersContains EU-26 allergensContains fragrance
Formulation view A mild cleanser based on amino acid surfactants, combined with betaine for foam and reduced irritation. Includes grape extract and botanicals for soothing, using an organic acid preservative system. Suitable for all skin types, especially sensitive ones. Factory observation: Amino acid surfactants can crystallize in low temperatures, requiring optimized processing for uniformity and stability of the acidic preservative system.
Key ingredients
- ANTIPLAQUE
- Water
- DENATURANT
- Glycerin
- CLEANSING
- Sodium Cocoyl GlutamateCaprylyl/Capryl Glucoside
- ANTISTATIC
- Cocamidopropyl Betaine
- BULKING
- Sodium Chloride
- BUFFERING
- Citric Acid
- DEODORANT
- Caprylyl Glycol
Other ingredients
FragranceCoco-BetainePotassium SorbateSodium Methyl Cocoyl TaurateSodium Cocoyl IsethionateSodium PhytateMatricaria Flower ExtractSage Leaf ExtractVitis Vinifera Fruit ExtractSodium BenzoateButylphenyl MethylpropionalLinaloolCitronellol
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water | ANTIPLAQUE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Glycerin | DENATURANT, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN PROTECTING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate | CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Cocamidopropyl Betaine | ANTISTATIC, CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING, HAIR CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside | CLEANSING, FOAMING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · – | Green |
| Sodium Chloride | BULKING, FRAGRANCE, ORAL CARE, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Citric Acid | BUFFERING, CHELATING, FRAGRANCE | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Caprylyl Glycol | DEODORANT, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Fragrance | 矫味剂,增香剂 | — | Yellow |
| Coco-Betaine | ANTISTATIC, CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Potassium Sorbate | FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/4 | 0 · – | Yellow |
| Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate | SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate | CLEANSING, HAIR CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Phytate | CHELATING, ORAL CARE | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Matricaria Flower Extract | 植物提取物, 舒缓剂 | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sage Leaf Extract | 植物提取物, 抗氧化剂, 皮肤调理剂 | 2 · 0 | Green |
| Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING | — | Green |
| Sodium Benzoate | ANTICORROSIVE, FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/1 | 0 · – | Yellow |
| Butylphenyl Methylpropional | FRAGRANCE, PERFUMING · 限制 II/1666 | 0 · – | Green |
| Linalool | DEODORANT, PERFUMING · 限制 III/84 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Citronellol | PERFUMING · 限制 III/86 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
Ingredients explained
- Water
- Primary solvent and base; requires preservative system to prevent microbial growth
- Glycerin
- Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives
- Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate
- Amino acid surfactant, gentle cleansing; rich foam, may sting eyes, good compatibility.
- Cocamidopropyl Betaine
- Cocamidopropyl betaine; zwitterionic co-surfactant reducing irritation and boosting foam, common in mild cleansers.
- Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside
- Caprylyl/capryl glucoside, mild sugar surfactant; low irritation, moderate cleansing
- Sodium Chloride
- Salt for gel viscosity control; used as precipitant in soaps
- Citric Acid
- Buffer and chelator at 0.1–2%; adjusts pH, may irritate sensitive skin at low pH
- Caprylyl Glycol
- Polyol conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–3%; emollient feel, often paired with 1,2-hexanediol
- Fragrance
- Fragrance; concentration must control allergen risk, label specific components
- Coco-Betaine
- Mild amphoteric cleanser, good foam; may precipitate with cationics, control dose for low irritation
- Potassium Sorbate
- Preservative effective below pH 6; combinable with sodium benzoate
- Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
- Amino acid based mild surfactant, soft lather; cleaning power increases with salt but may dry out.
- Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate
- Mild cleanser with rich lather and low irritation; hygroscopic, requires moisture-resistant packaging
- Sodium Phytate
- Chelating agent stabilizes metal ions to prevent oxidative degradation; also used in oral care, high safety profile.
- Matricaria Flower Extract
- Chamomile flower extract, bisabolol for soothing/anti-inflammatory, sensitive-skin suitable, ≤1% typical, avoid light exposure
- Sage Leaf Extract
- Sage leaf extract with volatiles/polyphenols; may contain sesquiterpene sensitizers, caution for sensitive/pregnant users.
- Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract
- Grape fruit extract; rich in polyphenols; skin conditioner; check compatibility with strong oxidizers
- Sodium Benzoate
- Preservative booster, effective below pH 4.5; combinable with sorbates
- Butylphenyl Methylpropional
- Synthetic fragrance with floral notes; EU regulations limit usage, strict monitoring required.
- Linalool
- Natural fragrance component at ≤0.05%; one of EU 26 allergens, caution for sensitive skin
- Citronellol
- Citronellol for fragrance; EU 26 allergen, labeling required above 0.001%.
Source: full ingredient list published on the product label, collected 2026-09-18. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion. · Product page
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