caudalie Gentle Buffing Cream
caudalie Caudalie Gentle Buffing Cream lists 30 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.
- Aqua
- Hexyldecyl Stearate*
- Cellulose*
- Hydrogenated Jojoba Oil*
- Glycerin*
- Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil*
- Mel
- C14-22 Alcohols*
- Potassium Cetyl Phosphate
- Myristyl Alcohol*
- Sodium Acrylates Copolymer
- Caprylyl Glycol
- Parfum
- Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
- Benzyl Alcohol
- C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside*
- Xanthan Gum
- Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil*
- Myristyl Glucoside*
- Butylene Glycol
- Phospholipids*
- Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate*
- Tocopherol*
- Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract*
- Dehydroacetic Acid
- Glucose*
- Benzyl Benzoate
- Hexyl Cinnamal
- Limonene
- Linalool
Highlights
Contains animal-derivedContains formaldehyde releasersContains EU-26 allergensContains fragranceContains mineral oilContains alcoholContains essential oils
Key ingredients
- SOLVENT
- Aqua
- 皮肤调理剂
- Hexyldecyl Stearate*
- 保湿剂
- Glycerin*
- 润肤剂
- Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil*
- SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
- Mel
- SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING
- Potassium Cetyl Phosphate
- BINDING
- Sodium Acrylates Copolymer
- DEODORANT
- Caprylyl Glycol
Other ingredients
Cellulose*Hydrogenated Jojoba Oil*C14-22 Alcohols*Myristyl Alcohol*ParfumHydrogenated PolyisobuteneBenzyl AlcoholC12-20 Alkyl Glucoside*Xanthan GumHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil*Myristyl Glucoside*Butylene GlycolPhospholipids*Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate*Tocopherol*Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract*Dehydroacetic AcidGlucose*Benzyl BenzoateHexyl CinnamalLimoneneLinalool
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aqua | SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Hexyldecyl Stearate* | 皮肤调理剂, 柔肤剂 | 0 · 1 | Green |
| Cellulose* | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Hydrogenated Jojoba Oil* | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Glycerin* | 保湿剂, 溶剂, 皮肤调理剂 | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil* | 润肤剂 | 0 · 1 | Green |
| Mel | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HUMECTANT, MOISTURISING | — | Green |
| C14-22 Alcohols* | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Potassium Cetyl Phosphate | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | — | Green |
| Myristyl Alcohol* | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Sodium Acrylates Copolymer | BINDING, FILM FORMING, OPACIFYING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Caprylyl Glycol | DEODORANT, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Parfum | FRAGRANCE, PERFUMING | 2 · 0 | Yellow |
| Hydrogenated Polyisobutene | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 1 | Green |
| Benzyl Alcohol | PRESERVATIVE, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING · 限制 III/45 and V/34 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside* | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Xanthan Gum | BINDING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, EMULSION STABILISING, GEL FORMING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil* | 皮肤调理剂,润肤剂 | 0 · 1 | Green |
| Myristyl Glucoside* | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Butylene Glycol | HUMECTANT, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Phospholipids* | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate* | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Tocopherol* | 抗氧化剂, 润肤剂, 皮肤调理剂 | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract* | 皮肤调理剂 | — | Green |
| Dehydroacetic Acid | PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/13 | — | Yellow |
| Glucose* | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Benzyl Benzoate | 附录 III · 限制 <empty>; as a constituent of other substances, or in mixtures, in concentrations equal to, or greater than 0.1% by weight; Shall not be placed on the market, or used, as substance or in mixtures in concentrations equal to ot greater than 0.1% by weight; Shall not be used as propellant in aerosols for any use. Aerosols dispenser containing the substance as propellant shall not be placed on the market | 0 · 0 | Yellow |
| Hexyl Cinnamal | PERFUMING · 限制 III/87 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Limonene | DEODORANT, SOLVENT, PERFUMING · 限制 III/88 III/167 III/168 | 1 · – | Yellow |
| Linalool | DEODORANT, PERFUMING · 限制 III/84 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
Ingredients explained
- Aqua
- Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical
- Hexyldecyl Stearate*
- Light ester emollient mimicking sebum; non-ionic, low comedogenic risk, good compatibility.
- Cellulose*
- Not decoded yet
- Hydrogenated Jojoba Oil*
- Not decoded yet
- Glycerin*
- Glycerin; workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives for winter formulas.
- Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil*
- Grape seed oil, light oil rich in palmitoleic acid; low comedogenicity, pair with antioxidants.
- Mel
- Humectant and emollient; contains minor aldehydes, caution for sensitive skin
- C14-22 Alcohols*
- Not decoded yet
- Potassium Cetyl Phosphate
- Cetyl phosphate potassium, O/W emulsifier; pH-sensitive, often requires buffering.
- Myristyl Alcohol*
- Not decoded yet
- Sodium Acrylates Copolymer
- Water-soluble film former for styling and thickening; check residual acryloyl chloride for sensitive skin.
- Caprylyl Glycol
- Polyol conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–3%; emollient feel, often paired with 1,2-hexanediol
- Parfum
- Fragrance for scent; may contain allergens, caution for sensitive skin, full labeling required.
- Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
- Hydrogenated polyisobutene; petroleum-derived lubricant forming breathable film; high purity, low irritation/comedogenicity.
- Benzyl Alcohol
- Mild preservative/solvent at 0.5-1.0%; EU allergen (labeling required), irritation risk if concentrated, avoid in infant/highly sensitive skin.
- C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside*
- Not decoded yet
- Xanthan Gum
- Natural thickener at 0.1–1%; provides gel texture, pH-stable, requires full hydration
- Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil*
- Lightweight seed oil rich in Vitamin E and linoleic acid; suitable for sensitive skin, acts as emollient.
- Myristyl Glucoside*
- Not decoded yet
- Butylene Glycol
- Polyol humectant and solvent at 1–5%; aids solubilization, light feel
- Phospholipids*
- Not decoded yet
- Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate*
- Not decoded yet
- Tocopherol*
- Vitamin E; primary antioxidant for oil phases, secondary emollient; low water solubility, high doses may pose sensitization risk.
- Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract*
- Licorice root extract containing glycyrrhizin, for soothing; check comedogenic and irritancy data
- Dehydroacetic Acid
- Broad-spectrum preservative for acidic and oil-based systems; has concentration limits, requires challenge testing.
- Glucose*
- Not decoded yet
- Benzyl Benzoate
- Chelating agent for stability; restricted substance, not permitted as single component or in mixtures at ≥0.1%.
- Hexyl Cinnamal
- Common fragrance component (jasmine/vanilla note); listed EU allergen, requires labeling at >10ppm (leave-on).
- Limonene
- Natural fragrance solvent, EU allergen; poor photostability
- Linalool
- Natural fragrance component at ≤0.05%; one of EU 26 allergens, caution for sensitive skin
Source: full ingredient list published on the product label, collected 2026-09-19. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion. · Product page
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