caudalie Deep Cleansing Exfoliator
caudalie Caudalie Deep Cleansing Exfoliator lists 28 ingredients on its label, 25 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
- Polylactic Acid
- Hexyldecyl Stearate*
- Glycerin*
- Glyceryl Stearate*
- Pentaerythrityl Distearate*
- Arachidyl Alcohol*
- Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
- Vitis Vinifera Fruit Water*
- Behenyl Alcohol*
- Arachidyl Glucoside*
- Potassium Cetyl Phosphate
- Parfum
- Caprylyl Glycol
- Tocopherol*
- Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil*
- Potassium Sorbate
- Xanthan Gum
- Menthol*
- Sodium Phytate*
- Vitis Vinifera Juice*
- Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract*
- Sodium Hydroxide
- Citric Acid
- Sodium Benzoate
- Alcohol*
- Limonene
- Butylphenyl Methylpropional
Highlights
Free of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains EU-26 allergensContains fragranceContains alcoholContains essential oils
Key ingredients
- SOLVENT
- Aqua
- ABRASIVE
- Polylactic Acid
- 皮肤调理剂
- Hexyldecyl Stearate*
- 保湿剂
- Glycerin*
- 乳化剂
- Glyceryl Stearate*
- 粘度增强剂
- Arachidyl Alcohol*
- EMULSION STABILISING
- Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
- 保湿剂，抗氧化剂
- Vitis Vinifera Fruit Water*
Other ingredients
Pentaerythrityl Distearate*Behenyl Alcohol*Arachidyl Glucoside*Potassium Cetyl PhosphateParfumCaprylyl GlycolTocopherol*Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil*Potassium SorbateXanthan GumMenthol*Sodium Phytate*Vitis Vinifera Juice*Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract*Sodium HydroxideCitric AcidSodium BenzoateAlcohol*LimoneneButylphenyl Methylpropional
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aqua | SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Polylactic Acid | ABRASIVE | — | Green |
| Hexyldecyl Stearate* | 皮肤调理剂, 柔肤剂 | 0 · 1 | Green |
| Glycerin* | 保湿剂, 溶剂, 皮肤调理剂 | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Glyceryl Stearate* | 乳化剂, 粘度增强剂, 皮肤调理剂 | 0 · 1 | Green |
| Pentaerythrityl Distearate* | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Arachidyl Alcohol* | 粘度增强剂, 乳化剂, 皮肤调理剂 | 0 · 1 | Green |
| Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6 | EMULSION STABILISING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Vitis Vinifera Fruit Water* | 保湿剂，抗氧化剂 | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Behenyl Alcohol* | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Arachidyl Glucoside* | 乳化剂, 去污剂, 皮肤调理剂 | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Potassium Cetyl Phosphate | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | — | Green |
| Parfum | FRAGRANCE, PERFUMING | 2 · 0 | Yellow |
| Caprylyl Glycol | DEODORANT, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Tocopherol* | 抗氧化剂, 润肤剂, 皮肤调理剂 | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil* | 皮肤调理剂,润肤剂 | 0 · 1 | Green |
| Potassium Sorbate | FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/4 | 0 · – | Yellow |
| Xanthan Gum | BINDING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, EMULSION STABILISING, GEL FORMING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Menthol* | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Sodium Phytate* | 螯合剂, 抗氧化剂 | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Vitis Vinifera Juice* | 皮肤调理剂，抗氧化剂 | — | Green |
| Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract* | 护肤调理剂，抗氧化剂 | 0 · – | Green |
| Sodium Hydroxide | BUFFERING, DENATURANT · 限制 III/15a | 3 · – | Green |
| Citric Acid | BUFFERING, CHELATING, FRAGRANCE | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Benzoate | ANTICORROSIVE, FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/1 | 0 · – | Yellow |
| Alcohol* | 助溶剂，皮肤调理剂，粘度控制剂 | 2 · 0 | Green |
| Limonene | DEODORANT, SOLVENT, PERFUMING · 限制 III/88 III/167 III/168 | 1 · – | Yellow |
| Butylphenyl Methylpropional | FRAGRANCE, PERFUMING · 限制 II/1666 | 0 · – | Green |
Ingredients explained
- Aqua
- Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical
- Polylactic Acid
- Physical exfoliating abrasive; particle size must suit efficacy without scratching
- Hexyldecyl Stearate*
- Light ester emollient mimicking sebum; non-ionic, low comedogenic risk, good compatibility.
- Glycerin*
- Glycerin; workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives for winter formulas.
- Glyceryl Stearate*
- Glyceryl stearate, self-emulsifier/emulsifier aid; requires pairing with other surfactants, not standalone.
- Pentaerythrityl Distearate*
- Not decoded yet
- Arachidyl Alcohol*
- C16 fatty alcohol for thickening/emulsifying aid; high purity, low irritation, often paired with stearate.
- Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
- Water-soluble thickener; requires neutralizer, performs best at pH 5–7
- Vitis Vinifera Fruit Water*
- Grape fruit juice hydrolysate with polyphenols; used as base water or active source at ≤5%, watch oxidation compatibility.
- Behenyl Alcohol*
- Not decoded yet
- Arachidyl Glucoside*
- Arachidyl glucoside, mild non-ionic surfactant/emulsifier; bio-source, low irritation, sensitive-skin friendly.
- Potassium Cetyl Phosphate
- Cetyl phosphate potassium, O/W emulsifier; pH-sensitive, often requires buffering.
- Parfum
- Fragrance for scent; may contain allergens, caution for sensitive skin, full labeling required.
- Caprylyl Glycol
- Polyol conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–3%; emollient feel, often paired with 1,2-hexanediol
- Tocopherol*
- Vitamin E; primary antioxidant for oil phases, secondary emollient; low water solubility, high doses may pose sensitization risk.
- Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil*
- Lightweight seed oil rich in Vitamin E and linoleic acid; suitable for sensitive skin, acts as emollient.
- Potassium Sorbate
- Preservative effective below pH 6; combinable with sodium benzoate
- Xanthan Gum
- Natural thickener at 0.1–1%; provides gel texture, pH-stable, requires full hydration
- Menthol*
- Not decoded yet
- Sodium Phytate*
- Phytic acid trisodium, chelator/antioxidant booster; DTPA alternative, eco-friendly, low irritation.
- Vitis Vinifera Juice*
- Grape juice source of polyphenols; used as a low-level conditioning extract
- Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract*
- Grape fruit extract rich in polyphenols; used for antioxidant and humectant benefits, generally low irritancy.
- Sodium Hydroxide
- Strong base neutralizer for pH adjustment; handle with extreme care
- Citric Acid
- Buffer and chelator at 0.1–2%; adjusts pH, may irritate sensitive skin at low pH
- Sodium Benzoate
- Preservative booster, effective below pH 4.5; combinable with sorbates
- Alcohol*
- Solvent and enhancer; gives light texture but may dry skin at high levels
- Limonene
- Natural fragrance solvent, EU allergen; poor photostability
- Butylphenyl Methylpropional
- Synthetic fragrance with floral notes; EU regulations limit usage, strict monitoring required.
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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