Caudalie
Deep Cleansing Face Exfoliator
Deep Cleansing Face Exfoliator
Caudalie
deep-cleansing-face-exfoliator
Exfoliation
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WHAT IS IT?
Deep cleansing exfoliator with volcanic sand microbeads
FEATURES
Purifies and refines skin texture, Contains hydrating grape water, Made with volcanic sand microbeads
BEST FOR
all skin type
CHECKS
Free of parabens, sulfates, phthalates, mineral oils
Who Is It For?
All Skin TypesWhat Does It Help With?
Purifies Skin Refines Texture Provides Freshness And RadianceBudget
Mid-range ($30-$75)How To Use
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What Caudalie Says
Product Description:
The Deep Cleansing Exfoliator visibly purifies and refines the skin's texture without drying thanks to its exfoliating volcanic sand microbeads combined with hydrating grape water. In an instant, your complexion regains its freshness and radiance. Its sparkling fragrance with notes of grapefruit, mint and sweet orange gives you a real feeling of wellbeing.
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Ingredients Overview
Ingredients List
AQUAMATER/EAU,HEXYLDECYL-STEARATE,GLYCERIN,PUMICE,GLYCERYI-STEARATE,PENTAERYTHRITYL-DISTEARATE,LARACHIDYL-ALCOHOL,VITIS-VINIFERA-FRUIT-WATER,BEHENYL-ALCOHOL,POLYACRYLATE-CROSSPOLYMER-6,ARACHIDYL-GLUCOSIDE,POTASSIUM-CETYL-PHOSPHATE,HELIANTHUS-ANNUUS-SEED-OIL,TOCOPHEROL,CAPRYLYL-GLYCOL,POTASSIUM-SORBATE,MENTHOL,XANTHAN-GUM,CITRIC-ACID,LIMONENE,SODIUM-PHYTATE,VITIS-VINIFERA-JUICE,SODIUM-BENZOATE,PARFUM
Key Ingredients
Organic Grape Water, Volcanic sand microbeads, Organic menthol
Ingredients Details
Behenyl Alcohol
Common Name(s): Behenyl alcohol,inci ingredient,cosmetic active
CAS Number: N/a
DESCRIPTION
What It Does: Provides documented cosmetic activity from behenyl alcohol.
Why It's Used: Behenyl alcohol delivers formulation value through its specific biological activity and established safety and efficacy.
How It Works: Source: behenyl alcohol. mechanism: documented in cosmetic literature. safety: cosing-reviewed. standard cosmetic use concentrations.
Typically Found In: Skin care formulations,active products
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Primary Category: Active ingredient โ antioxidant
Secondary Functions: Free radical scavenging,anti-aging
Application Areas:
Facial Skincare
Body Care
Hair Care
Beard Care
Color Cosmetics (Makeup)
Dietary/Oral Supplements
Typical Concentration Range: 0.1%โ5%
SOURCING & ETHICS
Vegan Status: Conditional
Halal Status: Yes
Source Notes: Plant-derived extract or synthetic.
SKIN COMPATIBILITY
Irritancy Rating: 1/5 โ very low
Comedogenicity Rating: 0/5 โ non-comedogenic
Sensitivity Concerns: Non-irritating; well-tolerated.
Safe for Sensitive Skin: Yes
SAFETY & COMPATIBILITY
Safety Profile: Excellent safety profile. ewg score: 1.
Works Well With: Vitamin c,vitamin e,ferulic acid,spf,other antioxidants
Avoid Combining With: No significant incompatibilities
SCIENTIFIC NOTE
Behenyl alcohol provides cosmetic activity through its characteristic mechanism. at standard concentrations it delivers documented biological activity with an established safety profile from cosmetic science literature and regulatory review.
Last Verified: Cosing database,behenyl alcohol technical literature
Primary Sources: 2026-03-12
Glycerin
Common Name(s): Glycerol,glycerine,1,2,3-propanetriol
CAS Number: 56-81-5
DESCRIPTION
What It Does: Glycerin pulls water from the environment and deeper skin layers into the outer skin layer (epidermis), boosting moisture levels and keeping skin soft, smooth, and plump.
Why It's Used: It is used in virtually every moisturizer, serum, and cleanser because it is highly effective at hydrating skin, is well-tolerated by all skin types, and enhances the texture and spreadability of formulations.
How It Works: As a humectant, glycerin forms hydrogen bonds with water molecules, trapping them in the skin. it also reinforces the skin barrier by integrating into lipid structures between skin cells.
Typically Found In: Moisturizers,serums,cleansers,toners,sheet masks,sunscreens,body lotions,shampoos,conditioners
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Primary Category: Humectant
Secondary Functions: Skin barrier support,emollient,solvent
Application Areas:
Facial Skincare
Body Care
Hair Care
Beard Care
Color Cosmetics (Makeup)
Dietary/Oral Supplements
Typical Concentration Range: 1%โ30% (typical: 3โ10%)
SOURCING & ETHICS
Vegan Status: Yes โ plant-derived (coconut, soy, palm) or synthetic
Halal Status: Yes โ when plant-derived or synthetic; verify source with supplier
Source Notes: Derived from plant oils via hydrolysis or saponification; synthetic versions also available. palm-derived glycerin carries sustainability concerns.
SKIN COMPATIBILITY
Irritancy Rating: 1/5 โ very low; non-irritating at all standard concentrations
Comedogenicity Rating: 0/5 โ non-comedogenic
Sensitivity Concerns: Extremely rare allergic reactions; generally safe for all skin types including sensitive and baby skin
Safe for Sensitive Skin: Yes
SAFETY & COMPATIBILITY
Safety Profile: Widely recognized as safe. ewg hazard score: 1. no significant concerns for irritation, sensitization, or toxicity at typical concentrations (up to 50%).
Works Well With: Hyaluronic acid,ceramides,niacinamide,panthenol,urea,peptides,retinol,ahas/bhas
Avoid Combining With: No known incompatibilities at standard concentrations
SCIENTIFIC NOTE
Glycerin is an endogenous skin component found naturally in the stratum corneum. aquaporin-3 channels in keratinocytes facilitate glycerin transport, making it integral to natural skin hydration pathways.
Last Verified: Cosing database,cir safety assessment,ewg skin deep,inci decoder
Primary Sources: 2026-03-12
Hexyldecyl Stearate
Common Name(s): Hexyldecyl stearate,hexyldecanol (branched c16) stearic acid (c18) ester
DESCRIPTION
What It Does: Softens and conditions skin with a light, non-greasy feel.
Why It's Used: Used for its semi-solid non-greasy branched ester; non-crystallizing; widely used premium emollient emollient properties; suitable for lightweight skin care where non-greasy texture is key.
How It Works: Ester of hexyldecanol (branched c16) (branched or specialty alcohol) with stearic acid (c18); branching reduces crystallinity and greasiness; provides smooth, dry-oil skin feel.
Typically Found In: Lightweight moisturizers,sunscreens,skin serums,body lotions
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Primary Category: Functional ingredient โ emollient
Secondary Functions: Skin conditioning,texture modification,spreading agent
Application Areas:
Facial Skincare
Body Care
Hair Care
Beard Care
Color Cosmetics (Makeup)
Dietary/Oral Supplements
Typical Concentration Range: 0.5%โ10%
SOURCING & ETHICS
Vegan Status: Yes
Halal Status: Yes
Source Notes: Hexyldecanol (branched c16) and stearic acid (c18); plant or synthetic origin.
SKIN COMPATIBILITY
Irritancy Rating: 1/5 โ very low
Comedogenicity Rating: 1/5 โ low
Sensitivity Concerns: Generally well tolerated.
Safe for Sensitive Skin: Yes
SAFETY & COMPATIBILITY
Safety Profile: Good safety profile. ewg score: 1.
Works Well With: Other emollients,silicones,natural oils,humectants
Avoid Combining With: No significant incompatibilities
SCIENTIFIC NOTE
Hexyldecyl stearate: branched c16 hexyldecanol + c18 stearate; semi-solid at room temperature but non-crystallizing due to branching; very widely used premium emollient in skin care and color cosmetics for its elegant, non-greasy feel.
Last Verified: Cosing database,inci dictionary
Primary Sources: 2026-03-28
Pentaerythrityl Distearate
Common Name(s): Pentaerythrityl distearate,pentaerythritol distearate,neopentyl glycol diester (analogous)
DESCRIPTION
What It Does: Softens and conditions skin while adding a smooth, non-greasy texture to formulas.
Why It's Used: A trifunctional stearate diester providing waxy emolliency with two free oh groups enabling partial hydrophilicity; used in lipsticks, anhydrous balms, and rich creams.
How It Works: Two c18 stearate chains provide lipophilic emolliency; two remaining oh groups on pentaerythritol add partial polarity enabling some water-binding; the overall molecule has intermediate polarity.
Typically Found In: Lipsticks,anhydrous balms,rich creams,color cosmetics,skin conditioning products
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Primary Category: Functional ingredient โ emollient
Secondary Functions: Skin conditioning,viscosity controlling,texture modification
Application Areas:
Facial Skincare
Body Care
Hair Care
Beard Care
Color Cosmetics (Makeup)
Dietary/Oral Supplements
Typical Concentration Range: 0.5%โ10%
SOURCING & ETHICS
Vegan Status: Yes
Halal Status: Yes
Source Notes: Pentaerythritol synthetic; stearic acid from palm/soy; semi-natural ester.
SKIN COMPATIBILITY
Irritancy Rating: 1/5 โ very low
Comedogenicity Rating: 1/5 โ low
Sensitivity Concerns: Generally well tolerated. not associated with irritation.
Safe for Sensitive Skin: Yes
SAFETY & COMPATIBILITY
Safety Profile: Good safety profile. ewg score: 1.
Works Well With: Waxes,other emollients,fatty alcohols,natural oils
Avoid Combining With: No significant incompatibilities
SCIENTIFIC NOTE
Pentaerythrityl esters (mono-, di-, tri-, tetra-) form a family of emollients with tunable polarity; the distearate provides intermediate polarity between the very lipophilic tetrastearate and the more polar monostearate; used in premium cosmetics for its low crystallinity and smooth application.
Last Verified: Cosing database,inci dictionary
Primary Sources: 2026-03-27