Caudalie
Gentle Buffing Cream
Gentle Buffing Cream
Caudalie
gentle-buffing-cream
Exfoliation
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WHAT IS IT?
Gentle buffing cream exfoliator
FEATURES
Eliminates dead skin cells, cleanses and purifies skin, contains jojoba microbeads and nourishing grape oil
BEST FOR
sensitive
CHECKS
Free of paraben, silicon, sulfate
Who Is It For?
All Ages With Sensitive SkinWhat Does It Help With?
Dead Skin Cell Removal Skin Purification Skin Softening And BrighteningBudget
Mid-range ($30-$75)How To Use
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Product Description:
Suitable for sensitive skin, the Gentle Buffing Cream eliminates dead skin cells, and gently cleanses and purifies the skin thanks to its jojoba microbeads combined with nourishing grape oil. In an instant your skin is clear, soft and bright.
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Ingredients Overview
Ingredients List
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,benzyl-benzoate,hexyl-cinnamal,limonene,linalool
Key Ingredients
Grape Seed Oil, Jojoba oil, Honey
Ingredients Details
C14-22 Alcohols
Common Name(s): Fatty alcohol,co-emulsifier thickener,emollient emulsion stabiliser
CAS Number: N/a
DESCRIPTION
What It Does: Thickens o/w emulsions by forming a lamellar crystal gel network with nonionic emulsifiers, provides co-emulsifier activity at the oil-water interface, and conditions skin from the c16-c18 chain's sc lipid compatibility.
Why It's Used: Fatty alcohols are irreplaceable in conventional o/w cream formulation โ the lamellar gel network they form with peg emulsifiers provides the thick, stable cream texture that consumers expect, while delivering emolliency unavailable from wax-only structuring.
How It Works: Cetyl/stearyl alcohol packs into ฮฑ-gel or ฮฒ-gel crystal phases with peg surfactants (ceteareth-20, polysorbates) at 60โ80ยฐc, forming an ordered lamellar bilayer network on cooling. this network provides zero-shear viscosity (cream texture) and mechanical emulsion stability simultaneously โ the fundamental mechanism of classical o/w cream formulation.
Typically Found In: Creams,lotions,o/w emulsions
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Primary Category: Functional ingredient โ emollient
Secondary Functions: Barrier sealing,softening
Application Areas:
Facial Skincare
Body Care
Hair Care
Beard Care
Color Cosmetics (Makeup)
Dietary/Oral Supplements
Typical Concentration Range: 1%โ15%
SOURCING & ETHICS
Vegan Status: Yes
Halal Status: Yes
Source Notes: Plant-derived, synthetic or animal-derived. verify source.
SKIN COMPATIBILITY
Irritancy Rating: 1/5 โ very low
Comedogenicity Rating: 1/5 โ low; formulation-dependent
Sensitivity Concerns: Non-irritating.
Safe for Sensitive Skin: Yes
SAFETY & COMPATIBILITY
Safety Profile: Excellent safety profile. ewg score: 1.
Works Well With: Humectants,ceramides,actives as carrier
Avoid Combining With: No significant incompatibilities
SCIENTIFIC NOTE
The fatty alcohol + peg emulsifier ratio is critical: 1:3 (fatty alcohol:peg emulsifier by weight) typically provides optimal lamellar gel network formation and cream texture. deviating from this ratio shifts the phase structure from lamellar gel to micellar, reducing viscosity.
Last Verified: Cosing database,fatty alcohol lamellar gel cream texture review
Primary Sources: 2026-03-12
Cellulose
Common Name(s): Cellulose,cosmetic active,functional ingredient
CAS Number: N/a
DESCRIPTION
What It Does: Delivers characteristic cosmetic function at recommended use concentration.
Why It's Used: Selected for functional contribution and formulation compatibility supported by cosmetic science and regulatory safety data.
How It Works: Works through the mechanism of its molecular class โ physicochemical or biological interaction with skin proteins, lipids, or receptors as documented in peer-reviewed cosmetic literature.
Typically Found In: Skin care formulations
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Primary Category: Active ingredient โ cosmetic active
Secondary Functions: Skin conditioning
Application Areas:
Facial Skincare
Body Care
Hair Care
Beard Care
Color Cosmetics (Makeup)
Dietary/Oral Supplements
Typical Concentration Range: 0.1%โ10%
SOURCING & ETHICS
Vegan Status: Conditional
Halal Status: Yes
Source Notes: Commercially produced for cosmetic use. verify vegan/halal status with supplier.
SKIN COMPATIBILITY
Irritancy Rating: 1/5 โ very low
Comedogenicity Rating: 0/5 โ non-comedogenic
Sensitivity Concerns: Well-tolerated by most skin types.
Safe for Sensitive Skin: Yes
SAFETY & COMPATIBILITY
Safety Profile: Good safety profile at recommended concentrations. ewg score: 1โ2.
Works Well With: Standard skincare actives
Avoid Combining With: No known significant incompatibilities
SCIENTIFIC NOTE
Cellulose has an established safety and efficacy profile within the cosmetic regulatory framework at standard use concentrations.
Last Verified: Cosing database,cellulose 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