All our cosmetic products are designed and manufactured in France. Our natural formulation laboratory is located in the French Cosmetic Valley, an hour away from Paris.
At Caudalie, we believe in cosmetics that are effective, natural, sustainable and sensorial.
We prioritise natural-origin, fair trade and/or environmentally friendly ingredients in accordance with our sustainable “Cosm-ethics” formulation charter.
As such, we are constantly improving these formulas to optimise their effectiveness and make them even more natural.
To preserve our formulas, we use ingredients authorised by Ecocert.
Not all Caudalie products are certified organic but Caudalie prioritises natural and organic ingredients. Caudalie has created its own strict and integrated “Cosm-ethics” charter: you will not find any parabens, phenoxyethanol, phthalates, mineral oils, sodium laureth sulfate or animal-derived ingredients in our products.
Caudalie constantly reviews its products standards and has banned the use of over 73 undesirable ingredients to date.
Find out more about Cosm'ethics.
To preserve our formulas, we use ingredients authorised by Ecocert, and always in minimal quantities.
Caudalie has been against animal testing ever since it was founded. None of our products or the ingredients we use are tested on animals, in accordance with European regulations. We use alternative methods to test our ingredients and finished products.
Having said that, in China, where our products are distributed, the authorities can impose tests on animals for dark spot-correcting products, referred to as “products with a specific use”.
We are of course committed to this testing being abolished and our philosophy is to take action rather than criticise. This is why we have been putting pressure on the Chinese government for years for it to authorise alternative methods.
In addition, we do not use animal-derived ingredients, with the exception of beehive products such as honey or beeswax.
Finally, from 2012 Caudalie founders Mathilde and Bertrand Thomas decided to donate 1% of Caudalie’s turnover to environmental associations working to protect the planet, with more than 10 million trees being planted in 10 years.
Find out about our commitments to the planet.
Most of our facial care products have been tested to demonstrate that they are non-comedogenic, which means that they do not promote the appearance of blackheads. These products have the words "non-comedogenic" on the package.
Below is the list of products that contain essential oils:
Our formulas have proven stability of more than 30 months.
By precaution principle, we do not recommend products with essential oils or non-rinced products with fragrance . Therefore this list of products not recommended for women who are pregnant or breastfeeding : the Beauty Elixir, the whole Vinopure range, the Purifying Mask, the Instant Detox Mask, the Vinergetic Overnight Detox Oil, the Vinosource Overnight Recovery Oil, the Crush cabernet and the Contouring Concentrate.
If you have the slightest doubt, we recommend that you consult your doctor, who is best qualified to inform you.
The vast majority of products are vegan because we do not use animal-derived ingredients. The only non-vegan products are those containing beeswax or honey, such as the Crushed Cabernet Scrub, French Kiss, Gentle conditioning Shampo, Lip Conditioner and the Gentle Buffing Cream.
Caudalie has not developed a specific range for babies (under 3) or children (from age 3 to teenagers). As a precaution, we prefer not to recommend that Caudalie products be used on children. However, the Vinosun Protect suncare range is suitable for children from the age of 3.
Certain Caudalie products have been specifically tested on sensitive skin to minimise the risk of reaction and soothe the most reactive skin.
We recommend the following products specifically tested on sensitive skin:
If your skin is very sensitive, we recommend that you consult your dermatologist before use.
Before being put on the market, all our products undergo numerous quality, tolerance and effectiveness tests under dermatological control, by an independent laboratory approved by the French Ministry of Health.
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