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4.9Beauty Elixir Prep, Set, Glow Face Mist
4.5Beauty Elixir Prep, Set, Glow Face Mist
1Beauty Elixir Prep, Set, Glow Face Mist
  • “It feels so outdated”
  • “Is essentially a mix of like peppermint oil, rosemary, and a ton of fragrances that you don't really want in skin care or a product that you're going to be reapplying and reapplying and reapplying throughout the day”17:05–17:08
  • “I find it absolutely horrific”17:21–17:25
  • “It's minty. It's like spraying a cold mint all over your face, and you get a tingle, which is mostly from peppermint and alcohol”17:24–17:28
  • “For sensitive skin, that combination of fragrance and essential oils in here is going to be more irritating than beneficial”17:36–17:43
  • “This is on par for me with the Mario Badescu mist. You know, the flavored colored water that they offer”17:49–17:55
  • Source: 5 most overrated skincare products and what to buy instead - Sep 12, 2025
3.5Vinoperfect Brightening Dark Spot Serum
2.5Vinoperfect Brightening Dark Spot Serum
  • “I liked the way that this was more of a creamy serum and it didn't leave like a sticky plasticky feel like some dark spot serums can for the skin”
  • “It almost feels like a milky toner like one of those things”17:54–17:59
  • “Unfortunately, I feel like this didn't feel as effective as my other go-to dark spot correcting serums”
  • “I feel like this one just like didn't do as much. If anything, it just made my skin very soft. Maybe it helped with new dark spots, but I don't think it really faded any old dark spots”
  • “The reason why I'm so critical is because this is so expensive. So expensive. I could never justify purchasing this uh full priced”18:26–18:31
  • “If you don't have a lot of dark spots that are super super stubborn, and if what you're looking for is upkeep, like once you get a dark spot, you want it to go away like right away, this is great for that”18:39–18:43
  • Source: Everything I emptied the last three months - May 1, 2026
3.5Vinotherapist Lip Conditioner
4.5Vinoperfect Instant Brightening Moisturizer with Niacinamide
4.2Grape Water Hydrating Face Mist
  • “It's far more effective for doing what people want in a face mist. Hydration and soothing”18:09–18:16
  • “You have that organic grape water in here, which is naturally rich in minerals, antioxidants”18:14–18:20
  • “Caudalie also say prebiotics to support the skin's microbiome”18:20–18:26
  • “Their own clinical studies show apparently it can reduce skin sensitivity by 61% and boost hydration by over 120%”18:30–18:35
  • “There's no alcohol, which I don't mind alcohol at all, but they say it's alcohol-free, no fragrance in here, and no volatile oils, just a calming, refreshing mist that actually strengthens the skin instead of potentially irritating it”18:38–18:44
  • “The grape water does the same job of refreshing the skin and providing an okayish base for makeup”19:11–19:14
  • “If your goal is hydration, soothing, and makeup prep that actually benefits your skin, just give the water in a can a go”19:34–19:41
  • “It's again a more modern choice and a gentler option for every skin type”19:43–19:48
  • Source: 5 most overrated skincare products and what to buy instead - Sep 12, 2025
Brand note

Caudalie is a French skincare brand that leans heavily on grape-seed and grape-water extracts, but its most talked-about product — the Beauty Elixir face mist — splits opinion hard: some creators find it refreshing and pore-tightening, while others call it overpriced, irritating, and essentially minty alcohol water. The Vinoperfect serum gets more consistent praise for texture and hydration, though multiple creators note it doesn't deliver on stubborn hyperpigmentation for the price.

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