Beauty Elixir Prep, Set, Glow Face Mist
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Caudalie's Beauty Elixir Prep, Set, Glow Face Mist is heavily criticized for its formula, described as "essentially a mix of like peppermint oil, rosemary, and a ton of fragrances" that can irritate sensitive skin. James Welsh (skincare focus) calls it "absolutely horrific" and compares it to flavored water, while The Double Cleanse Podcast (professional makeup artist) calls it "overpriced mouthwash in a bottle.
Full Reviews
Positive
- “I love this. I've recently started using this. Guys, I understand what the hype is about”1:48–1:51
- “I started using it, and now I'm obsessed. It is so good”1:56–2:00
- “I like using this after I've done my makeup to just make it look a bit more lived-in”2:00–2:09
- “It's been a game-changer. I absolutely love it”2:36–2:41
- “Smoothing, minimizes the appearance of pores, smells good, all-natural”2:38–2:45
- “I now understand why it is so hyped”
- “Caudalie spray, definitely a must-have now”7:15–7:19
- Source: Ultimate skin glow and favorite makeup try on - May 30, 2026
- “I feel like it just refreshes my skin and tightens the pores”42:36–42:40
- “I think my skin has been looking really, really good since using this”42:43–42:49
- “I think my skin looks fresher and the pores are just everything looks a little tighter to me”42:48–42:54
- “This was one of the very few new products I introduced that stuck into my routine”43:08–43:13
- Source: Best makeup of 2025 (tried 400 products) - Dec 19, 2025
Mixed / Negative
- “I always get disappointed whenever I see the Caudalie facial spray featured in skin care routine videos because truthfully, that is one of those products that I just do not understand the hype”5:26–5:30
- “I think the formula is not good and it actually like creates the problem you're trying to avoid in the first place”5:17–5:25
- “It has a lot of irritating components, specifically all the fragrance that's being used”5:36–5:39
- “The primary ingredient it uses is denatured or SD alcohol, which actually has the opposite effect”5:46–5:50
- “That can be like really drying, stripping”5:50–5:54
- “I personally really do not like using denatured alcohol in my routine because it really dehydrates and strips my skin”5:51–5:57
- “I don't recommend it from a formulation perspective”6:02–6:05
- “Not to mention that it's like really expensive for a facial spray that is like just ridiculously priced, at least in the US”6:04–6:10
- Source: Reacting to Olivia Dean's skincare routine - Jul 5, 2026
- “It doesn't smell refreshing. It smells like someone's brushed their teeth and they're breathing”39:10–39:12
- “This overpriced mouthwash in a bottle”
- “There's nothing in here that makes this a good product”40:10–40:14
- “Constant constant application of rosemary and peppermint and citrus and then that alcohol”
- Source: Most overhyped beauty products - Feb 9, 2026
- “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
What creators say
- Consensus
- 2.7 / 5 from 5 creator reviewsGrailPeople ratings based on creator reviews.
- ⚠ scent some found off-putting (3)
- ⚠ may not suit sensitive skin (1)
- ⚠ can feel drying / tight (1)
- ⚠ irritated some skin (1)
- ⚠ feels overpriced to some (1)
Product details
Details
- Type
- face mist
- Finish
- dewy
- Shade
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- Key ingredients
- Grape extract, Peppermint essential oil, Rose essential oil, Rosemary essential oil, Orange blossom water, Lemon balm essential oil, Glycerin, Myrrh resin extract, Styrax resin extract, Sunflower seed oil
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