Caudalie Review + Giveaway

I know I told you all Giveaway week would start Sunday, but hey! It's Christmas, why not start early? And why not start off with one of my favorites, Caudalie.

The Caudalie Labs draw on years of research conducted by the Bordeaux University of Pharmacy focusing on the benefits of polyphenols. Their ingredients contain Grape Seed Polyphenols and exceptional anti oxidants which fight against free radicals which cause 80% of skin care aging. These radicals are created by things like smoking, pollution, light and tanning.

Caudalie helps you search for your specific needs by first deciding what your skin type is. Some of their lines include: Anti Aging, Energizing, Vinosource Regimen for Dry Skin, Vinosource Regimen for Oily Skin, for Skin Lacking Vitality, Radiance and Dark Spot, or Suncare. I've raved about their skincare before, on a previous review. Let's take a look at some more goodies from Caudalie!

The Caudalie Beauty Elixir ($46) is for anyone lacking that healthy glow, or needing more radiance in their skintone. I've used other Elixirs in the past, and quite honestly I've shunned them out of my beauty regimen. I feel like they are pricey and not as effective as others. This elixir is a little different. It's used by Queen Isabelle of Hungary (which I thought was an interesting fact) , and it contains extracts of grape, oil of rosemary, orange blossom and rose. At first I had a hard time with the top, it was a little stuck. But once I got the bottle open, I enjoyed the soft mist hitting my face, and the clean fresh smell it releases. It instantly softened my skin and can be applied even after all your makeup is on for a quick pick me up.

The Caudalie Anti-Aging Serum Eyes & Lips ($70) is my favorite Caudalie product to date.(With the exception of the Gentle Cleanser) It's probably because on my face, when it comes to lines and wrinkles, I suffer the most with the smile lines that are so hard to get rid of. I've resorted to Juvederm, (yes I'm not proud of it) and it does fix the problem, but only temporarily. Plus the price tag is overwhelming to say the least. This serum goes on smooth and seeps into your skin with a bit of a tingle. It can also be used to tighten your eyelids, which I'm not needing, (yet!) but I've heard several complaints on my site, and others, "Where can I find something for my eye wrinkles?" Sadly, it's hard to find a good eye cream. And it's rare to come across an ingredient that will get rid of lip lines and tighten your eye area. The bottle is a bit small, .5 oz. A little goes a long way however, and I'm hoping it will get rid of my crow's feet too!



Who doesn't need a good skin firmer? What a drag to have your skin falling, not able to get up! Introducing Caudalie Firming Serum ($79) Don't be fooled, this is not the same bottle as the eye and lip serum. It's a bit larger at 30 ml and made in Paris, France (Like everything else in the Caudalie line) Did I mention Paris makes the BEST skin care products? (Loccitaine, Chanel, Etc) No wonder people in France look so young! The Firming Serum smells the best out of the bunch, with a slight scent of Orange Blossom and WitchHazel. What I failed to mention previously, is that all of Caudalie's products never leave your skin oily or greasy. Instead, and especially with the Firming Serum, you're left with a tight moisturized feel along with a beautiful French scent.

The Caudalie Vinosource Quencing Sorbert Creme ($40) is 1.3 fluid oz, and like the other products, come in a cute little bottle embellished with their signature ingredients, grape vines. When I first heard the name of this product, I was excited to think this would smell like a delicious sherbert that I would love to eat up! Sadly, it doesn't, however it still far exceeded my expectations. This is a moisturizer that can be used on most skin types from dehydrated, to sensitive. The ingredients include Grape Water, Vinolevure, and Grape Seed polyphenols which are 10,000x more effective then Vitamin E. Yep, 10 THOUSAND times. The Sorbet Creme is probably best used with skin that is dehydrated or lacking softness.

Final Thoughts: While Caudalie can be used on any skintone; aging, sensitive and dry skin types would most likely benefit from their products. I have very dry skin, especially in winter time, and Caudalie's soothing ingredients moisture me right up. If you have super sensitive skin, this is also a line you should look into. It won't irritate or redden and the Caudalie Gentle Cleanser , discussed in a previous review is a must have. The only skin type I would not recommend the above Caudalie products for is oily skin. Oily skin types should try The Vinopure Regimen for Oily Skin .

You can purchase any of the above products and more at Caudalie-USA.com or your local Sephora Store. Right now Caudalie is offering free shipping through January of 2011.

The Giveaway: Giveaway week has started! One winner will win a Caudalie Creme Sorbet Moisturizer, A Firming Serum and an Anti-Aging Lip and Eye Serum ($200 value!) To enter, visit Caudalie-USA.com and tell me what product you want, and why (Please pick a product not mentioned in this post) Leave a comment here and you're in!

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Good luck my beauties! This is a prize package worth having! Giveaway will conclude 1/10/2010. Open to the US only. Duplicate entries will be deleted. Winner will be chosen by random.org and will have 48 hours to respond to the winning email.

Disclosure: This review contains a sample product sent for consideration from by PR working with Caudalie.