Our efficacy

Efficacy

Efficacy has always been our priority. At the heart of Cosmetic Valley, our Natural Formulation Laboratory develops skincare powered by innovative, patented ingredients, created in partnership with leading anti-aging research laboratories.

Our objective is to develop innovative, exclusive patents that position Caudalie as a pioneer in skincare.

25 years 

of research with the pharmacy universities of Bordeaux and Montpellier 

10 years 

of research with Dr. David Sinclair from Harvard Medical School 

Meet our committee of experts and discover all the expertise behind your favorite Caudalie skincare products.

  • Elderly man in white lab coat and glasses stands confidently with arms crossed outdoors, against a blue sky with some trees visible.

    Prof. Thierry Passeron
    Dark spot serum & suncare expert

  • A man in a white lab coat with a badge stands outdoors against a blue sky, looking at the camera.

    Prof. Jean-Marc Lemaître
    Longevity & anti-aging expert

Our Exclusive Patents

  • Close-up of sliced purple grapes with light shining through, revealing their translucent and glossy texture against a pale background.

    Issus des
    pépins de raisin

    Bloquent 100% des
    radicaux libres
    responsables à 80% du
    vieillissement cutané

    Polyphenols
    The most powerful anti-oxidants

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    Issue de
    la sève de vigne

    62X plus efficace que la
    Vitamine C(1)

    43% plus efficace que la
    Niacinamide 10%(2)

    Viniferine
    An exceptional dark spot solution

  • Close-up of three purple grapes with tiny bubbles clinging to their surfaces, set against a light, soft-focus background.

    Issus des
    pépins de raisin

    Bloquent 100% des
    radicaux libres
    responsables à 80% du
    vieillissement cutané

    Resveratrol
    The retinol alternative

  • A pipette depositing clear liquid into a petri dish, illustrating a laboratory or scientific experiment.

    Combined with a natural
    plumping active ingredient

    2x more volume
    after 1 jar (3)

    The Longevity Patent
    in partnership with Harvard Medical School

Clinical Tests

These proprietary patents are the result of clinical tests carried out with laboratories approved by the French Ministry of Health, proving the efficacy of Caudalie skincare products.

Dark spots visibly reduced by 63% after 1 bottle*

Dark spots visibly reduced by 81% on deeper skin tones**

*Clinical study, dermatological scoring, 65 volunteers, 56 days.
**Clinical study, dermatological scoring, 33 volunteers, 56 days.

98% saw firmer skin*

3x more effective than retinol to firm and lift**

*Clinical trial, % of satisfaction, 44 volunteers, 56 days

**Ex-vivo test on ingredients association, on the thickness of collagen fibers at the serum concentration.

2x more volume after 1 jar*

*Skin looks more plump. In vitro test on Premier Cru The Cream after 17 applications over 58 days.

86% saw acne reduced after 7 days*

*Clinical trial, % of satisfaction, 43 volunteers.

Hydration increased by 94% after 8 hours*

*Instrumental test on the VinoHydra Deep Hydration Moisturizer, corneometry, 10 volunteers.

(1) In vitro test on the inhibiting action of Viniferine on tyrosinase.

(2) Ex-vivo test on the amount of melanin in the epidermis.

(3) Ex-vivo test on ingredients association, on the thickness of collagen fibers at the serum concentration. 

(4) Skin looks more plump. In vitro test on Premier Cru The Cream after 17 applications over 58 days.