This firming and detoxifying eye balm is powered by resveratrol, a natural ingredient derived from the vine to lift and reduce wrinkles, support elastin and collagen formation , and enhance the skin’s natural ability to produce hyaluronic acid.
Micro Hyaluronic Acid is infused deep into the fragile eye area to plump, hydrate and reverse fine lines .
While advanced peptides redefine and lift the eye contour to restore youth to your look.
To combat puffiness and dark circles , this balm uses a natural complex from the silk tree to drain and smooth the under-eye area.
The texture is silky and absorbs into the skin without the use of synthetic emulsifiers.
The highly effective formula, and with 97% ingredients of natural origin, can also be used in the lip area.
This product has been tested by ophthalmologists, for use around the entire eye (including the eyelids).
It is vegan, non-toxic, not tested on animals, safe for pregnancy and sensitive skin, hypoallergenic, and free of all synthetic chemicals, artificial fragrances, fillers, gluten, and GMOs.
It is a good option that is included in our article with the best eye contours for women of 40 years , a recommended reading if you are looking for a specific care for this delicate skin.
We are going to start by analyzing all its ingredients, and then we will reveal what we like, and what we do not like so much about this product. Also, there is a final recommendation in case you want a better alternative.
Caudalie Resveratrol Lift Eye Lifting Balm Review
- Glycerin : Tested in Clarins Men’s Anti-Wrinkle Cream for Men .
- Butylene Glycol : Tested in Clarins Men’s Anti-Wrinkle Cream for Men .
- Coco-Caprylate : Analyzed in the Caudalie Premier Cru eye contour .
- Isoamyl Laurate : Analyzed in Phytorelax Multi Vitamin serum .
- Albizia Julibrissin Bark Extract : Analyzed in Nuxellence de Nuxe eye contour .
- Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6 : Analyzed in Caudalie’s Premier Cru Serum .
- Sodium Polyacrylate : Tested in Clinique For Men Anti-Wrinkle Cream for Men .
- Ethylhexylglycerin : Analyzed in Nezeni Cosmetics anti-wrinkle cream .
- Glycol Palmitate : Analyzed in Bioderma Sensibio Light cream .
- Palmitoyl Grapevine Shoot Extract : Tested on Caudalie’s Premier Cru eye contour .
- Tocopherol : Tested in Clarins Men’s Anti-Wrinkle Cream as Tocopherol Acetate.
- Caprylyl Glycol : Analyzed in Nezeni Cosmetics anti-wrinkle cream .
- Sorbitan Laurate : Tested in StriVectin TL Advanced Toning Cream .
- Xanthan Gum : Tested in L’Oreal Men Expert’s Vita Lift 5 Anti-Wrinkle Cream for Men .
- Picea Abies Wood Extract : The extract from the bark of the Picea Abies or common spruce is traditionally used in folk medicine to heal skin ulcers and infected wounds for its antimicrobial properties. It is also a rich source of antioxidants.
- Benzyl Alcohol : Tested in Nuxellence de Nuxe eye contour .
- Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid : Analyzed in the L’Oreal Revitalift Laser X3 eye contour .
- Carbomer : Analyzed in Nezeni Cosmetics anti-wrinkle cream .
- Hydroxyethylcellulose : Analyzed in Nezeni Cosmetics anti-wrinkle cream .
- Acetyl Dipeptide-1 Cetyl Ester : Tested in La Roche Posay Redermic C Filler Treatment .
- Sodium Phytate : Analyzed in the Caudalie Premier Cru eye contour .
- Acrylates / C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer : Tested in Shiseido Men’s Anti-Wrinkle Cream for Men .
- Hyaluronic Acid : Tested in the L’Oreal Revitalift Laser X3 eye contour as Hyaluronic Acid.
- Sodium Benzoate : Analyzed in the Nuxellence de Nuxe eye contour .
- Darutoside : Analyzed in the Nuxellence de Nuxe eye contour .
Caudalie Resveratrol Lift Eye Lifting Balm Review Summary
Caudalie’s formula uses a patent that combines two key ingredients: Stabilized Vine Resveratrol and Micro Hyaluronic Acid. The two actives work together to increase the production of natural hyaluronic acid to replenish the skin.
Resveratrol is an ingredient derived from a rare species of grapevine, which can live up to 120 years, making it a great anti-aging that supposedly helps the production of collagen and elastin.
The micro hyaluronic acids help the area to be more plump and hydrated, although unlike the previous active ingredient, they are in a low concentration.
In addition to these two ingredients, the formula includes a peptide, whose function as a muscle relaxant is not as powerful as it should be due to its low concentration. This partly helps reduce the presence of wrinkles, but as we say, its effect is minimal.
And finally, the most concentrated active ingredient in the formula is the silk tree extract, which has the function of inhibiting the breakdown of collagen and protecting blood vessels, which can help reduce the discoloration of dark circles.
These compounds are complemented by the presence of glycerin in a high concentration, which helps to hydrate the area.
Sadly, all of this isn’t enough to banish dark circles, reduce puffiness, and smooth out the finest wrinkles, as the brand promises.
As with all Caudalie products, no parabens, phenoxyethanol, phthalates, mineral oils or ingredients of animal origin are used in the formula.
The cream is lightweight, non-greasy, and fragrance-free, making it a great option for people with sensitive skin. It does not cause stinging, itching or milia.
The balm can also be used to reduce fine lines around the lip area, which means it can do double duty.
However, it is not hydrating enough, leaving the eye and lip area a bit dry.
It is very easy to use, as its container has a pointed dispenser that dispenses the right amount of product with a minimum of waste.
The texture is slightly cool to the touch when first applied and melts into the skin with the lightness of a gel, absorbing quickly.
Apply morning and evening to the entire eye area, including the eyelid, lower eye, and crow’s feet region. Also around the lip area.
You will not notice noticeable or dramatic results, but during the day you will notice the area of the eyes more rested, fresh and bright. The puffiness will be less visible, and the dark circles will not be as pronounced.
Alternative
You may be looking for a somewhat more powerful product, which in addition to leaving a more rested look can visibly reduce wrinkles, crow’s feet, and above all, intensely hydrate the skin.
In that case, we have the perfect alternative for you, the Nezeni Cosmetics eye contour. In our experience it is much more powerful than this one from Caudalie, and cheaper.
We have also analyzed it, and we have given our opinion. You can see it in the link above.
Kathie Sand always saw the world of beauty as the terrain on which to build her professional career, a goal that was clear to her when she was only 15 years old. Her great concern to expand knowledge led her to settle in Paris where she studied hand in hand with the best beauty professionals and with the most advanced techniques for skin care.