Caudalie Beauty Elixir | 
| Brand: Caudalie
Buy New: $15.00 - $49.00
Rating:  7 reviews
Sales Rank: 4788
Ingredients: Aqua (Water), Alcohol Denat., Glycerin, Rosa Damascena Flower Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Oil, Potassium Alum, Citrus Aurantium Amara (Bitter Orange) Flower Water, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Flower Oil, Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Oil, Commiphora Myrrha Extract, Styrax Benzoin Resin Extract, Melissa Officinalis (Balm Mint) Leaf Oil, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Fruit Extract, Citral, Citronellol, Farnesol, Geraniol, Limonene, Linalool.
Media: Misc.
ASIN: B00021BZMO
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Product Description
What it is:Part-toner, part-serum mist of essential oils and plant active ingredients.What it is formulated to do:Smoothes the skin, tightens the pores, and provides an instant burst of radiance, as it stimulates microcirculation.
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SOOTHES, SMOOTHS, AND FIRMS August 8, 2004
Gail Cooke (TX, USA)
13 out of 17 found this review helpful
Who says there's nothing new under the sun or, in this case, under the grape arbor? In what can only be thought of as a serendiptious meeting in 1993 young Mathilde and Bertrand Thomas met a professor from Bordeaux University on the estate of the Chateau Smith Hunt Lafitte.
From this chance meeting the couple learned that the professor had discovered that seeds thrown away at the close of a grape harvest contained anti-ageing properties. Following research, experimentation, and several patents, Caudalie was born.
A favorite from this line is Beauty Elixir, part tonic, part serum. Use of toners has proven too harsh, having a tendency to dry skin while the Elixir softens.
In addition to the Grape Extracts Beauty Elixir contains Vitamins A, B, and C, extracts of Myrrh, Orange and Rose Flower, and oils of Rosemary and Mint.
The Elixir, for use on a cleansed skin under moisturizer, tightens pores and smoothes the complexion leaving skin with a natural glow.
If you'd like to try, I'd recommend the 1 oz. size which I found for $18.00.
 Would probably buy it again. January 2, 2007
Buffy Holt (London)
4 out of 5 found this review helpful
I'm a snob when it comes to skin care. I have to be. Otherwise I break out in a mix of rosacea and acne. I am extremely cautious (maybe overly so) about what I put on my face. Until recently I was a strict Decleor Devotee. A few weeks ago I was introduced to the Caudalie line at a local Sephora.
The basis of every Caudalie product is the grape extract which, if the looks of Mediterranean beauties like Sophia Loren are anything to go by, I'm game for.
The Elixir has a lovely smell and sprays on very minty and tingly. It certainly feels as if my skin is vibrant and glowing and my pores are definitely tighter afterwards.
So far so good in the breakout department. No unsightly blemishes, although it doesn't necessarily soothe my skin either.
The Beauty Elixir, like most items by Caudalie, is very affordable.
I don't know about the fairytale but it sure smells nice. January 8, 2007
Heather D. Sherman
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
Product description from the Caudalie website:
An original formulation based on the Beauty Elixir of the Queen of Hungary.
Product Details:
The story reveals that after the death of the King, the incredibly beautiful Queen of Hungary had suitors that were 25-35 years of age because of her youthful-looking skin . . . she was 70! CAUDALIE re-created her incredible elixir of youth, ingredient by ingredient. This remarkable mist is filled with essential oils and rare plants, giving an instant boost to your complexion.
My thoughts:
So because I'm a total nerd I had to research this so called "elixir of youth" and the illustrious wonder "Queen Isabelle of Hungary". Wouldn't you know I couldn't find a damn thing anywhere on the web that came even close. (There was however, a Queen Isabelle of Bavaria that determined to keep her good looks later in life regularly applied a mixture of boar brains, wolf blood and crocodile glands to her face. Mmm...yummy, but not quite the same.) Nice sales pitch though. I do like the way it smells and the cool tingly feeling is nice. It reminds me of a day at the spa. As for the effectiveness of the product, well that is yet to be determined.
 great stuff--helps keep the skin clear June 6, 2007
ilikeitdontyou (brooklyn, ny)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I've been using this product for around 4 months, and noticed a difference in my skin after a few days of use. I tend to have eczema as well as oily skin and breakouts, and this stuff always makes a big difference when i apply it at night. it's also really refreshing on a hot day. and the fragrance is nice -- kind of a mint/rosemary/botanical smell. i'd highly reccommend it--esp since it doesn't have any scary additives or preservatives. ;)
This is good, but Derma Step is still the best! March 3, 2006
Susan
1 out of 17 found this review helpful
I had tried all kinds of skin care systems, with different levels of success, but in the end, the Derma Step system works the best, with long lasting results. You can get a free trial and see for yourself here: http://topdeal.biz/dermastep
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