Caudalie
Caudalie Resveratrol Lift Firming Eye Gel-Cream
No known risks99/100
Caudalie
Resveratrol Lift Instant Firming Serum
Some ingredients carry a low-risk flag. Read the formulation context before deciding.
27 of 30 ingredients rated3 not assessed
Is it suitable during pregnancy?
MamaSkin rates the recorded formula for Caudalie Resveratrol Lift Instant Firming Serum as Low risk (76/100). Review the ingredient context and any manual-review explanation before deciding.
Why this rating?
The recorded formula includes 1 ingredient entry with a risk flag: Parfum (Low risk). These are ingredient-level flags; they do not replace the stored product assessment or account for every formulation detail.
27 of 30 ingredient entries on this page have a recorded score, evidence summary and source text. 3 entries do not have all of those fields. Unmatched or unrated entries are marked Not assessed in grey; missing evidence does not establish safety.
How we assess productsIngredient breakdown
The recorded formula, with evidence behind each rating. Unmatched ingredients are marked Not assessed in grey.
Ingredient ratings and evidence
Higher-risk flags first. Open an ingredient for evidence.
Parfum
Low risk
Umbrella term for an undisclosed fragrance blend. It’s not usually a pregnancy-specific concern at normal cosmetic use levels, but the exact components and concentrations aren’t fully disclosed on the label, so we score it more conservatively. If you prefer maximum transparency (or you’re sensitive to fragrance compounds), choose fragrance-free/unscented products.
Sources: SCCS: Fragrance allergens in cosmetic products https://health.ec.europa.eu/latest-updates/sccs-new-opinion-fragrance-allergens-cosmetic-products-2012-07-31_en
Palmitoyl Grapevine Shoot Extract
Not assessed
No matched ingredient rating is available yet. Not assessed does not mean safe or unsafe.
Khaya Senegalensis Bark Extract
Not assessed
No matched ingredient rating is available yet. Not assessed does not mean safe or unsafe.
Nicotiana Benthamiana Hexapeptide-40 Sh-Polypeptide-47
Not assessed
No matched ingredient rating is available yet. Not assessed does not mean safe or unsafe.
Water
No known risks
Water (Aqua) is the standard purified water used as a cosmetic solvent. It has no pregnancy-specific risk in normal topical use.
Sources: https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/Water, https://single-market-economy.ec.europa.eu/sectors/cosmetics/cosmetic-ingredient-database/cosing-glossary-ingredients_en
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Butylene Glycol
No known risks
Solvent and humectant commonly used in leave-on products. Not associated with pregnancy-specific concerns at cosmetic exposure levels.
Sources: Cosmetic Ingredient Review (US); Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (EU)
Glycerin
No known risks
Glycerin is a widely used humectant that supports hydration and the skin barrier, with a long safety record and no known pregnancy or breastfeeding concerns in topical cosmetic use.
Sources: CIR; EU/UK Cosmetics Regulation
Hexyldecanol
No known risks
A fatty ester, lipid-derived emulsifier or emollient used for texture and skin conditioning. These materials have low expected systemic exposure, and no pregnancy-specific reproductive or developmental hazard was identified for normal topical cosmetic use.
Sources: CIR safety assessments of fatty esters, glycerides and emollients as used in cosmetics; European Commission CosIng ingredient inventory.
Hexyldecyl Laurate
No known risks
Hexyldecyl laurate is an emollient ester included in CIR's alkyl-ester assessment, which supports cosmetic use when formulations are non-irritating. No pregnancy-specific harm has been identified for ordinary topical use; direct human pregnancy data are limited.
Sources: https://cir-reports.cir-safety.org/view-attachment/?id=b34bc38f-8e74-ec11-8943-0022482f06a6
Squalane
No known risks
Lightweight emollient used to support the skin barrier. Not associated with pregnancy-specific concerns at cosmetic exposure levels.
Sources: Cosmetic Ingredient Review (US); Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (EU)
Tocopheryl Acetate
No known risks
Tocopheryl acetate (vitamin E derivative) is used as an antioxidant and skin-conditioning ingredient; it is considered low concern in topical use with no known pregnancy or breastfeeding risks at cosmetic concentrations.
Sources: CIR; EU/UK Cosmetics Regulation
C20-22 Alkyl Phosphate
No known risks
An alkyl phosphate used as an emulsifier and surfactant. CIR included C20-22 Alkyl Phosphate in its safe-as-used conclusion for alkyl phosphates when products are formulated to be non-irritating. No pregnancy-specific concern was identified for normal topical cosmetic exposure.
Sources: CIR: Safety Assessment of Alkyl Phosphates as Used in Cosmetics https://cir-safety.org/sites/default/files/sq-fix_2.pdf
C20-22 Alcohols
No known risks
c20-22 alcohols is a cosmetic emollient, ester, fatty alcohol or lipid-derived formulation aid. Relevant CIR family evidence supports normal cosmetic use with purity and irritation qualifications retained. No pregnancy-specific concern was identified for ordinary topical exposure.
Sources: CIR Safety Assessment of Alkyl Esters as Used in Cosmetics https://www.cir-safety.org/supplementaldoc/safety-assessment-alkyl-esters-used-cosmetics; European Commission CosIng ingredient inventory.
Potassium Cetyl Phosphate
No known risks
An alkyl phosphate surfactant and emulsifier used to stabilise creams, sunscreens and makeup. Cosmetic safety reviewers concluded that the assessed alkyl phosphates, including potassium cetyl phosphate, are safe in current practices of use and concentration when formulated to be non-irritating. Dermal penetration is expected to be limited, and no pregnancy-specific concern is identified for normal topical cosmetic exposure.
Sources: CIR: Safety Assessment of Alkyl Phosphates https://www.cir-safety.org/sites/default/files/alkyl%20phosphates_0.pdf
Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
No known risks
Large polymer thickener and stabilizer used in gels, serums and creams. Systemic exposure from topical cosmetic use is expected to be low, with no pregnancy- or breastfeeding-specific concern identified in reviewed cosmetic references.
Sources: CIR cosmetic ingredient safety references for acrylates/polyacrylate crosspolymers; EU CosIng / cosmetics regulatory inventory
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
No known risks
Helianthus annuus (sunflower) seed oil is a common emollient rich in fatty acids and is generally well tolerated, with no known pregnancy or breastfeeding concerns in topical cosmetic use.
Sources: CIR; EU/UK Cosmetics Regulation
Caprylyl Glycol
No known risks
Humectant and preservative booster used to support product stability. Low systemic exposure expected from topical cosmetic use.
Sources: Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (EU); Cosmetic Ingredient Review (US)
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
No known risks
Humectant and skin-conditioning ingredient in the hyaluronate family. Reviewed cosmetic safety sources support current cosmetic use, with no pregnancy- or breastfeeding-specific topical concern identified in the material reviewed.
Sources: CIR: Safety Assessment of Hyaluronates as Used in Cosmetics; EU CosIng / cosmetics regulatory inventory
Sodium Dehydroacetate
No known risks
A preservative used at low concentrations to keep cosmetic formulas microbiologically stable. Cosmetic safety reviewers concluded that sodium dehydroacetate is safe in current cosmetic use and reaffirmed that conclusion in 2023 after reviewing updated exposure and safety information. Rare contact hypersensitivity has been reported, but no pregnancy-specific concern is identified for normal topical cosmetic exposure.
Sources: CIR: 2023 Re-Review Summary for Sodium Dehydroacetate and Dehydroacetic Acid https://www.cir-safety.org/sites/default/files/RRsum_SodiumDehydroacetate_122023.pdf
Hyaluronic Acid
No known risks
High-water-binding humectant used to support hydration at the skin surface. Reviewed cosmetic safety sources support normal topical use, with no pregnancy- or breastfeeding-specific topical signal identified in the material reviewed.
Sources: CIR: Safety Assessment of Hyaluronates as Used in Cosmetics; EU CosIng / cosmetics regulatory inventory
Adenosine
No known risks
Skin-conditioning ingredient commonly used in leave-on skincare. Reviewed cosmetic safety sources support normal topical use, with no pregnancy- or breastfeeding-specific topical signal identified in the material reviewed.
Sources: CIR: Safety Assessment of Adenosine Ingredients as Used in Cosmetics; EU CosIng / cosmetics regulatory inventory
Sodium Hydroxide
No known risks
pH adjuster used in very small quantities to balance formulations. Not associated with pregnancy-specific concerns.
Sources: Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (EU); European cosmetics regulatory framework
Acetyl Dipeptide-1 Cetyl Ester
No known risks
Synthetic acetylated peptide ester used in topical soothing, skin-conditioning and anti-aging cosmetic formulas. Available cosmetic ingredient references do not identify a pregnancy- or breastfeeding-specific concern for normal topical cosmetic use.
Sources: Schagen SK. Topical Peptide Treatments with Effective Anti-Aging Results. Cosmetics. 2017;4(2):16. doi:10.3390/cosmetics4020016; EU CosIng / INCI cosmetic ingredient references.
Pentylene Glycol
No known risks
Humectant and preservative booster. Considered safe for cosmetic use with low systemic exposure.
Sources: Cosmetic Ingredient Review (US); Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (EU)
Sodium Phytate
No known risks
Chelating agent used to improve formula stability. Used at low levels and not associated with pregnancy-specific concerns.
Sources: European cosmetics regulatory framework
Maltodextrin
No known risks
Polysaccharide carrier and bulking agent used for texture and delivery support. Reviewed cosmetic safety sources support normal topical use, with no pregnancy- or breastfeeding-specific topical signal identified in the material reviewed.
Sources: CIR: Safety Assessment of Polysaccharide Gums as Used in Cosmetics; EU CosIng / cosmetics regulatory inventory
Linalool
No known risks
Linalool is a common fragrance component used at low levels in cosmetics; it is not a pregnancy-specific concern in topical use, but it is a recognised fragrance allergen and may trigger irritation or sensitisation in some people, especially if the product oxidises over time.
Sources: EU/UK cosmetics (fragrance allergen labelling); IFRA; toxicology reviews
Limonene
No known risks
Limonene is a common fragrance component used at low levels in cosmetics; it is not a pregnancy-specific concern in topical use, but it is a recognised fragrance allergen and may trigger irritation or sensitisation in some people, especially if the product oxidises over time.
Sources: EU/UK cosmetics (fragrance allergen labelling); IFRA; toxicology reviews
Paeonia Lactiflora Root Extract
No known risks
A botanical extract, juice or water used primarily for skin conditioning, moisturising, soothing or antioxidant support. Direct pregnancy studies of the named cosmetic material were not identified. No reproductive or developmental hazard was identified for normal topical exposure to a compliant finished cosmetic; oral herbal or medicinal use is outside this classification.
Sources: European Commission CosIng ingredient inventory; Cosmetic Ingredient Review botanical safety-assessment framework and relevant plant-family assessments. No ingredient-specific human pregnancy study of normal topical cosmetic use was identified.
Coumarin
No known risks
An aromatic fragrance ingredient found naturally in some plants and also manufactured. It is subject to fragrance-allergen labelling because it can sensitise susceptible users; no pregnancy-specific concern is identified for normal topical cosmetic use.
Sources: European Commission: Fragrance allergens labelling https://single-market-economy.ec.europa.eu/sectors/cosmetics/cosmetic-products-specific-topics/fragrance-allergens-labelling_en; SCCS fragrance-allergen opinions
Full recorded ingredient list
Water, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Hexyldecanol, Hexyldecyl Laurate, Squalane, Tocopheryl Acetate, C20-22 Alkyl Phosphate, Palmitoyl Grapevine Shoot Extract, C20-22 Alcohols, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Caprylyl Glycol, Parfum, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Hyaluronic Acid, Adenosine, Sodium Hydroxide, Acetyl Dipeptide-1 Cetyl Ester, Pentylene Glycol, Sodium Phytate, Khaya Senegalensis Bark Extract, Maltodextrin, Linalool, Limonene, Paeonia Lactiflora Root Extract, Coumarin, Nicotiana Benthamiana Hexapeptide-40 Sh-Polypeptide-47
Ingredient ratings refreshed 1 October 2026. Formulas vary by market and can change. Always compare with your packaging.
Questions about this assessment
Why does Caudalie Resveratrol Lift Instant Firming Serum have a Low risk rating?
The recorded formula includes 1 ingredient entry with a risk flag: Parfum (Low risk). These are ingredient-level flags; they do not replace the stored product assessment or account for every formulation detail. Incomplete ingredient documentation does not establish safety; see the coverage answer and grey entries below.
Has every ingredient in Caudalie Resveratrol Lift Instant Firming Serum been assessed?
27 of 30 ingredient entries on this page have a recorded score, evidence summary and source text. 3 entries do not have all of those fields. Unmatched or unrated entries are marked Not assessed in grey; missing evidence does not establish safety.
Does this assessment apply to my Caudalie Resveratrol Lift Instant Firming Serum?
Only if the ingredient list on your packaging matches the recorded formula shown here. Formulas can differ by market and change over time. Compare the full list, not just the product name; report a mismatch if it differs.
Does this pregnancy assessment also establish breastfeeding suitability?
No. This page presents a pregnancy-focused product assessment. Do not infer a breastfeeding conclusion from its score or label; breastfeeding requires a separate assessment of the formula and how it is used.
