little white truths

Overall this set was a pretty good introduction to the brand and I had a decent experience with it, although it is quite pricey so I would only ever consider buying these products on special. And in any event, most of the items didn't grab me so it's really only the serum that I would buy.

Let's have a look.

Caudalie Vinoperfect Radiance Serum Complexion Correcting (RRP $102 AUD for 30ml)

I absolutely love this. Unfortunately it's only 10ml in size so I can't review it, but I could tell as soon as I used it that it was exactly the kind of serum I like.

It has a brightening and resurfacing effect, and my face looks smoother and fresher while I'm using it. I also think that it makes my skin look a little younger, and it's hydrating enough for my dry skin too. 

This is definitely on my list of potential purchases, although it's expensive ($102 AUD for 30ml) so I would only ever buy it on special. Still, it's really very good.

Caudalie Vinoperfect Overnight Renewal Cream (RRP $62 AUD for 40ml)

Full review here. This is a good product and I do enjoy it, but it's not good enough that I would consider buying the full size. 

It's more like a cream/gel hybrid in texture and it spreads and applies reasonably well, although it does take some work to rub in and there's something almost balm-like about it in that sense.

While I have enjoyed using it, it's not the most hydrating cream I've tried - and since that's normally what I look for (my skin is dry so I need serious nourishment), it's not one I would buy. Still, there's something exfoliating and resurfacing about it, and it's been a good cream for the warmer weather when my skin is less dry because it's not so heavy that my face can't breathe through it. 

My skin has also felt a little smoother while I've been using this, so while it's not top of my list, it does have some effect. 

Caudalie Instant Detox Mask (RRP $47 AUD for 75ml)

This mask doesn't do anything for me, and it was my least-favourite item in the set. I've reviewed it here.

It's a pink clay mask with a herbal scent. It has a smooth, relatively thin texture so you don't need much each time, and it dries down like a standard mud mask so you'll know when it's time to wash it off.

The main thing I notice about this product when I use it is that it's incredibly drying on my skin as it dries down. The other thing I notice is that my skin feels very dry and tight after use, so it leaves my face feeling uncomfortable and that's obviously not what I want. 

Overall I don't like this mask and I don't recommend it: it hasn't done anything for my skin besides dry it out, plus it's expensive so I would certainly test this before purchase or you might be disappointed.