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Caudalie Purifying Toner

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Caudalie

Purifying Toner

toner · 400 ml · Skincare

Caudalie Purifying Toner is free of fragrance, sulfates, silicones, parabens and MI / MCI, going by its full 23-ingredient list, with salicylic acid. List checked November 5, 2026.

The catch: it contains essential oils (Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Oil), labelled fragrance allergens (Citral, Citronellol) and drying alcohol (Alcohol Denat).

  • Fragrance-free
  • Contains essential oils
  • Contains labelled fragrance allergens
  • Contains drying alcohol
  • Sulfate-free
  • Silicone-free
  • Paraben-free
  • No MI/MCI

Listed on Amazon in: United Kingdom

Key ingredients in Purifying Toner

  • Salicylic acid (BHA)

    An oil-soluble exfoliant that clears inside pores.

Full ingredient list, decoded

23 ingredients, in label order (highest amount first; below about 1% the order is free).

  1. 1Aqua/Water/EauAqua is the INCI name for water, the main base of many creams, lotions and cleansers…
  2. 2Alcohol DenatAlcohol, usually ethanol, is a light liquid that dissolves oils and fragrance and dries…Drying alcohol
  3. 3Rosa Damascena Flower Water
  4. 4Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Fruit Water
  5. 5Caprylyl/Capryl GlucosideA plant-derived, mild cleansing agent made by joining glucose, a sugar, with fatty…
  6. 6ArginineArginine is an amino acid, one of the natural building blocks of proteins. In hair…
  7. 7Salicylic AcidSalicylic acid is a beta hydroxy acid, or BHA, that gently exfoliates skin and helps…
  8. 8Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Juice
  9. 9Citric AcidCitric acid is a mild, naturally occurring acid found in citrus fruit. In skincare and…
  10. 10Pelargonium Graveolens Flower OilEssential oils
  11. 11Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) OilEssential oils
  12. 12CitralCitral is a lemon-scented compound found in lemongrass and other citrus oils, used…Labelled fragrance allergens
  13. 13Cymbopogon Citratus Leaf OilEssential oils
  14. 14Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf OilEssential oils
  15. 15Sodium BenzoateSodium benzoate is the sodium salt of benzoic acid, a water-soluble powder used mainly…
  16. 16CitronellolCitronellol is a fragrance ingredient found naturally in plants like rose and…Labelled fragrance allergens
  17. 17Sodium PhytateA plant-derived salt that acts as a chelating agent, grabbing onto metal ions like…
  18. 18GeraniolGeraniol is a fragrance molecule found naturally in plants like roses and geraniums. It…Labelled fragrance allergens
  19. 19Potassium SorbatePotassium sorbate is the potassium salt of sorbic acid, a mild preservative that helps…
  20. 20LinaloolLinalool is a fragrance compound found naturally in flowers and herbs, and in skincare…Labelled fragrance allergens
  21. 21Lavandula Hybrida OilEssential oils
  22. 22Melissa Officinalis Leaf Oil
  23. 23Limonene. (182/036)

Source: Caudalie product page, uk.caudalie.com/p/503R1C/vinopure-salicylic-acid-purifying-toner-503r1, retrieved November 5, 2026.

Every flag we check

CheckResultIngredients found
FragranceNone listed—
Essential oilsContainsPelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil (#10), Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Oil (#11), Cymbopogon Citratus Leaf Oil (#13), Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Oil (#14), Lavandula Hybrida Oil (#21)
Labelled fragrance allergensContainsCitral (#12), Citronellol (#16), Geraniol (#18), Linalool (#20)
Drying alcoholContainsAlcohol Denat (#2)
SulfatesNone listed—
SiliconesNone listed—
ParabensNone listed—
MI / MCINone listed—
Formaldehyde releasersNone listed—
Mineral oil & petrolatumNone listed—
LanolinNone listed—
Chemical UV filtersNone listed—

Frequently asked questions

Is Caudalie Purifying Toner fragrance-free?

Yes. Caudalie Purifying Toner lists no parfum or fragrance, but it does contain essential oils (Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Oil, Cymbopogon Citratus Leaf Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Oil, Lavandula Hybrida Oil). Checked against its full ingredient list on November 5, 2026.

Does Caudalie Purifying Toner contain silicones, sulfates or parabens?

Silicones: none listed. Sulfates: none listed. Parabens: none listed.

What is Caudalie Purifying Toner good for?

By its ingredient list it fits mi allergy, acne-prone skin, body acne and keratosis pilaris: it passes every free-from rule we set for those needs. Key ingredients: Salicylic acid (BHA).

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