Face mists. I have a new-found love for them. The reason is because I’ve incorporated misting into my daily skincare routine for a while now. I use an acid toner, and misting after that helps rehydrate my skin and helps my products absorb better.
A while ago, I received a can of the Caudalie Grape Water spray, but mistook it for the Beauty Elixir (which I’m not much a fan of) so I stuck it away in my beauty cabinet for a while. One day, when I ran out of face mist, I decided to try it.
It didn’t take me long to fall in love with it (and to realise that I was mistaken about it being like the famed Beauty Elixir – it’s MUCH BETTER!). I quickly picked up back up bottles while in Paris, because they were much more affordable there, but I’ve really enjoyed using this, and because it’s so under-rated, I had to share! 😀
Part of the reason I enjoy using this Caudalie Grape Water mist is because of the spray. It comes in an aerosol can, and the mist that comes out of the can is super fine. So fine, that it feels just like a whisper of air on your face as you mist your skin. Yet, the fine mist of water leaves enough water on skin to make it feel damp. Just how I like it, because when I layer on my serums or oils, it absorbs more quickly. You mean you don’t apply your products on damp skin? You should!
Now, we aren’t strangers to mists that come in spray cans are we? I used to enjoy the Vichy ones before Vichy pulled out, and there are many more in the market. However, most of the spray mists you find in the market boast of thermal water.
Caudalie, as may be expected from the brand, uses water derived from grapes. Does this feel any different on skin? To be honest, no it doesn’t. Yes, it feels very comfortable, moisturising even, but does it feel just like any other water? Yes it does. The spray does feel more fine, so my face is never sopping wet, just nicely damp.
I was shown however, that if you do a PH test with the Caudalie Grape Water, it shows a result that is closer to the PH level of our skin. By contrast, a popular thermal water spray showed a more alkaline result. Does it mean the Caudalie one is better? Let me be honest – I don’t know.
What I do know is this. The Caudalie Grape Water cools down my skin when it’s hot, soothes it when it’s irritated, feels amazing when I use it, and sandwiches well with my skincare. My skin seems to feel softer when I use this – again it could be nothing, or it could be everything.
I took the small travel sized 75ml can with me to Paris (I know, carrying coal to Newcastle – does anyone still say these things?! 😛 ) and used it extensively on the plane. It doubled up as my facial rinse when I didn’t have one on board, it helped to hydrate my skin in dry airplane air (never let it air-dry after misting. Give it a few seconds and then gently blot with a piece of tissue for best results) and it refreshed me before landing.
As a result, I bought bottles of it in every French pharmacie I could find LOL! If my luggage was bigger, I’d have bought more 😛
Do you need it? Of course not. Who needs anything 😛 I use this interchangeably with other facial mists. But I like how I can do a continuous spray with this (because of the aerosol action) and how the mist is so fine it doesn’t leave my face sopping wet. I like how soothing it is, and when I feel overheated, as I did on a recent visit to Bangkok, I like how it cooled and calmed my skin, so waiting for the public bus or even taking the tuk-tuk felt minutely more comfortable. Even my parents loved it after I convinced them it would make them feel better LOL! 😀
Will I repurchase? Why not. I have. Many! 😀
IN A NUTSHELL
The Caudalie Grape Water spray comes in an aerosol can in 2 sizes – 200ml and 75ml. The small size is perfect for travel and I highly recommend it for when you are visiting a hot country, or on a plane. The interesting thing though, is that although it’s an aerosol can, I’ve passed airport security with this on a few flights now. I was asked to open my bag for security to take a look at the amount of content, but it was returned to me when they saw it was just 75ml. I like the very fine mist that comes out of the can, that leaves my skin feeling slightly damp but not sopping wet so you can use it even over makeup, just to refresh yourself. It is easy to control too. It has been a while since I’ve used a spray can type of facial mist so I cannot compare it with thermal water sprays. But I have enjoyed using this as it cools and soothes my skin, and allows my serums, lotions and potions to absorb better. I like it better than some other popular brands of facial sprays – I particularly dislike Evian which just feels like splashing mineral water on skin. Avene is OK but I don’t find it soothing; but I liked Vichy which we no longer get. It’s not a must have, but I have stocked up quite a few cans, so I’m good for a while! 🙂
PROS: Soothing on hot or irritated skin, Very fine mist does not leave skin too wet, Travel sized can is handy for travel
CONS: Rather pricey, Finishes quite quickly
WHO WILL LIKE THIS: Anyone who enjoys using an aerosol facial mist spray
PRICE: 200ml: RM70 | US$22 | €11 or 75ml: RM35 | US$11 | €5.90
WHERE TO BUY: Caudalie counters and stores, Ken’s Apothecary stores, Sephora stores and online
If you’re curious as to what’s in there, here’s the ingredient list.
In a nutshell, it’s just grape water in there LOL! 😀
If you’re wondering, no it isn’t sweet. It doesn’t taste of anything (yes I tasted it 😛 ) and I have wondered if the cooling effect might have anything to do with the aerosol function.
But I will note that you can go through a can quite quickly. I blew through the 75ml can in just about a month with fairly regular use. So yes, it will hurt the wallet somewhat. That’s why I alternate it with other facial sprays – I’m not that frivolous LOL! 😀
Have you used this Grape Water spray? Do you use a facial spray or mist?
You know what tickles me? That it’s called Grape Water in English and Eau de Raisin in French. Raisin in English refers to a dried grape so I just find it slightly oxymoronic to have an Eau de Raisin. Just me and my weird approach to life LOL! 😀 Now, tell me what spray you’re using right now?
Paris B
Fiona says
October 7, 2016 at 8:48 amGood thing that Sephora is having black card 20% sale lol 😀 . I bought my Grape Water from the last sale too 😉 . Might be picking up another bottle later although I don’t need anymore.
I find that thermal water makes my skin itchy when the water starts to evaporate. Every other face mist doesn’t do that. I do agree that we do not need this but it feels so good on the skin haha!
Paris B says
October 7, 2016 at 11:09 amGood point! Sale time is a good time to pick this up. Maybe it’s the minerals in the thermal water that irritate your skin? I don’t use them anymore, but I do like the fine mist from this one. So fun cos it feels just like air! 😀
Piou-piou says
October 9, 2016 at 6:51 pmHi Fiona,
I’m sorry to hear that thermal waters make your skin feel itchy, it really defeats their main purpose then 🙁
Have you tried Uriage thermal water? I use it on my combination skin for summer, since the zinc regulates the sebum. Contrary to most mists, you dont need to pat it and you can allow it to dry naturally. Same goes for Caudalie raisin spray, that’s why I like to use it as a summer pick me up.
As a French gal (living is Spain), we’re very fond of our thermal waters!
I didnt know Avene was alkaline but from experience, it really soothes my eczema prone skin.
I dont really recommend la Roche Posay because you get a burst of streamy of spritz, instead of a nice, uniform mist. Unless they’ve changed their delivery system since then!
On my next trip to France, I’d like to try Jonzac water but the high price point always deterred me (which contradicts the ‘right from the village’ marketing).
NB Paris: coal in Newcastle! Hahaha 🙂
Esther Yeong says
October 7, 2016 at 10:47 amHI PB, I’m also liking this Caudalie Grape Water, it is very fine and hydrating. On the other hand, i also like the Avene Thermal Spring Water as my mid-day pick-me-up facial mist. Hmm..I’m wondering were you referring to Avene that has the more alkaline pH?? 😛
Paris B says
October 7, 2016 at 11:09 amActually, yes it was Avene haha! Glad to know you like this one too – it’s so soothing isn’t it? 😀
shah2031 says
October 7, 2016 at 3:25 pmOn a whim, I picked this up when I was in France last year, and am happy I did. Whenever I use it, I feel like I’m filming a TVC because of the fine mist; I’d unconsciously be turning my head to the right and to the left just to feel it. Ha ha.
Thank you for reminding me I should go get back ups at Sephora 🙂
kate says
October 7, 2016 at 7:13 pmWhat was the PH of the Caudalie? I used to use it but switched to Avene a while ago which I love but sometimes I find it a bit irritating, maybe it’s too alkaline for me. I think I will switch back to the grape water as I remember how much I loved it 🙂
Paris B says
October 12, 2016 at 3:07 pmHi Kate I believe it was about 5-5.5 or so. I find this one incredibly soothing. Not to say that others aren’t, but this, I noticed!
kate says
October 18, 2016 at 3:01 amThank you Paris. Avene’s ph is 7.5 which sounded a bit high for my skin so I tried La Roche Posay at ph 7 but I don’t really like it as much. The Caudalie will be better for my skin as the ph is more acidic. I used to worry about using it as I thought grapes contain ahas and I didn’t want it to exfoliate my skin every time I sprayed it if that makes sense! I am going to try a peat (moor mud) water spray next as I have tried a peat mask and it’s great.
Kimberley says
October 7, 2016 at 11:47 pmSprays are supposed to be hydrating (or am I wrong) but all sprays that I have encountered mattifies my face :O side note on an unrelated item: yves rocher is leaving malaysia and I remember how you liked their moisture boost serum and now their website is having 60-70% site wide sales! Got myself 4 bottles of it based on your review 😛
Paris B says
October 12, 2016 at 3:10 pmOh that’s so strange that they mattify your skin! And yes, they are supposed to hydrate, but don’t let it dry on its own. It should be patted off unless you’re layering product on. Otherwise, it dries out your skin more. Something I was taught that I practice. Oh I didn’t know that about Yves Rocher! Thank you for the the heads up and yes, I did like the Moisture Boost serum – let me go see if I can snag me one haha!
Firn says
October 11, 2016 at 9:26 amInteresting point about Avene. It really helps to soothe my skin when I get itchy and it’s great at the gym.
I found LRP didn’t help with irritation.
I’m using Arouge ceramide mist and Imju Naturie Hatomugi because I’m dealing with dehydration from retinol. Dream team!
Paris B says
October 12, 2016 at 3:20 pmI think Avene really marketed themselves well with this one. It doesn’t irritate my skin either, but I’m not big on aerosol sprays, as I prefer using rosewater sprays now for hydration 🙂 Oh speaking of ceramide, I remembered our conversation and came across a lotion by Dr. Jart Ceramidin – so I picked it up to have a go LOL 😀
Firn says
October 13, 2016 at 11:05 amI looked at the Dr Jart ingredients and there was too much extraneous stuff. I find that to be true for most Korean products. I prefer Japanese products because their ingredients lists tend to be simpler.
I found this masterlist of AB products (http://eggskingoals.com/30-asian-beauty-products-with-multiple-ceramides/) with ceramide and I’m really keen to try out the Matsuyama M Mark products. Arouge’s moisture gel is working out really well for me now.
Apparently Superdrug in the UK (https://adoredee.com/2016/04/19/review-superdrug-simply-pure-hydrating-serum/) do an amazing ceramide serum for pennies!
Bridget Perrin says
May 26, 2017 at 6:32 amI use the Grape Water and I love it. I NEVER use traditional water based sprays as the water, once sprayed on the skin, serves to pull moisture out of your skin thus causing even more dryness.
The Grape water operates differently. I also love the Korean hydrating mists (Innisfree or Whamisa) as they never contain water and usually contain fermented products, Aloe Vera and Green Teas. Thus packing your skin with antioxidants and adding moisture instead of taking it away.
Z says
February 25, 2019 at 12:56 pmHello, Paris!!! Your blogs on French skincare are my encyclopedias lately! I read your articles on French Pharmacies when you wrote them, but was not too curious until recently. I got my first bottle of the Caudalie Beauty Elixir lately from a friend who was in France! Yay! But, then I read the other day about the grape water mist! I now have a bottle of that now, too! I have not put them to use, yet, because I’m trying to finish my Missha mist! I’ll let you know how I like it!
Paris B says
February 27, 2019 at 8:48 amHey Z, glad to be of some help! 🙂 I hope the Grape Water mist works for you. It’s been so hot here, I have multiple mists open at the same time just so I can cool down during the day!