Caudalie’s Beauty Elixir mist is one of those cult products I’d always wanted to try for myself and see what the raves were all about. So, after finishing a bottle of Skindinavia Make-up Setting Spray, I went ahead and ordered a bottle of the Caudalie to replace it. I could just imagine misting my face with the refreshing Beauty Elixir on a hot summer day… What a relief that would be, right? And so luxurious…
Well, my Caudalie dream hasn’t quite come true though. Here are the good things about it: the mist is very fine (not squirty at all), the frosted glass looks beautiful on my vanity, and it does feel cooling on the skin for the 3 seconds before it dries. Aaand that’s about it when it comes to what I like about this product.
Here’s what I don’t like: guys, what is the point?! Does this give my skin an amazingly glowy finish? Nope. Does it smooth or tighten the pores? Nope. Does it contain effective skin-loving ingredients? Nope. Is the smell absolutely amazing? Nope, more like spraying your face with a gentle mouthwash (combination of alcohol + peppermint scent). What the heck am I missing here?!
If I sound a tad angry at all, it’s because I am. I feel that Beauty Elixir is Caudalie’s golden egg-bearing goose: they put some water, alcohol, fragrance (why?!) and a few essential oils in a pretty bottle, and it rakes in amazing profits.
Beauty Elixir fans, tell me, what am I missing? Is there some magical way to make this work?
Ingredients: grape, orange blossom, rose, organic balm mint, rosemary
Available at: All Sephora
Price: AED 205 or $49
