Grapes are among the most antioxidant-rich fruits in nature, and it is the seeds and skins — the parts most often discarded in winemaking — that contain the most potent bioactive compounds. The key players in Caudalie’s formulations include:

A stilbenoid polyphenol produced naturally by grapevines as a defence mechanism against environmental stress. Resveratrol has been extensively studied for its antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anti-ageing properties. In the skin, it activates sirtuins — proteins associated with cellular longevity — and has been shown to stimulate collagen synthesis, improve skin density, and reduce the visible signs of ageing. Caudalie holds a patent on a stabilised form of resveratrol, making it one of very few brands able to deliver this ingredient in a biologically active form.

Oligomeric proanthocyanidins — or OPCs — are among the most potent free radical scavengers identified in natural medicine. In the skin, they protect collagen and elastin from oxidative degradation, reduce UV-induced damage, and support the structural integrity of the dermis. They are also strongly anti-inflammatory, making them particularly valuable for sensitised or reactive skin.

Caudalie’s patented brightening active, derived from grapevine sap. Clinical studies have shown Viniferine to be significantly more effective than vitamin C at reducing the appearance of dark spots and uneven skin tone — and with a substantially better tolerance profile, making it suitable for all skin types including sensitive skin.

Your treatment begins with a skin consultation to understand your specific concerns — whether hydration, firmness and lift, radiance, or a combination of these. From the Caudalie range, your practitioner selects the formulations most precisely suited to your skin on the day.

Caudalie’s cleaners are formulated with grape water and micellar technology to cleanse thoroughly while preserving the skin’s natural moisture barrier. The first moment of application introduces you to the brand’s signature sensory identity: soft, refined textures and the subtle, intoxicating aromatic signature of the Bordeaux vineyard.

Gentle enzyme or physical exfoliation prepares the skin to receive the full benefit of the active formulations to follow. The Caudalie exfoliants are formulated with grape seed powder and sugar-derived glycolic acid, working gently but effectively to refine texture and encourage radiance.

The centrepiece of the Caudalie facial is the treatment massage sequence, during which your selected active serums and oils are worked into the skin using a combination of techniques: effleurage to stimulate circulation and lymphatic drainage, petrissage to release muscular tension held in the face and jaw, and precision acupressure movements to address specific areas of concern.

Depending on the protocol selected, this may feature the iconic Caudalie Resveratrol Lift serum, the Vinoperfect radiance serum, or the opulent Crème Royale moisturiser — each delivering their signature Vinotherapy actives deep into the skin through the vehicle of skilled manual therapy.

A Caudalie mask — whether the deeply hydrating Vinosource mask, the purifying grape-clay mask, or the firming Resveratrol Lift formulation — is applied and allowed to work in stillness before the treatment is completed with toner, targeted serum, SPF-protective moisturiser, and eye care.

After a single Caudalie facial at Create Your Wellness, most clients notice an immediate improvement in skin radiance, hydration, and overall luminosity. The antioxidant-rich formulations create a visible glow that is distinct from the surface brightness of a standard facial — it comes from within the skin, where the active compounds are working at a cellular level.

With a regular course of treatments — monthly or bi-monthly — the collagen-stimulating and antioxidant-protective effects of Vinotherapy actives compound progressively, contributing to genuinely improved skin quality, firmer texture, and a more even, radiant complexion over time.

Create Your Wellness in Watford is proud to offer Caudalie facials as part of our luxury hands-on facial menu — treatments that bring world-class skincare heritage together with the personalised, intuitive therapeutic skill that defines everything we do. Whether you’re treating yourself or gifting an experience to someone who deserves the very best, the Caudalie facial is an occasion in itself.