Palmitoyl Grapevine Shoot Extract

The details

Palmitoyl Grapevine Shoot Extract is an antioxidant made by attaching a palmitic acid group to extract from young grapevine (Vitis vinifera) shoots. The palmitoyl part makes it more oil-soluble, which helps it absorb into skin. It's a proprietary ingredient used almost exclusively by Caudalie , where it's the active behind their "Viniférine" technology and the brightening claims in the Vinoperfect line. Grapevine shoots are naturally rich in resveratrol and related compounds like ε-viniferin, so the antioxidant credentials are plausible. Studies on similar grapevine-shoot extracts show real free-radical scavenging and a boost to the skin's own antioxidant enzymes like SOD and GPx. The catch: most of the evidence for the brightening and anti-aging claims comes from the brand itself rather than independent research. Fun fact: grapevine shoots are the pruned branches left over after harvest - a vineyard byproduct that got a second life in skincare.

Effects

Found in (3 products)

Caudalie

Vinoperfect Dark Circle Brightening Eye Cream with Niacinamide

Eye Moisturizers

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Caudalie

Premier Cru Eye Cream

Eye Moisturizers

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Caudalie

Resveratrol Lift Firming Eye Gel-Cream

Eye Moisturizers

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