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Caudalie PREMIER CRU LA CRÈME vs SEPHORA Beauty insider

SEPHORA Beauty insider scores 8.8/9.8 vs Caudalie PREMIER CRU LA CRÈME at 8.3/9.8. SEPHORA Beauty insider wins for active ingredients.

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Caudalie

PREMIER CRU LA CRÈME

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8.3

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8.8

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Score comparison

SEPHORA Beauty insider edges ahead, winning 1 of 5 attributes.

Caudalie wins 1

Tied 3

SEPHORA wins 1

8.3Caudalie

+0.5vs

8.8SEPHORA

Scores last verified: April 2026

Attribute battle

Hydration Efficacy

Caudalie WINS

7.9

7.4

Caudalie

SEPHORA

Irritation Risk

TIE

9.5

Caudalie

SEPHORA

Active Ingredient Strength

SEPHORA WINS

6.4

9.8

Caudalie

SEPHORA

Ingredient Transparency

TIE

8.5

Caudalie

SEPHORA

Formulation Safety

TIE

9.0

Caudalie

SEPHORA

Ingredient face-off

16% overlap

39Caudalie

12Shared

73SEPHORA

Only in Caudalie PREMIER CRU LA CRÈME

27 unique

Aqua/Water/Eau Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride Hydrogenated Ethylhexyl Olivate Cetearyl Glucoside Hydrogenated Olive Oil Unsaponifiables Niacinamide Sesamum Indicum (Sesame) Seed Oil Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Oil Prunus Armeniaca (Apricot) Kernel Oil Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid+17 more

Shared ingredients

12 in common

Butylene Glycol Cetearyl Alcohol Coco-Caprylate/Caprate Glycerin Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7 Tocopherol Carbomer Caprylyl Glycol Sorbitan Isostearate+2 more

Only in SEPHORA Beauty insider

61 unique

Ingredients / Ingrédients : Protinitm Water/Aqua/Eau Dicaprylyl Carbonate Cetearyl Olivate Sorbitan Olivate Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil Bacillus/Soybean/ Folic Acid Ferment Extract Nymphaea Alba Root Extract Sh-Oligopeptide-1 Sh-Oligopeptide-2

Why SEPHORA Beauty insider comes out ahead

Where SEPHORA Beauty insider really shines is active ingredient strength, scoring 9.8 compared to Caudalie PREMIER CRU LA CRÈME's 6.4. Its formula features Bacillus/Soybean/ Folic Acid Ferment Extract, Nymphaea Alba Root Extract, and Copper Palmitoyl Heptapeptide-14 in high positions, signalling meaningful concentrations.

Hydration Efficacy is another area of separation. Caudalie PREMIER CRU LA CRÈME scores 7.9 here versus 7.4 for SEPHORA Beauty insider. That difference comes down to how each formula is built — the ingredient list tells the story.

SEPHORA Beauty insider brings Bacillus/Soybean/ Folic Acid Ferment Extract, Nymphaea Alba Root Extract, and Copper Palmitoyl Heptapeptide-14 as actives, while caudalie PREMIER CRU LA CRÈME relies on Niacinamide, Palmitoyl Grape Seed Extract, and Palmitoyl Grapevine Shoot Extract. Both approaches have merit, but the positioning and supporting ingredients make the difference.

Best for your skin type

Caudalie PREMIER CRU LA CRÈME is better if you have

Sensitive skin — the low-irritation formula keeps things gentle
Dry or dehydrated skin that craves moisture, thanks to Butylene Glycol
Anyone who prefers clean, well-vetted formulations

SEPHORA Beauty insider is better if you have

Sensitive skin — the low-irritation formula keeps things gentle
Dry or dehydrated skin that craves moisture, thanks to Glycerin
Targeting specific concerns like aging or uneven tone — Bacillus/Soybean/ Folic Acid Ferment Extract does the heavy lifting

Our verdict

✶ Our verdict

+0.5 lead

SEPHORA Beauty insider edges ahead with a slightly stronger formulation, but Caudalie PREMIER CRU LA CRÈME is still a solid pick.

8.3Caudalie

8.8SEPHORA

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: Caudalie PREMIER CRU LA CRÈME or SEPHORA Beauty insider?

Based on ingredient analysis, SEPHORA Beauty insider scores higher overall. See the full score breakdown above for details on each attribute.

Do Caudalie PREMIER CRU LA CRÈME and SEPHORA Beauty insider share ingredients?

Yes, they share common ingredients. Check the ingredient face-off section above for a detailed comparison.

What's the main difference between Caudalie PREMIER CRU LA CRÈME and SEPHORA Beauty insider?

The key differences are in their active ingredients and formulation approach. Check the attribute battle above for a detailed breakdown.

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Sh-Polypeptide-1

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