The French Starter Routine
Three French pharmacy brands. Three steps. One sequence that works. A Caudalie cleanser that uses vine flower extracts. An Embryolisse moisturiser developed by a Paris dermatologist in 1950 and used by makeup artists worldwide since. A Bioderma SPF that feels like nothing. Morning routine done in five minutes.
The Routine
Cleanse
Caudalie Instant Foaming Vine Flower Cleanser (50ml)
€17,50
Moisturize
Embryolisse Lait-Crème Concentré (75ml)
€29,90
Sun Protection
Bioderma Photoderm Aquafluide SPF50 (40ml)
€23,90
This is the cleanser I reach for every morning without thinking. I've tried most cleansers – micellar water, oils, gels. This one I've never questioned. Then Lait-Crème while my skin is still damp. Then SPF. Five minutes, and I know my skin is taken care of. I've been doing this for two years.
Boost Your Routine
Caudalie Vinoperfect Radiance Serum Complexion Correcting (50ml)
€76,90
When your skin is stable and you want to go further: the Caudalie Vinoperfect Serum is the next step. Same brand as your cleanser, a more targeted treatment. Viniferine inhibits melanin production 62x more effectively than Vitamin C in vitro (Caudalie research).
Why this works
Vine-derived, clinical, dermo-cosmetic.
Caudalie brings vine flower extracts. Embryolisse brings 70+ years of dermatological practice. Bioderma brings photobiology research. Three different French pharmacy traditions in one routine.Copy
Dermatologist-tested formulas
Each product is formulated to the minimum effective dose. Lait-Crème Concentré has 5 key actives. Photoderm Aquafluide: minimum effective dose, no excess. Nothing added that doesn't need to be there.
Short ingredient lists
Sensibio H2O: 10 ingredients. Lait-Crème Concentré: 5 key actives. Photoderm Aquafluide: formulated to the minimum effective dose.
Questions about this routine
What skin type is this routine for?
What skin type is this routine for?
Sensitive, dry, and combination skin. The Caudalie Vinoclean cleanser is tested on sensitive skin. Lait-Crème is rich enough for dry skin and light enough for combination skin. Less suitable for very oily skin that needs a stronger cleanser.
Does the routine contain fragrance?
Does the routine contain fragrance?
Yes – the Caudalie Vinoclean cleanser and Embryolisse Lait-Crème Concentré both contain fragrance. Bioderma Photoderm Aquafluide SPF50+ is fragrance-free. If you are fragrance-sensitive, the Barrier Repair Set uses entirely fragrance-free products.
Do I need anything else in the evening?
Do I need anything else in the evening?
No, not to start. Use the Caudalie cleanser to remove makeup and cleanse in the evening. Lait-Crème Concentré is sufficient as a night moisturiser – skip the SPF. When your skin is stable and you want to treat a specific concern, the Vinoperfect Serum is the natural next step.
Explore More Bundles
The Barrier Repair Set
Too many actives. A bad reaction. A new season. Barriers break. When they do, even products that normally work can sting. This set uses three fragrance-free formulas – one to prepare the skin, one to rebuild the barrier, one to calm what is reactive. Applied in this order, nothing more.
The Glow Protocol
This is a treatment routine, not a maintenance routine. For skin that is stable and ready for targeted results: post-acne marks, sun spots, uneven tone. An A-Derma exfoliating night serum prepares the surface. The Caudalie Vinoperfect Serum delivers Viniferine — a compound derived from vine sap that inhibits melanin production 62x more effectively than Vitamin C in vitro, according to Caudalie's research. The Melvita Source de Roses Cream seals and hydrates while you sleep. Three brands, three steps, one evening routine. Morning SPF is your responsibility – and it is not optional.
