Caudalie
French grape-based skincare from Bordeaux vineyards
Family-founded beauty brand using grape polyphenols and vine extracts for face care, body care and spa treatments.
About Caudalie
Caudalie was founded in 1995 by Mathilde and Bertrand Thomas after research into grape polyphenols at a Bordeaux vineyard. The brand builds skincare around vine and grape extracts, spanning cleansers, serums, moisturizers and body care, and is known for Vinothérapie spa concepts alongside European boutique and pharmacy distribution.
Why consider Caudalie
- French skincare rooted in Bordeaux vineyard science
- Signature grape and vine-derived active ingredients
- Full face and body routines plus spa experiences
- Strong European retail and pharmacy footprint
- Natural-leaning alternative to US clinical drugstore brands
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Origins
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Brand details
Product categories
Brand ownership
- Caudalie
- Thomas family
Market presence
- Caudalie boutiques and counters
- Pharmacies and beauty retailers
- Department stores
- Official online store
- Vinothérapie spa locations
Brand timeline
- 1995Founded by Mathilde and Bertrand Thomas in Bordeaux
- 1999Opens first Vinothérapie spa concept
- 2000sExpands across European pharmacies and beauty retail
- 2010sBuilds international presence beyond France
- TodayGlobal grape-based skincare brand with spa heritage
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