Palmitoyl Grapevine Shoot Extract

Good

Antioxidant

Palmitoyl Grapevine Shoot Extract at a glance

  • Combination of palmitic acid and grapevine shoots
  • Proprietary ingredient for Caudalie
  • Has antioxidant properties
  • A natural source of resveratrol

Palmitoyl Grapevine Shoot Extract description

Palmitoyl grapevine shoot extract is an ingredient combining the fatty acid palmitic acid and the extract of vine shoots (actively growing stems) from the common grape, Vitis vinifera. It is a proprietary ingredient for French cosmetics brand Caudalie. While there isn’t much independent research on palmitoyl grapevine shoot extract’s exact impact on skin, we do know that grape-derived ingredients have potent antioxidant benefits. One study found that grapevine shoots have the second-highest concentration of antioxidant superstar resveratrol in the grape plant, after vine stems. Resveratrol is well-known for its ability to improve the look of fine lines, wrinkles, and boost skin’s resilience and firmness, so it can be theorized that palmitoyl grapevine shoot extract does the same. Since this is a proprietary ingredient, use levels of palmitoyl grapevine shoot extract are not publicly available; however, the suspected usage range is between 0.1–2%, depending on the formula.

Palmitoyl Grapevine Shoot Extract references

  • CoSmile Europe, Website, Accessed October 2025
  • Molecules, June 2021, pages 1-18

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Ingredient ratings

Best

Proven and supported by independent studies. Outstanding active ingredient for most skin types or concerns.

Good

Necessary to improve a formula's texture, stability, or penetration.

Average

Generally non-irritating but may have aesthetic, stability, or other issues that limit its usefulness.

Bad

There is a likelihood of irritation. Risk increases when combined with other problematic ingredients.

Worst

May cause irritation, inflammation, dryness, etc. May offer benefit in some capability but overall, proven to do more harm than good.

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