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CHANEL la crème main - NOURISH-SOFTEN-ILLUMINATE

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Moisturizing
Anti-blemish

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Key actives

Ethyl linoleate 0.25% - 0.4%Panthenol 0.55% - 0.85%

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Product summary

Based on the ingredients included, "CHANEL - la crème main - NOURISH-SOFTEN-ILLUMINATE" works well for moisturizing the skin. As we expect from a proper moisturizer, the formula includes a combo of effective humectants and emollients. These are the two different types of ingredients that are essential for improving the skin hydration and supporting a healthy skin barrier. Panthenol, glycerin, polyglycerin-3, sodium hyaluronate and butylene glycol in this product (humectants) attract water molecules to the upper layer of the skin (the water comes from the outside air or from the deeper layers of the skin if the air is dry). C13-16 isoparaffin, ethyl linoleate, helianthus annuus seed cera, helianthus annuus seed wax and jojoba esters in this product help decrease the water evoporation from the skin, so that it stays hydrated for longer. These ingredients also soften the skin and take away the feeling of tightness and dryness.

Ingredient callouts

An effective concentration of Panthenol (pro-vitamin B5) - about 0.55% - 0.85%. Panthenol helps strengthen the skin barrier, improve hydration and reduce inflammation in skin.

This product contains ingredients that could be beneficial, but their concentrations are too low in this formulation: vitamin e and caprylic/capric triglyceride

Irritation risk

There are some common irritants in this product, including ingredients that do not have benefits for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be medium. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here

You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.

What can the product work for?

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

The skin on the hands is left moisturised, smooth, and luminous.

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This product can help improve hydration of the skin with the two types of ingredients.

The first type is called “humectants”:
these ingredients help attract water. When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they “pull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from within deeper layers of the skin. The following ingredients in this product do the job: glycerin, polyglycerin-3.

This product also contains ingredients called “occlusives”. They help reduce the speed with which our skin loses moisture to the outside environment. These ingredients also help soften the upper layer of the skin, so it feels less tight and nicer to the touch. The following ingredients in this product do the job: dimethicone, c13-16 isoparaffin.

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: panthenol

helianthus annuus seed cera 0.25% - 0.45%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

jojoba esters 1.6% - 2%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

An emollient made of jojoba oil. Helps soften the skin and support its barrier function

panthenol 0.55% - 0.85%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function

Anti-blemish

This product might be able to help reduce blemishes and clogged pores because it contains ethyl linoleate.

ethyl linoleate 0.25% - 0.4%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Helps reduce acne and blemishes. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and reduce inflammation. Might be helpful in reducing hyperpigmentation and evening out the skin tone, but evidence of effectiveness in skin are lacking

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Ingredients & concentrations

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Key Actives

ethyl linoleate 0.25% - 0.4%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Anti-blemish, Moisturizing, Anti-inflammatory, Evens skin tone

panthenol 0.55% - 0.85%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing, Reduces redness, Reduces irritation

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function

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Potential irritants

rosa centifolia flower wax 1.1% - 1.4%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing

Is likely to contain an essential oil that can be irritating. Typically used for its fragrance and to create a thicker product consistency

parfum 0.2% - 0.35%

Irritation risk:

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

Comodogenic ingredients

butyrospermum parkii butter unsaponifiables 0.2% - 0.4%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium

Works for: Moisturizing, Anti-oxidation

A great moisturizing ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals

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water 45% - 55%

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Plain old water

glycerin 4.4% - 5.4%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

c13-16 isoparaffin 4.1% - 5%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing

Is mostly used to dissolve other ingredients. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin. It might be comedogenic when used in high concentrations

Ingredient list view

Water, Glycerin, C13-16 isoparaffin, Dimethicone, Cetyl alcohol, Pentylene glycol, Jojoba esters, Glyceryl stearate, Rosa centifolia flower wax, Iris pallida root extract, Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract, Panthenol, Polyglycerin-3, Ethyl oleate, Peg-75 stearate, Phenoxyethanol, Silica, Tocopheryl acetate, Propanediol, Butylene glycol, Ethyl stearate, Chlorphenesin, Caprylyl glycol, Dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer, Sodium carbomer, Ceteth-20, Steareth-20, Xanthan gum, Parfum, Butyrospermum parkii butter unsaponifiables, Ethyl linoleate, Acacia decurrens flower wax, Helianthus annuus seed cera, Helianthus annuus seed wax, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Sodium hyaluronate, Sodium citrate, Phytic acid, Citric acid, Tocopherol, Sodium benzoate

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Key ingredients	panthenol c13-16 isoparaffin +10 more	Common: panthenol dimethicone +3 more Other: niacinamide madecassoside +2 more	Common: panthenol dimethicone +3 more Other: niacinamide madecassoside +2 more	Common: panthenol dimethicone +3 more Other: acetyl tetrapeptide-5 acetyl octapeptide-3 +10 more	Common: panthenol caprylic/capric triglyceride +3 more Other: niacinamide ceramide np +5 more	Common: panthenol caprylic/capric triglyceride +2 more Other: carthamus tinctorius seed oil simmondsia chinensis seed oil	Common: panthenol sodium hyaluronate +2 more Other: niacinamide potassium azeloyl diglycinate +11 more	Common: panthenol glycerin +3 more Other: decapeptide-1 emblica officinalis fruit extract +3 more	Common: panthenol caprylic/capric triglyceride +3 more Other: ascorbic acid isopropyl myristate +2 more	Common: panthenol caprylic/capric triglyceride +3 more Other: glyceryl glucoside glycine +3 more	Common: panthenol glycerin +1 more Other: urea bisabolol +10 more	Common: panthenol glycerin +6 more Other: phytosphingosine ceramide ap +7 more
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Potential Irritants	acacia decurrens flower wax Has skin benefit? parfum Has skin benefit? +16 more	madecassoside Has skin benefit? olea europaea fruit oil Has skin benefit? +3 more	madecassoside Has skin benefit? olea europaea fruit oil Has skin benefit? +3 more	n-hydroxysuccinimide Has skin benefit? ceteth-20 Has skin benefit? +8 more	bht Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? +9 more	caprylyl glycol Has skin benefit? tocopheryl acetate Has skin benefit? +3 more	chlorhexidine digluconate Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? +5 more	phenylethyl resorcinol Has skin benefit? chlorphenesin Has skin benefit? +7 more	ascorbic acid Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? +7 more	caprylyl glycol Has skin benefit? tocopheryl acetate Has skin benefit? +5 more	ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? hexylene glycol Has skin benefit? +5 more	pelargonium graveolens oil Has skin benefit? pullulan Has skin benefit? +8 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +39 more	centella asiatica extract Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +25 more	centella asiatica extract Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +25 more	water Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? +33 more	water Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? +29 more	water Has skin benefit? aloe barbadensis leaf juice Has skin benefit? +21 more	water Has skin benefit? dibutyl adipate Has skin benefit? +35 more	water Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? +24 more	water Has skin benefit? cetearyl alcohol Has skin benefit? +24 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +22 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +30 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +37 more

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CHANEL la crème main - NOURISH-SOFTEN-ILLUMINATE

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Anti-blemish

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