CHANEL LE LIFT La Crème Main - SMOOTHS - EVENS - REPLENISHES
Works for
2 of 3 advertised claims delivered
Moisturizing14 ingredients credited for this claimStrong evidence
“Intensely nourished”
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: butyrospermum parkii butter, dimethicone.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: panthenol
Anti-aging3 ingredients credited for this claimStrong evidence
“anti-aging skin care product”
This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains adenosine.
Keep in mind that it typically takes at least 6 weeks to notice any results because the changes that are needed to improve fine lines and elasticity happen in the deeper layers of the skin. No topical anti-aging product can “erase” wrinkles or fully reverse signs of aging.
Evens skin tone1 ingredient credited for this claimLimited evidence
“more even”
This product contains ingredients (glycyrrhiza glabra root extract) that could help reduce hyperpigmentation (for example, post-acne marks or age spots) in theory, but there is not enough evidence that they actually work.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: ParfumMedium risk
Comedogenic2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale2 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Glycerin~4.3–6.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinGlycol stearate se~3.3–4.9%
Isostearyl isostearate~2.7–4.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and improve the product texture. It can be comedogenic
More about Isostearyl isostearateButyrospermum parkii butter~2.1–3.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals
More about Butyrospermum parkii butterDimethicone~1.7–2.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish
More about DimethiconeJojoba esters~1.4–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient made of jojoba oil. Helps soften the skin and support its barrier function
More about Jojoba estersMedicago sativa extract~1.1–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin
More about Medicago sativa extractGlycyrrhiza glabra root extract~0.85–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that can help lighten the skin and calm down inflammation. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals
More about Glycyrrhiza glabra root extractIpomoea batatas root extract~0.6–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Panthenol~0.45–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolCetyl alcohol~0.45–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together
More about Cetyl alcoholSodium polyacrylate~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a gel-like product texture, as well as to stabilize emulsions
More about Sodium polyacrylateStearyl alcohol~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin
More about Stearyl alcoholPolyglycerin-3~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Polyglycerin-3Hydroxypropyl starch phosphate~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together and used to stabilize product formulations
More about Hydroxypropyl starch phosphateTocopheryl acetate~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.
More about Tocopheryl acetatePhytosteryl canola glycerides~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Phytosteryl canola glyceridesDimethicone crosspolymer~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product texture. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and might be able to prevent moisture loss from its surface
More about Dimethicone crosspolymerChlorphenesin~0.16–0.32%
Caprylyl glycol~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolPropylene glycol~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
More about Propylene glycolParfum~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumButylene glycol~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Butylene glycolAcacia decurrens flower wax~0.1–0.4%
Helianthus annuus seed~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium hyaluronate~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateAdenosine~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Might help improve cell turnover and reduce inflammation in skin. One study shows that the ingredients might be able to help reduce dynamic wrinkles (for example, in the corners of the eyes or on the forehead)
More about AdenosineChlorhexidine digluconate~0.15–0.3%
Dipropylene glycol~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying
More about Dipropylene glycol1,2-hexanediol~0.1–0.35%
Phytic acid~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA), but is mostly used to stabilize product formulations in cosmetics
More about Phytic acidSodium hydroxide~0.1–0.35%
Sodium citrate~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve products
More about Sodium citrateAscorbyl palmitate~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Being a lipid soluble form of vitamin C, it is more stable and can penetrate the skin better than L-Ascorbic acid. It is effective in protecting the skin from free radicals, as well as evening the skin tone, but is less effective in stimulating collagen production compared to L-Ascorbic acid.
More about Ascorbyl palmitateSodium benzoate~0.05–0.2%
Hydrochloric acid~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Citric acid~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidCi 14700~0.05–0.15%
Ingredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Glycol stearate se, Isostearyl isostearate, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Dimethicone, Jojoba esters, Medicago sativa extract, Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract, Ipomoea batatas root extract, Panthenol, Cetyl alcohol, Sodium polyacrylate, Stearyl alcohol, Polyglycerin-3, Hydroxypropyl starch phosphate, Tocopheryl acetate, Phytosteryl canola glycerides, Dimethicone crosspolymer, Chlorphenesin, Caprylyl glycol, Propylene glycol, Parfum, Butylene glycol, Acacia decurrens flower wax, Helianthus annuus seed, Sodium hyaluronate, Adenosine, Chlorhexidine digluconate, Dipropylene glycol, 1,2-hexanediol, Phytic acid, Sodium hydroxide, Sodium citrate, Ascorbyl palmitate, Sodium benzoate, Hydrochloric acid, Citric acid, Ci 14700, Unknown
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| CHANELLE LIFT La Crème Main - SMOOTHS - EVENS - REPLENISHESYOUR PRODUCT | epiiDouble Up Cream Ectoin & Panthenol | It CosmeticsConfidence in a Cream Barrier Boost Skin Barrier Repair Moisturizer | I'm fromRice Cream | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 54% | 53% | 51% |
| Price | — | $17.49 | $39.20 | $29.27 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 9 | 5 of 9 | 5 of 9 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Acetyl Dipeptide-1 Cetyl Ester | Phytosphingosine |
| Irritancy | Medium | Medium | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
Product summary
"CHANEL - LE LIFT La Crème Main - SMOOTHS - EVENS - REPLENISHES" is a well-rounded moisturizing product. To work well, any moisturizer needs to include a combination of water-binding and emollient ingredients. CHANEL - LE LIFT La Crème Main - SMOOTHS - EVENS - REPLENISHES ticks this box. Humectants in this product (panthenol, glycerin, polyglycerin-3, sodium hyaluronate and butylene glycol) help to increase the water content in the upper layer of the skin. (These ingredients do so by "capturing" water molecules from the outside air or from within the deeper layers of the skin). Helianthus annuus seed wax, jojoba esters, butyrospermum parkii butter, dimethicone and cetyl alcohol 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
- Adenosine 0.10% - 0.40%. It is a chemical present inside our skin cells. A clinical trial confirmed that topical application of Adenosine in a low concentration can reduce dynamic wrinkles (these are the wrinkles that appear with age in a places where our mimic is the most active, for example, in the corners of the eyes or on the forehead).
- An effective concentration of Panthenol (pro-vitamin B5) - about 0.45% - 1.10%. Panthenol helps strengthen the skin barrier, improve hydration and reduce inflammation in skin.
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.
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 16 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyoljournals.sagepub.com
- 4
- 5Skin moisturizing effects of panthenol-based formulationspdfs.semanticscholar.org
- 6
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