Chantecaille Anti-Pollution Finishing Essence
Works for
MoisturizingPanthenol, Glycerin + 9 moreWorks well
“Formulated with a network of botanical sugars that work to provide an instant shield and smooth the skin, this finishing essence also contains desert cactus yeast extract and white tea extract to reduce help free radical damage, moisturise skin and enhance the skin's radiance.”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, caprylyl glycol.
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. If the air is dry, humectants can speed up the moisture loss from the skin. This is why it is a good idea to use another product on top of this one to help "seal in" the moisture (look for ingredients like dimethicone, squalane, oils and butters).
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: panthenol
Anti-agingCamellia sinensis leaf extractNot delivered
“Lightweight and protective, the botanical-rich serum creates a weightless shield against pollution (such as smog, exhaust and heavy metals), and helps to fortify skin's natural defence system whilst reducing the appearance of fine lines, pores and dullness.”
This product does not contain ingredients that are able to reduce fine lines and wrinkles or help with skin elasticity, but it can improve the look of the skin temporarily through moisturization. Well-moisturized skin might also be able to repair the sun damage better.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy4 strong irritants: Rosa damascena flower water, Alcohol + 2 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Rosa damascena flower water~25–37%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used to add a nice rose smell to the product. Might help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and have some anti-oxidant effect. Can be irritating
More about Rosa damascena flower waterWater~11–17%
Glycerin~4.2–6.3%
- 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 GlycerinPentylene glycol~3.2–4.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolAlcohol~2.3–3.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties
More about AlcoholCaesalpinia spinosa fruit extract~1.7–2.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Panthenol~1.3–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolPotassium sorbate~0.3–0.6%
Chlorphenesin~0.16–0.32%
Caprylyl/capryl wheat bran/straw glycosides~0.85–1.3%
Kappaphycus alvarezii extract~0.4–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A red algae extract that can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some antioxidant properties
More about Kappaphycus alvarezii extractXanthan gum~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumAllantoin~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated
More about AllantoinYeast extract~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant and skin lightening properties. It can help calm down inflammation in skin
More about Yeast extractFusel wheat bran/straw glycosides~0.15–0.55%
Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together
More about Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymerPolyglyceryl-5 oleate~0.15–0.55%
Sodium cocoyl glutamate~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sodium cocoyl glutamateRosa damascena flower oil~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Rosa damascena flower oilSodium hydroxide~0.1–0.4%
1,2-hexanediol~0.1–0.3%
Asteriscus graveolens flower/fruit/leaf/stem extract~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Caprylyl glycol~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolGlyceryl caprylate~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that can also help water and oil mix together, as well as prevent bacteria growth in products
More about Glyceryl caprylateMichelia alba leaf oil~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil used in cosmetics for its smell. Can be irritating
More about Michelia alba leaf oilRubus idaeus leaf cell culture~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Solanum lycopersicum leaf cell culture extract~0.01–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Camellia sinensis leaf extract~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation
More about Camellia sinensis leaf extractIngredient list view
Rosa damascena flower water, Water, Glycerin, Pentylene glycol, Alcohol, Caesalpinia spinosa fruit extract, Panthenol, Potassium sorbate, Chlorphenesin, Caprylyl/capryl wheat bran/straw glycosides, Kappaphycus alvarezii extract, Xanthan gum, Allantoin, Yeast extract, Fusel wheat bran/straw glycosides, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Polyglyceryl-5 oleate, Sodium cocoyl glutamate, Rosa damascena flower oil, Sodium hydroxide, 1,2-hexanediol, Asteriscus graveolens flower/fruit/leaf/stem extract, Caprylyl glycol, Glyceryl caprylate, Michelia alba leaf oil, Rubus idaeus leaf cell culture, Solanum lycopersicum leaf cell culture extract, Camellia sinensis leaf extract
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Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| ChantecailleAnti-Pollution Finishing EssenceYOUR PRODUCT | Erno LaszloTimeless Skin Serum | BABORCouperose Serum | AtoclassicReal Tonic Soothing First Toner | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 63% | 62% | 61% |
| Price | $185.00 | $39.49−$145.51 | — | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 5 | 2 of 5 | 2 of 5 |
| Key difference | — | Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 | Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract | Adenosine |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"Chantecaille - Anti-Pollution Finishing Essence" is effective for: Moisturizing
Ingredient callouts
- An effective concentration of Panthenol (pro-vitamin B5) - about 1.30% - 2.00%. Panthenol helps strengthen the skin barrier, improve hydration and reduce inflammation in skin.
- Humectants (panthenol 1.30% - 2.00% and glycerin 4.20% - 6.30%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
About the brand
According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "Chantecaille" is cruelty free, but its parent company is not.
Price
The product retails from 104.62$ up to 185.00$ in the United States, for 209.46A$ in Australia, for 162.50CA$ in Canada and from 112.00£ up to 125.00£ in the United Kingdom.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 10 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3Skin moisturizing effects of panthenol-based formulationspdfs.semanticscholar.org
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