Chantecaille

Chantecaille Anti-Pollution Mattifying Cream

Name: Chantecaille - Anti-Pollution Mattifying Cream
Brand: Chantecaille

Efficacy75/100IrritancyHigh

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2 of 2 advertised claims delivered

Anti-aging

Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Tocopherol + 2 more

Moderate evidence

What the product description says

“Protect and hydrate your skin with Chantecaille Anti-Pollution Mattifying Cream , a must-have skin saviour in an age where pollution poses a daily threat to skin.”

Source: Lookfantastic CA

This product contains dimethylmethoxy chromanol. This ingredient help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they might be able to prevent early signs of aging (like fine lines and wrinkles), at least to some extent. These ingredients will not be able to "reverse" signs of aging.

Ascorbic acidUnder-dosedEffect: HighThe most well-researched antioxidant that works in skin. Helps neutralize free radicals supporting collagen production, helping to even out the skin tone and preventing early signs of aging~0.15–0.3%

Camellia sinensis leaf extractEffect: Low, below effective doseCan 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~0.25–0.45%

TocopherolEffect: Low, below effective dosePure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself~0.3–0.5%

Ascorbyl palmitateEffect: Low, below effective doseBeing 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.~0.25–0.5%

Moisturizing

Squalane, Caprylic/capric triglyceride + 14 more

Good evidence

What the product description says

“Desert Cactus Yeast Extract and White Tea Extract provide antioxidants and hydrate the skin.”

Source: Allbeauty

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, caprylyl glycol.

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: caprylic/capric triglyceride, squalane.

SqualaneKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighAn oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.~1.8–2.2%

Caprylic/capric triglycerideKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighA good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin~4.2–5.1%

PolymethylsilsesquioxaneKey activeEffect: HighA silicone that improves product texture and helps dissolve other ingredients. Can form a non-greasy film on the skin to prevent moisture loss~2.2–2.7%

Prunus amygdalus dulcis seedKey activeEffect: HighHelps soften the upper layer of the skin~1.8–2.2%

GlycerinKey active· HumectantEffect: HighOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant~5.5–6.7%

Diisopropyl adipateKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumHelps soften the upper layer of the skin~0.7–1.05%

Rosa damascena flower water· HumectantEffect: LowUsed 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~28–35%

Glyceryl caprylate· EmollientEffect: LowAn emollient that can also help water and oil mix together, as well as prevent bacteria growth in products~0.5–0.75%

Peg-8· HumectantEffect: LowUsed to create a nice product consistency~0.35–0.6%

Caprylyl glycol· Humectant, EmollientEffect: LowHelps preserve products and creates a nice product texture~0.45–0.65%

Myristyl alcohol· EmollientEffect: LowHelps to stabilize the product formulation while softening the upper layer of the skin. Can be irritating~1.2–1.5%

Rosa damascena flower oilEffect: LowUsed as a fragrance. Can be irritating~0.35–0.65%

Yeast extractUnder-dosedEffect: HighHelps 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~0.45–0.7%

LecithinEffect: Low, below effective doseUsed mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin~0.55–0.85%

Anti-oxidation

Not advertised by the brand · Dimethylmethoxy chromanol, Rosa damascena flower water + 5 more

Strong evidence

This product contains antioxidants (dimethylmethoxy chromanol) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).

Dimethylmethoxy chromanolKey activeEffect: HighCan help neutralize free radicals in skin~0.45–0.7%

Rosa damascena flower waterEffect: LowUsed 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~28–35%

TocopherolUnder-dosedEffect: HighPure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself~0.3–0.5%

Camellia sinensis leaf extractUnder-dosedEffect: MediumCan 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~0.25–0.45%

Yeast extractUnder-dosedEffect: MediumHelps 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~0.45–0.7%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy

6 strong irritants: Rosa damascena flower water, Rosa damascena flower oil + 4 more — patch-test recommended

High risk

We flagged 21 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.

IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount

Rosa damascena flower waterUsed 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 irritatingHigh~28–35%est.

Myristyl alcoholHelps to stabilize the product formulation while softening the upper layer of the skin. Can be irritatingHigh~1.2–1.5%est.

Rosa damascena flower oilUsed as a fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.35–0.65%est.

Michelia alba leaf oilAn essential oil used in cosmetics for its smell. Can be irritatingHigh~0.25–0.5%est.

Ascorbic acidThe most well-researched antioxidant that works in skin. Helps neutralize free radicals supporting collagen production, helping to even out the skin tone and preventing early signs of agingHigh~0.15–0.3%est.

CitronellolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.15–0.25%est.

LinaloolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.15%est.

GeraniolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.15%est.

Caprylic/capric triglycerideA good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerinMedium~4.2–5.1%est.

Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymerA gelling agent that thickens the product consistency and leaves the skin with a velvety finishMedium~0.7–1.05%est.

Potassium cetyl phosphateHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~0.65–0.95%est.

EthylhexylglycerinA preservativeMedium~0.55–0.85%est.

C12-20 alkyl glucosideHelps water and oil mix togetherMedium~0.55–0.85%est.

ChlorphenesinA preservativeMedium~0.16–0.32%est.

Disodium edtaStabilizes the product formulationMedium~0.45–0.7%est.

1,2-hexanediolA preservativeMedium~0.4–0.6%est.

Caprylyl glycolHelps preserve products and creates a nice product textureMedium~0.45–0.65%est.

Polysorbate 60Helps oil and water mix togetherMedium~0.4–0.65%est.

Peg-8Used to create a nice product consistencyMedium~0.35–0.6%est.

Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~0.3–0.6%est.

Ascorbyl palmitateBeing 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.Medium~0.25–0.5%est.

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Rosa damascena flower water~28–35%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Works for

MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

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

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Water~12–15%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Plain old water

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Glycerin~5.5–6.7%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

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

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Caprylic/capric triglyceride~4.2–5.1%

Key activeIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Moisturizing

A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin

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Methyl methacrylate crosspolymer~3.1–3.8%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Mattifying

Helps thicken the product consistency

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Polymethylsilsesquioxane~2.2–2.7%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

A silicone that improves product texture and helps dissolve other ingredients. Can form a non-greasy film on the skin to prevent moisture loss

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Prunus amygdalus dulcis seed~1.8–2.2%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Squalane~1.8–2.2%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

An oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.

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Sodium polyacrylate~1.6–2%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Mattifying

Used to create a gel-like product texture, as well as to stabilize emulsions

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Myristyl alcohol~1.2–1.5%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps to stabilize the product formulation while softening the upper layer of the skin. Can be irritating

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C14-22 alcohols~0.95–1.2%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

A non-drying alcohol that helps stabilize product formulations

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Propanediol~0.75–1.1%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin

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Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer~0.7–1.05%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

A gelling agent that thickens the product consistency and leaves the skin with a velvety finish

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Diisopropyl adipate~0.7–1.05%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Myristyl glucoside~0.7–1.05%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Marrubium vulgare extract~0.55–0.85%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Potassium cetyl phosphate~0.65–0.95%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Ethylhexylglycerin~0.55–0.85%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

A preservative

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C12-20 alkyl glucoside~0.55–0.85%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together

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Lecithin~0.55–0.85%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

CleansingMoisturizing

Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Lens esculenta seed extract~0.5–0.75%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Chlorphenesin~0.16–0.32%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

A preservative

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Acrylic acid/acrylamidomethyl propane sulfonic acid copolymer~0.45–0.7%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Disodium edta~0.45–0.7%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Stabilizes the product formulation

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Yeast extract~0.45–0.7%

Under-dosed

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

MoisturizingReduces irritationAnti-inflammatoryAnti-oxidationEvens skin tone

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

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Dimethylmethoxy chromanol~0.45–0.7%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Anti-oxidation

Can help neutralize free radicals in skin

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Glyceryl caprylate~0.5–0.75%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

CleansingMoisturizing

An emollient that can also help water and oil mix together, as well as prevent bacteria growth in products

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Xanthan gum~0.45–0.65%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Cleansing

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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1,2-hexanediol~0.4–0.6%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

A preservative

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Caprylyl glycol~0.45–0.65%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture

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Polysorbate 60~0.4–0.65%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Rosa damascena flower oil~0.35–0.65%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Works for

Moisturizing

Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating

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Sorbitan isostearate~0.35–0.65%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Peg-8~0.35–0.6%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Moisturizing

Used to create a nice product consistency

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Citric acid~0.3–0.6%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH

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Phenoxyethanol~0.3–0.6%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

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Michelia alba leaf oil~0.25–0.5%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

An essential oil used in cosmetics for its smell. Can be irritating

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Tocopherol~0.3–0.5%

Under-dosed

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Anti-oxidationAnti-agingMoisturizingAnti-inflammatory

Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself

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Ascorbyl palmitate~0.25–0.5%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Anti-agingAnti-oxidation

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 palmitate

Camellia sinensis leaf extract~0.25–0.45%

Under-dosed

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

AntibacterialAnti-oxidationAnti-agingEvens skin toneMoisturizingAnti-blemish

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 extract

Phenoxyethanol~0.15–0.3%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

More about Phenoxyethanol

Ascorbic acid~0.15–0.3%

Under-dosedIrritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Works for

Anti-agingAnti-oxidationEvens skin tone

The most well-researched antioxidant that works in skin. Helps neutralize free radicals supporting collagen production, helping to even out the skin tone and preventing early signs of aging

More about Ascorbic acid

Citronellol~0.15–0.25%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Linalool~0.1–0.15%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Geraniol~0.1–0.15%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Ingredient list view

Rosa damascena flower water, Water, Glycerin, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Methyl methacrylate crosspolymer, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Prunus amygdalus dulcis seed, Squalane, Sodium polyacrylate, Myristyl alcohol, C14-22 alcohols, Propanediol, Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Diisopropyl adipate, Myristyl glucoside, Marrubium vulgare extract, Potassium cetyl phosphate, Ethylhexylglycerin, C12-20 alkyl glucoside, Lecithin, Lens esculenta seed extract, Chlorphenesin, Acrylic acid/acrylamidomethyl propane sulfonic acid copolymer, Disodium edta, Yeast extract, Dimethylmethoxy chromanol, Glyceryl caprylate, Xanthan gum, 1,2-hexanediol, Caprylyl glycol, Polysorbate 60, Rosa damascena flower oil, Sorbitan isostearate, Peg-8, Citric acid, Phenoxyethanol, Michelia alba leaf oil, Tocopherol, Ascorbyl palmitate, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Phenoxyethanol, Ascorbic acid, Citronellol, Linalool, Geraniol