Works for
3 of 3 advertised claims delivered
Moisturizing15 ingredients credited for this claimStrong support
“Key Benefits Calms and reduces redness and soothes skin Brightens complexion Stimulates skin cell renewal and conditions the skin Offers antioxidant protection Hydrates and nourishes skin Contains natural ingredients to reduce the appearance of lines and wrinkles UK200010091”
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, saccharide isomerate.
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, oenothera biennis oil.
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 claimModerate support
“Key Benefits Calms and reduces redness and soothes skin Brightens complexion Stimulates skin cell renewal and conditions the skin Offers antioxidant protection Hydrates and nourishes skin Contains natural ingredients to reduce the appearance of lines and wrinkles UK200010091”
This product contains glycyrrhetinic acid. 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.
Evens skin tone2 ingredients credited for this claimModerate support
“Key Benefits Calms and reduces redness and soothes skin Brightens complexion Stimulates skin cell renewal and conditions the skin Offers antioxidant protection Hydrates and nourishes skin Contains natural ingredients to reduce the appearance of lines and wrinkles UK200010091”
The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually works: glycyrrhetinic acid.
Anti-oxidationNot advertised by the brand · 8 ingredients credited for this claimStrong support
This product contains antioxidants (glycyrrhetinic acid) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy10 strong irritants: Rosa damascena flower water, Jasminum grandiflorum flower extract + 8 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale2 flagged
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Ingredients
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Rosa damascena flower water~28–35%
- 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~12–15%
Glycerin~5.4–6.6%
- 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 GlycerinCaprylic/capric triglyceride~4.2–5.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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
More about Caprylic/capric triglyceridePpg-15 stearyl ether~2.9–3.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Help soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product consistency
More about Ppg-15 stearyl etherC12-20 acid peg-8 ester~2.2–2.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about C12-20 acid peg-8 esterCoco-caprylate/caprate~1.8–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin without creating a greasy texture
More about Coco-caprylate/capratePotassium cetyl phosphate~1.6–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Potassium cetyl phosphateCarbomer~1.4–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
More about CarbomerSaccharide isomerate~1.1–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Saccharide isomerateCi 77891~1–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Titanium dioxide~1.1–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Works as a UV filter when used in high concentrations. It is photostable and is effective mostly against the UVB light, with some protection in the UVA range. In small concentrations, used for its ability to improve the color of cosmetic products. Is usually well tolerated by the skin
More about Titanium dioxideMaltodextrin~0.95–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize the product formulation and can help absorb oil
More about MaltodextrinEthylhexylglycerin~0.65–0.95%
Sodium hydroxide~0.6–0.9%
Macadamia integrifolia seed oil~0.65–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A plant oil that helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Macadamia integrifolia seed oilOenothera biennis oil~0.65–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can support skin barrier function
More about Oenothera biennis oilChondrus crispus powder~0.65–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
A powder from red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and create a nicer product consistency
More about Chondrus crispus powderCarrageenan~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps thicken the product formula and create a nice product formulation
More about CarrageenanLecithin~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about LecithinBisabolol~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An active component of chamomile plant that historically has been used to calm down irritated skin. A recent study shows that bisabolol indeed can have some anti-inflammatory effect on skin, even though conclusive data is lacking. Bisabolol has a sweet floral scent and can be added to products for its aromatic properties
More about BisabololPanthenol~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolCyperus rotundus root extract~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Lonicera japonica flower extract~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin. Can contain volalite oils and be irritating
More about Lonicera japonica flower extractXanthium sibiricum fruit extract~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium hyaluronate~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateJasminum grandiflorum flower extract~0.4–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Jasminum grandiflorum flower extractPelargonium graveolens oil~0.45–0.65%
Acacia dealbata flower wax~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Citrus aurantium amara flower wax~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
Jasminum grandiflorum flower wax~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Peg-8~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to create a nice product consistency
More about Peg-8Glycyrrhetinic acid~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Active compound of licorice root. Works to calm down inflammation, as an anti-oxidant, and might be helpful in lightening the skin and reducing hyperpigmentation
More about Glycyrrhetinic acidSodium benzoate~0.25–0.5%
Rosa damascena flower oil~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Rosa damascena flower oilCitric acid~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidTocopherol~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about TocopherolSodium citrate~0.3–0.55%
- 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 citrateLilium candidum bulb extract~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Magnolia officinalis bark extract~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ascorbyl palmitate~0.3–0.5%
- 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 palmitatePhenoxyethanol~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolChlorphenesin~0.16–0.32%
Ascorbic acid~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
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 acidCitronellol~0.15–0.3%
Geraniol~0.1–0.2%
Benzyl benzoate~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
Fragrance with sweet balsamic smell. Help to preserve products and dissolve other ingredients. Could trigger allergic reactions and be irritating
More about Benzyl benzoateLinalool~0.15–0.25%
Eugenol~0.05–0.15%
Benzyl alcohol~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholIngredient list view
Rosa damascena flower water, Water, Glycerin, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Ppg-15 stearyl ether, C12-20 acid peg-8 ester, Coco-caprylate/caprate, Potassium cetyl phosphate, Carbomer, Saccharide isomerate, Ci 77891, Titanium dioxide, Maltodextrin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium hydroxide, Macadamia integrifolia seed oil, Oenothera biennis oil, Chondrus crispus powder, Carrageenan, Lecithin, Bisabolol, Panthenol, Cyperus rotundus root extract, Lonicera japonica flower extract, Xanthium sibiricum fruit extract, Sodium hyaluronate, Jasminum grandiflorum flower extract, Pelargonium graveolens oil, Acacia dealbata flower wax, Citrus aurantium amara flower wax, Jasminum grandiflorum flower wax, Peg-8, Glycyrrhetinic acid, Sodium benzoate, Rosa damascena flower oil, Citric acid, Tocopherol, Sodium citrate, Lilium candidum bulb extract, Magnolia officinalis bark extract, Ascorbyl palmitate, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin, Ascorbic acid, Citronellol, Geraniol, Benzyl benzoate, Linalool, Eugenol, Benzyl alcohol
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| ChantecailleHealing EmulsionYOUR PRODUCT | M-61Major Moisture! | bonnyhillWhale Triple Ha Peptide Cream For Face & Neck | Augustinus BaderThe Rich Cream | |
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| Match | — | 57% | 56% | 56% |
| Price | $122.00 | $36.00−$86.00 | — | $91.22−$30.78 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 10 | 5 of 10 | 6 of 10 |
| Key difference | — | Acetyl Tetrapeptide-11 | Betaine | Anhydroxylitol |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | Contains drying alcohol |
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Product summary
Based on the ingredients included, "Chantecaille - Healing Emulsion" works well for moisturizing the skin. To work well, any moisturizer needs to include a combination of water-binding and emollient ingredients. Chantecaille - Healing Emulsion ticks this box. Panthenol, glycerin, saccharide isomerate, sodium hyaluronate and peg-8 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). Emollients in this formulation (oenothera biennis oil, caprylic/capric triglyceride, coco-caprylate/caprate and ppg-15 stearyl ether) help to reduce the moisture loss from the skin. They also soften the skin surface and relieve the feeling of dryness and tightness.
Ingredient callouts
- This product also contains Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid). It can be an effective active for anti-aging and evening out the skin tone, but in this moisturizer it is used for stabilizing other ingredients in the formulation. In this concentration (0.20% - 0.40%) it cannot have a noticeable benefit for the skin.
Irritation risk
There are quite a few common irritants in this product, including ingredients without particular skin benefits. We would not recommend it for sensitive skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be high. 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.
About the brand
According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "Chantecaille" is cruelty free, but its parent company is not.
Price
The product retails from 107.00£ up to 127.00£ in the United Kingdom and for 122.00$ in the United States.
For a detailed price comparison: click here.
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 17 studies and safety reviews.
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- 4Safety Assessment of Alkyl Esters as Used in Cosmeticscir-safety.org
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