"Chantecaille - Nano Gold Energizing Cream" is a well-rounded moisturizing product. 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. Arginine, glycerin, glycine, lactobacillus ferment and sodium hyaluronate 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). Borago officinalis seed oil, oenothera biennis oil, arginine, dimethicone and dimethiconol 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.

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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 (0.10% - 0.45%) it cannot have a noticeable benefit for the skin.
This moisturizer includes a form of Retinoids (vitamin A) - retinyl palmitate 0.10% - 0.35%, but this type of vitamin A is not very effective. It could in theory help with fine lines and wrinkles, but the effect is most likely minimal.
We like that this moisturizer contains peptides (palmitoyl tripeptide-5 0.10% - 0.40%). There are many different kind of Peptides and they are naturally present in our skin. They all are a combination of aminoacids. Some of them work as natural antibiotics, promote wound-healing and production of collagen. The science is still not settled on how effective Peptides are in skincare, but it is very likely that they have a benefit. Peptides might help restore the skin barrier and fight the signs of aging. At the very least, Peptides work as humectants: they attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve its hydration.

This product contains ingredients that could be beneficial, but their concentrations are too low in this formulation: vitamin c, vitamin e, ascorbyl tetraisopalmitate, titanium dioxide and butyrospermum parkii butter

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 368.00$ up to 425.00$ in the United States, for 546.00CA$ in Canada and from 375.00£ up to 561.00£ in the United Kingdom.

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What can the product work for?

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Evens skin tone

Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

Key Benefits Antioxidant and soothing properties that rejuvenate skin Enriched with high performance botanical ingredients Minimises wrinkles, lines, dullness and dryness Evens skin tone, stimulates natural collagen production and heals skin Retains skin’s health and vitality Anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties UK200002482

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This product contains palmitoyl tripeptide-5. This ingredient might be able to help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness, but there is not enough evidence that it actually works.

palmitoyl tripeptide-5 0.1% - 0.4%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles

nicotiana sylvestris leaf cell culture 0.15% - 0.6%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

Has been claimed to have an ability to protect collagen and stimulate its production in skin but further research is lacking so far

ascorbic acid 0.1% - 0.45%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

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

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Nano Gold Energizing Cream

Source: From product name

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: arginine, glycerin.

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: arginine, dimethicone.

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: palmitoyl tripeptide-5

lactobacillus ferment 0.05% - 0.25%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A fermentation product created by bacteria Lactobacillus. The fermented product has anti-bacterial properties and might be helpful in calming down inflammation, but studies are lacking. Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Can be used as a preservative

myristyl myristate 1.5% - 2.2%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

An emollient. Is not recommended for acne-prone skin as it can be comedogenic

sodium hyaluronate 0.1% - 0.35%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin

Evens skin tone

What does the product description say?

Key Benefits Antioxidant and soothing properties that rejuvenate skin Enriched with high performance botanical ingredients Minimises wrinkles, lines, dullness and dryness Evens skin tone, stimulates natural collagen production and heals skin Retains skin’s health and vitality Anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties UK200002482

Source: SpaceNK

Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low

ascorbic acid 0.1% - 0.45%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

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

retinyl palmitate 0.1% - 0.35%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

Three steps removed from the active form of vitamin A - retinoic acid. To have an effect in the skin, it first needs to be converted twice to become the retinoic acid. This means it is less potent than retinol, but could also be less irritating. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, it helps against all signs of aging, improves skin cell turnover and helps fight blemishes and clogged pores. However, in many cosmetic formulations, it is used in a concentration that is too low to have the full effect

ascorbyl tetraisopalmitate 0.1% - 0.4%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

A vitamin C derivative. Studies show that is might be effective in reducing hyperpigmentation, but there are no studies confirming that it is effectively converted into the bioavailable form of Vitamin C in skin. It is not clear how this derivative compares in effectiveness to the topical application of bioavailable form of vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid)

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Key Actives

centella asiatica extract 0.15% - 0.55%

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Works for: Moisturizing, Reduces irritation, Reduces redness, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-aging, Anti-oxidation, Anti-blemish

A plant extract that has been shown to be able to reduce inflammation in skin, support restoration of skin barrier function, as well as support collagen production. Contains active compounds called centelloids: asiaticoside, madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It can be itself be irritating though.

camellia sinensis leaf extract 0.1% - 0.45%

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Works for: Antibacterial, Anti-oxidation, Anti-aging, Anti-blemish, Moisturizing, Evens skin tone

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

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Potential irritants

rosa damascena flower water 25% - 37%

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Works for: Moisturizing, Anti-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

pullulan 0.15% - 0.55%

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Works for: Mattifying

Creates a thin drying film on the skin resulting in a short-term tightening effect

Comodogenic ingredients

glyceryl stearate se 3.2% - 4.7%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium

Works for: Cleansing, Moisturizing

Used to stabilize the product formulations and works as an emollient

ethylhexyl palmitate 2% - 3%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture

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rosa damascena flower water 25% - 37%

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Works for: Moisturizing, Anti-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

cyclopentasiloxane 5.6% - 8.4%

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Works for: Mattifying, Moisturizing

A silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absorb oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin

glycerin 4.2% - 6.4%

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

Ingredient list view

Rosa damascena flower water, Cyclopentasiloxane, Glycerin, Glyceryl stearate se, Butylene glycol, Ethylhexyl palmitate, Peg-40 stearate, Myristyl myristate, Cetyl alcohol, Sorbitan tristearate, Stearic acid, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Dimethicone, Ptfe, Polyacrylamide, Caprylyl glycol, Diphenyl dimethicone, Sorbitol, Ppg-25-laureth-25, Mica, C13-14 isoparaffin, Phenoxyethanol, Pullulan, Bisabolol, Borago officinalis seed oil, Oenothera biennis oil, Hydrolyzed fibroin, Ci 77891, Titanium dioxide, Dimethiconol, Disodium edta, Xanthan gum, Ascorbyl tetraisopalmitate, Lactobacillus ferment, Laureth-7, Sodium polyacrylate, Tocopheryl acetate, Maltodextrin, Hexylene glycol, Rosa damascena flower oil, Acacia decurrens flower wax, Jasminum grandiflorum flower wax, Nannochloropsis oculata extract, Narcissus poeticus flower wax, Panthenol, Sodium hyaluronate, Retinyl palmitate, Pelargonium graveolens oil, Escin, Hydrolyzed wheat protein, Palmitoyl tripeptide-5, Ruscus aculeatus root extract, Peg-8, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Ci 77491, Iron oxides, Rosmarinus officinalis extract, Alcohol, Sodium hydroxide, Arginine, Glycine, Methionine, Tocopherol, Ammonium glycyrrhizate, Calendula officinalis flower extract, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Centella asiatica extract, Hydrolyzed yeast protein, Sodium benzoate, Chlorella vulgaris extract, Potassium sorbate, Sodium dehydroacetate, Ascorbyl palmitate, Echinacea angustifolia root extract, Nicotiana sylvestris leaf cell culture, Plantago lanceolata leaf extract, Sodium citrate, Ananas sativus fruit extract, Sodium succinate, Bht, Sorbic acid, Undecylenic acid, Ascorbic acid, Citric acid, Ci 77480, Gold, Citronellol, Geraniol, Linalool, Citral, Farnesol

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Key ingredients	retinyl palmitate panthenol +18 more	Common: palmitoyl tripeptide-5 panthenol +6 more Other: oligopeptide-1 niacinamide +27 more	Common: retinyl palmitate panthenol +4 more Other: caprylic/capric triglyceride ginkgo biloba leaf extract	Common: palmitoyl tripeptide-5 panthenol +10 more Other: copper tripeptide-1 acetyl dipeptide-1 cetyl ester +41 more	Common: palmitoyl tripeptide-5 panthenol +2 more Other: copper tripeptide-1 lactobionic acid +21 more	Common: palmitoyl tripeptide-5 panthenol +6 more Other: oligopeptide-1 niacinamide +27 more	Common: palmitoyl tripeptide-5 panthenol +2 more Other: gluconolactone ceramide eop +18 more	Common: panthenol palmitoyl tripeptide-5 +5 more Other: acetyl hexapeptide-8 camellia japonica flower extract +8 more	Common: palmitoyl tripeptide-5 panthenol +8 more Other: acetyl dipeptide-1 cetyl ester salicylic acid +16 more	Common: palmitoyl tripeptide-5 panthenol +7 more Other: ceramide ns caprooyl phytosphingosine +25 more	Common: palmitoyl tripeptide-5 panthenol +3 more Other: simmondsia chinensis seed oil tocopherol +4 more	Common: palmitoyl tripeptide-5 panthenol +3 more Other: niacinamide 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid +7 more
Irritancy	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY MEDIUM
Potential Irritants	farnesol Has skin benefit? citral Has skin benefit? +40 more	alpha-isomethyl ionone Has skin benefit? limonene Has skin benefit? +18 more	parfum Has skin benefit? ginkgo biloba leaf extract Has skin benefit? +9 more	benzyl benzoate Has skin benefit? retinol Has skin benefit? +42 more	melia azadirachta leaf extract Has skin benefit? ocimum sanctum leaf extract Has skin benefit? +16 more	alpha-isomethyl ionone Has skin benefit? limonene Has skin benefit? +18 more	hippophae rhamnoides fruit oil Has skin benefit? polyglyceryl-4 oleate Has skin benefit? +8 more	salvia officinalis leaf extract Has skin benefit? camellia japonica flower extract Has skin benefit? +18 more	parfum Has skin benefit? alcohol Has skin benefit? +29 more	melia azadirachta leaf extract Has skin benefit? eclipta prostrata extract Has skin benefit? +22 more	linalool Has skin benefit? geraniol Has skin benefit? +17 more	3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid Has skin benefit? potassium sorbate Has skin benefit? +14 more
All ingredients	rosa damascena flower water Has skin benefit? cyclopentasiloxane Has skin benefit? +89 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +85 more	water Has skin benefit? butylene glycol Has skin benefit? +24 more	water Has skin benefit? cyclopentasiloxane Has skin benefit? +157 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +56 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +85 more	water Has skin benefit? simmondsia chinensis seed oil Has skin benefit? +38 more	water Has skin benefit? propanediol Has skin benefit? +46 more	water Has skin benefit? macadamia ternifolia seed oil Has skin benefit? +76 more	water Has skin benefit? cream Has skin benefit? +94 more	water Has skin benefit? dimethicone Has skin benefit? +40 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +46 more

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