Chantecaille Oil Free Balancing Moisturizer
Works for
1 of 3 advertised claims delivered
Moisturizing19 ingredients credited for this claimGood support
“Oil Free Balancing Moisturizer”
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:
glutamic acid, 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: isopropyl myristate, c12-15 alkyl benzoate.
Anti-blemish1 ingredient credited for this claimWeak support
“The potent ingredients help to reduce the appearance of shine and minimise the look of pores for a more even appearance.Enriched with marine postbiotic, the moisturiser helps to calm the skin, reducing the irritation connected to breakouts.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Evens skin toneNo ingredient credited for this claimNo support
“Key Benefits Lightweight, refreshing vegan-friendly formula Supports the skin barrier Maintains and boosts the skin's moisture Helps to reduce visible oil for a shine-free appearance Refines the appearance of pores Encourages a more even skin tone Free from gluten UK200036512”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low
Anti-agingNot advertised by the brand · 2 ingredients credited for this claimModerate support
This product contains threonine. 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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy6 strong irritants: Rosa damascena flower water, Citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extract + 4 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic5 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale5 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~11–16%
Glycerin~4.4–6.5%
- 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 GlycerinPropanediol~3–4.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolC12-15 alkyl benzoate~2.4–3.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Enhances the product texture and makes it more spreadable. Helps reduce water loss from the outer layer of skin. Extands the shelf life by preventing bacteria growth
More about C12-15 alkyl benzoateCetearyl ethylhexanoate~1.8–2.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin
More about Cetearyl ethylhexanoateCoco-caprylate/caprate~1.5–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin without creating a greasy texture
More about Coco-caprylate/caprateEthylhexyl palmitate~1.3–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture
More about Ethylhexyl palmitateGlyceryl stearate se~1.1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Used to stabilize the product formulations and works as an emollient
More about Glyceryl stearate sePpg-15 stearyl ether~0.95–1.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Help soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product consistency
More about Ppg-15 stearyl etherStearic acid~0.8–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidSorbitan oleate~0.45–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sorbitan oleateSaccharide isomerate~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Saccharide isomerateButyrospermum parkii butter~0.45–1%
- 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 butterCitrus aurantium dulcis fruit extract~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that is used as a fragrance. Can be irritating and lead to photosensitivity
More about Citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extractHydroxyacetophenone~0.35–0.85%
Carbomer~0.35–0.85%
- 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 CarbomerMorinda citrifolia callus culture lysate~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
1,2-hexanediol~0.3–0.7%
Ethylhexylglycerin~0.2–0.75%
Caprylyl glycol~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolIsopropyl myristate~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient that helps soften the skin. Could be comedogenic
More about Isopropyl myristateSorbitan caprylate~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sorbitan caprylateSodium hydroxide~0.15–0.65%
Panthenol~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolTocopheryl acetate~0.15–0.65%
- 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 acetateBrassica campestris seed oil~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Brassica campestris seed oilSodium polyglutamate~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acacia dealbata flower wax~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Citrus aurantium amara flower wax~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
Jasminum grandiflorum flower wax~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium hyaluronate~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateCitric acid~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidGlycoproteins~0.15–0.55%
Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritating
More about Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extractGlutamic acid~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An amino-acid that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Glutamic acidSodium citrate~0.15–0.5%
- 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 citrateThreonine~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An amino-acid that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In combination with other amino-acids, might help to reduce fine lines and wrinkles
More about ThreonineValine~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Phenoxyethanol~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolLilium candidum bulb extract~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Rubus idaeus leaf extract~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties but evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking
More about Rubus idaeus leaf extractSodium metabisulfite~0.1–0.2%
Citronellol~0.05–0.3%
Geraniol94%
Ingredient list view
Rosa damascena flower water, Water, Glycerin, Propanediol, C12-15 alkyl benzoate, Cetearyl ethylhexanoate, Coco-caprylate/caprate, Ethylhexyl palmitate, Glyceryl stearate se, Ppg-15 stearyl ether, Stearic acid, Sorbitan oleate, Saccharide isomerate, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extract, Hydroxyacetophenone, Carbomer, Morinda citrifolia callus culture lysate, 1,2-hexanediol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Caprylyl glycol, Isopropyl myristate, Sorbitan caprylate, Sodium hydroxide, Panthenol, Tocopheryl acetate, Brassica campestris seed oil, Sodium polyglutamate, Acacia dealbata flower wax, Citrus aurantium amara flower wax, Jasminum grandiflorum flower wax, Sodium hyaluronate, Citric acid, Glycoproteins, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Glutamic acid, Sodium citrate, Threonine, Valine, Phenoxyethanol, Lilium candidum bulb extract, Rubus idaeus leaf extract, Sodium metabisulfite, Citronellol, Geraniol, Unknown
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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.
| ChantecailleOil Free Balancing MoisturizerYOUR PRODUCT | Eveline CosmeticsBio Hyaluron Expert | MISSHANear Skin Moist Lab Cream | NovaclearHydro Night Cream - Novaclear | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 58% | 56% | 55% |
| Price | $80.00 | — | — | $21.09−$58.91 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 6 of 9 | 6 of 9 | 5 of 9 |
| Key difference | — | Bakuchiol | Ceramide Np | Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Low | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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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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- 3Safety Assessment of Alkyl Esters as Used in Cosmeticscir-safety.org
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- 5Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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