Works for
2 of 2 advertised claims delivered
Moisturizing16 ingredients credited for this claimStrong support
“Innovative Skin-Awakening and Radiance-Boosting peptides hydrate and provide an immediate healthy glow while colorless carotenoids and a refining lipopeptide reduce visible redness and plump up the look of fine lines, leaving skin looking smooth, fresh and radiant.”
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:
diglycerin, 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: simmondsia chinensis seed oil, squalane.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: n-prolyl palmitoyl tripeptide-56 acetate, nonapeptide-1
Anti-aging3 ingredients credited for this claimModerate support
“Innovative Skin-Awakening and Radiance-Boosting peptides hydrate and provide an immediate healthy glow while colorless carotenoids and a refining lipopeptide reduce visible redness and plump up the look of fine lines, leaving skin looking smooth, fresh and radiant.”
This product contains n-prolyl palmitoyl tripeptide-56 acetate, nonapeptide-1. These ingredients 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, Rosa damascena flower oil + 4 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 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 waterPropanediol~4.5–6.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolDicaprylyl carbonate~4.6–6.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps products spread more easily and works as an emollient to soften skin
More about Dicaprylyl carbonateDiglycerin~3.2–4.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about DiglycerinHydroxypropyl methylcellulose~2.8–4.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to create a thicker product consistency and stabilize the formulation
More about Hydroxypropyl methylcelluloseSimmondsia chinensis seed oil~2.2–3.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Softens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.
More about Simmondsia chinensis seed oilGlycerin~1.6–2.4%
- 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 GlycerinPullulan~1.5–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
Creates a thin drying film on the skin resulting in a short-term tightening effect
More about PullulanCi 77891~1.1–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Titanium dioxide~1.3–1.9%
- 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 dioxideHydroxyacetophenone~0.55–1.3%
Mica~0.6–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Creates an illusion of smoother and more radiant skin tone. Adds shimmer to the skin by reflecting light
More about MicaEthylhexylglycerin~0.45–1%
Squalane~0.5–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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.
More about SqualaneCaprylyl glycol~0.45–1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycol1,2-hexanediol~0.4–0.9%
Caprylic/capric triglyceride~0.45–1.05%
- 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 triglycerideAcrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~0.45–1.05%
- 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 crosspolymerCaprylyl/capryl glucoside~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agent
More about Caprylyl/capryl glucosideCarbomer~0.3–0.75%
- 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 CarbomerCetyl palmitate~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin and is used to improve product texture and stability
More about Cetyl palmitatePorphyridium cruentum extract~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
A red algae extract. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have an antioxidant effect
More about Porphyridium cruentum extractSodium phytate~0.2–0.75%
Polysorbate 80~0.2–0.8%
Solanum lycopersicum fruit extract~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sorbitan stearate~0.2–0.75%
Pentylene glycol~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolSodium hydroxide~0.2–0.75%
Silica~0.4–0.9%
Polymethyl methacrylate~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Is used to enhance product texture and can help to optically mask skin imperfections
More about Polymethyl methacrylateSodium cocoyl glutamate~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sodium cocoyl glutamateRosa damascena flower oil~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Rosa damascena flower oilSodium phosphate~0.2–0.7%
Citric acid~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidPelargonium graveolens oil~0.15–0.7%
Glyceryl caprylate~0.35–0.8%
- 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 caprylateHydrogenated lecithin~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to retain moisture by creating a protective barrier on the skin. Rich in fatty acids. Improves product texture and helps with the penetration of other ingredients.
More about Hydrogenated lecithinTin oxide~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A colorant that can add a pearl-like appearance to the formulation
More about Tin oxideTocopherol~0.15–0.7%
- 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 TocopherolPolyglyceryl-6 oleate~0.2–0.7%
Nonapeptide-1~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Nonapeptide-1Sodium surfactin~0.2–0.8%
Lotus japonicus somatic embryo extract~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
N-prolyl palmitoyl tripeptide-56 acetate~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about N-prolyl palmitoyl tripeptide-56 acetatePalmitoyl tetrapeptide-10~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Disodium phosphate~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps adjust the product pH and stabilize the formulation
More about Disodium phosphateSodium benzoate~0.1–0.4%
Citronellol~0.1–0.35%
Geraniol~0.05–0.2%
Linalool~0.05–0.2%
Ingredient list view
Rosa damascena flower water, Propanediol, Dicaprylyl carbonate, Diglycerin, Hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Glycerin, Pullulan, Ci 77891, Titanium dioxide, Hydroxyacetophenone, Mica, Ethylhexylglycerin, Squalane, Caprylyl glycol, 1,2-hexanediol, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Caprylyl/capryl glucoside, Carbomer, Cetyl palmitate, Porphyridium cruentum extract, Sodium phytate, Polysorbate 80, Solanum lycopersicum fruit extract, Sorbitan stearate, Pentylene glycol, Sodium hydroxide, Silica, Polymethyl methacrylate, Sodium cocoyl glutamate, Rosa damascena flower oil, Sodium phosphate, Citric acid, Pelargonium graveolens oil, Glyceryl caprylate, Hydrogenated lecithin, Tin oxide, Tocopherol, Polyglyceryl-6 oleate, Nonapeptide-1, Sodium surfactin, Lotus japonicus somatic embryo extract, N-prolyl palmitoyl tripeptide-56 acetate, Palmitoyl tetrapeptide-10, Disodium phosphate, Sodium benzoate, Citronellol, Geraniol, Linalool
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Product summary
"Chantecaille - Radiance Elixir" is a well-rounded moisturizing product. The formulation is based on a combination of good humectants and emollients. Both are needed to increase the skin hydration level. Humectants in this product (diglycerin, glycerin, caprylyl glycol and rosa damascena flower water) help to increase the water content in the upper layer of the skin. (These ingredients do so by "capturing" water molecules from the outside air or from within the deeper layers of the skin). Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, squalane, cetyl palmitate, caprylyl glycol and dicaprylyl carbonate 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.
Ingredient callouts
- This moisturizer also contains Peptides (n-prolyl palmitoyl tripeptide-56 acetate 0.15% - 0.55% and nonapeptide-1 0.15% - 0.65%). Peptides are a very big group of ingredients. They all consist of a different combination of aminoacids. Our skin produces Peptides naturally. Some of them work as natural antibiotics, promote wound-healing and production of collagen. The scientists are still studying how effective the topical application of Peptides is, but it is very likely that they are helpful. Peptides might be able to support skin barrier restoration and even have an anti-aging benefit. At the very least, they certainly help attract water to the skin and support the hydration in this way.
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 176.00$ up to 286.00$ in the United States, from 228.80CA$ up to 273.00CA$ in Canada, for 326.63A$ in Australia and from 200.00£ up to 297.00£ 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 8 studies and safety reviews.
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- 6Safety Assessment of Tin(IV) Oxide as Used in Cosmeticscir-safety.org
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