Works for
MoisturizingGlycerin, Squalane + 13 moreWorks
“A revolutionary face and eye serum infused with powerful botanicals that act as hydrating boosters promoting a plumper looking appearance.”
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, glycine.
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: dimethicone, squalane.
Anti-agingTocopherolNot delivered
“Kick start collagen production with Vital Essence from Chantecaille , reducing the appearance of fine lines and improving skin tone.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Evens skin toneNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“Kick start collagen production with Vital Essence from Chantecaille , reducing the appearance of fine lines and improving skin tone.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy4 strong irritants: Rosa damascena flower water, Alcohol + 2 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 waterGlycerin~4.1–6.1%
- 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 GlycerinButylene glycol~4.2–6.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Butylene glycolWater~3.2–4.8%
Pentylene glycol~2.4–3.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolCarbomer~1.5–2.3%
- 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 CarbomerPotassium hydroxide~1.3–1.9%
Squalane~1.4–2%
- 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 SqualaneGlycine~0.9–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help restore the skin barrier function
More about GlycineSodium hyaluronate~0.5–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateStearic acid~0.6–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidCetyl alcohol~0.55–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together
More about Cetyl alcoholPolyglyceryl-2 isostearate~0.4–0.9%
Simmondsia chinensis seed oil~0.4–0.95%
- 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 oilDimethicone~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish
More about DimethiconeGlycol distearate~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glycol distearateVitis vinifera seed oil~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant properties
More about Vitis vinifera seed oilBentonite~0.3–0.75%
Isosteareth-20~0.2–0.7%
Alcohol~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties
More about AlcoholXanthan gum~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumTocopherol~0.15–0.55%
- 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 TocopherolEpilobium fleischeri extract~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Natto gum~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pueraria lobata root extract~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Prunus yedoensis leaf extract~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Aloe barbadensis leaf extract~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin
More about Aloe barbadensis leaf extractChlorella vulgaris extract~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
A plant extract that can help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory properties
More about Chlorella vulgaris extractLonicera japonica flower extract~0.1–0.5%
- 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 extractCitric acid~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidPhenoxyethanol~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolPotassium sorbate~0.05–0.25%
Vaccinium myrtillus leaf extract~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Citronellol~0.01–0.05%
Geraniol~0.01–0.05%
Ingredient list view
Rosa damascena flower water, Glycerin, Butylene glycol, Water, Pentylene glycol, Carbomer, Potassium hydroxide, Squalane, Glycine, Sodium hyaluronate, Stearic acid, Cetyl alcohol, Polyglyceryl-2 isostearate, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Dimethicone, Glycol distearate, Vitis vinifera seed oil, Bentonite, Isosteareth-20, Alcohol, Xanthan gum, Tocopherol, Epilobium fleischeri extract, Natto gum, Pueraria lobata root extract, Prunus yedoensis leaf extract, Aloe barbadensis leaf extract, Chlorella vulgaris extract, Lonicera japonica flower extract, Citric acid, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium sorbate, Vaccinium myrtillus leaf extract, Citronellol, Geraniol
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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.
| ChantecailleVital EssenceYOUR PRODUCT | EviDenS de BeautéThe Eye Recovery Serum | e.l.f. CosmeticsHydrating Serum | The INKEY List CACeramide Serum | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 44% | 43% | 43% |
| Price | $120.00 | $206.37+$86.37 | $9.20−$110.80 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 7 | 5 of 7 | 5 of 7 |
| Key difference | — | Alanine | Butyrospermum Parkii Butter | Phytosphingosine |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"Chantecaille - Vital Essence" could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Humectants (sodium hyaluronate 0.50% - 1.20%, glycine 0.90% - 1.35% and glycerin 4.10% - 6.10%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
About the brand
According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "Chantecaille" is cruelty free, but its parent company is not.
Price
The product retails from 98.00$ up to 163.00$ in the United States, from 149.50CA$ up to 195.00CA$ in Canada, for 336.06A$ in Australia and from 98.00£ up to 149.00£ 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 12 studies and safety reviews.
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- 4Functional glycine receptor in cultured human keratinocytesonlinelibrary.wiley.com
- 5Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin agingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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