CHANEL skincare
CHANEL is a French skincare brand founded in 1910 and owned by Mousse Investments Limited since 1924.
CHANEL is loved for its luxurious moisturizers, serums, cleansers, eye products, and more, all crafted from refined formulas. Its products suit acne-prone skin and dry sensitive skin best. The standout products for particular concerns include the Le Lift Crème Yeux for acne-prone skin, the Hydra Beauty Essence Mist for skin with dark spots, and the Hydra Beauty Micro Serum for mature skin.
Hyaluronic acidThis page covers some of the most popular CHANEL products; for the whole CHANEL range, with a fit score for every product, use the Lovi app.
People Say
★4.6Overall rating based on 4.5k+ reviewsReviewers most often praise CHANEL for lightweight and fast-absorbing textures, deep and long-lasting hydration, and radiant and glowing complexions. The most common complaints are high price points and strong fragrances.
Highlights
Lightweight and pleasant moisturizers Mostly Mentioned
- “melt-away — Le Lift Crème Fine”
- “skin feel taut — Le Lift Crème Fine”
- “absorbs instantly — Hydra Beauty Micro Serum”
Hydrating and radiance-enhancing serums Mostly Mentioned
- “skin drinks in hydration — Hydra Beauty Essence Mist”
- “Absorbs extremely fast! — Blue Serum”
- “gives a subtle glow — Hydra Beauty Essence Mist”
High price Mostly Mentioned
- “Price is steep — Sublimage La Crème”
- “Price is too high compared to quantity. — Blue Serum”
- “The steep price tag — Le Lift Crème Fine”
Strong fragrance and scent issues Often Mentioned
- “Presence of alcohol and fragrance — Le Lift Crème Fine”
- “scent is too overpowering — Hydra Beauty Micro Serum”
- “Sensitive to fragrances — Sublimage La Crème”
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Questions and answers
Is CHANEL good for oily skin?
CHANEL is a good fit for oily skin, as Lovi rates the brand-focused routine Superior for this skin type. Reviewers mention that the brand offers lightweight and pleasant moisturizers that may help keep skin comfortable.
Is CHANEL worth it?
CHANEL offers lightweight, pleasant moisturizers and hydrating serums featuring hyaluronic acid, but the brand comes with a high price and many reviewers report strong fragrance issues. Lovi rates the CHANEL-focused routine Superior for dry skin, acne-prone skin, and sensitive skin. Topical hyaluronic acid helps improve skin quality and signs of aging.
What are CHANEL's best products?
CHANEL features several standout items depending on the skin type, such as Hydra Beauty Micro Serum, Hydra Beauty Essence Mist, and Hydra Beauty Camellia Repair Mask for dry skin, alongside Le Lift Crème Yeux for mature skin. Lovi rates these individual products High to Superior for their target skin types, and reviewers note that the serums and moisturizers are pleasant and hydrating.
Which CHANEL moisturizer is best for dry skin?
Hydra Beauty Micro Serum is the best choice for dry skin, and Sublimage La Crème is another good option. Lovi rates both High for dry skin, while Le Lift Crème Fine is rated Low.
Does CHANEL cause breakouts?
CHANEL may trigger breakouts for some shoppers because several of its products contain squalane, which studies link to inflammation in acne-prone skin. Reviewers frequently mention strong fragrances in the range, and Lovi rates Le Lift Crème Fine and Hydra Beauty Micro Serum as High for acne-prone skin.
Is CHANEL fragrance-free?
No, the CHANEL products on this page are not fragrance-free, as six out of eight products list added fragrance. Reviewers often mention strong fragrance and scent issues with the line.
What are the key ingredients in CHANEL products?
Hyaluronic acid is a key ingredient featured across the CHANEL products on this page. Topical hyaluronic acid helps improve skin quality and signs of skin aging.
How do I build a CHANEL skincare routine?
To build a CHANEL routine for dry skin, start your morning by applying the Hydra Beauty Micro Serum as both a toner and a moisturizer. Follow a similar routine in the evening using the Hydra Beauty Essence Mist and Hydra Beauty Micro Serum. Once a week, add the Hydra Beauty Camellia Repair Mask into your regimen for extra nourishment. Lovi rates this brand-focused routine Superior for dry skin.
Where can I buy CHANEL, and how much does it cost?
CHANEL is available on this page in stores in the United Arab Emirates. Prices range from AED 535.00 to AED 781.00, with most products priced between AED 550.00 and AED 611.71.
What are good alternatives to CHANEL?
Good alternatives to CHANEL with pages on Lovi include La Roche-Posay, Caudalie, Bioderma, Avène, Garnier SkinActive, and Garnier. Lovi rates the brand-focused routines for La Roche-Posay as High for dry skin, oily skin, sensitive skin, combination skin, and acne-prone skin.
CHANEL vs La Roche-Posay: which is better?
CHANEL is better for acne-prone skin, where Lovi rates the brand-focused routine Superior compared to High for La Roche-Posay. For dry skin, sensitive skin, and oily skin, CHANEL also holds a Superior fit rating while La Roche-Posay reaches a High fit rating.
Who owns CHANEL, and where is it from?
CHANEL is a French brand founded in 1910, owned by Mousse Investments Limited since 1924.
Is CHANEL cruelty-free?
Yes: PETA lists CHANEL as cruelty-free.
Is CHANEL good for dry skin?
Yes, CHANEL is good for dry skin, and Lovi rates the CHANEL-focused routine Superior for dry skin. Reviewers mostly mention that the moisturizers are lightweight and pleasant and that the serums are hydrating and radiance-enhancing. Hyaluronic acid helps improve skin quality and signs of aging.
Which CHANEL cleanser is best for oily skin?
La Mousse is the cleanser for oily skin on this page, and Lovi rates it Low for oily skin.
Is CHANEL good for sensitive skin?
CHANEL is a good choice for sensitive skin because Lovi rates the CHANEL-focused routine Superior for sensitive skin. Reviewers often mention that the products are lightweight and pleasant.
Is CHANEL good for acne-prone skin?
CHANEL is good for acne-prone skin, and Lovi rates the CHANEL-focused routine Superior for this skin type. Products like Hydra Beauty Micro Serum and Hydra Beauty Essence Mist fit acne-prone skin well with a High level. Topical hyaluronic acid, a key ingredient across the products, helps improve skin quality.
Is CHANEL good for skin with dark spots?
CHANEL is moderately good for skin with dark spots, with Lovi rating most of its products as Average for this concern. Reviewers mention that the serums help brighten the skin, and key ingredients like hyaluronic acid may support overall skin quality.
Is CHANEL good for mature skin?
CHANEL is good for mature skin, and Lovi rates Le Lift Crème Yeux Superior for mature skin. Reviewers often mention that the serums are hydrating and radiance-enhancing, and topical hyaluronic acid helps improve signs of skin aging.
Research behind CHANEL's key ingredients
Vitamin C-squalene bioconjugate promotes epidermal thickening and collagen production in human skin
Effect of Camellia japonica oil on human type I procollagen production and skin barrier function
Protective effects of Camellia japonica flower extract against urban air pollutants
Algae extract protection effect on oxidized protein level in human stratum corneum
Development and efficacy assessments of tea seed oil makeup remover
Effects of fermented tea seed oil on the skin lipid barrier and microbiome of sensitive skin
Treatment with Ascorbyl Glucoside-Arginine Complex Ameliorates Solar Lentigos
Targeting Circadian Rhythm for the Regulation of Skin Collagen Metabolism
Behind these ratings
Lovi rates every product from its full ingredient list with brand-independent rules our dermatologists and cosmetic chemists build and review, and personalizes every pick with AI trained on the real results of millions of users. Lovi trains its fit score models on a proprietary dataset built from more than 10,000 expert-labeled products and more than 100,000 simulated examples, following an internally consistent methodology presented at Cosmoprof, AMWC, and Skin of Color Update.
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Co-founder, Medical Director
Cosmetic chemist, cosmetologist, aesthetic products developer
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Co-founder, CEO and CTO
PhD in computer science, 3x US patent holder, ex-Google, ex-Yandex
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Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc
Medical Board
Aesthetic medicine practitioner, MSc in Longevity and Anti-Aging Medicine
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Medical Board
Specialist dermatologist, MBBS, MD, IFAAD
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Medical Board
Cosmetic chemist, SCS, IFSCC member
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Medical Board, Medical Advisor
Dermatology MD
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Elina Nazarenko, MD
Medical Board
Dermatology and diagnostic consultant
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Victoria Derkova, MS
Medical Board
Cosmetic chemist, cosmetic development technologist
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