CHANEL skincare
CHANEL is a French skincare brand founded in 1910 and owned by Mousse Investments Limited since 1924.
CHANEL is beloved for its sophisticated range of moisturizers, serums, cleansers, eye products, and more, all elevated by its meticulous formulas. Its products suit dry skin and sensitive skin best, owing to their gentle and nourishing nature. For specific concerns, the standout products 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. Through these offerings, the brand delivers a refined approach to daily skincare.
This 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 fits oily skin well, with Lovi rating the CHANEL-focused routine Superior for oily skin. Reviewers often mention that the brand offers lightweight and pleasant moisturizers.
Is CHANEL worth it?
Deciding if CHANEL is worth it depends on your budget, as reviewers frequently note the high price and strong fragrance issues alongside pleasant, lightweight moisturizers. Lovi rates the brand-focused routines Superior for dry skin, sensitive skin, and acne-prone skin.
What are CHANEL's best products?
CHANEL offers top-performing options for specific skin needs, with Lovi rating Le Lift Crème Yeux Superior for mature skin and Hydra Beauty Camellia Repair Mask Superior for dry skin. Reviewers note that the brand's moisturisers are generally lightweight and pleasant, while its serums provide hydration and radiance.
Which CHANEL moisturizer is best for dry skin?
Hydra Beauty Micro Serum and Sublimage La Crème are the moisturizers on this page that are a High fit for dry skin, while Le Lift Crème Fine is a Low fit. Topical hyaluronic acid, a key ingredient across the products, helps improve skin quality and hydration.
Does CHANEL cause breakouts?
CHANEL is unlikely to cause breakouts for the brand's best-suited skin types, since Lovi rates acne-prone skin as a Superior fit for CHANEL-focused routines. Reviewers frequently note that the moisturizers are lightweight and pleasant. However, reviewers also mention strong fragrance and scent issues across the range.
Is CHANEL fragrance-free?
No, some of the CHANEL products on this page contain fragrance. Reviewers note that strong fragrance and scent issues are often present in the brand's items.
What are the key ingredients in CHANEL products?
The key ingredient in CHANEL products is hyaluronic acid. Topical application of hyaluronic acid helps improve skin quality and provides anti-aging effects.
How do I build a CHANEL skincare routine?
To build a CHANEL skincare routine for dry skin, start your morning with a cleanser, a hydrating toner, Hydra Beauty Micro Serum, and an SPF. In the evening, use a pre-cleanser, cleanser, Hydra Beauty Micro Serum, and add a nourishing mask once a week. Lovi rates the CHANEL-focused routine Superior for dry skin.
Where can I buy CHANEL, and how much does it cost?
CHANEL is available on this page in Australia, with prices ranging from A$289.59 to A$459.05.
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. These similar brands offer alternative options for skincare routines and products.
CHANEL vs La Roche-Posay: which is better?
CHANEL and La Roche-Posay both offer a Superior fit for dry and sensitive skin, so the better choice depends on personal preferences. Reviewers note that CHANEL provides lightweight and pleasant moisturizers, but some CHANEL products contain fragrance. Meanwhile, La Roche-Posay provides a similar level of care for sensitive skin at generally lower prices.
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?
CHANEL is good for dry skin, with Lovi rating its brand-focused routines Superior and several products like Hydra Beauty Camellia Repair Mask and Hydra Beauty Micro Serum offering High fit. Reviewers frequently note that the moisturizers are lightweight and pleasant, though some mention strong fragrance issues.
Which CHANEL cleanser is best for oily skin?
La Mousse is the cleanser for oily skin among the CHANEL products on this page, with Lovi rating it Low for oily skin.
Is CHANEL good for sensitive skin?
CHANEL is good for sensitive skin, as Lovi rates products like Hydra Beauty Micro Serum and Sublimage La Crème High for this skin type. Reviewers frequently mention that these moisturizers feel lightweight and pleasant, though some note strong fragrance issues.
Is CHANEL good for acne-prone skin?
Yes, CHANEL is good for acne-prone skin, and Lovi rates CHANEL-focused routines Superior for this skin type. Reviewers frequently mention that the brand offers lightweight and pleasant moisturizers that may help keep skin comfortable.
Is CHANEL good for skin with dark spots?
CHANEL is moderately good for skin with dark spots, as Lovi rates products like Hydra Beauty Essence Mist High for this concern. Hyaluronic acid is included across the range to help maintain skin quality and hydration.
Is CHANEL good for mature skin?
Yes, CHANEL is good for mature skin, with Lovi rating Le Lift Crème Yeux Superior and several other moisturizers, masks, and serums High for this skin type. Hyaluronic acid helps improve skin quality and signs of 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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