CHANEL skincare
CHANEL is a French skincare brand founded in 1910 and owned by Mousse Investments Limited since 1924.
CHANEL is beloved for its refined moisturizers, serums, cleansers, eye products, and more, all elevated by exquisite formulas. Its products suit dry 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 well suited for oily skin, as Lovi rates the brand-focused routine for oily skin as Superior. Reviewers mention that the brand offers lightweight and pleasant moisturizers that may help keep skin feeling balanced.
Is CHANEL worth it?
CHANEL products on this page have a high price, but Lovi rates their routines as Superior for dry, sensitive, and acne-prone skin. The hyaluronic acid in CHANEL formulas helps keep skin hydrated and smooth, though reviewers often mention strong fragrance issues.
What are CHANEL's best products?
CHANEL's best products for the skin include Le Lift Crème Yeux for aging skin and Hydra Beauty Camellia Repair Mask for dry skin, which both achieve high fit levels across multiple skin types. Lovi rates the CHANEL brand-focused routine as Superior for dry skin, sensitive skin, and acne-prone skin.
Which CHANEL moisturizer is best for dry skin?
Hydra Beauty Micro Serum is the best CHANEL moisturizer for dry skin, followed by Sublimage La Crème, while Le Lift Crème Fine is less suitable. Lovi rates Hydra Beauty Micro Serum and Sublimage La Crème as High for dry skin and Le Lift Crème Fine as Low.
Does CHANEL cause breakouts?
CHANEL is unlikely to cause breakouts for most shoppers, as Lovi rates acne-prone skin High for several moisturizers and serums like Hydra Beauty Micro Serum. Reviewers note that the moisturizers are lightweight and pleasant on the skin.
Is CHANEL fragrance-free?
No, the CHANEL products on this page are not fragrance-free, as 6 of the 8 items list added scent and reviewers often mention strong fragrance issues.
What are the key ingredients in CHANEL products?
CHANEL products feature hyaluronic acid as a key ingredient, which helps improve hydration and supports skin quality. Lovi lists studies showing that topical hyaluronic acid supports skin aging benefits.
How do I build a CHANEL skincare routine?
To build a CHANEL routine for dry skin, start your morning with a cleanser, apply Hydra Beauty Micro Serum as both your hydrating toner and moisturizer, and finish with a sun protection product. In the evening, use a pre-cleanser followed by your cleanser, Hydra Beauty Essence Mist, and Hydra Beauty Micro Serum. Once a week, add the Vita Essential Mask into that same evening routine before your serum and moisturizer.
Where can I buy CHANEL, and how much does it cost?
CHANEL products can be bought in stores in Germany, with prices on the page ranging from €95.00 to €195.50.
What are good alternatives to CHANEL?
Good alternatives to CHANEL with similar skincare offerings include La Roche-Posay, Caudalie, Bioderma, Avène, Garnier SkinActive, and Garnier.
CHANEL vs La Roche-Posay: which is better?
CHANEL and La Roche-Posay perform similarly well, as Lovi rates both brands Superior for dry skin. Reviewers note that CHANEL offers lightweight moisturizers, though some mention strong fragrance.
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 fits dry skin well, and Lovi rates the CHANEL-focused routine Superior for dry skin. The brand offers products like Hydra Beauty Camellia Repair Mask, which is rated Superior for dry skin, and contains hyaluronic acid, which helps improve skin hydration.
Which CHANEL cleanser is best for oily skin?
La Mousse is the cleanser on this page for oily skin, rated Low for that skin type.
Is CHANEL good for sensitive skin?
Yes, CHANEL is well-suited for sensitive skin, as Lovi rates the brand-focused routine for sensitive skin as Superior. The brand offers several gentle moisturizers and serums that help soothe and hydrate dry and delicate skin.
Is CHANEL good for acne-prone skin?
Yes, CHANEL is well-suited for acne-prone skin, as Lovi rates its brand-focused routine Superior for this skin type. Reviewers often mention that the moisturizers feel lightweight and pleasant on the face.
Is CHANEL good for skin with dark spots?
CHANEL is generally average for skin with dark spots, with Hydra Beauty Essence Mist and Hydra Beauty Camellia Repair Mask providing better results than the rest. Hyaluronic acid helps improve overall skin quality and hydration.
Is CHANEL good for mature skin?
Yes, CHANEL is good for mature skin, offering products like Le Lift Crème Yeux which Lovi rates Superior for that skin type. Topical 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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