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, which feature carefully crafted formulas. Its products suit dry sensitive skin and dry skin best, providing gentle and nourishing care. For specific concerns, the brand offers standout options including 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 thoughtful daily skincare solutions.
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 moderately good for oily skin, as Lovi rates the brand-focused routine High for oily skin and most moisturizers on the page are lightweight and pleasant. However, individual products like Le Lift Crème Fine and Hydra Beauty Micro Serum only receive an Average fit for oily skin. Reviewers also note that the products often have strong fragrance issues.
Is CHANEL worth it?
CHANEL may be worth it for shoppers looking for lightweight moisturizers and hydrating serums, though reviewers often mention a high price and strong fragrance. Lovi rates the CHANEL-focused routine Superior for dry and sensitive skin, and High for oily and combination skin. Hyaluronic acid helps improve skin quality and signs of aging.
What are CHANEL's best products?
CHANEL's best products for the eyes and dry skin include Le Lift Crème Yeux and the Hydra Beauty Camellia Repair Mask, which Lovi rates Superior for those needs. Reviewers often mention these moisturizers as lightweight and pleasant, though they frequently note strong fragrance and scent issues. Hyaluronic acid is a key ingredient across the products, which helps provide antioxidant and anti-aging effects.
Which CHANEL moisturizer is best for dry skin?
Hydra Beauty Micro Serum is best for dry skin, followed by Sublimage La Crème. Lovi rates both options High for dry skin, while Le Lift Crème Fine is rated Low.
Does CHANEL cause breakouts?
CHANEL is unlikely to cause breakouts for most people, as Lovi rates acne-prone skin High for several moisturizers and serums on the page. Hyaluronic acid helps keep skin hydrated without clogging pores. Reviewers note that the products are lightweight and pleasant.
Is CHANEL fragrance-free?
No, the CHANEL products on this page are not fragrance-free, as 6 of the 8 items list fragrance in their ingredients. Reviewers often mention strong fragrance and scent issues with the brand.
What are the key ingredients in CHANEL products?
CHANEL products feature hyaluronic acid as a key ingredient. Topical hyaluronic acid helps improve skin quality and signs of aging.
How do I build a CHANEL skincare routine?
To build a CHANEL skincare routine for dry skin in the morning, apply a hydrating facial cleanser, followed by Hydra Beauty Micro Serum, First Spray Serum, and daily soft touch sunscreen. In the evening, use an ultra hyalon cleansing cream, hydrating facial cleanser, Hydra Beauty Essence Mist, and first spray serum. Once a week, add a rice probiotics overnight mask to your evening routine after cleansing.
Where can I buy CHANEL, and how much does it cost?
CHANEL is available on this page with prices in Spain starting at ninety-five euros. Reviewers note that these items come with a high price.
What are good alternatives to CHANEL?
La Roche-Posay, Caudalie, Bioderma, Avène, Garnier SkinActive, and Garnier are similar brands with pages on Lovi. Lovi rates the La Roche-Posay routine as Superior for dry skin, matching the top fit level of CHANEL.
CHANEL vs La Roche-Posay: which is better?
CHANEL and La Roche-Posay offer similar effectiveness, as Lovi rates both brands Superior for dry and sensitive skin. CHANEL routines reach a Superior fit for acne-prone skin, while La Roche-Posay reaches a High fit for that skin type.
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, as Lovi rates its brand-focused routine Superior for this skin type. Reviewers frequently mention that the moisturisers are lightweight and pleasant, and hyaluronic acid helps maintain moisture.
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?
Yes, CHANEL is well-suited for sensitive skin, and Lovi rates the brand-focused routine Superior for this skin type. Reviewers often mention that the products feature lightweight and pleasant moisturizers, though some note strong fragrance issues.
Is CHANEL good for acne-prone skin?
CHANEL works well for acne-prone skin, as Lovi rates the brand-focused routine Superior for this skin type. Reviewers often mention that the products are lightweight, though some formulas may include a strong fragrance.
Is CHANEL good for skin with dark spots?
CHANEL works well for skin with dark spots, as Lovi rates Hydra Beauty Essence Mist High for this concern. The hyaluronic acid in the range helps improve overall skin quality and hydration.
Is CHANEL good for mature skin?
CHANEL is good for mature skin, with Lovi rating Le Lift Crème Yeux Superior and several other moisturizers and masks 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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