CHANEL Sublimage La Crème for oily skin
Vanilla Planifolia
Shea Butter
Jojoba Oil
Sodium Hyaluronate
Vitamin ELow
- LowOily Skin Fit
- HighEffectiveness
- ConcerningSafety
A weak match for oily skin; the moisturizers alongside fit it better.
- Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017
- The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2006
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with oily skin: shine, enlarged pores, blackheads, and blemishes. For scores and recommendations based on your full skin profile, including your 12D face scan results and any goals or preferences you have, please use the Lovi app.
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Lovi Assistant explains
- Offers excellent moisturizing for your oily skin due to sodium hyaluronate and glycerin, which hydrate and plump effectively, but dimethicone and squalane may exacerbate oiliness without sufficient seboregulating components.
- Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract and Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract provide soothing benefits, though the product's primary function is hydration rather than addressing oily shine.
How to apply
- Could be used as part of your AM or PM routine every day to keep your face fresh.
- Apply this moisturizer after cleansing and toning, but right before your SPF in the morning.
- Gently press a small amount into your skin and let it absorb fully.
- Apply on clean, slightly dry skin to help control that oily shine.
- Avoid the eye area and do a quick patch test before your first use.
People Say
★4.7Overall rating based on 300+ reviewsThis product is highly praised for its ability to provide deep, long-lasting hydration and a luminous, radiant finish, making it particularly effective for those with dry or mature skin. Users frequently report improved skin texture and a rejuvenated appearance. Some users note that the rich formula can be too heavy for oily or combination skin, occasionally leading to blemishes if used in excess.
Highlights
Deeply hydrating Mostly Mentioned
- “Instantly calmed”
- “nourished and hydrated”
- “ample moisturization”
Very expensive Mostly Mentioned
- “Price is steep”
- “wickedly high”
- “not worth price”
Luxurious texture Often Mentioned
- “Silky, smooth”
- “velvety finish”
- “rich and bouncy”
Radiant finish Often Mentioned
- “Glowing skin”
- “luminous finish”
- “radiant shift”
Pleasant scent Sometimes Noted
- “Beautiful sense”
- “subtly intoxicating”
- “luxurious scent”
Causes blemishes Sometimes Noted
- “Developed cystic acne”
- “clusters of blemishes”
- “too heavy”
Heavy for some Sometimes Noted
- “Too greasy”
- “heavy during summer”
- “not for oily”
Highly fragranced Sometimes Noted
- “Sensitive to fragrances”
- “scent quite strong”
- “highly fragranced”
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Questions and answers
Why is CHANEL Sublimage La Crème a weak match for oily skin?
This cream is a weak match for your oily skin because ingredients like dimethicone and squalane may increase oiliness without enough oil-balancing components. An oily skin type needs lightweight hydrating agents and peptides, along with the absence of heavy oils to maintain a balanced complexion.
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2006
Which ingredients make this cream a poor fit for oily skin?
This cream is a weak match for oily skin because dimethicone and squalane may make extra shine and oiliness worse without enough oil-balancing ingredients. To work well for oily skin, a moisturizing treatment of this type needs lightweight hydration, peptides, and ingredients that support the skin barrier without heavy oils.
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2006
What does Vanilla Extract do for oily skin?
Vanilla extract helps calm oily skin and protects it from damage with its strong antioxidant properties. A product of this type needs lightweight hydrators and balancing ingredients to keep oily skin clear and smooth without feeling heavy.
Journal of Advanced Pharmaceutical Technology & Research, 2023
What does Shea Butter do for oily skin?
Shea butter may feel too heavy for oily skin and is unlikely to be the best fit without careful testing. This skin type needs light, non-greasy moisturizers and ingredients that balance oil production without clogging pores.
Where does this cream go in a skincare routine for oily skin?
This moisturizing treatment goes in the morning after your hydrating toner and before your SPF, and in the evening as the final step after your treatment. Because this product is a weak match for oily skin, it may make extra shine worse without enough oil-balancing ingredients.
Can I use this cream with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this cream alongside retinol, applying it after your retinol treatment to help soothe the skin. Using a supportive moisturizer with retinol is unlikely to reduce its benefits and may help keep your skin comfortable. An oily skin type needs a lightweight, oil-balancing moisturizer with ingredients that help control shine.
How often should I use this cream?
This cream is a weak match for oily skin, but if you choose to use it, applying it once a day helps keep hydration up without overloading your skin. A product for oily skin of this type needs lightweight hydrators and oil-controlling ingredients to balance moisture and shine effectively.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020Health Science Reports, 2021
Can this cream clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for oily skin?
Yes, this cream may clog pores and cause breakouts on oily skin because ingredients like dimethicone and squalane can make extra oiliness worse. A product of this type needs added oil-controlling components to properly balance oily skin.
Can I use this cream around the eyes or on my body?
This rich moisturizing treatment may be too heavy for the very thin skin around the eyes and is generally unnecessary for the body, where lighter hydration or specialized formulas are usually preferred.
Is this cream fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
It has no drying alcohol and contains fragrance (parfum). Cetearyl alcohol is a fatty alcohol, which soften the skin.
What the research says
A single application of a moisturizing fluid containing hyaluronic acid 1%, glycerin 5%, and Centella asiatica stem cells extract significantly increased skin hydration by 29% and reduced transepidermal water loss at 24 hours compared to baseline and an untreated control site in twenty healthy women.
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017Peroxidated squalene induces an early activation of NF-kappaB, an increase in PPARalpha levels, and an upregulation of IL-6 production in HaCaT keratinocytes, which is subsequently counteracted by PPARalpha activation.
The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2006Topical low-dose green tea extract reduces UVB-induced p53 expression and apoptosis in human skin keratinocytes compared to placebo.
Experimental Dermatology, 2009An anti-acne hydrogel containing Aloe barbadensis, Garcinia mangostana, and Camellia sinensis extracts showed superior antiacne and antiblotch activities compared to 1% clindamycin gel in sixty subjects with mild-moderate acne.
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2019Gelatin/vanillin/Fe3+/AGP-AgNPs hydrogels promoted wound contraction, reduced inflammation, upregulated dermal growth factors, and minimized skin irritation in rats and rabbits compared to untreated controls.
ACS Omega, 2025L-arginine-loaded chitosan/PVA/vanillin hydrogels achieved 95% wound healing after 24 hours and demonstrated sustained drug release for over 7 days alongside strong antimicrobial activity against Gram-positive bacteria.
RSC Advances, 2024Vanillin exhibited cytocompatibility, protected human keratinocytes and fibroblast cells against ROS-induced cell death with >80% survival, and increased cell migration in vitro.
Journal of Advanced Pharmaceutical Technology & Research, 2023A combination cream of stimu-tex AS and saccharide isomerate reduced erythema, increased skin capacitance, and reduced transepidermal water loss compared to placebo in 20 subjects after fractional CO2 laser procedure without causing serious adverse events.
Lasers in Medical Science, 2025A skin barrier restoring cream with shea butter, silkflo, and vitamin E increased type I procollagen synthesis, enhanced antioxidant enzyme activity, decreased reactive oxygen species generation, and promoted hyaluronic acid production in H2O2-stimulated human keratinocyte cells compared to untreated cells.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2025Clay jojoba oil facial masks reduced total skin lesions by a mean of 54% after 6 weeks in 133 participants with acne-prone, lesioned skin and mild acne compared to baseline.
Forschende Komplementarmedizin, 2012Topical application of jojoba wax reduced LPS-induced secretion of IL-6, IL-8, and TNFα by approximately 30% and increased the synthesis of pro-collagen III and hyaluronic acid compared to untreated skin in an ex-vivo human skin organ culture model.
Frontiers in Pharmacology, 2024Topical jojoba oil application in male mice decreased exercise-induced pro-inflammatory gene expression (Il-1b and Il-6 in soleus, Il-1b in gastrocnemius) compared to untreated exercised mice.
Biomolecules, 2025Topical application of 0.1% hyaluronic acid formulations of different molecular weights led to significant improvements in skin hydration and elasticity, with low-molecular-weight formulations also significantly reducing wrinkle depth in seventy-six female subjects compared to a vehicle control.
Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2011Topical application of hyaluronic acid in conjunction with free gingival graft significantly reduced donor site postoperative pain until day 7 compared to normal saline, with no significant differences in graft dimensions or patient satisfaction.
Clinical Oral Investigations, 2022Treatment with a hyaluronic acid-containing mouth rinse or topical gel led to significant lesion reduction, pain relief, and normalization of lesion color in adult patients with minor recurrent aphthous stomatitis, with the gel formulation showing an earlier healing onset at 3 days.
BMC Oral Health, 2019Topical application of an antioxidant serum containing 15% ascorbic acid, 0.5% ferulic acid, and 1% tocopherol prevented particulate matter-induced degradation of extracellular matrix components, inflammation, and oxidative stress in the skin of 15 female volunteers compared to untreated controls.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2025Dermatological products containing d-alpha tocopheryl acetate showed non-comedogenic potential with less than a 50% increase in microcomedones in 12 healthy male subjects compared to octyl palmitate.
Contemporary Clinical Trials Communications, 2021Topical application of an antioxidant mix containing 15% ascorbic acid, 0.5% ferulic acid, and 1% tocopherol prevented PM and UV-induced skin barrier perturbation, lipid peroxidation, inflammatory markers, MMP9 activation, and Type I collagen loss in 15 healthy females compared to untreated exposed skin.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024
Ingredients
Water, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Dimethicone, Cetearyl Alcohol, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Squalane, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Caprylic Capric Triglyceride, Glyceryl Stearate, Peg-100 Stearate, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum, Carbomer, Sodium Hydroxide, Tocopheryl Acetate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Panthenol, Adenosine, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil Sunflower Seed Oil, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract, Polyquaternium-51, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium Edta, Bht
Behind this fit score
Lovi calculates every fit score from the 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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