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?
Yes, CHANEL is good for oily skin, as Lovi rates the CHANEL-focused routine Superior for this skin type. Reviewers often mention that the brand's moisturizers feel lightweight and pleasant on the skin.
Is CHANEL worth it?
CHANEL may be worth it for shoppers looking for lightweight moisturizers and radiance-enhancing serums, though it comes with a high price and strong fragrances. Lovi rates the CHANEL-focused routine Superior for dry skin, oily skin, sensitive skin, and acne-prone skin.
What are CHANEL's best products?
CHANEL's best products for the skin are Le Lift Crème Yeux and Hydra Beauty Camellia Repair Mask, as Lovi rates them Superior for mature and dry skin. Reviewers also mention that the brand's moisturizers feel lightweight and pleasant, while its serums help boost hydration and radiance.
Which CHANEL moisturizer is best for dry skin?
Hydra Beauty Micro Serum is the best choice for dry skin, alongside Sublimage La Crème, which also fits well, while Le Lift Crème Fine is less suitable. Lovi rates Hydra Beauty Micro Serum and Sublimage La Crème High for dry skin, and Le Lift Crème Fine Low.
Does CHANEL cause breakouts?
CHANEL is unlikely to cause breakouts for most people, as the brand's products include lightweight options that fit well for acne-prone skin. Lovi rates Le Lift Crème Yeux and Hydra Beauty Micro Serum High for acne-prone skin.
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?
The key ingredient in CHANEL products is hyaluronic acid. Topical hyaluronic acid helps improve skin quality and signs of skin aging.
How do I build a CHANEL skincare routine?
To build a CHANEL skincare routine for dry skin, start your morning with a hydrating cleanser, follow with Hydra Beauty Micro Serum as a toner and moisturizer, and finish with a safe sunscreen. In the evening, use a pre-cleanser and hydrating cleanser, then apply Hydra Beauty Essence Mist and Hydra Beauty Micro Serum. Once a week, add the Hydra Beauty Camellia Repair Mask into your routine before your serum and moisturizer.
Where can I buy CHANEL, and how much does it cost?
CHANEL products on this page are sold in stores in Ireland, with prices ranging from €90.89 to €199.08 and most items falling between €100.24 and €199.08.
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. Reviewers frequently note a high price and strong fragrance issues with CHANEL, which may make these similar brands worth considering.
CHANEL vs La Roche-Posay: which is better?
CHANEL and La Roche-Posay both offer strong routines, with Lovi rating the CHANEL-focused routine Superior for dry skin, oily skin, sensitive skin, and acne-prone skin, and High for combination skin. Reviewers note that CHANEL provides lightweight and pleasant moisturizers as well as hydrating and radiance-enhancing serums, though shoppers may encounter high prices and strong fragrances.
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 often mention that the moisturizers are lightweight and pleasant, and hyaluronic acid helps improve skin hydration.
Which CHANEL cleanser is best for oily skin?
La Mousse is the best CHANEL cleanser for oily skin, though Lovi rates it Low for that skin type. Reviewers often mention strong fragrance and scent issues in the brand's products.
Is CHANEL good for sensitive skin?
CHANEL is a good option for sensitive skin, as Lovi rates the brand-focused routine Superior for it. Products like Hydra Beauty Micro Serum and Hydra Beauty Camellia Repair Mask help hydrate and soothe delicate skin.
Is CHANEL good for acne-prone skin?
CHANEL is a good option for acne-prone skin because Lovi rates the brand-focused routine Superior for this skin type. Reviewers often mention that the serums are hydrating and radiance-enhancing.
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 and several others Average for this concern. The brand uses ingredients like hyaluronic acid, which may help improve skin quality and signs of aging.
Is CHANEL good for mature skin?
CHANEL is good for mature skin, with Lovi rating Le Lift Crème Yeux Superior for this skin type and Sublimage La Crème, Hydra Beauty Micro Serum, and Hydra Beauty Essence Mist rating High. The brand features key ingredients like hyaluronic acid that may help improve skin quality and signs of aging. Reviewers frequently note that the serums are hydrating and radiance-enhancing, though some mention a high price and strong fragrances.
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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