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 good for oily skin, as Lovi rates the CHANEL-focused routine Superior for oily skin. Reviewers mention that the brand offers lightweight and pleasant moisturizers that may feel comfortable without adding heaviness.
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 scent. Lovi rates the CHANEL-focused routine Superior for dry, sensitive, and combination skin types. Hyaluronic acid in these products helps support skin quality and signs of aging.
What are CHANEL's best products?
CHANEL's best products for the skin include Le Lift Crème Yeux and Hydra Beauty Camellia Repair Mask, as Lovi rates them Superior for mature and dry skin. Hyaluronic acid is used across the range and helps improve skin hydration and softness.
Which CHANEL moisturizer is best for dry skin?
Hydra Beauty Micro Serum and Sublimage La Crème are the best CHANEL moisturizers for dry skin, with High fit levels, while Le Lift Crème Fine is rated Low for dry skin. Topical hyaluronic acid, a key ingredient found in these products, helps improve skin quality and hydration.
Does CHANEL cause breakouts?
CHANEL is unlikely to cause breakouts for most people, though certain rich creams may feel heavy on acne-prone skin. Lovi rates Hydra Beauty Micro Serum High for acne-prone skin while La Mousse cleanser is rated Low.
Is CHANEL fragrance-free?
No, the CHANEL products on this page are not fragrance-free, as 6 of the 8 items list a fragrance.
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 manage signs of 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, a calming toner, Hydra Beauty Micro Serum, and a sunscreen, followed at night by a pre-cleanser, cleanser, Hydra Beauty Essence Mist, and Hydra Beauty Micro Serum. Once a week, add a nourishing mask into your evening routine after cleansing. 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 with prices ranging from €71.00 to €111.39 at stores in Italy.
What are good alternatives to CHANEL?
Good alternatives to CHANEL with pages on Lovi include La Roche-Posay, Caudalie, and Bioderma. Lovi rates the La Roche-Posay-focused routine Superior for dry, sensitive, and acne-prone skin, making it a close match for the brand's best skin types.
CHANEL vs La Roche-Posay: which is better?
CHANEL and La Roche-Posay perform similarly well, as Lovi rates both routines as Superior for dry skin. Reviewers note that CHANEL offers lightweight moisturizers, though some mention a 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?
CHANEL is good for dry skin, as Lovi rates the CHANEL-focused routine Superior for dry skin. Specific products like Hydra Beauty Micro Serum, Sublimage La Crème, and Hydra Beauty Camellia Repair Mask offer high levels of hydration for dry skin. Topical hyaluronic acid, a key ingredient across the products, may help improve skin quality and signs of aging.
Which CHANEL cleanser is best for oily skin?
The only CHANEL cleanser on this page is La Mousse, and Lovi rates it Low for oily skin.
Is CHANEL good for sensitive skin?
Yes, CHANEL is good for sensitive skin because Lovi rates the brand-focused routine Superior for sensitive skin, and products like Hydra Beauty Micro Serum rate High for sensitive skin. Reviewers mention that the moisturizers are lightweight and pleasant.
Is CHANEL good for acne-prone skin?
CHANEL is good for acne-prone skin, as Lovi rates the brand-focused routine Superior for this skin type. Reviewers mention that the brand offers lightweight and pleasant moisturizers that are unlikely to feel heavy on the skin.
Is CHANEL good for skin with dark spots?
CHANEL can help with skin with dark spots, as Lovi rates Hydra Beauty Essence Mist High for skin with dark spots and several other products average. Hyaluronic acid helps hydrate the skin and may improve its overall quality over time.
Is CHANEL good for mature skin?
CHANEL is good for mature skin, and Lovi rates the CHANEL-focused routine Superior for mature skin. Products like Le Lift Crème Yeux and Sublimage La Crème help target signs of aging. Topical hyaluronic acid may also help 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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