CHANEL skincare
CHANEL is a French skincare brand founded in 1910 and owned by Mousse Investments Limited since 1924.
CHANEL is beloved for its sophisticated range of moisturizers, serums, cleansers, eye products, and more, all elevated by its meticulous formulas. Its products suit dry skin and sensitive skin best, owing to their gentle and nourishing nature. For specific concerns, the standout products 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. Through these offerings, the brand delivers a refined approach to daily skincare.
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 its brand-focused routine Superior for this skin type. While reviewers mention that some of its moisturizers are lightweight and pleasant, most CHANEL products on this page contain fragrance.
Is CHANEL worth it?
CHANEL may be worth it for shoppers seeking lightweight, pleasant moisturizers and hydrating serums, though reviewers often mention a high price and strong fragrance. Lovi rates CHANEL-focused routines Superior for dry and sensitive skin. Hyaluronic acid helps maintain skin hydration and supports anti-aging effects.
What are CHANEL's best products?
CHANEL's best products for dry skin are Hydra Beauty Camellia Repair Mask, which Lovi rates Superior for that skin type, and Le Lift Crème Yeux, which Lovi rates Superior for mature skin. Reviewers often mention that these moisturizers are lightweight and pleasant, though some note strong fragrance issues.
Which CHANEL moisturizer is best for dry skin?
Hydra Beauty Micro Serum and Sublimage La Crème are the best CHANEL moisturizers for dry skin, whereas 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 when shoppers choose the right products, as Lovi rates acne-prone skin High for Le Lift Crème Fine, Hydra Beauty Micro Serum, and Hydra Beauty Essence Mist. Reviewers mention that the brand features lightweight and pleasant moisturizers, though some products contain squalene, which may play a role in acne vulgaris.
Is CHANEL fragrance-free?
No, the CHANEL products on this page are not fragrance-free, as six of the eight items list fragrance. Reviewers often mention strong fragrance and scent issues with these items.
What are the key ingredients in CHANEL products?
The key ingredient found across the CHANEL products on this page 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, use a hydrating serum and moisturizer like Hydra Beauty Micro Serum for morning and evening steps. Reviewers note that CHANEL products are lightweight and pleasant, though some feature strong fragrances. Lovi rates the CHANEL-focused routine Superior for dry skin.
Where can I buy CHANEL, and how much does it cost?
CHANEL is available at stores in the Netherlands. Prices on the page range from €78.00 to €114.87, with most products falling within that range.
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 CHANEL as Superior for dry skin, sensitive skin, and acne-prone skin, with routines similarly matched by brands like La Roche-Posay.
CHANEL vs La Roche-Posay: which is better?
CHANEL and La Roche-Posay both offer a Superior fit for dry skin, sensitive skin, and acne-prone skin. Lovi rates the CHANEL-focused routine as Superior for dry skin, sensitive skin, acne-prone skin, and oily skin, while La Roche-Posay is rated High for oily skin and acne-prone skin.
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, as Lovi rates the CHANEL-focused routine Superior for dry skin. Reviewers often mention its lightweight and pleasant moisturizers and hydrating serums, and hyaluronic acid helps improve skin quality and signs of aging.
Which CHANEL cleanser is best for oily skin?
La Mousse is the cleanser for oily skin shown on this page. Lovi rates La Mousse Low for oily skin.
Is CHANEL good for sensitive skin?
CHANEL is good for sensitive skin, and Lovi rates the brand-focused routine Superior for sensitive skin. Reviewers note that some moisturizers are lightweight and pleasant, though strong fragrance and scent issues are often mentioned.
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 mention lightweight and pleasant moisturizers that feel comfortable without weighing the skin down. Hyaluronic acid helps keep the skin hydrated while addressing dryness.
Is CHANEL good for skin with dark spots?
CHANEL works well for skin with dark spots, with Hydra Beauty Essence Mist and Hydra Beauty Camellia Repair Mask rated High by Lovi. Hyaluronic acid helps improve skin quality and signs of aging.
Is CHANEL good for mature skin?
Yes, CHANEL is good for mature skin because Lovi rates Le Lift Crème Yeux Superior and several other moisturizers 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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