CHANEL Hydra Beauty Essence Mist for oily acne-prone skin
Ascorbyl Glucoside
Glycerin
Camellia Japonica Flower Extract
Zingiber Officinale Root Extract
Sodium Acetylated HyaluronateAverage
- HighOily Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- HighSafety
Works for oily acne-prone skin; other serums fit it better.
- BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, 2019
- Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with oily acne-prone skin: shine, breakouts, blemishes, and enlarged pores. 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
- Highly suitable for your oily skin, Zingiber Officinale Root Extract and Camellia Japonica Flower Extract help regulate sebum production and provide antioxidant benefits, though the primary ingredients Glycerin and Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate offer general hydration rather than targeted treatment for your acne, blemishes, and breakouts.
- The formula provides moderate hydration and plumping effects, which are beneficial for overall skin health.
- The product is safe for your skin, with no risks of irritation due to the absence of harsh ingredients.
How to apply
- Could be used as part of your PM routine. Start 3 times a week and build up to daily use if your skin tolerates it well.
- Apply your serum after cleansing and toning, but before putting on your moisturizer.
- Gently press 2 to 3 drops of the serum into your skin and let it absorb for a minute.
- Apply the serum on clean, dry skin to help manage your blemishes safely.
- Do a patch test before your first use and avoid the delicate eye area.
People Say
★4.8Overall rating based on 100+ reviewsBased on limited data, users with dry, dehydrated, or dull skin frequently praise this mist for its ability to instantly restore moisture and provide a lit-from-within glow without disturbing makeup. The majority find the hydration and fine mist application luxurious and effective for setting makeup, though a small minority of users with sensitivity to scents find the floral fragrance overpowering.
Highlights
Intense hydration Mostly Mentioned
- “skin drinks in hydration”
- “restores moisture immediately”
- “relieves dry tight skin”
- “most moisturizing mist I've tried”
Enhances radiance Often Mentioned
- “gives a subtle glow”
- “makes complexion look beautiful”
- “leaves skin spectacular”
- “dewy finish”
Luxurious experience Sometimes Noted
- “smell is divine”
- “mood-lifting scent”
- “cooling treat for face”
- “pleasant sensation of well-being”
Sets makeup Sometimes Noted
- “perfect for setting makeup”
- “spritzing between touch-ups”
- “reactivates light moisturizers”
- “works well over makeup”
Ultra-fine mist Sometimes Noted
- “spray cloud is delicate”
- “doesn't interfere with makeup”
- “distributes evenly”
- “lightweight canister”
High price point Sometimes Noted
- “sheer indulgence”
- “expensive for the size”
- “luxury splurge”
- “wish it was cheaper”
Packaging issues Rarely Noted
- “nozzle might be wonky”
- “emitted droplets at odd angle”
- “spray is quite chunky (rare case)”
Small quantity Rarely Noted
- “quantity is on smaller side”
- “runs out quickly”
- “wish bottle was bigger”
- “travel size only”
Strong fragrance Rarely Noted
- “touch much for fragrance-phobes”
- “scent might be hit or miss”
- “not for very sensitive skin”
- “overpowering at first”
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Questions and answers
How well does Chanel Hydra Beauty Essence Mist work for oily acne-prone skin?
Chanel Hydra Beauty Essence Mist works moderately well for oily acne-prone skin, as it provides safe hydration and helps balance oil, but it lacks targeted treatment for breakouts. Treatments that fit this skin better need ingredients that control oil and soothe blemishes without adding excess moisture.
BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, 2019Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017
Which ingredients make this mist a good fit for oily acne-prone skin?
Zingiber Officinale Root Extract and Camellia Japonica Flower Extract help regulate sebum and provide antioxidant benefits, while Glycerin and Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate supply general hydration. However, oily acne-prone skin needs a treatment that targets breakouts and controls oil without heavy moisturizing ingredients.
BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, 2019FEBS Open Bio, 2021
What does Ascorbyl Glucoside do for oily acne-prone skin?
Ascorbyl Glucoside helps brighten dark spots and keeps skin looking clear by fighting breakouts and reducing oil buildup. This ingredient is unlikely to cause irritation and is well-suited for keeping an even, smooth complexion.
International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2024Journal of Periodontology, 2009
What does Glycerin do for oily acne-prone skin?
Glycerin helps keep oily acne-prone skin hydrated without feeling heavy. It draws moisture into the skin while supporting the skin barrier so it stays soft and balanced.
The British Journal of Dermatology, 2008Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017
Where does this mist go in a skincare routine for oily acne-prone skin?
This treatment mist goes in your evening routine, after cleansing and before moisturizing. It is safe for your skin with no risks of irritation, but an oily and acne-prone skin type needs targeted ingredients like salicylic acid or benzoyl peroxide to actively clear blemishes and breakouts.
Can I use this mist with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this mist with retinol, applying the mist before your retinol product to keep your skin hydrated. This product is safe and unlikely to cause irritation for oily acne-prone skin, though this type of skin needs targeted ingredients like salicylic acid or benzoyl peroxide to properly manage breakouts.
How often should I use this mist?
This mist works for your oily acne-prone skin, though other products fit it better because it offers general hydration rather than targeted treatment for breakouts. You can use it as part of your evening routine, and oily acne-prone skin needs specialized treatments with active ingredients like salicylic acid or benzoyl peroxide to effectively clear blemishes.
Can this mist clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for oily acne-prone skin?
This mist is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts since it has no harsh ingredients that trigger irritation. However, because it focuses on general hydration rather than targeted blemish control, oily acne-prone skin needs a treatment with ingredients like salicylic acid or benzoyl peroxide to effectively clear and prevent breakouts.
Is this mist fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
It has no drying alcohol and contains fragrance (parfum).
What the research says
Camellia japonica flower extract protects against urban air pollutant-induced skin damage by scavenging radicals, inhibiting ROS generation, reducing MMP-1 and lipid peroxidation, and increasing collagen synthesis in in vitro and ex vivo models.
BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, 2019A 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, 2017Camellia japonica placenta extract treatment upregulated hair growth marker genes in human follicle dermal papilla cells in vitro and improved scalp moisture, sebum, keratin, and erythema in 42 adult female participants in vivo.
FEBS Open Bio, 2021Camellia japonica oil activated the human COL1A2 promoter, induced type I procollagen synthesis, inhibited matrix metalloproteinase-1 activity, and reduced trans-epidermal water loss without inducing adverse reactions in human skin.
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, 2007Topical application of 5% vitamin C cream significantly improved global clinical scores, increased skin microrelief density, and induced elastic tissue repair in photoaged skin compared to excipient control in healthy female volunteers.
Experimental Dermatology, 2003Ascorbic acid 2-glucoside gel significantly reduced gingival melanin pigmentation after 4 weeks compared to placebo in 73 subjects with symmetric pigmentation.
Journal of Periodontology, 2009Topical application of VC-IP cream twice daily for 8 weeks reduces periorbital wrinkles in female subjects compared to a placebo cream.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2022The emollient V0034CR significantly reduced TEWL compared to vehicle and vehicle plus glycerol, and significantly increased corneometry scores compared to vehicle and vehicle plus petrolatum in healthy volunteers with dry skin, demonstrating combined barrier function improvement from petrolatum and hydration improvement from glycerol.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020Ten days of treatment with a cream containing 20% glycerin significantly increased skin hydration measured by corneometer values in 17 healthy volunteers compared to a placebo cream, but showed no influence on transepidermal water loss or skin sensitivity to an irritating surfactant.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2001Niacinamide/glycerin body moisturizers provided better rapid and prolonged improvement of cosmetic xerosis through functional improvement of stratum corneum barrier function compared to no treatment and conventional moisturizers in female subjects.
Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2012Camellia oleifera Abel shell 1,3-butanediol extract decreased facial melanin levels by 59% from baseline at 6 weeks compared to a placebo group showing no effect in 30 female subjects.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2019Camellia oleifera oil demonstrated excellent moisture retention, anti-inflammatory effects, and free radical scavenging, and its inclusion in an emulsion significantly improved antioxidant and moisturizing properties compared to an emulsion without CO oil.
Molecules, 2024Camellioside A attenuates UVA-induced production of MMP-1 and reverses the suppression of type Iα1 pro-collagen in HaCaT keratinocytes by inhibiting MAPK activation and downstream transcription factor phosphorylation.
Experimental and Therapeutic Medicine, 2021A 1-year clinical study on human facial skin demonstrated that Zingiber officinale (L.) Rose extract inhibits the UV-induced decrease in skin elasticity and prevents or improves wrinkle formation around the eye.
Archives of Dermatological Research, 2008Ginger extract transethosomal hydrogel improved skin permeability, sustained drug release, and exhibited significant inhibition of edema swelling along with reduced reactive oxygen species and prostaglandin E2 compared to free ginger extract hydrogel and ketoprofen gel in a rat-paw edema model.
International Journal of Nanomedicine, 2023Topical delivery of ginger extract-loaded nanoemulsions significantly reduced arthritic symptoms, paw edema inhibition by 27.7%, and inflammatory cytokines in RA-induced rats compared to the negative control.
Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2023Topical 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, 2019
Why other serums fit oily acne-prone skin better
Two percent supramolecular salicylic acid showed similar efficacy to 0.01% adapalene plus 5% benzoyl peroxide in reducing acne lesions in 31 patients over 28 days.
Cutaneous and Ocular Toxicology, 2019Chemical peels with 30% supramolecular salicylic acid effectively treated acne and reduced facial sebum secretion while improving skin hydration and barrier function in 25 patients.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2022
Ingredients
Water, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Zingiber Officinale Root Extract, Camellia Japonica Flower Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Ppg-26-Buteth-26, Peg-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Parfum, Disodium Edta, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Peg-12, Tocopheryl Acetate, Tromethamine, Ascorbyl Glucoside
Behind this fit score
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