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CHANEL Blue Serum for combination skin

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CHANEL Blue Serum

Average

  • AverageCombination Skin Fit
  • AverageEffectiveness
  • HighSafety

Works for combination skin; other serums fit it better.

This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with combination skin: an oily T-zone, enlarged pores, and dry cheeks. 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 moderate suitability for your combination skin as niacinamide and adenosine help smooth texture and minimize fine lines, while glycerin and biosaccharide gum-1 provide hydration to manage oily shine.
  • The formula is generally safe for your combination skin, lacking harsh ingredients that could cause irritation.
  • While it offers general skincare benefits and hydration, it lacks specialized ingredients for optimal oil control on your oilier areas.

How to apply

  • Use your serum as part of your PM routine. Start using it 3 times a week and move to daily use if your skin likes it.
  • Apply the serum after cleansing and toner, and right before your moisturizer.
  • Gently press 2-3 drops of the serum into your skin and wait a minute ⏳for it to soak in.
  • Apply the serum on clean and dry skin since your skin is not sensitive.
  • Always do a patch test before using the serum for the first time, and avoid the eye area .

People Say

★4.0Overall rating based on 300+ reviews

This lightweight serum is frequently praised for its rapid absorption and ability to create a smooth, hydrated base for makeup. Users also note a moderate firming effect. However, a significant number of reviews mention its very high price point and moderate concerns about insufficient hydration and a strong fragrance.

Highlights

  • Quick absorption Mostly Mentioned
    • “Absorbs extremely fast!”
    • “Melts and spreads easily.”
    • “Lightweight and absorbs quickly.”
  • High price Mostly Mentioned
    • “Price is too high compared to quantity.”
    • “Outrageously high cost.”
    • “Pricey.”
  • Excellent makeup base Often Mentioned
    • “Works incredibly well under CC cream.”
    • “Makeup glides smoothly.”
    • “Excellent base for foundation.”
  • Firming effect Sometimes Noted
    • “Incredibly firming when it touches the skin.”
    • “Leaves skin feeling firm and supple.”
    • “Skin feels firmer and bouncier.”
  • Insufficient hydration Sometimes Noted
    • “Not hydrating enough on its own.”
    • “Did not moisture my skin that much.”
    • “Need an additional moisturizer on top.”
  • Strong fragrance Sometimes Noted
    • “Floral scent can be distracting.”
    • “Fragrance can be too strong.”
    • “Strong ethanol smell.”

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Questions and answers

How well does Chanel Blue Serum work for combination skin?

Chanel Blue Serum works reasonably well for combination skin by smoothing texture and providing light hydration, though other products fit this skin type better. Combination skin needs targeted ingredients like niacinamide and zinc PCA to manage oily shine and balance oilier areas without causing irritation.

Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017

Which ingredients make this serum a good fit for combination skin?

Niacinamide and adenosine help smooth your skin and minimize fine lines, while glycerin and biosaccharide gum-1 provide hydration to manage oily shine. A treatment of this type needs effective ingredients like niacinamide, zinc PCA, and propolis to regulate oiliness and provide optimal hydration without overwhelming your oilier areas.

Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2018

What does Niacinamide do for combination skin?

Niacinamide helps balance oily areas by reducing excess shine and pore size while keeping dry patches hydrated and smooth. It also works to calm redness and even out skin tone, making it very suitable for combination skin.

The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002Antioxidants, 2021

What does Olive Oil do for combination skin?

Olive oil may not be a good fit for combination skin because it can weaken the outer skin barrier and cause mild redness. A product for this skin type needs soothing, barrier-repairing ingredients like sunflower seed oil that improve hydration without disrupting the skin.

Where does it go in a skincare routine for combination skin?

This product goes in the evening routine after cleansing and before moisturizing. Combination skin needs targeted ingredients that balance hydration while managing excess oil on oilier areas.

Can I use this serum with retinol, and in what order?

You can use this serum with retinol by applying the serum first to help hydrate and smooth your skin before following with retinol. This combination is generally safe and helps keep your skin soft while managing dryness.

How often should I use it?

Use this treatment in the evening as part of your routine. This timing keeps things simple and provides extra safety around sun exposure.

Can this serum clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for combination skin?

This serum is unlikely to cause breakouts or clog pores on combination skin, as the formula is generally safe and lacks harsh ingredients that typically trigger irritation. However, because it lacks specialized ingredients for optimal oil control on your oilier areas, combination skin needs a product with targeted balancing ingredients to fully manage shine.

Is it fragrance-free and alcohol-free?

It contains fragrance (parfum) and drying alcohol (alcohol).

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, 2017

  • Adenosine-loaded dissolving microneedle patches showed similar or better efficacy on skin wrinkles, dermal density, elasticity, and hydration compared to adenosine cream in 22 female subjects.

    International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2018

  • Topical post-laser application of human adipocyte-derived mesenchymal stem cell media combined with niacinamide significantly improved wrinkle index, melanin index, patient satisfaction, and investigator esthetic improvement scores compared to vehicle cream in patients with aging skin.

    Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2021

  • Topical nicotinamide prevented solar-simulated UV-induced immunosuppression in healthy volunteers, and men experienced immunosuppression at solar-simulated UV doses three times lower than those required for women.

    The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2008

  • Topical 5% niacinamide applied twice daily for 12 weeks reduced fine lines and wrinkles, hyperpigmented spots, red blotchiness, and skin sallowness, and improved skin elasticity compared to vehicle control in 50 female white subjects with facial photoaging.

    Dermatologic Surgery, 2005

  • Topical 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, 2011

  • Topical 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, 2022

  • Treatment 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 combination skin better

  • Niacinamide and ferulic acid incorporated in a stable multiple emulsion successfully reduced melanin, sebum, and skin erythema while improving skin elasticity and hydration in human skin compared to a placebo.

    BioMed Research International, 2022

  • A panthenol-enriched mask improved skin hydration, regulated sebum, and reduced redness and TEWL across dry sensitive, oily sensitive, and oily acne skin subgroups with excellent tolerance and no adverse reactions.

    Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024

Ingredients

Water, Alcohol, Glycerin, Dimethicone Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Niacinamide, Olea Europaea Oil Fruit Olive Oil Fruit, Secale Cereale Seed Extract Rye Seed Extract, Olea Europaea Leaf Extract Olive Leaf Extract, Coffea Arabica Seed Oil Coffee Seed Oil, Pistacia Lentiscus Gum, Peg-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Acrylates Vinyl Isodecanoate Crosspolymer, Pentylene Glycol, C12-14 Pareth-12, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Lysolecithin, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Citrate, Caprylic Capric Triglyceride, Parfum, Sodium Carbomer, Disodium Edta, Polyquaternium-51, Propylene Glycol, Adenosine, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Chlorphenesin, Alcaligenes Polysaccharides, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tocopherol

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.

  • Nadia Kapleva, MS

    Nadia Kapleva, MS

    Co-founder, Medical Director

    Cosmetic chemist, cosmetologist, aesthetic products developer

  • Alexey Shagraev, PhD

    Alexey Shagraev, PhD

    Co-founder, CEO and CTO

    PhD in computer science, 3x US patent holder, ex-Google, ex-Yandex

  • Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc

    Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc

    Medical Board

    Aesthetic medicine practitioner, MSc in Longevity and Anti-Aging Medicine

  • Aishani Shah, MD

    Aishani Shah, MD

    Medical Board

    Specialist dermatologist, MBBS, MD, IFAAD

  • Asya Zubkova, MS

    Asya Zubkova, MS

    Medical Board

    Cosmetic chemist, SCS, IFSCC member

  • Hanna Kurets, MD

    Hanna Kurets, MD

    Medical Board, Medical Advisor

    Dermatology MD

  • Elina Nazarenko, MD

    Elina Nazarenko, MD

    Medical Board

    Dermatology and diagnostic consultant

  • Victoria Derkova, MS

    Victoria Derkova, MS

    Medical Board

    Cosmetic chemist, cosmetic development technologist

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