CHANEL Hydra Beauty Micro Crème for acne-prone skin
Sodium Hyaluronate
Camellia Japonica Flower Extract
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Shea Butter
Squalane
GlycerinAverage
- AverageCombination Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- HighSafety
Works for acne-prone skin; other moisturizers fit it better.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with acne-prone skin: breakouts, blackheads, and post-acne marks. 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 combination skin, as Glycerin and Sodium Hyaluronate provide excellent moisturizing benefits that support acne-prone skin by maintaining hydration.
- Squalane also contributes to hydration, though the formula lacks specific ingredients to directly target acne, blemishes, and breakouts.
- The product is safe for your combination skin due to the absence of prohibited or harsh ingredients, posing no risk of irritation.
How to apply
- Use your moisturizer twice a day in your AM and PM routines. Apply it daily to help keep breakouts under control.
- Apply after your cleanser and toner, and make sure to use your SPF right after in the morning.
- Gently spread a small amount of moisturizer over your face using soft motions. Let it absorb into the skin for a minute before getting dressed or applying makeup.
- Apply on slightly damp skin to help lock in extra moisture. This keeps your combination skin balanced without feeling heavy.
- Avoid the eye area and do a patch test before your first use. Stop using if you feel any irritation.
People Say
★4.7Overall rating based on 400+ reviewsThis product is highly regarded for its ability to provide intense hydration and a plump, dewy appearance, particularly benefiting dehydrated and dull skin. Its lightweight, non-greasy texture absorbs quickly, making it an excellent base for makeup. Some users find the fragrance strong and the price point high, and it may not be suitable for very sensitive or oily skin types, with a few noting it lacks sufficient richness for extremely dry skin.
Highlights
Intense hydration Mostly Mentioned
- “leaves it feeling deeply hydrated, refreshed and super plump”
- “addresses my deep dryness, which is great”
- “intense, long-lasting hydration, improved skin texture”
- “hydrates in depth with its micro fluidic technology”
Lightweight texture Often Mentioned
- “absorbs instantly into the skin... without any greasy residue”
- “lightweight gel cream texture absorbs instantly”
- “smooth texture that absorbs nicely without feeling greasy or heavy”
- “doesn't leave a greasy film on the skin”
Good makeup base Sometimes Noted
- “creates a smooth canvas for makeup”
- “foundation glides on effortlessly and looks much more natural”
- “allows you to put makeup on top of it”
- “one of the best makeup bases that I've tried”
Plumps and smooths Sometimes Noted
- “significant improvement in my skin's plumpness and elasticity”
- “reduces visibly the dehydration lines”
- “leaves the skin feeling very smooth very plump”
- “plumped, smooth, comfortable skin”
High price point Sometimes Noted
- “too expensive for what it is”
- “ingredient list reads like a $25-$35 product”
- “paying a 300% premium for the Chanel name”
- “would be acceptable for 500-600 hryvnias, but not for this price”
Strong fragrance Sometimes Noted
- “has a noticeable perfume”
- “product has a strong fragrance”
- “fragrance can be felt on the skin approximately 30 to 40 minutes”
- “irritating for a lot of people”
Lacks deep moisture Rarely Noted
- “I don't think it's enough for my dry skin”
- “moisturizing effect is very weak”
- “didn't feel the desired moisturization”
- “doesn't provide mega hydration”
Not for oily skin Rarely Noted
- “can feel greasy on oilier faces and may contribute to congestion”
- “those with oily skin should be careful about using it”
- “not meant for people with oily skin”
- “too heavy consistency for me”
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Questions and answers
How well does Hydra Beauty Micro Crème work for acne-prone skin?
Chanel Hydra Beauty Micro Crème works moderately well for acne-prone skin because ingredients like glycerin and sodium hyaluronate provide good hydration without causing irritation. However, it lacks specific ingredients to target blemishes and breakouts. A product of this type needs acne-fighting ingredients and soothing agents to best fit acne-prone skin.
Which ingredients make this cream a good fit for acne-prone skin?
Glycerin, sodium hyaluronate, and squalane make this cream a good fit for acne-prone skin by providing essential hydration, though a product of this type needs additional ingredients specifically targeting acne, blemishes, and breakouts for this skin type.
What does Hyaluronic Acid do for acne-prone skin?
Hyaluronic acid helps acne-prone skin by soothing irritation, calming redness, and keeping the skin balanced without clogging pores. When combined with targeted ingredients like zinc oxide, it may also help reduce breakouts.
What does Camellia Japonica Flower Extract do for acne-prone skin?
Camellia japonica flower extract is a poor fit for acne-prone skin because it can clog pores and trigger breakouts. To care for acne-prone skin safely, a product of this type needs non-pore-clogging ingredients that help calm redness and clear blemishes without heavy oils.
Where does this cream go in a skincare routine for acne-prone skin?
This moisturizing treatment goes third in your morning routine after a cleanser and hydrating toner, and last in your evening routine after a cleanser, cleansing toner, and treatment. Moisturizers for this skin need blemish-fighting ingredients alongside hydrating ones like glycerin and sodium hyaluronate.
The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2022Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017
Can I use this cream with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this moisturizing treatment with retinol to keep your skin soft and smooth while reducing dryness and irritation. Apply the treatment after your retinol absorbs, or use it beforehand to help your skin adjust comfortably.
How often should I use this cream?
You can use this moisturizing treatment twice daily to help keep your skin hydrated, as it is safe and unlikely to cause irritation. Products of this type for acne-prone skin also need ingredients that directly target blemishes and breakouts.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020Health Science Reports, 2021
Can this cream clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for acne-prone skin?
This cream is unlikely to cause irritation on acne-prone skin, but it lacks specific ingredients to directly target breakouts and blemishes. An acne-prone skin type needs ingredients that help clear pores and reduce blemishes, along with light hydrators.
Can I use this cream around the eyes or on my body?
You can use this moisturizing treatment around the eyes and on the body, as it has a gentle formula that poses no risk of irritation. However, because skin thickness varies significantly across different body regions, such as the very thin skin around the eyelids, treating specific areas may require formulas tailored to those unique depths.
Is this cream 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, 2017Camellia 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 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, 2019Camellia 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 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 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 combination cream of stimu-tex AS and saccharide isomerate reduced erythema, increased skin capacitance, and reduced transepidermal water loss compared to placebo in 20 subjects after fractional CO2 laser procedure without causing serious adverse events.
Lasers in Medical Science, 2025A skin barrier restoring cream with shea butter, silkflo, and vitamin E increased type I procollagen synthesis, enhanced antioxidant enzyme activity, decreased reactive oxygen species generation, and promoted hyaluronic acid production in H2O2-stimulated human keratinocyte cells compared to untreated cells.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2025Squalane at 0.005-0.015% counteracts UVA-induced oxidative stress, inflammation, and collagen metabolism inhibition while stimulating fibroblast migration in human dermal fibroblasts.
Molecules, 2025Plant-derived squalane protected human dermal fibroblasts against UVA-induced damage by counteracting ROS formation, suppressing apoptosis-related proteins p53, caspase-3, caspase-9, and PARP, and restoring the pro-survival p-Akt/mTOR pathway.
Antioxidants, 2025The 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, 2012
Why other moisturizers fit acne-prone skin better
Co-delivery of paeonol and madecassoside via nanoemulsions improved transdermal delivery, promoted barrier repair proteins, inhibited inflammatory cytokine secretion in cellular and 3D models, and reduced transepidermal water loss and acne in human facial skin compared to free components.
Molecules, 2023A 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, 2024A facial serum containing snail secretion filtrate, Calendula officinalis, and Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract significantly reduced inflammatory acne lesions compared to placebo in 66 participants with mild-to-moderate maskne over 12 weeks.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2022
Ingredients
Water, Glycerin, Alcohol, Propanediol, Butylene Glycol, Isodecyl Neopentanoate, Isononyl Isononanoate, Pentylene Glycol, Isododecane, Jojoba Esters, Camellia Japonica Flower Extract, Zingiber Officinale Root Extract, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Shea Butter, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Nylon-6, Phenoxyethanol, Dextrin Palmitate, Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate, Squalane, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Sodium Acrylates C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Parfum, Sodium Carbomer, Dipropylene Glycol, Hydroxystearic Acid, Sodium Palmitate, Disodium Edta, Amodimethicone, Sodium Citrate, Palmitic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, T-Butyl Alcohol, Tocopherol, Octyldodecyl Myristate, Denatonium Benzoate, Citric Acid, Ci 42090 Blue 1 Lake, Ci 77510
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.
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