Chanel CC Cream Super Active Complete Correction Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 50 - Beige 30 Versus Embryolisse Radiant Complexion Serum
Updated on October 24, 2023
Overview
Cool Features
They both contain hyaluronic acid
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any oils, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances
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Ingredient Info
Chanel CC Cream Super Active Complete Correction Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 50 40 ingredients
Embryolisse Radiant Complexion Serum 13 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Chanel CC Cream Super Active Complete Correction Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 50 40 ingredients
Embryolisse Radiant Complexion Serum 13 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate 6.8%
UV Absorber
Titanium Dioxide 4%
Cosmetic Colorant
Zinc Oxide 15.2%
Cosmetic Colorant
Water
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Methicone
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
PEG-10 Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Dimethicone
Emollient
Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Methyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Terminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientTriethoxycaprylylsilane
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Dimethicone/PEG-10/15 Crosspolymer
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Alumina
Abrasive
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Emulsion Stabilising
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientDisteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingSodium Lauroyl Glutamate
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Lysine
Skin ConditioningPropylene Carbonate
SolventHyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Silanetriol
Magnesium Chloride
Citric Acid
Buffering
Dipropylene Glycol
MaskingSorbic Acid
Preservative
BHT
Antioxidant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Ultramarines
Iron Oxides
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate 6.8%, Titanium Dioxide 4%, Zinc Oxide 15.2%, Water, Caprylyl Methicone, Glycerin, PEG-10 Dimethicone, Dimethicone, Phenyl Trimethicone, Alcohol, Methyl Trimethicone, Butylene Glycol, Terminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Phenoxyethanol, Stearic Acid, Dimethicone/PEG-10/15 Crosspolymer, Sodium Chloride, Alumina, Potassium Sorbate, Parfum, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Aluminum Hydroxide, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Lysine, Propylene Carbonate, Hyaluronic Acid, Silanetriol, Magnesium Chloride, Citric Acid, Dipropylene Glycol, Sorbic Acid, BHT, Tocopherol, Ultramarines, Iron Oxides, Mica
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinParfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give a scent to products.
Also called "fragrance", this ingredient can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.
For instance, Habanolide is a proprietary trade name for a specific aroma chemical. When used as a fragrance ingredient in cosmetics, most aroma chemicals fall under the broad labeling category of “FRAGRANCE” or “PARFUM” according to EU and US regulations.
The term 'parfum' or 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term.
For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance by INCI standards.
One example is Calendula flower extract. Calendula is an essential oil that still imparts a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, the ingredients in the mixture can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Parfum can also be used to mask or cover an unpleasant scent.
The bottom line is: not all fragrances/parfum/ingredients are created equally. If you are worried about fragrances, we recommend taking a closer look at an ingredient. And of course, we always recommend speaking with a professional.
Learn more about ParfumSodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.
Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.
Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.
These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateWater. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.
So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.
You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterIngredient Ratings
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