Chanel La Mousse Anti-pollution Cleansing Cream-to-foam Versus Reale Actives Dew More Barrier Boosting Moisturizer
This barrier-repair moisturizer is formulated around Ceramide AP and Ceramide NP to strengthen the skin barrier and hydrate skin.
What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Sodium Palmitate
CleansingSodium Stearate
CleansingSodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
Cleansing
Polyethylene
Abrasive
Potassium Palmitate
EmulsifyingPotassium Stearate
CleansingSodium Laurate
CleansingPotassium Laurate
EmulsifyingPalmitic Acid
Emollient
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Potassium Myristate
EmulsifyingLauric Acid
Cleansing
Sodium Myristate
CleansingPEG-3 Distearate
Emulsifying
Salicornia Herbacea Extract
Skin ConditioningAlgae Extract
Emollient
Sodium Laureth Sulfate
Cleansing
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Myristic Acid
Cleansing
Parfum
Masking
Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate
Cleansing
Water, Glycerin, Sodium Palmitate, Sodium Stearate, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Polyethylene, Potassium Palmitate, Potassium Stearate, Sodium Laurate, Potassium Laurate, Palmitic Acid, Stearic Acid, Potassium Myristate, Lauric Acid, Sodium Myristate, PEG-3 Distearate, Salicornia Herbacea Extract, Algae Extract, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Myristic Acid, Parfum, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate
Water
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Glycerin
Humectant
C13-15 Alkane
SolventDiisostearyl Malate
EmollientPentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate
Emollient
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Betaine
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Propanediol
Solvent
Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-1
Emollient
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide Ns
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide EOP
Skin Conditioning
Salix Alba Bark Extract
Astringent
Linoleic Acid
Cleansing
Xylitylglucoside
Humectant
Ectoin
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin Conditioning
Cetearyl Glucoside
Emulsifying
Lactobacillus Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Sorbitan Oleate Decylglucoside Crosspolymer
CleansingAnhydroxylitol
Humectant
Beta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Curcuma Longa Root Extract
Antioxidant
Hydrogenated Rapeseed Oil
Emollient
Maltitol
HumectantTocopherol
Antioxidant
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Resveratrol
Antioxidant
Fructan
Skin ConditioningAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingXylitol
Humectant
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingArginine
Masking
Oleic Acid
Emollient
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPalmitic Acid
Emollient
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Phytate
ChelatingSodium Dilauramidoglutamide Lysine
HumectantStearic Acid
Cleansing
Citrus Limon Fruit Extract
Masking
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Glucose
Humectant
Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate
EmulsifyingPolyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Linolenic Acid
Cleansing
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Extract
Emulsion Stabilising
Lavandula Angustifolia Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Masking
Salvia Triloba Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialHydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Polyglyceryl-6 Caprylate
EmulsifyingSodium Citrate
BufferingPelvetia Canaliculata Extract
Skin Protecting
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCitral
Perfuming
Citrus Limon Peel Oil
Masking
Limonene
Perfuming
Water, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, C13-15 Alkane, Diisostearyl Malate, Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Betaine, 1,2-Hexanediol, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Propanediol, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-1, Ceramide AP, Ceramide NP, Ceramide Ns, Ceramide EOP, Salix Alba Bark Extract, Linoleic Acid, Xylitylglucoside, Ectoin, Hydroxyacetophenone, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Cetearyl Glucoside, Lactobacillus Ferment, Sorbitan Oleate Decylglucoside Crosspolymer, Anhydroxylitol, Beta-Glucan, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Hydrogenated Rapeseed Oil, Maltitol, Tocopherol, Centella Asiatica Extract, Resveratrol, Fructan, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Xylitol, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Arginine, Oleic Acid, Xanthan Gum, Palmitic Acid, Pentylene Glycol, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Sodium Phytate, Sodium Dilauramidoglutamide Lysine, Stearic Acid, Citrus Limon Fruit Extract, Butylene Glycol, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Caprylyl Glycol, Sorbitan Isostearate, Glucose, Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate, Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Sodium Benzoate, Linolenic Acid, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Salvia Triloba Leaf Extract, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Polyglyceryl-6 Caprylate, Sodium Citrate, Pelvetia Canaliculata Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Citral, Citrus Limon Peel Oil, Limonene
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Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride (aka MCT Oil) is a lightweight emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping to prevent moisture loss.
Though it behaves like an oil, it is not technically one due to its chemical composition. One perk of this ingredient is that it is very stable, resistant to oxidation, and unlikely to go rancid.
In practice, that translates to a long shelf life and a consistently elegant skin feel.
While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this. Just patch test if you have concerns.
Fractionated coconut oil and MCT Oil are both listed as Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride according to INCI. This is because INCI names are based on the ingredient’s final chemical composition and not its marketing name or source.
This ingredient is treated as the gold standard fungal acne safe oil. Even though it is coconut derived, the problematic lauric acid is stripped out.
This leaves just caprylic (C8) and capric (C10) acid. These chain lengths actually trend antifungal; a 2020 study found caprylic acid was enough to disrupt Malassezia furfur cell membrane, with a caprylic acid derivative damaging membrane structures at concentrations as low as 0.2%.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideGlycerin (or glycerol) is a compound naturally found in your skin. It's a powerhouse humectant that pulls water into the stratum corneum.
Topically, glycerin does several things at once:
Your skin makes glycerin on its own (mostly from sebaceous oil breakdown) and shuttles it to your outermost layer of skin, or your epidermis, via aquaporin-3.
Aquaporin-3 is a transporter that is essential for normal skin hydration, elasticity, and repair. Interestingly, mice lacking in AQP3 have dry and less elastic skin that can be fully corrected with glycerin.
This ingredient is non-irritating, plays well with almost every ingredient, and works across all skin types. Typical use is anywhere between 3-10% but can go up to 79% in some leave-on products.
Just know very high concentrations (>40%) can feel tacky in low humidity.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinPalmitic Acid is a fatty acid naturally found in our skin and in many plant and animal sources.
In cosmetics, it is usually derived from palm oil. It serves many purposes in skincare, acting as a cleanser, emollient, and emulsifier.
Interestingly, topically applied Palmitic Acid can be elongated into longer chain fatty acids and ceramides. A 2019 study found low levels of Palmitic Acid lead to slower development of cells, suggesting it plays a role in keeping your skin's renewal process on track.
The CIR (Cosmetic Ingredient Review) panel determined it safe as used in cosmetics at concentrations up to 13%. It is non-irritating and non-sensitizing in clinical studies.
The culprit behind fungal acne, the Malassezia yeast, feeds on fatty acids with carbon chain lengths between C11-C24. Palmitic Acid, at C16, falls right into that sweet spot.
In vitro studies have shown that Palmitic Acid is one of the fatty acids that induce rapid Malassezia growth in lab settings.
It's worth noting that what feeds yeast in a lab doesn't necessarily feed it on your face since formulation and your skin's chemistry play a bigger role.
This ingredient does have a comedogenic rating of 2, but this doesn't mean a formula with this ingredient will clog pores.
Human testing has proved that any finished product with a comedogenic ingredient won't automatically make you break out; it really comes down to concentration, formula, and your skin.
Learn more about Palmitic AcidStearic Acid is a fatty acid that is already found in your skin. It's one of the free fatty acids that works alongside ceramides and cholesterols to maintain your barrier.
In cosmetics, it is a multitasker:
Safety-wise, the CIR Expert Panel has concluded it to be safe in cosmetics when formulated to be non-irritating and non-sensitizing.
Free stearic acid is a C18 fatty acid that the Malassezia yeast can substrate, so this ingredient may not be fungal acne safe.
This ingredient does have a comedogenic rating of 2-3, but this doesn't mean a formula with this ingredient will clog pores.
Human testing has proved that any finished product with this ingredient won't automatically make you break out; it really comes down to concentration, formula, and your skin.
Learn more about Stearic AcidWater. 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. Remember to stay hydrated!
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