Chanel Le Lift Light Creme Versus Clé de Peau Beauté Protective Fortifying Cream
Updated on October 13, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both general moisturizers. They have a total of 10 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain hyaluronic acid and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, scar healing and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain harsh alcohols, fragrances and silicones
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Ingredient Info
Chanel Le Lift Light Creme 44 ingredients
Clé de Peau Beauté Protective Fortifying Cream 66 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Chanel Le Lift Light Creme 44 ingredients
Clé de Peau Beauté Protective Fortifying Cream 66 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Undecane
EmollientTridecane
Perfuming
Lauroyl Lysine
Skin ConditioningCanola Oil
Emollient
Jojoba Esters
Emollient
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Octyldodecyl Myristate
EmollientIpomoea Batatas Root Extract
Skin ConditioningFaex
Skin ConditioningMedicago Sativa Extract
TonicDimethicone
Emollient
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Dipropylene Glycol
MaskingPEG-75 Stearate
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Sodium Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingParfum
Masking
Arginine
Masking
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientCeteth-20
CleansingSteareth-20
CleansingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPropylene Glycol
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Polyquaternium-51
Skin Conditioning
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Biosaccharide Gum-1
Skin Conditioning
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Phytic Acid
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSodium Hydroxide
BufferingTocopherol
Antioxidant
Sodium Citrate
BufferingHydrochloric Acid
BufferingPalmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
Skin Conditioning
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Citric Acid
Buffering
CI 14700
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Glycerin, Alcohol, Undecane, Tridecane, Lauroyl Lysine, Canola Oil, Jojoba Esters, Cetyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Octyldodecyl Myristate, Ipomoea Batatas Root Extract, Faex, Medicago Sativa Extract, Dimethicone, Phenoxyethanol, Dipropylene Glycol, PEG-75 Stearate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Sodium Carbomer, Parfum, Arginine, Chlorphenesin, Caprylyl Glycol, Ceteth-20, Steareth-20, Xanthan Gum, Propylene Glycol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Polyquaternium-51, Adenosine, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Lactic Acid, Phytic Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Hydroxide, Tocopherol, Sodium Citrate, Hydrochloric Acid, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Sodium Benzoate, Citric Acid, CI 14700
Water
Skin ConditioningCyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Octocrylene
UV Absorber
Diisopropyl Sebacate
EmollientEthylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Diethylhexyl Succinate
EmollientSd Alcohol 40-B
Astringent
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
UV Absorber
Benzophenone-3
UV Absorber
Trehalose
Humectant
PEG/PPG-14/7 Dimethyl Ether
Skin ConditioningBeheneth-20
EmulsifyingPPG-17
Skin ConditioningDimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning
Behenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingPolysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Triethanolamine
BufferingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Stearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Theanine
Emollient
Disodium EDTA
Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose Stearoxy Ether
Methylparaben
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
PEG/PPG-17/4 Dimethyl Ether
Skin ConditioningPhytosteryl Macadamiate
Skin Conditioning
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantSodium Citrate
BufferingAlcohol
Antimicrobial
Sodium Metaphosphate
BufferingPolyquaternium-51
Skin Conditioning
Citric Acid
Buffering
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
BHT
Antioxidant
Linalool
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Benzyl Benzoate
Antimicrobial
Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantAngelica Acutiloba Root Extract
Skin ConditioningPaeonia Albiflora Root Extract
Skin ConditioningCrataegus Monogyna Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningPanax Ginseng Root Extract
Emollient
Hydrolyzed Silk
Humectant
Glycine
Buffering
Ononis Spinosa Root Extract
AntiseborrhoeicRosa Canina Fruit Extract
Astringent
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Hibiscus Esculentus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningZanthoxylum Piperitum Peel Extract
AntimicrobialFagus Sylvatica Bud Extract
TonicSodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Perilla Ocymoides Leaf Extract
TonicBenzoic Acid
Masking
Rosa Roxburghii Fruit Extract
TonicIsodonis Japonicus Leaf/Stalk Extract
MaskingHydrolyzed Conchiolin Protein
Skin ConditioningBupleurum Falcatum Root Extract
Skin ConditioningWater, Cyclopentasiloxane, Glycerin, Octocrylene, Diisopropyl Sebacate, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Butylene Glycol, Diethylhexyl Succinate, Sd Alcohol 40-B, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Benzophenone-3, Trehalose, PEG/PPG-14/7 Dimethyl Ether, Beheneth-20, PPG-17, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Behenyl Alcohol, Carbomer, Polysorbate 20, Triethanolamine, Phenoxyethanol, Stearyl Alcohol, Theanine, Disodium EDTA, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose Stearoxy Ether, Methylparaben, Parfum, Mica, Tocopheryl Acetate, PEG/PPG-17/4 Dimethyl Ether, Phytosteryl Macadamiate, CI 77891, Sodium Citrate, Alcohol, Sodium Metaphosphate, Polyquaternium-51, Citric Acid, Hexyl Cinnamal, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Citronellol, Limonene, BHT, Linalool, Geraniol, Benzyl Benzoate, Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract, CI 77491, Angelica Acutiloba Root Extract, Paeonia Albiflora Root Extract, Crataegus Monogyna Flower Extract, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Hydrolyzed Silk, Glycine, Ononis Spinosa Root Extract, Rosa Canina Fruit Extract, Tocopherol, Hibiscus Esculentus Fruit Extract, Zanthoxylum Piperitum Peel Extract, Fagus Sylvatica Bud Extract, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Perilla Ocymoides Leaf Extract, Benzoic Acid, Rosa Roxburghii Fruit Extract, Isodonis Japonicus Leaf/Stalk Extract, Hydrolyzed Conchiolin Protein, Bupleurum Falcatum Root Extract
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Alcohol comes in many different forms. Different types of alcohol will have different effects on skin. This ingredient is usually an astringent alcohol.
These alcohols are drying on the skin. They may strip away your skin's natural oils and even damage your skin barrier. Astringent alcohols may also irritate skin.
Other types of astringent alcohols include:
According to the National Rosacea Society based in the US, you should be mindful of products with these alcohols in the top half of ingredients.
Any type of sanitizing product will have high amounts of alcohol to help kill bacteria and viruses.
Fatty alcohols come from plant oils such as coconut oil. These can help hydrate the skin and are non-irritating. Some fatty alcohols include cetyl and stearyl alcohol.
Learn more about AlcoholCitric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).
As an AHA, Citric Acid removes the top layer of skin cells from the newer layer of skin underneath. This helps skin to remove dark spots and even out skin tone.
If you spot Citric Acid near the end of an ingredient list, it's likely there as a pH adjuster rather than an active ingredient.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidGlycerin 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 ParfumPhenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
Polyquaternium-51 is a polymer salt. It helps hydrate the skin by creating a film on top. This film traps moisture in, keeping your skin soft and hydrated.
Sodium Citrate is the sodium salts of citric acid. In skincare, it is used to alter pH levels and acts as a preservative.
Its main functions are to maintain the pH of a product and neutralize metal ions.
The acidity of our skin is maintained by our glands and skin biome; normal pH level of skin is slightly acidic (~4.75-5.5).
Being slightly acidic allows our skin to create an "acid mantle". This acid mantle is a thin barrier that protects our skin from bacteria and contaminants.
Learn more about Sodium CitrateTocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.
Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skin’s lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.
Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.
You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.
There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.
Learn more about TocopherolTocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.
One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.
Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.
Learn more about Tocopheryl AcetateWater. 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!
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