Chanel N°1 de Chanel Revitalizing Cream Versus e.l.f. cosmetics Prep & Hydrate Balm

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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Chanel N°1 de Chanel Revitalizing Cream versus e.l.f. cosmetics Prep & Hydrate Balm .

Last updated on October 26, 2023. Published on November 16, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 7 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain Vitamin E

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for dry skin and brightening skin

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens, silicones or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain fragrances and oils

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Chanel N°1 de Chanel Revitalizing Cream

e.l.f. cosmetics Prep & Hydrate Balm

General Moisturizer French Brand France

Face Primer American Brand United States

General Moisturizer

All-purpose moisturizers hydrate the top layer of skin cells.

Face Primer

A base to help makeup products last longer on the face or to help control shine.

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Ingredient Info

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Chanel N°1 de Chanel Revitalizing Cream 34 ingredients

e.l.f. cosmetics Prep & Hydrate Balm 19 ingredients

alcohol-free

silicon-free

fragrance-free

sulfate-free

paraben-free

oil-free

fungal-acne safe

reef-safe

eu-allergen-free

vegan

cruelty-free

alcohol-free

silicon-free

fragrance-free

sulfate-free

paraben-free

oil-free

fungal-acne safe

reef-safe

eu-allergen-free

vegan

cruelty-free

At a glance

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Chanel N°1 de Chanel Revitalizing Cream 34 ingredients

e.l.f. cosmetics Prep & Hydrate Balm 19 ingredients

Notable Ingredients

AHA

Vitamin E (2)

Exfoliators

Hyaluronic Acid

Peptides

Benefits

Hydrating (2)

Skin Texture

Reduces Large Pores

Anti-Aging (2)

Dark Spots

Scar Healing (2)

Brightening (4)

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin

Irritating

Rosacea (2)

Eczema (2)

Notable Ingredients

Vitamin E

Benefits

Hydrating (2)

Brightening (2)

Concerns

Drying

May Worsen Oily Skin (2)

Acne Trigger (2)

Rosacea (2)

Eczema (2)

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Ingredients Compared

Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.

Chanel N°1 de Chanel Revitalizing Cream 34 ingredients

e.l.f. cosmetics Prep & Hydrate Balm 19 ingredients

Camellia Japonica Flower Water • Glycerin • Water • Hydrogenated Ethylhexyl Olivate • Camellia Oleifera Seed Oil • C10-18 Triglycerides • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter • Sodium Acrylates Copolymer • Behenyl Alcohol • Pentylene Glycol • Propanediol • Camellia Japonica Seed Oil • Faex • Camellia Japonica Flower Extract • Tocopheryl Acetate • Ethylhexylglycerin • Hydrogenated Olive Oil Unsaponifiables • Lecithin • Parfum • Chlorphenesin • Chondrus Crispus Powder • Caprylyl Glycol • Lysolecithin • Sclerotium Gum • Xanthan Gum • Sodium Gluconate • Glycine Soja Seed Extract • Sodium Hyaluronate • Adenosine • Lactic Acid • 1,2-Hexanediol • Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7 • Tocopherol • Citric Acid

Water • Propylene Glycol • Bis-Peg-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane • Glycerin • Sodium Stearate • Portulaca Oleracea Extract • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract • Tocopheryl Acetate • Peg-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil • Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil • Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter • Parfum • Phenoxyethanol • Ethylhexylglycerin • Sodium Chloride • Citric Acid • CI 42090 • CI 19140

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Ingredients Explained

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Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

Glycerin

What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Solvent

Community Rating: Loved

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.

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Chanel N°1 de Chanel Revitalizing Cream contains this as ingredient number 2.

e.l.f. cosmetics Prep & Hydrate Balm contains this as ingredient number 4.

Water

What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent

Community Rating: Loved

Water. 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. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!

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Chanel N°1 de Chanel Revitalizing Cream contains this as ingredient number 3.

e.l.f. cosmetics Prep & Hydrate Balm contains this as ingredient number 1.

Butyrospermum Parkii Butter

What it does: Skin Conditioning

Community Rating: Very Disliked

Butyrospermum Parkii Butter is a plant lipid from the fruit of the Shea Tree. It is an effective skin hydrator and emollient.

Emollients help soothe and soften your skin. It does this by creating a protective film on your skin. This barrier helps trap moisture and keeps your skin hydrated. Emollients may be effective at treating dry or itchy skin.

Shea butter is rich in antioxidants. Antioxidants help fight free-radicals, or molecules that may harm the body. It is also full of fatty acids including stearic acid and linoleic acid. These acids help replenish the skin and keep skin moisturized.

While Shea Butter has an SPF rating of about 3-4, it is not a sunscreen replacement.

Shea butter may not be fungal acne safe. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.

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Chanel N°1 de Chanel Revitalizing Cream contains this as ingredient number 7.

e.l.f. cosmetics Prep & Hydrate Balm contains this as ingredient number 12.

Tocopheryl Acetate

What it does: Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning

Community Rating: Liked

Tocopheryl 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.

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Chanel N°1 de Chanel Revitalizing Cream contains this as ingredient number 15.

e.l.f. cosmetics Prep & Hydrate Balm contains this as ingredient number 8.

Ethylhexylglycerin

What it does: Skin Conditioning

Community Rating: Mixed

Ethylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.

You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.

Chanel N°1 de Chanel Revitalizing Cream contains this as ingredient number 16.

e.l.f. cosmetics Prep & Hydrate Balm contains this as ingredient number 15.

Parfum

What it does: Masking, Perfuming

Community Rating: Very Disliked

Parfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give aroma to products. Parfum, or fragrance, 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.

In the US, the alternative name for parfum is 'fragrance'. The term '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. One example is Calendula flower extract. Essential oil ingredients still impart a scent or 'fragrance'.

Depending on the blend, it can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.

Products use parfum often to give products a scent or cover up smells of different ingredients.

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.

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Chanel N°1 de Chanel Revitalizing Cream contains this as ingredient number 19.

e.l.f. cosmetics Prep & Hydrate Balm contains this as ingredient number 13.

Citric Acid

What it does: Buffering, Masking

Community Rating: Disliked

Citric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).

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.

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 look more even.

Read more about some other popular AHA's here:

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Chanel N°1 de Chanel Revitalizing Cream contains this as ingredient number 34.

e.l.f. cosmetics Prep & Hydrate Balm contains this as ingredient number 17.

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