chantecaille Radiance Elixir

Ingredients overview

Label order. Colour is our internal rating: green routine, yellow restricted or worth a look, red prohibited or high-risk, grey not yet decoded.

Ingredients are listed in label order; the order reflects the label only, not exact concentrations.

1. Rosa Damascena Flower Water
2. Propanediol
3. Dicaprylyl Carbonate
4. Diglycerin
5. Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose
6. Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
7. Glycerin
8. Pullulan
9. Ci 77891
10. Hydroxyacetophenone
11. Mica
12. Ethylhexylglycerin
13. Squalane
14. Caprylyl Glycol
15. 1,2-Hexanediol
16. Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
17. Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
18. Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside
19. Carbomer
20. Cetyl Palmitate
21. Porphyridium Cruentum Extract
22. Sodium Phytate
23. Polysorbate 80
24. Solanum Lycopersicum Fruit Extract
25. Sorbitan Stearate
26. Pentylene Glycol
27. Sodium Hydroxide
28. Silica
29. Polymethyl Methacrylate
30. Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate
31. Rosa Damascena Flower Oil
32. Sodium Phosphate
33. Citric Acid
34. Pelargonium Graveolens Oil
35. Glyceryl Caprylate
36. Hydrogenated Lecithin
37. Tin Oxide
38. Tocopherol
39. Polyglyceryl-6 Oleate
40. Nonapeptide-1
41. Sodium Surfactin
42. Lotus Japonicus Somatic Embryo Extract
43. N-Prolyl Palmitoyl Tripeptide-56 Acetate
44. Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-10
45. Disodium Phosphate
46. Sodium Benzoate
47. [Citronellol
48. Geraniol
49. Linalool]

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains fragranceContains essential oilsContains animal-derivedContains parabensContains PEGContains EU-26 allergens

Formulation view Based on rose damascena water, with diglycerin and light esters for hydration. Titanium dioxide and mica add luster. Nonapeptide-1 and Porphyridium cruentum support care. Preserved via hydroxyacetophenone and ethylhexylglycerin. Light texture suits oily to combination skin seeking radiance. Formulator note: Volatile esters enhance spreadability while maintaining a fluid consistency.

Key ingredients

FRAGRANCE

Rosa Damascena Flower Water

SOLVENT

Propanediol

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Dicaprylyl CarbonateSimmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil

HUMECTANT

Diglycerin

ANTISTATIC

Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose

DENATURANT

Glycerin

BINDING

Pullulan

Other ingredients

Ci 77891HydroxyacetophenoneMicaEthylhexylglycerinSqualaneCaprylyl Glycol1,2-HexanediolCaprylic/Capric TriglycerideAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate CrosspolymerCaprylyl/Capryl GlucosideCarbomerCetyl PalmitatePorphyridium Cruentum ExtractSodium PhytatePolysorbate 80Solanum Lycopersicum Fruit ExtractSorbitan StearatePentylene GlycolSodium HydroxideSilicaPolymethyl MethacrylateSodium Cocoyl GlutamateRosa Damascena Flower OilSodium PhosphateCitric AcidPelargonium Graveolens OilGlyceryl CaprylateHydrogenated LecithinTin OxideTocopherolPolyglyceryl-6 OleateNonapeptide-1Sodium SurfactinLotus Japonicus Somatic Embryo ExtractN-Prolyl Palmitoyl Tripeptide-56 AcetatePalmitoyl Tetrapeptide-10Disodium PhosphateSodium Benzoate[CitronellolGeraniolLinalool]

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Ingredients explained

Rosa Damascena Flower Water

Aromatic hydrosol base; provides scent and conditioning benefits.

Propanediol

Polyol solvent at 1–5%; light feel, aids solubilization, propylene glycol alternative

Dicaprylyl Carbonate

Light emollient solvent at 5–15%; mineral oil-free, refreshing feel, low sensitization.

Diglycerin

Diglycerin humectant and conditioner; low viscosity suitable for liquid formulas, very low irritancy.

Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose

High polymer for thickening and film formation; water-soluble, used in physical sunscreens or gels, tacky at high levels

Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil

Common in dry/damaged hair; superior penetration vs mineral oils, low comedogenic risk, poor oxidative stability.

Glycerin

Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives

Pullulan

Microbial polysaccharide for film forming and thickening; water-soluble film former used in capsules or moisturizing films.

Ci 77891

Titanium dioxide inorganic pigment and UV filter; assess inhalation risk for nano-forms and EU restrictions

Hydroxyacetophenone

Hydroxyacetophenone as antioxidant; often boosts Vitamin C, works in acidic pH.

Mica

Mineral colorant for pearlescence; heavy metal screening required

Ethylhexylglycerin

Mild conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–1%; reduces preservative load, smooth feel

Squalane

Emollient from plants or synthetic; light texture

Caprylyl Glycol

Polyol conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–3%; emollient feel, often paired with 1,2-hexanediol

1,2-Hexanediol

Polyol solvent and preservative booster at 1–5%; light feel, can replace some traditional preservatives

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Light occlusive and solvent at 1–10%; non-greasy feel, suitable for oily and combination skin

Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer

Crosspolymer for thickening/film; needs neutralization to pH 7-8 to hydrate, check ion strength.

Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside

Caprylyl/capryl glucoside, mild sugar surfactant; low irritation, moderate cleansing

Carbomer

Gelling thickener requiring neutralization; watch out for ion compatibility

Cetyl Palmitate

Waxy ester increasing viscosity and providing heavy feel; used as emulsifier carrier, low comedogenicity, strong occlusion.

Porphyridium Cruentum Extract

Porphyridium cruentum extract, marine algae source, providing skin conditioning

Sodium Phytate

Chelating agent stabilizes metal ions to prevent oxidative degradation; also used in oral care, high safety profile.

Polysorbate 80

Non-ionic emulsifier and solubilizer; watch for interaction with parabens

Solanum Lycopersicum Fruit Extract

Tomato extract; antioxidant and conditioner. Contains carotenoids; moderate photostability. Watch for color variance.

Sorbitan Stearate

Non-ionic emulsifier for O/W systems; hydrophobic, requires co-emulsifiers, inert at high purity

Pentylene Glycol

Polyol humectant at 1-3%; low irritancy, suitable for sensitive skin

Sodium Hydroxide

Strong base neutralizer for pH adjustment; handle with extreme care

Silica

Silica powder at 1–10%; absorbs oil, thickens, provides matte finish, for oil-control products

Polymethyl Methacrylate

PMMA for thickening, suspension, and film; micro-size powder carrier, very low irritation

Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate

Amino acid surfactant, gentle cleansing; rich foam, may sting eyes, good compatibility.

Rosa Damascena Flower Oil

Rose essential oil with strong scent; contains allergens, requires IFRA compliance.

Sodium Phosphate

Phosphate buffer and anti-seborrheic; pH regulator, aids sebum control, high levels are irritating

Citric Acid

Buffer and chelator at 0.1–2%; adjusts pH, may irritate sensitive skin at low pH

Pelargonium Graveolens Oil

Pelargonium graveolens oil containing citronellol and geraniol; used as perfuming agent, contains labeled allergens requiring compliance checks.

Glyceryl Caprylate

Mild emulsifier/deodorant at 0.5-2%; polyol ester, high humectancy, low irritancy, check cationic surfactant compatibility.

Hydrogenated Lecithin

Emulsifier from lecithin; stable, used in powder emulsions

Tin Oxide

Inorganic mineral pigment providing opacity and suspension; requires skin safety assessment, typically used in sunscreens or powder colorants.

Tocopherol

Natural antioxidant (vitamin E) at 0.1–1%; prone to oxidation, store protected from light

Polyglyceryl-6 Oleate

Vegetable-derived gentle emulsifier for sensitive skin; no public comedogenic data.

Nonapeptide-1

Nonapeptide-1 for hair/skin conditioning; enhances shine and strength, low irritation.

Sodium Surfactin

Biogenic surfactant with cleansing, emulsifying, and gel-forming properties.

Lotus Japonicus Somatic Embryo Extract

Not decoded yet

N-Prolyl Palmitoyl Tripeptide-56 Acetate

Collagen-mimetic peptide for anti-wrinkle; low concentration use requires light and oxidative protection

Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-10

Not decoded yet

Disodium Phosphate

Phosphate buffer for pH adjustment and preservation; water-soluble; high levels may irritate mucous membranes.

Sodium Benzoate

Preservative booster, effective below pH 4.5; combinable with sorbates

[Citronellol

Citronellol; common in essential oils; EU 26 allergen, requires declaration; monitor phototoxicity

Geraniol

Geraniol for fragrance; EU 26 allergen, labeling required above 0.001%.

Linalool]

Linalool, primary fragrance note, strong allergen; requires labeling under EU 26 allergens, regulated concentration

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