CHANEL Sublimage Brightening Crystal Lotion
CHANEL CHANEL Sublimage Brightening Crystal Lotion lists 29 ingredients on its label, 25 decoded. See what each one does, its irritancy and comedogenic tendency, and its status in national inventories.
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.
- Aqua
- Betula Alba Juice
- PEG-32
- Alcohol
- Butylene Glycol
- Glycerin
- Niacinamide
- Pentylene Glycol
- Glycolic Acid
- Methylpropanediol
- Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Water
- Anthyllis Vulneraria Flower Extract
- Arginine
- PPG-13-Decyltetradeceth-24
- Sodium Hydroxide
- Chlorphenesin
- Caprylyl Glycol
- Xanthan Gum
- Sodium Hyaluronate
- Phenoxyethanol
- Parfum
- Phenylpropanol
- Adenosine
- Phytic acid
- Saccharide Isomerate
- Propanediol
- Sodium Citrate
- Sodium Benzoate
- Tocopherol
Highlights
Free of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of essential oilsFree of formaldehyde releasersContains alcoholContains PEGContains EU-26 allergensContains fragrance
Key ingredients
- SOLVENT
- AquaMethylpropanediol
- ANTIFOAMING
- Alcohol
- HUMECTANT
- Butylene Glycol
- DENATURANT
- Glycerin
- SMOOTHING
- Niacinamide
- SKIN CONDITIONING
- Pentylene Glycol
- BUFFERING
- Glycolic Acid
Other ingredients
Betula Alba JuicePEG-32Vanilla Planifolia Fruit WaterAnthyllis Vulneraria Flower ExtractArgininePPG-13-Decyltetradeceth-24Sodium HydroxideChlorphenesinCaprylyl GlycolXanthan GumSodium HyaluronatePhenoxyethanolParfumPhenylpropanolAdenosinePhytic acidSaccharide IsomeratePropanediolSodium CitrateSodium BenzoateTocopherol
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aqua | SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Betula Alba Juice | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| PEG-32 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Alcohol | ANTIFOAMING, ANTIMICROBIAL, ASTRINGENT, FRAGRANCE, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Butylene Glycol | HUMECTANT, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Glycerin | DENATURANT, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN PROTECTING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Niacinamide | SMOOTHING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Pentylene Glycol | SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Glycolic Acid | BUFFERING | 2 · 0 | Green |
| Methylpropanediol | SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Water | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Anthyllis Vulneraria Flower Extract | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Arginine | ANTISTATIC, HAIR CONDITIONING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| PPG-13-Decyltetradeceth-24 | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Hydroxide | BUFFERING, DENATURANT · 限制 III/15a | 3 · – | Green |
| Chlorphenesin | ANTIMICROBIAL, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/50 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Caprylyl Glycol | DEODORANT, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Xanthan Gum | BINDING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, EMULSION STABILISING, GEL FORMING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Hyaluronate | HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Phenoxyethanol | ANTIMICROBIAL, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/29 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Parfum | FRAGRANCE, PERFUMING | 2 · 0 | Yellow |
| Phenylpropanol | FRAGRANCE, SOLVENT, PERFUMING | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Adenosine | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Phytic acid | CHELATING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Saccharide Isomerate | HUMECTANT | 0 · – | Green |
| Propanediol | SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Citrate | BUFFERING, CHELATING, FRAGRANCE | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Benzoate | ANTICORROSIVE, FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/1 | 0 · – | Yellow |
| Tocopherol | ANTIOXIDANT, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS, SKIN CONDITIONING - OCCLUSIVE | 0 · 0 | Green |
Ingredients explained
- Aqua
- Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical
- Betula Alba Juice
- Not decoded yet
- PEG-32
- Not decoded yet
- Alcohol
- Ethanol for solubility/drying at 5-15%; high conc. is drying/irritating, avoid lip/eye, low residue, balance with humectants.
- Butylene Glycol
- Polyol humectant and solvent at 1–5%; aids solubilization, light feel
- Glycerin
- Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives
- Niacinamide
- Niacinamide at 2–5%; improves texture, controls oil, brightens; high levels may cause sensitivity
- Pentylene Glycol
- Polyol humectant at 1-3%; low irritancy, suitable for sensitive skin
- Glycolic Acid
- Glycolic acid for exfoliation; requires buffering at concentrations >10%, avoid combination with other acids.
- Methylpropanediol
- Diol solvent and extraction carrier; enhances solubility of actives, low irritation profile.
- Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Water
- Not decoded yet
- Anthyllis Vulneraria Flower Extract
- Not decoded yet
- Arginine
- Arginine for moisturizing/conditioning; amino acid, high biocompatibility, often used in blends.
- PPG-13-Decyltetradeceth-24
- Nonionic emulsifier/solubilizer; low foam, mild, for emulsions, avoid with soaps to prevent precipitation
- Sodium Hydroxide
- Strong base neutralizer for pH adjustment; handle with extreme care
- Chlorphenesin
- Phenolic antimicrobial; strict EU limits apply, potential allergen, careful dosing required for leave-on products.
- Caprylyl Glycol
- Polyol conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–3%; emollient feel, often paired with 1,2-hexanediol
- Xanthan Gum
- Natural thickener at 0.1–1%; provides gel texture, pH-stable, requires full hydration
- Sodium Hyaluronate
- Potent humectant at 0.1–2%; different MW for penetration depth, high levels may draw moisture
- Phenoxyethanol
- Broad-spectrum preservative at ≤1%; may irritate sensitive eye areas, often paired with ethylhexylglycerin
- Parfum
- Fragrance for scent; may contain allergens, caution for sensitive skin, full labeling required.
- Phenylpropanol
- Phenylpropanol for fragrance and solvent; allergen risk, requires assessment
- Adenosine
- Skin conditioner at 0.1-1%; used for anti-aging and repair
- Phytic acid
- Natural chelator for formula stability; acidic, may shift pH at high levels.
- Saccharide Isomerate
- Novel polyol humectant with skin feel improvement; high hydration, suitable for lightweight formulas.
- Propanediol
- Polyol solvent at 1–5%; light feel, aids solubilization, propylene glycol alternative
- Sodium Citrate
- Sodium citrate for buffering and chelating; adjust pH, careful with strong acid reactions.
- Sodium Benzoate
- Preservative booster, effective below pH 4.5; combinable with sorbates
- Tocopherol
- Natural antioxidant (vitamin E) at 0.1–1%; prone to oxidation, store protected from light
Source: full ingredient list published on the product label, collected 2026-09-20. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion. · Product page
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