Chanel blue serum

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. Aqua
2. Alcohol
3. Glycerin
4. Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
5. Niacinamide
6. Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
7. Secale Cereale Seed Extract
8. Olea Europaea Leaf Extract
9. Coffea Arabica Seed Oil
10. Pistacia Lentiscus Gum
11. Peg-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
12. Acrylates/Vinyl Isodecanoate Crosspolymer
13. Pentylene Glycol
14. C12-14 Pareth-12
15. Ethylhexyl Palmitate
16. Lysolecithin
17. Phenoxyethanol
18. Sodium Citrate
19. Caprylic / Capric Triglyceride
20. Parfum
21. Sodium Carbomer
22. Disodium Edta
23. Polyquaternium-51
24. Propylene Glycol
25. Adenosine
26. Biosaccharide Gum-1
27. Chlorphenesin
28. Alcaligenes Polysaccharides
29. Sodium Hyaluronate
30. Tocopherol

Highlights

Free of parabensFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains alcoholContains siliconesContains essential oilsContains fragranceContains EU-26 allergensContains PEG

Formulation view Water-alcohol serum using ethanol for solubility and speed. Glycerin hydrates. Crosslinked silicone polymer adjusts texture; niacinamide is key active. Olive oil and rye extracts nourish. Phenoxylethanol preserves. Factory note: silicone-oil compatibility requires emulsifiers.

Key ingredients

SOLVENT

Aqua

ANTIFOAMING

Alcohol

DENATURANT

Glycerin

SKIN CONDITIONING

Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone CrosspolymerOlea Europaea Leaf Extract

SMOOTHING

Niacinamide

FRAGRANCE

Olea Europaea Fruit Oil

ABRASIVE

Secale Cereale Seed Extract

Other ingredients

Coffea Arabica Seed OilPistacia Lentiscus GumPeg-60 Hydrogenated Castor OilAcrylates/Vinyl Isodecanoate CrosspolymerPentylene GlycolC12-14 Pareth-12Ethylhexyl PalmitateLysolecithinPhenoxyethanolSodium CitrateCaprylic / Capric TriglycerideParfumSodium CarbomerDisodium EdtaPolyquaternium-51Propylene GlycolAdenosineBiosaccharide Gum-1ChlorphenesinAlcaligenes PolysaccharidesSodium HyaluronateTocopherol

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Ingredients explained

Aqua

Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical

Alcohol

Ethanol for solubility/drying at 5-15%; high conc. is drying/irritating, avoid lip/eye, low residue, balance with humectants.

Glycerin

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

Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer

Crosslinked silicone thickener at 0.5-2%; silky/matte feel, non-comedogenic, partial oil phase incompatibility, use co-solvent/pre-emulsification.

Niacinamide

Niacinamide at 2–5%; improves texture, controls oil, brightens; high levels may cause sensitivity

Olea Europaea Fruit Oil

Olive oil, rich in squalene and oleic acid; moderate comedogenicity, caution for oily skin.

Secale Cereale Seed Extract

Rye seed extract; can act as mild abrasive when powdered, primarily used for conditioning and bulking.

Olea Europaea Leaf Extract

Olive leaf extract with hydroxytyrosol; antioxidant and polyphenolic; mild fragrance and skin conditioning.

Coffea Arabica Seed Oil

Coffee seed oil with chlorogenic acids; base oil at 1-3%, low comedogenic risk

Pistacia Lentiscus Gum

Frankincense resin for film formation and fragrance; natural source, high doses may sensitize

Peg-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil

Non-ionic emulsifier and solubilizer at 1–5%; contains PEG, check acid compatibility and sensitive skin irritation

Acrylates/Vinyl Isodecanoate Crosspolymer

Acrylate crosspolymer, high-molecular film former and thickener; 0.1-0.5% for gel structure; requires neutralization to activate

Pentylene Glycol

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

C12-14 Pareth-12

Not decoded yet

Ethylhexyl Palmitate

Synthetic ester emollient with light skin feel; small molecule, slightly comedogenic, use cautiously for acne-prone skin, often blended with other oils.

Lysolecithin

Lecithin derivative emulsifier used for stabilization in O/W systems; no public irritancy or comedogenic data.

Phenoxyethanol

Broad-spectrum preservative at ≤1%; may irritate sensitive eye areas, often paired with ethylhexylglycerin

Sodium Citrate

Sodium citrate for buffering and chelating; adjust pH, careful with strong acid reactions.

Caprylic / Capric Triglyceride

Light emollient, fast-dry, high spreadability; plant-derived, low comedogenicity, suitable for oily/combination skin.

Parfum

Fragrance for scent; may contain allergens, caution for sensitive skin, full labeling required.

Sodium Carbomer

Carbomer sodium, strong gelling agent; requires neutralization, high thickening power, may interact with cationic actives.

Disodium Edta

Chelating agent at 0.05–0.5%; sequesters metal ions for stability, boosts preservative efficacy

Polyquaternium-51

Not decoded yet

Propylene Glycol

Polyol humectant at 3-10%; hygroscopic, slight tackiness, mild irritation at high conc., verify preservative efficacy, no allergen.

Adenosine

Skin conditioner at 0.1-1%; used for anti-aging and repair

Biosaccharide Gum-1

Biosaccharide Gum-1, fermented colloid for hydration and soothing, low comedogenic.

Chlorphenesin

Phenolic antimicrobial; strict EU limits apply, potential allergen, careful dosing required for leave-on products.

Alcaligenes Polysaccharides

Bacterial polysaccharide; humectant and emulsion stabilizer; bio-based, low sensitization; verify batch consistency

Sodium Hyaluronate

Potent humectant at 0.1–2%; different MW for penetration depth, high levels may draw moisture

Tocopherol

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

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