Chantecaille Vital Essence: batch code, shelf life and ingredients
Check when your Chantecaille Vital Essence was made from its batch code and how long it lasts, then see what it is mostly made of and which ingredients do the work — based on the ingredient list the brand publishes.
Ingredient list from the US version (source checked 2026-10-27).
Lightweight face-and-eye serum with rose water, sodium hyaluronate and soothing botanical extracts, said to hydrate, give a plumper look and calm visible redness.
Manufacture date and shelf life
Can I tell when my Chantecaille Vital Essence was made from its batch code?
Yes, as an estimate. Chantecaille uses the Chantecaille format: for example, code 446112 reads as November 11, 2024. Results come from public reports, not from the brand.
How long does Chantecaille Vital Essence last unopened?
Chantecaille does not publish an unopened shelf life we could verify (checked October 2026). Go by the date printed on the pack; Korean imports always carry one on the Korean label.
How long can I use it after opening?
Look for the open-jar symbol on the pack (for example 12M = 12 months after opening). Our period-after-opening calculator gives the exact date.
Where the code is printed → After-opening calculator → All Chantecaille products →
What it targets
Based on which ingredients are in it, how high up the list they are, and whether they are key actives.
Key ingredients
The salt form of hyaluronic acid; the version most products actually use.
Ingredient guide →Worth knowing
- Fragrance allergens listed: Citronellol, Geraniol. In the EU these must be named when above 0.001% in leave-on or 0.01% in rinse-off products.
- Alcohol appears at #20, lower down the list, so the amount is likely small.
What most of it is made of
- Rosa Damascena Flower WaterPlant extract
- GlycerinHumectant
- Butylene GlycolHumectant
- WaterBase
- Pentylene GlycolHumectant
1% line: from Phenoxyethanol (#31) onward, ingredients are probably at 1% or less. Phenoxyethanol is limited to 1% in the EU, and ingredients at 1% or less may be listed in any order. Products made only for other markets can use more.
Full ingredient list, decoded (35)
| 1 | Rosa Damascena Flower Water다마스크장미꽃수Plant extract, usually present in small amounts for conditioning. | Plant extract |
| 2 | Glycerin글리세린A classic humectant that draws water into the outer skin layer. Well tolerated by almost everyone. | Humectant |
| 3 | Butylene Glycol부틸렌글라이콜Light humectant and solvent that helps other ingredients spread and absorb. | Humectant |
| 4 | Water정제수The base of most creams and toners; dissolves the water-loving ingredients. | Base |
| 5 | Pentylene Glycol펜틸렌글라이콜Humectant with mild antimicrobial action, used to cut down on classic preservatives. | Humectant |
| 6 | Carbomer카보머Gelling agent that creates clear gels. | Thickener / texture |
| 7 | Potassium Hydroxide포타슘하이드록사이드Strong alkali used in small amounts to adjust pH or to make soap in cleansers. | pH adjuster |
| 8 | Squalane스쿠알란Stable, skin-like oil that softens without feeling heavy. | Emollient |
| 9 | Glycine글라이신Humectant that helps skin hold on to water. | Humectant |
| 10 | Sodium Hyaluronate소듐하이알루로네이트The salt form of hyaluronic acid; the version most products actually use.Ingredient guide →Also in 125 of our products | Humectant |
| 11 | Stearic Acid스테아릭애씨드Fatty acid used as thickener and co-emulsifier.Also in 51 of our products
| Emulsifier |
| 12 | Cetyl Alcohol세틸알코올Fatty alcohol that thickens and softens; not drying like ethanol. | Fatty alcohol |
| 13 | Polyglyceryl-2 Isostearate폴리글리세릴-2아이소스테아레이트Emulsifier or solubiliser that keeps oil and water mixed.Also in 2 of our products | Emulsifier |
| 14 | Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil호호바씨오일Liquid wax similar to skin sebum; lightweight and stable. | Plant oil |
| 15 | Dimethicone다이메티콘Silicone that smooths, adds slip and forms a breathable protective film. | Silicone |
| 16 | Glycol Distearate글라이콜다이스테아레이트Emollient that softens skin and helps the formula spread.Also in 2 of our products | Emollient |
| 17 | Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil포도씨오일Plant oil that softens and nourishes dry skin. | Plant oil |
| 18 | Bentonite벤토나이트Clay that absorbs oil.Also in 2 of our products | Thickener / texture |
| 19 | Isosteareth-20아이소스테아레스-20Emulsifier or solubiliser that keeps oil and water mixed. | Emulsifier |
| 20 | Alcohol에탄올Ethanol: solvent and texture lightener; drying when used at high levels. | Solvent |
| 21 | Xanthan Gum잔탄검Natural gum thickener.Also in 114 of our products | Thickener / texture |
| 22 | Tocopherol토코페롤Vitamin E. Antioxidant that also protects oils in the formula from going rancid. | Antioxidant |
| 23 | Epilobium Fleischeri Extract고산바위바늘꽃추출물Plant extract, usually present in small amounts for conditioning. | Plant extract |
| 24 | Natto Gum낫토검Humectant that helps skin hold on to water. | Humectant |
| 25 | Pueraria Lobata Root Extract칡뿌리추출물Plant extract, usually present in small amounts for conditioning. | Plant extract |
| 26 | Prunus Yedoensis Leaf Extract왕벚나무잎추출물Plant extract, usually present in small amounts for conditioning. | Plant extract |
| 27 | Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract알로에베라잎추출물Aloe leaf extract; soothing and hydrating. | Soothing |
| 28 | Chlorella Vulgaris Extract클로렐라 불가리스추출물Plant extract, usually present in small amounts for conditioning. | Plant extract |
| 29 | Lonicera Japonica (Honeysuckle) Flower Extract인동덩굴꽃추출물Wax that gives structure and a protective film. | Wax |
| 30 | Citric Acid시트릭애씨드pH adjuster; usually at low levels where it does not exfoliate. | pH adjuster |
| 1% line — probably 1% or less below this point | ||
| 31 | Phenoxyethanol페녹시에탄올The most common preservative. The EU caps it at 1%, so everything listed after it is at 1% or less. | Preservative |
| 32 | Potassium Sorbate포타슘솔베이트Mild preservative, effective at lower pH. | Preservative |
| 33 | Vaccinium Myrtillus Leaf Extract빌베리잎추출물Plant extract, usually present in small amounts for conditioning. | Plant extract |
| 34 | Citronellol시트로넬올Fragrance component the EU requires brands to name on the label because it can trigger allergies in some people. | Fragrance allergen |
| 35 | Geraniol제라니올Fragrance component the EU requires brands to name on the label because it can trigger allergies in some people. | Fragrance allergen |
Based on the ingredient list the brand publishes; formulas can change and differ by country. The order shows relative amounts, not exact percentages. General information, not medical advice.
Ingredient list as published on the brand’s official website. Formulas change and can differ by country, so check the list on your pack too. General information, not medical advice.