Chanel Sublimage Le Sérum ingredients, decoded
What Chanel Sublimage Le Sérum is mostly made of, which ingredients do the work and what to watch for — based on the ingredient list the brand publishes.
Premium serum using fractionated Vanilla planifolia, a lipopeptide and goldenrod extract to regenerate skin and firm up contours.
What it targets
Based on which ingredients are in it, how high up the list they are, and whether they are key actives.
Also listed, but probably in too small an amount to do its usual job, so not counted above: Lactic Acid.
Key ingredients
The salt form of hyaluronic acid; the version most products actually use.
Ingredient guide →Anti-wrinkle ingredient approved for functional cosmetics in Korea (at 0.04%).
Peptide used to support firmness and smoothness.
Ingredient guide →Worth knowing
- Contains fragrance or essential oils (Fragrance). Skip it if fragrance irritates your skin.
- Contains exfoliating acids (Lactic Acid), which can make skin more sensitive to the sun. Use sunscreen during the day.
What most of it is made of
- WaterBase
- GlycerinHumectant
- Coco-Caprylate/CaprateEmollient
- Pentylene GlycolHumectant
- Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP CopolymerThickener / texture
1% line: from Chlorphenesin (#15) onward, ingredients are probably at 1% or less. Chlorphenesin is limited to 0.3% 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 | Water정제수The base of most creams and toners; dissolves the water-loving ingredients. | Base |
| 2 | Glycerin글리세린A classic humectant that draws water into the outer skin layer. Well tolerated by almost everyone. | Humectant |
| 3 | Coco-Caprylate/Caprate코코-카프릴레이트/카프레이트Light, fast-spreading plant-derived emollient. | Emollient |
| 4 | Pentylene Glycol펜틸렌글라이콜Humectant with mild antimicrobial action, used to cut down on classic preservatives. | Humectant |
| 5 | Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer암모늄아크릴로일다이메틸타우레이트/브이피코폴리머Thickener that gives a light gel-cream texture. | Thickener / texture |
| 6 | Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Water바닐라열매수Plant extract, usually present in small amounts for conditioning. | Plant extract |
| 7 | Secale Cereale (Rye) Seed Extract호밀추출물Plant extract, usually present in small amounts for conditioning. | Plant extract |
| 8 | Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Oil바닐라열매오일Plant oil that softens and nourishes dry skin. | Plant oil |
| 9 | Yeast Extract효모추출물Ferment ingredient made with yeast or bacteria; used for conditioning. | Ferment |
| 10 | Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract바닐라열매추출물Plant extract, usually present in small amounts for conditioning. | Plant extract |
| 11 | Solidago Virgaurea (Goldenrod) Extract미역취추출물Plant extract, usually present in small amounts for conditioning. | Plant extract |
| 12 | Sodium PCA소듐피씨에이Part of the skin's own natural moisturizing factor; strong humectant. | Humectant |
| 13 | Camellia Oleifera Seed Oil유차나무씨오일Plant oil that softens and nourishes dry skin. | Plant oil |
| 14 | Propanediol프로판다이올Humectant and solvent, often plant-derived; also boosts preservation. | Humectant |
| 1% line — probably 1% or less below this point | ||
| 15 | Chlorphenesin클로페네신Preservative capped at 0.3% in the EU. | Preservative |
| 16 | Fragrance향료A blend of scent ingredients listed as one word. Brands do not have to name what is inside. | Fragrance |
| 17 | Propylene Glycol프로필렌글라이콜Humectant and solvent; can sting very sensitive skin at high levels. | Humectant |
| 18 | Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer아크릴레이트/C10-30알킬아크릴레이트크로스폴리머Thickener that also stabilises emulsions. | Thickener / texture |
| 19 | Potassium Sorbate포타슘솔베이트Mild preservative, effective at lower pH. | Preservative |
| 20 | Sodium Hyaluronate소듐하이알루로네이트The salt form of hyaluronic acid; the version most products actually use.Ingredient guide → | Humectant |
| 21 | Tremella Fuciformis (Mushroom) Extract흰목이버섯추출물Plant extract, usually present in small amounts for conditioning. | Plant extract |
| 22 | Arginine알지닌Amino acid used as a gentle pH adjuster. | pH adjuster |
| 23 | Adenosine아데노신Anti-wrinkle ingredient approved for functional cosmetics in Korea (at 0.04%). | Active ingredient |
| 24 | Lactic Acid Trace락틱애씨드Gentler AHA that exfoliates and hydrates. Increases sun sensitivity.Ingredient guide → | Exfoliant |
| 25 | 1,2-Hexanediol1,2-헥산다이올Humectant that also helps preserve the formula; very common in Korean skincare. | Humectant |
| 26 | Caprylyl Glycol카프릴릴글라이콜Humectant with preservative-boosting action. | Preservative |
| 27 | Phytic Acid파이틱애씨드Antioxidant that protects the formula from oxidation. | Antioxidant |
| 28 | Sodium Hydroxide소듐하이드록사이드pH adjuster used in tiny amounts; fully reacted in the final product. | pH adjuster |
| 29 | Sodium Citrate소듐시트레이트pH buffer. | pH adjuster |
| 30 | Tocopherol토코페롤Vitamin E. Antioxidant that also protects oils in the formula from going rancid. | Antioxidant |
| 31 | Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7팔미토일테트라펩타이드-7Peptide used to support firmness and smoothness.Ingredient guide → | Active ingredient |
| 32 | Sodium Benzoate소듐벤조에이트Preservative, often used in "paraben-free" formulas. | Preservative |
| 33 | CI 14700Red colourant (FD&C Red 4). | Colourant |
| 34 | CI 15985Yellow-orange colourant (FD&C Yellow 6). | Colourant |
| 35 | CI 19140Yellow colourant (FD&C Yellow 5, tartrazine). | Colourant |
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.