Chanel Sublimage La Crème Texture Universelle ingredients, decoded
What Chanel Sublimage La Crème Texture Universelle is mostly made of, which ingredients do the work and what to watch for — based on the ingredient list the brand publishes.
Ultimate anti-aging cream centred on Vanilla planifolia that aims to regenerate and smooth the skin, suited to all skin types.
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 →Anti-wrinkle ingredient approved for functional cosmetics in Korea (at 0.04%).
Signal peptide used in anti-ageing formulas.
Ingredient guide →Worth knowing
- Contains fragrance or essential oils (Fragrance). Skip it if fragrance irritates your skin.
What most of it is made of
- WaterBase
- SqualaneEmollient
- GlycerinHumectant
- Pentylene GlycolHumectant
- Butylene GlycolHumectant
1% line: from Chlorphenesin (#31) 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 (56)
| 1 | Water정제수The base of most creams and toners; dissolves the water-loving ingredients. | Base |
| 2 | Squalane스쿠알란Stable, skin-like oil that softens without feeling heavy. | Emollient |
| 3 | Glycerin글리세린A classic humectant that draws water into the outer skin layer. Well tolerated by almost everyone. | Humectant |
| 4 | Pentylene Glycol펜틸렌글라이콜Humectant with mild antimicrobial action, used to cut down on classic preservatives. | Humectant |
| 5 | Butylene Glycol부틸렌글라이콜Light humectant and solvent that helps other ingredients spread and absorb. | Humectant |
| 6 | Canola Oil카놀라오일Plant oil that softens and nourishes dry skin. | Plant oil |
| 7 | Cetearyl Alcohol세테아릴알코올Fatty alcohol blend that thickens creams and stabilises emulsions. | Fatty alcohol |
| 8 | Camellia Oleifera Seed Oil유차나무씨오일Plant oil that softens and nourishes dry skin. | Plant oil |
| 9 | Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter시어버터Rich plant butter that softens and protects dry skin. | Plant oil |
| 10 | C12-16 AlcoholsC12-16알코올Fatty alcohol that thickens and softens; not drying. | Fatty alcohol |
| 11 | Phytosteryl Canola Glycerides피토스테릴카놀라글리세라이즈Emollient that softens skin and helps the formula spread. | Emollient |
| 12 | Limnanthes Alba (meadowfoam) Seed Oil메도우폼씨오일Plant oil that softens and nourishes dry skin. | Plant oil |
| 13 | Sorbitol솔비톨Sugar alcohol humectant. | Humectant |
| 14 | Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil호호바씨오일Liquid wax similar to skin sebum; lightweight and stable. | Plant oil |
| 15 | Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Water바닐라열매수Plant extract, usually present in small amounts for conditioning. | Plant extract |
| 16 | Secale Cereale (Rye) Seed Extract호밀추출물Plant extract, usually present in small amounts for conditioning. | Plant extract |
| 17 | Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Oil바닐라열매오일Plant oil that softens and nourishes dry skin. | Plant oil |
| 18 | Yeast Extract효모추출물Ferment ingredient made with yeast or bacteria; used for conditioning. | Ferment |
| 19 | Vanilla Planifolia Flower Extract바닐라꽃추출물Plant extract, usually present in small amounts for conditioning. | Plant extract |
| 20 | Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract스페인감초뿌리추출물Licorice root: soothing and mildly brightening. | Plant extract |
| 21 | Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract바닐라열매추출물Plant extract, usually present in small amounts for conditioning. | Plant extract |
| 22 | Glyceryl Stearate글리세릴스테아레이트Emulsifier that keeps oil and water mixed. | Emulsifier |
| 23 | Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer암모늄아크릴로일다이메틸타우레이트/브이피코폴리머Thickener that gives a light gel-cream texture. | Thickener / texture |
| 24 | PEG-100 Stearate피이지-100스테아레이트Emulsifier that keeps oil and water mixed. | Emulsifier |
| 25 | Dimethicone다이메티콘Silicone that smooths, adds slip and forms a breathable protective film. | Silicone |
| 26 | Tocopheryl Acetate토코페릴아세테이트Stable vitamin E ester. | Antioxidant |
| 27 | Cetearyl Glucoside세테아릴글루코사이드Emulsifier or solubiliser that keeps oil and water mixed. | Emulsifier |
| 28 | Hydrogenated Lecithin하이드로제네이티드레시틴Skin-friendly emulsifier that can also help actives penetrate. | Emulsifier |
| 29 | Palmitic Acid팔미틱애씨드Fatty acid; part of the soap base in foaming cleansers. | Cleansing agent |
| 30 | Fragrance향료A blend of scent ingredients listed as one word. Brands do not have to name what is inside. | Fragrance |
| 1% line — probably 1% or less below this point | ||
| 31 | Chlorphenesin클로페네신Preservative capped at 0.3% in the EU. | Preservative |
| 32 | Propanediol프로판다이올Humectant and solvent, often plant-derived; also boosts preservation. | Humectant |
| 33 | Xanthan Gum잔탄검Natural gum thickener. | Thickener / texture |
| 34 | Sodium Hyaluronate소듐하이알루로네이트The salt form of hyaluronic acid; the version most products actually use.Ingredient guide → | Humectant |
| 35 | Dipropylene Glycol다이프로필렌글라이콜Solvent and humectant; common in fragranced products. | Humectant |
| 36 | Propylene Glycol프로필렌글라이콜Humectant and solvent; can sting very sensitive skin at high levels. | Humectant |
| 37 | Adenosine아데노신Anti-wrinkle ingredient approved for functional cosmetics in Korea (at 0.04%). | Active ingredient |
| 38 | Arginine알지닌Amino acid used as a gentle pH adjuster. | pH adjuster |
| 39 | Carbomer카보머Gelling agent that creates clear gels. | Thickener / texture |
| 40 | Sodium Lactate소듐락테이트Humectant that helps skin hold on to water. | Humectant |
| 41 | 1,2-Hexanediol1,2-헥산다이올Humectant that also helps preserve the formula; very common in Korean skincare. | Humectant |
| 42 | Caprylyl Glycol카프릴릴글라이콜Humectant with preservative-boosting action. | Preservative |
| 43 | Polyquaternium-51폴리쿼터늄-51Skin-conditioning ingredient. | Skin conditioning |
| 44 | Phytic Acid파이틱애씨드Antioxidant that protects the formula from oxidation. | Antioxidant |
| 45 | Polysorbate 20폴리솔베이트20Emulsifier that keeps oil and water mixed. | Emulsifier |
| 46 | Sodium Hydroxide소듐하이드록사이드pH adjuster used in tiny amounts; fully reacted in the final product. | pH adjuster |
| 47 | Sodium Citrate소듐시트레이트pH buffer. | pH adjuster |
| 48 | Tocopherol토코페롤Vitamin E. Antioxidant that also protects oils in the formula from going rancid. | Antioxidant |
| 49 | Ascorbyl Palmitate아스코빌팔미테이트Oil-soluble vitamin C ester, mainly an antioxidant for the formula. | Antioxidant |
| 50 | Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1팔미토일트라이펩타이드-1Signal peptide used in anti-ageing formulas.Ingredient guide → | Active ingredient |
| 51 | Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7팔미토일테트라펩타이드-7Peptide used to support firmness and smoothness.Ingredient guide → | Active ingredient |
| 52 | Sodium Benzoate소듐벤조에이트Preservative, often used in "paraben-free" formulas. | Preservative |
| 53 | Citric Acid시트릭애씨드pH adjuster; usually at low levels where it does not exfoliate. | pH adjuster |
| 54 | CI 14700Red colourant (FD&C Red 4). | Colourant |
| 55 | CI 15985Yellow-orange colourant (FD&C Yellow 6). | Colourant |
| 56 | 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.