Chanel Hydra Beauty Micro Sérum ingredients, decoded
What Chanel Hydra Beauty Micro Sérum is mostly made of, which ingredients do the work and what to watch for — based on the ingredient list the brand publishes.
Lightweight hydrating serum with camellia ingredients that replenishes moisture and helps rebalance the skin.
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
- Contains fragrance or essential oils (Fragrance). Skip it if fragrance irritates your skin.
What most of it is made of
- WaterBase
- GlycerinHumectant
- PropanediolHumectant
- BetaineHumectant
- Butylene GlycolHumectant
1% line: from Chlorphenesin (#20) 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 (32)
| 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 | Propanediol프로판다이올Humectant and solvent, often plant-derived; also boosts preservation. | Humectant |
| 4 | Betaine베타인Sugar-beet-derived humectant that feels non-sticky. | Humectant |
| 5 | Butylene Glycol부틸렌글라이콜Light humectant and solvent that helps other ingredients spread and absorb. | Humectant |
| 6 | Pentylene Glycol펜틸렌글라이콜Humectant with mild antimicrobial action, used to cut down on classic preservatives. | Humectant |
| 7 | Sorbitol솔비톨Sugar alcohol humectant. | Humectant |
| 8 | Coco-Caprylate/Caprate코코-카프릴레이트/카프레이트Light, fast-spreading plant-derived emollient. | Emollient |
| 9 | Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride카프릴릭/카프릭트라이글리세라이드Light, non-greasy emollient made from coconut oil fatty acids. | Emollient |
| 10 | Oleyl Erucate올레일에루케이트Emollient that softens skin and helps the formula spread. | Emollient |
| 11 | Camellia Japonica Flower Water동백나무꽃수Plant extract, usually present in small amounts for conditioning. | Plant extract |
| 12 | Yeast Extract효모추출물Ferment ingredient made with yeast or bacteria; used for conditioning. | Ferment |
| 13 | Camellia Japonica Flower Extract동백나무꽃추출물Plant extract, usually present in small amounts for conditioning. | Plant extract |
| 14 | Zingiber Officinale (Ginger) Root Extract생강추출물Plant extract, usually present in small amounts for conditioning. | Plant extract |
| 15 | Camellia Oleifera Seed Oil유차나무씨오일Plant oil that softens and nourishes dry skin. | Plant oil |
| 16 | Castor Oil/Ipdi Copolymer캐스터오일/아이피디아이코폴리머Thickener, film-former or powder that sets the texture and finish. | Thickener / texture |
| 17 | Carbomer카보머Gelling agent that creates clear gels. | Thickener / texture |
| 18 | Limnanthes Alba (meadowfoam) Seed Oil메도우폼씨오일Plant oil that softens and nourishes dry skin. | Plant oil |
| 19 | 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 | ||
| 20 | Chlorphenesin클로페네신Preservative capped at 0.3% in the EU. | Preservative |
| 21 | Sodium Hyaluronate소듐하이알루로네이트The salt form of hyaluronic acid; the version most products actually use.Ingredient guide → | Humectant |
| 22 | Dipropylene Glycol다이프로필렌글라이콜Solvent and humectant; common in fragranced products. | Humectant |
| 23 | Sodium Hydroxide소듐하이드록사이드pH adjuster used in tiny amounts; fully reacted in the final product. | pH adjuster |
| 24 | Triheptanoin트라이헵타노인Skin-conditioning ingredient. | Skin conditioning |
| 25 | Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate트라이소듐에틸렌다이아민다이석시네이트Biodegradable chelator used instead of EDTA. | Chelating agent |
| 26 | C13-15 AlkaneC13-15알케인Emollient that softens skin and helps the formula spread. | Emollient |
| 27 | Caprylyl Glycol카프릴릴글라이콜Humectant with preservative-boosting action. | Preservative |
| 28 | 1,2-Hexanediol1,2-헥산다이올Humectant that also helps preserve the formula; very common in Korean skincare. | Humectant |
| 29 | Tocopherol토코페롤Vitamin E. Antioxidant that also protects oils in the formula from going rancid. | Antioxidant |
| 30 | Ricinus Communis (castor) Seed Oil피마자씨오일Plant oil that softens and nourishes dry skin. | Plant oil |
| 31 | Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil해바라기씨오일Linoleic-acid-rich oil that supports the skin barrier. | Plant oil |
| 32 | Blue 1CI 42090Colourant. | 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.