Chanel Le Lift Sérum ingredients, decoded
What Chanel Le Lift Sérum is mostly made of, which ingredients do the work and what to watch for — based on the ingredient list the brand publishes.
Smoothing and firming serum built on a botanical alfalfa concentrate, which Chanel compares to retinol in lab tests.
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.
- Alcohol is high on the list (#2). It can feel drying or stinging on dry or sensitive 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
- AlcoholSolvent
- GlycerinHumectant
- C8-12 Acid TriglycerideEmollient
- Pentylene GlycolHumectant
1% line: from Phenoxyethanol (#21) 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 (36)
| 1 | Water정제수The base of most creams and toners; dissolves the water-loving ingredients. | Base |
| 2 | Alcohol에탄올Ethanol: solvent and texture lightener; drying when used at high levels. | Solvent |
| 3 | Glycerin글리세린A classic humectant that draws water into the outer skin layer. Well tolerated by almost everyone. | Humectant |
| 4 | C8-12 Acid TriglycerideC8-12애씨드트라이글리세라이드Emollient that softens skin and helps the formula spread. | Emollient |
| 5 | Pentylene Glycol펜틸렌글라이콜Humectant with mild antimicrobial action, used to cut down on classic preservatives. | Humectant |
| 6 | Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate하이드록시프로필스타치포스페이트Emulsifier or solubiliser that keeps oil and water mixed. | Emulsifier |
| 7 | Ipomoea Batatas Root Extract고구마뿌리추출물Plant extract, usually present in small amounts for conditioning. | Plant extract |
| 8 | Yeast Extract효모추출물Ferment ingredient made with yeast or bacteria; used for conditioning. | Ferment |
| 9 | Medicago Sativa (Alfalfa) Extract자주개자리추출물Plant extract, usually present in small amounts for conditioning. | Plant extract |
| 10 | Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Stem Extract페퍼민트줄기추출물Plant extract, usually present in small amounts for conditioning. | Plant extract |
| 11 | Dipropylene Glycol다이프로필렌글라이콜Solvent and humectant; common in fragranced products. | Humectant |
| 12 | Sodium Polyacrylate소듐폴리아크릴레이트Thickener and texture enhancer. | Thickener / texture |
| 13 | Caprylyl Glycol카프릴릴글라이콜Humectant with preservative-boosting action. | Preservative |
| 14 | Tapioca Starch타피오카전분Thickener, film-former or powder that sets the texture and finish. | Thickener / texture |
| 15 | Fragrance향료A blend of scent ingredients listed as one word. Brands do not have to name what is inside. | Fragrance |
| 16 | Xanthan Gum잔탄검Natural gum thickener. | Thickener / texture |
| 17 | Arginine알지닌Amino acid used as a gentle pH adjuster. | pH adjuster |
| 18 | Propylene Glycol프로필렌글라이콜Humectant and solvent; can sting very sensitive skin at high levels. | Humectant |
| 19 | Lecithin레시틴Natural emulsifier from soy or sunflower. | Emulsifier |
| 20 | Sclerotium Gum스클레로튬검Thickener, film-former or powder that sets the texture and finish. | Thickener / texture |
| 1% line — probably 1% or less below this point | ||
| 21 | Phenoxyethanol페녹시에탄올The most common preservative. The EU caps it at 1%, so everything listed after it is at 1% or less. | Preservative |
| 22 | Pullulan풀루란Thickener, film-former or powder that sets the texture and finish. | Thickener / texture |
| 23 | Sodium Hyaluronate소듐하이알루로네이트The salt form of hyaluronic acid; the version most products actually use.Ingredient guide → | Humectant |
| 24 | Adenosine아데노신Anti-wrinkle ingredient approved for functional cosmetics in Korea (at 0.04%). | Active ingredient |
| 25 | Propanediol프로판다이올Humectant and solvent, often plant-derived; also boosts preservation. | Humectant |
| 26 | Polyquaternium-51폴리쿼터늄-51Skin-conditioning ingredient. | Skin conditioning |
| 27 | Lactic Acid Trace락틱애씨드Gentler AHA that exfoliates and hydrates. Increases sun sensitivity.Ingredient guide → | Exfoliant |
| 28 | Ethylhexylglycerin에틸헥실글리세린Preservative booster, usually paired with phenoxyethanol. | Preservative |
| 29 | Phytic Acid파이틱애씨드Antioxidant that protects the formula from oxidation. | Antioxidant |
| 30 | Silica실리카Absorbs oil and gives a matte, soft-focus finish. | Thickener / texture |
| 31 | Sodium Hydroxide소듐하이드록사이드pH adjuster used in tiny amounts; fully reacted in the final product. | pH adjuster |
| 32 | Hydrochloric Acid하이드로클로릭애씨드Adjusts or buffers the pH of the formula. | pH adjuster |
| 33 | Sodium Citrate소듐시트레이트pH buffer. | pH adjuster |
| 34 | Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7팔미토일테트라펩타이드-7Peptide used to support firmness and smoothness.Ingredient guide → | Active ingredient |
| 35 | Sodium Benzoate소듐벤조에이트Preservative, often used in "paraben-free" formulas. | Preservative |
| 36 | CI 14700Red colourant (FD&C Red 4). | 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.