Chanel N°1 de Chanel Smoothing Serum ingredients, decoded
What Chanel N°1 de Chanel Smoothing Serum is mostly made of, which ingredients do the work and what to watch for — based on the ingredient list the brand publishes.
Red camellia serum that aims to smooth the look of wrinkles, boost radiance and visibly refine pores while supporting the moisture barrier.
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
- Camellia Japonica Flower WaterPlant extract
- PropanediolHumectant
- GlycerinHumectant
- WaterBase
- Pentylene GlycolHumectant
1% line: from Chlorphenesin (#12) 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 (23)
| 1 | Camellia Japonica Flower Water동백나무꽃수Plant extract, usually present in small amounts for conditioning. | Plant extract |
| 2 | Propanediol프로판다이올Humectant and solvent, often plant-derived; also boosts preservation. | Humectant |
| 3 | Glycerin글리세린A classic humectant that draws water into the outer skin layer. Well tolerated by almost everyone. | 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 | Sodium Citrate소듐시트레이트pH buffer. | pH adjuster |
| 7 | Sodium Polyacrylate소듐폴리아크릴레이트Thickener and texture enhancer. | Thickener / texture |
| 8 | Yeast Extract효모추출물Ferment ingredient made with yeast or bacteria; used for conditioning. | Ferment |
| 9 | Coffea Arabica (Coffee) Seed Oil커피콩오일Plant oil that softens and nourishes dry skin. | Plant oil |
| 10 | Camellia Japonica Flower Extract동백나무꽃추출물Plant extract, usually present in small amounts for conditioning. | Plant extract |
| 11 | 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 | ||
| 12 | Chlorphenesin클로페네신Preservative capped at 0.3% in the EU. | Preservative |
| 13 | Citric Acid시트릭애씨드pH adjuster; usually at low levels where it does not exfoliate. | pH adjuster |
| 14 | Ethylhexyl Palmitate에틸헥실팔미테이트Emollient ester with a smooth feel. | Emollient |
| 15 | Caprylyl Glycol카프릴릴글라이콜Humectant with preservative-boosting action. | Preservative |
| 16 | Xanthan Gum잔탄검Natural gum thickener. | Thickener / texture |
| 17 | Sodium Hyaluronate소듐하이알루로네이트The salt form of hyaluronic acid; the version most products actually use.Ingredient guide → | Humectant |
| 18 | Chondrus Crispus Extract아이리쉬모스추출물Plant extract, usually present in small amounts for conditioning. | Plant extract |
| 19 | Adenosine아데노신Anti-wrinkle ingredient approved for functional cosmetics in Korea (at 0.04%). | Active ingredient |
| 20 | Lactic Acid Trace락틱애씨드Gentler AHA that exfoliates and hydrates. Increases sun sensitivity.Ingredient guide → | Exfoliant |
| 21 | Saccharide Isomerate사카라이드아이소머레이트Plant-sugar humectant that binds to the skin for long-lasting moisture. | Humectant |
| 22 | 1,2-Hexanediol1,2-헥산다이올Humectant that also helps preserve the formula; very common in Korean skincare. | Humectant |
| 23 | Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7팔미토일테트라펩타이드-7Peptide used to support firmness and smoothness.Ingredient guide → | Active ingredient |
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.