Chantecaille Gold Recovery Mask ingredients, decoded

What Chantecaille Gold Recovery Mask is mostly made of, which ingredients do the work and what to watch for — based on the ingredient list the brand publishes.

Chantecaille
Gold Recovery Mask
골드 리커버리 마스크
What the brand says it does

Moisturizing, soothing cream mask with 24K colloidal gold, blackcurrant seed oil, a probiotic ferment and peptides to calm visible redness and revive a glowing look.

61ingredients
3key ingredients
2worth knowing

What it targets

  • HydrationGlycerin, Astrocaryum Murumuru Seed Butter, Lactic Acid +1
  • Wrinkles & firmnessAcetyl Tetrapeptide-2, N-Prolyl Palmitoyl Tripeptide-56 Acetate, Acetyl Heptapeptide-9
  • Barrier repairButyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil
  • ExfoliationLactic Acid

Based on which ingredients are in it, how high up the list they are, and whether they are key actives.

Key ingredients

Lactic Acid#36
락틱애씨드
Above the 1% line

Gentler AHA that exfoliates and hydrates. Increases sun sensitivity.

ExfoliationHydration

Ingredient guide →
Sodium Hyaluronate#37
소듐하이알루로네이트
Above the 1% line

The salt form of hyaluronic acid; the version most products actually use.

Hydration

Ingredient guide →
Acetyl Tetrapeptide-2#41
아세틸테트라펩타이드-2
Above the 1% line

Peptide used to support firmness and smoothness.

Wrinkles & firmness

Ingredient guide →

Worth knowing

  • Fragrance allergens listed: Rosa Damascena Flower Oil, Pelargonium Graveolens Oil, Benzyl Alcohol, Citronellol, Geraniol, Linalool, Citral, Farnesol. In the EU these must be named when above 0.001% in leave-on or 0.01% in rinse-off products.
  • 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

  1. Rosa Damascena Flower WaterPlant extract
  2. GlycerinHumectant
  3. WaterBase
  4. Cetearyl AlcoholFatty alcohol
  5. Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed OilPlant oil

1% line: from Benzoic Acid (#45) onward, ingredients are probably at 1% or less. Benzoic Acid is limited to 0.5% 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 (61)
1Rosa Damascena Flower Water다마스크장미꽃수Plant extract, usually present in small amounts for conditioning.Plant extract
2Glycerin글리세린A classic humectant that draws water into the outer skin layer. Well tolerated by almost everyone.Humectant
3Water정제수The base of most creams and toners; dissolves the water-loving ingredients.Base
4Cetearyl Alcohol세테아릴알코올Fatty alcohol blend that thickens creams and stabilises emulsions.Fatty alcohol
5Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil호호바씨오일Liquid wax similar to skin sebum; lightweight and stable.Plant oil
6Lactococcus Ferment Lysate락토코쿠스발효용해물Ferment ingredient made with yeast or bacteria; used for conditioning.Ferment
7Octyldodecanol옥틸도데칸올Emollient that softens skin and helps the formula spread.Emollient
8Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter시어버터Rich plant butter that softens and protects dry skin.Plant oil
9Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate펜타에리스리틸테트라에틸헥사노에이트Emollient that softens skin and helps the formula spread.Emollient
10Trehalose트레할로오스Sugar humectant that helps skin hold water.Humectant
11Cetyl Alcohol세틸알코올Fatty alcohol that thickens and softens; not drying like ethanol.Fatty alcohol
12Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil코코넛야자오일Coconut oil: rich and softening; can clog pores on acne-prone skin.Plant oil
13Sodium Polyacrylate소듐폴리아크릴레이트Thickener and texture enhancer.Thickener / texture
14Glyceryl Stearate글리세릴스테아레이트Emulsifier that keeps oil and water mixed.Emulsifier
15Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil참깨오일Plant oil that softens and nourishes dry skin.Plant oil
16Sorbitol솔비톨Sugar alcohol humectant.Humectant
17Hydrogenated Polydecene하이드로제네이티드폴리데센Light synthetic emollient, a squalane-like alternative.Emollient
18Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891)티타늄디옥사이드White pigment (CI 77891). Listed with its colour index number, it is there for colour, not as a sunscreen filter.Colourant
19Ribes Nigrum (Black Currant) Seed Oil양까막까치밥나무씨오일Plant oil that softens and nourishes dry skin.Plant oil
20Xanthan Gum잔탄검Natural gum thickener.Thickener / texture
21Dicaprylyl Carbonate다이카프릴릴카보네이트Very light, dry emollient often used in sunscreens.Emollient
22Steareth-21스테아레스-21Emulsifier or solubiliser that keeps oil and water mixed.Emulsifier
23Ethylhexylglycerin에틸헥실글리세린Preservative booster, usually paired with phenoxyethanol.Preservative
24Astrocaryum Murumuru Seed Butter야자씨버터Murumuru butter; rich emollient that softens lips and skin.Emollient
25Dunaliella Salina Extract두날리엘라 살리나추출물Plant extract, usually present in small amounts for conditioning.Plant extract
26Trideceth-6트라이데세스-6Emulsifier or solubiliser that keeps oil and water mixed.Emulsifier
27Linum Usitatissimum (Linseed) Seed Oil아마씨오일Plant oil that softens and nourishes dry skin.Plant oil
28Sodium Phytate소듐파이테이트Binds metal ions so the formula stays stable.Chelating agent
29Pentylene Glycol펜틸렌글라이콜Humectant with mild antimicrobial action, used to cut down on classic preservatives.Humectant
30Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil Unsaponifiables해바라기씨오일불검화물Plant oil that softens and nourishes dry skin.Plant oil
31Silica실리카Absorbs oil and gives a matte, soft-focus finish.Thickener / texture
32Tocopherol토코페롤Vitamin E. Antioxidant that also protects oils in the formula from going rancid.Antioxidant
33Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil해바라기씨오일Linoleic-acid-rich oil that supports the skin barrier.Plant oil
34Rosa Damascena Flower Oil다마스크장미꽃오일Fragrance component (essential oil or aroma chemical) on the EU list of allergens that must be named on the label — the list was extended in 2023.Fragrance allergen
35Pelargonium Graveolens Oil센티드제라늄오일Fragrance component (essential oil or aroma chemical) on the EU list of allergens that must be named on the label — the list was extended in 2023.Fragrance allergen
36Lactic Acid락틱애씨드Gentler AHA that exfoliates and hydrates. Increases sun sensitivity.Ingredient guide →Exfoliant
37Sodium Hyaluronate소듐하이알루로네이트The salt form of hyaluronic acid; the version most products actually use.Ingredient guide →Humectant
38Cardiospermum Halicacabum Flower/Leaf/Vine Extract풍선덩굴꽃/잎/덩굴추출물Plant extract, usually present in small amounts for conditioning.Plant extract
39Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract로즈마리잎추출물Rosemary leaf extract; antioxidant that helps protect oils in the formula.Antioxidant
40Nicotiana Sylvestris Leaf Cell Culture실베스트리스꽃담배잎세포배양물Plant extract, usually present in small amounts for conditioning.Plant extract
41Acetyl Tetrapeptide-2아세틸테트라펩타이드-2Peptide used to support firmness and smoothness.Ingredient guide →Active ingredient
42N-Prolyl Palmitoyl Tripeptide-56 AcetateN-프롤일팔미토일트라이펩타이드-56아세테이트Peptide used to support firmness and smoothness.Ingredient guide →Active ingredient
43Benzyl Alcohol벤질알코올Preservative and solvent; also on the EU fragrance-allergen list.Preservative
44Glyceryl Caprylate글리세릴카프릴레이트Emollient with antimicrobial action; helps preserve the formula.Preservative
1% line — probably 1% or less below this point
45Benzoic Acid벤조익애씨드Preservative or preservative booster.Preservative
46Propanediol프로판다이올Humectant and solvent, often plant-derived; also boosts preservation.Humectant
47Sodium Benzoate소듐벤조에이트Preservative, often used in "paraben-free" formulas.Preservative
48Mica마이카Mineral powder that adds shimmer.Colourant
49Colloidal Gold금콜로이드Mineral salt used for skin conditioning or texture.Mineral salt
50Acetyl Heptapeptide-9아세틸헵타펩타이드-9Peptide used to support firmness and smoothness.Ingredient guide →Active ingredient
51CI 77491적색산화철Colourant.Colourant
52Phenoxyethanol페녹시에탄올The most common preservative. The EU caps it at 1%, so everything listed after it is at 1% or less.Preservative
53Caprylyl Glycol카프릴릴글라이콜Humectant with preservative-boosting action.Preservative
54Sodium Chloride소듐클로라이드Salt; thickens cleansers and stabilises some emulsions.Thickener / texture
55Potassium Sorbate포타슘솔베이트Mild preservative, effective at lower pH.Preservative
56Chlorphenesin클로페네신Preservative capped at 0.3% in the EU.Preservative
57Citronellol시트로넬올Fragrance component the EU requires brands to name on the label because it can trigger allergies in some people.Fragrance allergen
58Geraniol제라니올Fragrance component the EU requires brands to name on the label because it can trigger allergies in some people.Fragrance allergen
59Linalool리날룰Fragrance component the EU requires brands to name on the label because it can trigger allergies in some people.Fragrance allergen
60Citral시트랄Fragrance component the EU requires brands to name on the label because it can trigger allergies in some people.Fragrance allergen
61Farnesol파네솔Fragrance component the EU requires brands to name on the label because it can trigger allergies in some people.Fragrance allergen

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.