Chanel Le Blanc Intense Brightening Foam Cleanser

Chanel Le Blanc Intense Brightening Foam Cleanser

Review

Results you may expect from using Chanel Le Blanc Intense Brightening Foam Cleanser:

Chanel Le Blanc Intense Brightening Foam Cleanser is a type of skincare product designed to be rinsed off, peeled off, or otherwise removed from the skin. Research confirming the moisturizing, anti-wrinkle, and soothing effects of such products is very limited. Therefore, we do not provide efficacy ratings for these types of skincare products.

However, you can explore the roles of specific ingredients in the Ingredients Explained section below.

Ingredients

Est. % Ingredient Origin Functions
75
Water
6
Glycerin
4
Potassium Palmitate
3
Sodium Stearate
2
Palmitic Acid
1.5
Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
1.3
Potassium Laurate
1
Polyethylene
0.3
Potassium Stearate
0.3
Lauric Acid
0.3
Potassium Myristate
0.3
Stearic Acid
0.3
Myristic Acid
0.3
PEG-3 Distearate
0.3
Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract
0.3
Hydrolyzed Conchiolin Protein
0.3
Sodium Laureth Sulfate
0.3
Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate
0.3
Caprylic Acid
0.3
Potassium Sorbate
0.3
Butylene Glycol
0.3
Lauryl Glucoside
0.3
Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate
0.3
Fragrance
0.3
Polyquaternium-7
0.3
Tetrasodium EDTA
0.3
Benzoic Acid
0.3
Sodium Benzoate
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Ingredients explained

Water
Est. %75
Function
Origin
WaterThe most used ingredient in skincare. Its concentration defines the product texture: rich creams may have about 50% of water while a light jelly about 90%. Water doesn’t moisturize the skin by itself and is used in skincare as a solvent for other ingredients.
Glycerin
Est. %6
Function
Origin
Glycerin

The most popular moisturizing ingredient in the world. It is a powerful humectant – cheap yet very effective.

Potassium Palmitate
Est. %4
Function
Origin
Potassium PalmitateDescription is coming soon
Sodium Stearate
Est. %3
Function
Origin
Sodium StearateA naturally derived thickener with emulsifying and cleansing properties.
Palmitic Acid
Est. %2
Function
Origin
Palmitic AcidA saturated fatty acid used in skincare as a strongly occlusive moisturizer and barrier repairing, emollient ingredient. It is a waxy-looking, white solid. Palmitic acid can be commonly found in animal and vegetable fats, notably palm oil.
Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
Est. %1.5
Function
Origin
Sodium Methyl Cocoyl TaurateA coconut-derived or synthetic surfactant that creates a gentle, creamy foam. It is popular in baby shampoos, body washes, and many other rinse-off products as a complement to other surfactants.
Potassium Laurate
Est. %1.3
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Potassium LaurateDescription is coming soon
Polyethylene
Est. %1
Function
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PolyethyleneCommonly used in dense plastic packaging, its primary function in skincare is as a film-forming agent, which protects the product from being easily rinsed away by water or sweat. It also controls viscosity by increasing the thickness of oily products.
Potassium Stearate
Est. %0.3
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Potassium StearateDescription is coming soon
Lauric Acid
Est. %0.3
Function
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Lauric AcidA fatty acid derived from various vegetable oils such as palm or coconut oil. It helps to maintain the barrier function of the skin and is also used as a cleansing or emulsifying agent. Lauric acid is listed among common comedogenic ingredients by acne.org.
Potassium Myristate
Est. %0.3
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Origin
Potassium MyristateDescription is coming soon
Stearic Acid
Est. %0.3
Function
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Stearic AcidA saturated fatty acid found in vegetable butter and animal fats. It is an occlusive moisturizing and emollient ingredient and also helps to maintain the barrier function of the skin.
Myristic Acid
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Myristic AcidA common fatty acid found in various vegetable oils, most notably palm and coconut oil. It is a strongly occlusive moisturizing, emollient, and emulsifying ingredient.
PEG-3 Distearate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
PEG-3 DistearateDescription is coming soon
Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root ExtractAn extract from the licorice root. It contains a well-researched anti-inflammatory compound called glycyrrhizin that can reduce inflammation. Licorice root extract is also used for its powerful antioxidant effects and ability to treat pigmentation.
Hydrolyzed Conchiolin Protein
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Hydrolyzed Conchiolin ProteinA chemically chopped up protein derived from mollusk shells. It is said to be able to treat pigmentation issues, although this claim has not yet been confirmed.
Sodium Laureth Sulfate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Sodium Laureth SulfateSLES, not to be confused with SLS (sodium lauryl sulfate), is a synthetic soap-like ingredient used in cleansing products. It foams well and removes oil and dirt. SLES may cause skin dryness and irritation, although it is considered less irritating than SLS.
Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Sodium Lauroyl LactylateA multifunctional ingredient that produces foamy cleansers and allows oil and water to mix.
Caprylic Acid
Est. %0.3
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Caprylic AcidDescription is coming soon
Potassium Sorbate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Potassium SorbateA preservative widely used in food and personal care products, available from natural sources or synthetically produced. Potassium sorbate works by inhibiting the growth of yeasts, molds, and some bacteria.
Butylene Glycol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Butylene GlycolA clear, colorless liquid humectant that draws moisture to the skin. The humectancy of butylene glycol, owed to its two hydroxyl groups, is quite considerable, although not as powerful as glycerin, which contains three hydroxyl groups.
Lauryl Glucoside
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Lauryl GlucosideA natural nonionic surfactant, which means it acts as an effective cleansing ingredient. It can act alone as a cleanser or be paired with anionic surfactants to make them milder on the skin.
Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Sodium Cocoyl IsethionateA coconut-derived surfactant that features gentle cleansing capabilities. This mild cleansing agent is commonly used in skin cleansing products and is especially useful in solid bar cleansers, like syndet bars.
Fragrance
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
FragranceUnder trade secret law, manufacturers have the right not to disclose what exactly went into the fragrance and use the unspecific word Fragrance or Parfum instead. Many fragrances are highly allergenic.
Polyquaternium-7
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Polyquaternium-7A positively-charged ingredient that forms films to protect the rest of the product.
Tetrasodium EDTA
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Tetrasodium EDTAOne of the most common synthetic chelators. It can reduce the 'hardness' of water and so is often used in rinse-off products.
Benzoic Acid
Est. %0.3
Function
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Benzoic AcidA preservative effective against fungi, yeast, and some bacteria. It is commonly paired with phenoxyethanol to create a broad spectrum preservation system. Benzoic acid can also serve as a pH adjuster, fragrance, and bulking agent.
Sodium Benzoate
Est. %0.3
Function
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Sodium BenzoateA preservative that usually works in combination with other preservatives. It has to be at low pH (<5.5) to be effective.