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Chanel Les Beiges Sheer Healthy Glow Moisturizing Tint Broad Spectrum SPF 30

Les Beiges Sheer Healthy Glow Moisturizing Tint Broad Spectrum SPF 30

5.1
/ 10

Is it right for me?

Moisturizing

6.4Humectancy3.8Occlusivity

Is it right for me?

SPF

Overview

How moisturizing is it? Quite moisturizing. Chanel Les Beiges Sheer Healthy Glow Moisturizing Tint Broad Spectrum SPF 30 has a moisturizing rating of 5.1 out of 10.

Is it more humectant or occlusive? Rather humectant. It has a high Humectancy of 6.4 out of 10 and a moderate Occlusivity of 3.8 out of 10.

What else is good about it? This product has an SPF 30, which is the right SPF to use when spending quite some time outdoors and in the sun. Look out for a “broad spectrum” indication to be also protected from photoaging (i.e., wrinkles and sunspots).

ALCOHOL-FREE
NON-COMEDOGENIC
PHTHALATE-FREE
PARABEN-FREE
ESSENTIAL OIL-FREE

Score	Ingredient	Origin	Functions
65	Water	Naturally occurring	Formula Helper
9	Dicaprylyl Carbonate	Botanical, Synthetic	Emollient,Formula Helper
6	Dimethicone	Synthetic	Moisturizing (occlusive),Emollient,Formula Helper
4	Glycerin	Botanical, Synthetic, Animal	Moisturizing (humectant),Soothing,Emollient,Fragrance,Formula Helper
3	Lauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone	Synthetic	Formula Helper
2.5	Synthetic Fluorphlogopite	Synthetic	Formula Helper
2	Isononyl Isononanoate	Synthetic	Emollient,Formula Helper
1.5	Pentylene Glycol	Botanical, Petroleum, Synthetic	Moisturizing (humectant),Preservative,Formula Helper
1.3	Polymethylsilsesquioxane	Synthetic	Formula Helper
1	Limnanthes Alba (Meadowfoam) Seed Oil	Botanical	Moisturizing (occlusive),Emollient
0.3	Trimethylsiloxysilicate	Synthetic	Moisturizing (occlusive),Emollient,Formula Helper
0.3	Kalanchoe Pinnata Leaf Extract	Botanical	Fragrance

Ingredients explained

Water

Score

Function

Solvent

Origin

Naturally occurring

The 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.

Dicaprylyl Carbonate

Score

Function

Emollient, Solvent

Origin

Botanical, Synthetic

A very fast-spreading emollient that gives a product an incredibly lightweight feel. Dicaprylyl carbonate works well as a solvent for suspending insoluble solids such as mineral sunscreens or iron oxide pigments.

Dimethicone

Score

Function

Moisturizing (occlusive), Emollient, Antifoaming, Solvent

Origin

Synthetic

The most common silicone in skincare. It forms a silky, smooth film on the skin’s surface and can help to prevent water loss. It also aids in wound healing and can treat and soften scars. Dimethicone is considered to be very safe for use.

Glycerin

Score

Function

Moisturizing (humectant), Soothing, Emollient, Fragrance, Denaturant, Solvent, Viscosity controlling

Origin

Botanical, Synthetic, Animal

The most popular moisturizing ingredient in the world. It is a powerful humectant – cheap yet very effective. Glycerin also has soothing and anti-irritant properties and is considered to be very safe for use.

Lauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone

Score

Function

Emulsifying, Solubilizing, Surface modifier, Viscosity controlling

Origin

Synthetic

A powerful emulsifier with the unique trait of being able to work in both oil- and silicone-based formulas. It can also function as a thickener in low concentrations.