Le Lift – Rich Cream – Smoothing and Firming – 50 ml

Description

AQUA, GLYCERIN, OCTYLDODECYL MYRISTATE, Pentaerythrityl tetraethylhexanoate, CETEARYL ALCOHOL, LIMNANTHES ALBA SEED OIL (Meadowsweet vegetable oil), BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII BUTTER (Vegetable shea butter), ALCOHOL (Drying alcohol), LAUROYL LYSINE, JOJOBA ESTERS, GLYCERYL STEARATE, 1,2-HEXANEDIOL, PEG-100 STEARATE (Nonionic surfactant), CETEARYL GLUCOSIDE (Nonionic surfactant), Phytosteryl/octyldodecyl lauroyl glutamate, Sweet potato root extract (Sweet potato), FAEX, MEDICAGO SATIVA EXTRACT (Cultivated alfalfa), DIMETHICONE (Silicone), DIPROPYLENE GLYCOL, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE (Vitamin E derivative), PERFUM (Perfume), BUTYLENE GLYCOL, CHLORPHENESIN, CAPRYLYL GLYCOL, ARGININE (Amino acid), ACRYLATES/C10-30 ALKYL ACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMER, XANTHAN GUM, PROPYLENE GLYCOL (Glycol), SODIUM HYALURONATE (Hyaluronic acid), ADENOSINE (Active), POLYQUATERNIUM-51, LACTIC ACID (AHA exfoliating acid), CARBOMER, PHYTIC ACID (AHA exfoliating acid), SODIUM HYDROXIDE, HYDROCHLORIC ACID, SODIUM CITRATE, PALMITOYL TETRAPEPTIDE-7 (Peptide), TOCOPHEROL (Vitamin E), SODIUM BENZOATE, CITRIC ACID, CI 14700 (Red dye)

My Doctor's Diagnosis: Analysis and Target

Visit Chanel's Rich Lift Cream is primarily intended for mature skin or skin that is losing firmness, with wrinkles, sagging, or marked dryness. My analysis of the formula reveals a desire to target both the correction of signs of aging and the restoration of the skin barrier. The rich and nourishing texture of this product makes it ideal for dry to very dry skin, or for cold weather when the skin needs comfort and extra protection.

Formula Analysis: Key Assets

Three major assets catch my attention:

• Hyaluronic acid (Sodium Hyaluronate) : known for its ability to retain up to 1,000 times its weight in water, it intensely hydrates, plumps the skin, and visibly reduces wrinkles.
• Peptide (Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7) : this peptide stimulates collagen and elastin synthesis, helping to firm the skin and improve its elasticity.
• Shea butter : it nourishes, protects, and restores the skin barrier, providing immediate softness and comfort while limiting dehydration.

The presence of antioxidants such as vitamin E enhances protection against oxidative stress, justifying the overall quality of the formula.

Tips and Application Ritual

I recommend applying this cream in the morning and/or evening, on clean skin, after serum. It fits perfectly into an anti-aging routine, working in synergy with active ingredients such as vitamin C or niacinamide. However, I do not recommend combining it with powerful retinoids or AHA/BHA exfoliants to avoid irritation, especially on sensitive skin.

My Final Verdict & Safety Opinion

Chanel's Le Lift Rich Cream stands out for its enveloping texture, its effectiveness in firming and moisturizing, and the synergy of its anti-aging active ingredients. One slight drawback: the presence of fragrance, which may not be suitable for very reactive skin. My opinion as a doctor: an expert skincare product, ideal for skin in need of comfort and overall correction of the signs of aging.