Chanel UV essential

Claims:

• Skin’s guardian angel provides invisible daily protection against environmental aggressors. A free-radical and anti-pollution shield with a Vitamin E derivative and plant extracts empowers this oil-free, lightweight formula to safeguard skin against environmental pollutants. Licorice Root Extract and a highly effective combination of UVA and UVB filters help diminish and prevent the appearance of dark spots and signs of premature aging.

 This is ranked as the top sun block in makeupalley( a skincare review website),that is why it really attract me to try it out.

This is mainly a physical sun block .Zinc oxide(18%) and  titanium dioxide provide a long lasting ,photo stable ,complete sun protection .Physical sun block is always better for sensitive skin .It works by reflecting the sun ray ,meanwhile chemical sun block works by absorbing the sun ray to prevent the sun ray from penetrating the skin epidermis into the dermis and causing burning and aging .Without being absorbed into the skin ,this is the reason why physical sun block is better for sensitive skin type .Besides ,sodium hyaluronate hydrates the skin.

The formulation of this sun block is close to a Japanese sun block because it contains alcohol as a solvent .Alcohol is the fifth ingredient in the list ,which is potent to cause dehydration of the skin ,long term usage will speed up aging process also !Fragrance and preservative(methyl paraben ) are in the middle part of the ingredient list ,which will trigger allergic reaction .Ivy extract and licorice are good for antioxidant and soothing the skin, but the concentration is too low in the sun block .

before

after,I spread the sunblock on the right side of my hand ,the left side is without any product

This sun block has a milk ,light texture and can be absorbed easily into the skin .A very light floral smell that will last for quite a long time after application ,a very ‘’chanel’’ smell .I also found that the sun protection ability is very strong and stable ,even I stay under sunlight for a very long time the skin also would not be tanned at the end of the day .This is not a water proof sun block so it can be cleaned easily .The bad side for this sun block is that ,it is very hard to spread out evenly and it will leave your face a very obvious, unnatural white cast . This sun block is too dry for my combination dry skin. My jaw line appear some dry patches at the end of the day .Because of that, reapply the sun block becomes a difficult task and which is not good for the skin .I notice the skin will be drier if I reapply .Spraying spring water also cannot quench the thirst of my skin, probably due to the sun block cannot trap the moisture in the skin. I will more recommend this sun block for oily skin type.

Spread it all over the skin at the end of your day time skincare. If you are looking for a makeup base, there are 3 other makeup base choices from chanel .I will more recommend you to focus of hydration before putting on this sun block on your moisturize . I found that dividing an one day amount sun block into 3  then apply them by gently tapping all over the skin will make the looking more even and natural.

Pros: photo stable, excellent sun protection, light texture

Cons: drying except for oily skin type, leaving the skin unnatural white cast

Available in all chanel counters, 30 ml for RM 163.