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Chanel Mousse Douceur Rinse-Off Foaming Mousse Cleanser

Chanel Mousse Douceur Rinse-Off Foaming Mousse Cleanser Review

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Best Feature:
Removes makeup/impurities and has a pleasant scent
Worst Feature:
Expensive and may be drying for some skin types
Best Uses:
Effective daily cleanser for normal to oily skin
Pricing:
$45
Manufacturer:
Chanel

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Price
Bloomingdales
$45.00

Overview

Chanel Mousse Douceur is a rinse-off foaming facial cleanser designed to gently purify your skin of surface oils, dirt and makeup. It is specifically formulated for normal to combination skin and incorporates a unique blend of active ingredients that includes tulip tree extract and mallow extract. Tulip tree extract traps and removes environmental toxins from your skin, while mallow extract sooths skin and helps maintain moisture levels. The cleanser works to restore your skin's natural eco-balance and prevent free radical damage to the skin, which can lead to premature aging.

You can purchase Chanel Mousse Douceur on Chanel.com, Amazon.com or Shop.nordstrom.com for $45.

Product Report Card Grade

We give Chanel's Mousse Douceur Rinse-Off Foaming Mousse Cleanser a B+ because it is a good cleanser that is effective at removing makeup and impurities. We like how it smells and the way it lathers up really nicely. We deducted points however because it is very expensive and might not be great for dry and/or sensitive skin.

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Date Reviewed
February 2012
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Pros/Cons
Pros
Gentle and effective foaming cleanser; pleasant smell; small amount goes a long way
Excellent cleanser and exfoliator that improves skin's tone and texture; can adjust brush heads and speed based on skin type; device is waterproof, so you can use it in the shower or bath; can use brush heads on other areas of your body such as your back, neck and décolleté ("Body" brush head is basically just a larger version of the "Normal" brush head); comes with 1 oz. trial sizes of Refreshing Gel Cleanser, Gentle Hydro Cleanser and Nourishing Care Cleanser
Gentle and effective cleanser; does not contain sulfates, synthetic fragrances or dyes, phthalates, GMOs or triclosan; rosewater and cucumber extract give it a pleasant smell; gentle enough to be used on eyes; it is soap-free so it won't leave behind any film or residue
Cons
Very expensive; contains fragrance, so not good for sensitive skin; foaming ingredients may be needlessly drying for skin; you will still need to use makeup remover
$200 is very expensive for a tool to help wash your face; brush heads cost $20 - $25 each and should be replaced every 3 - 4 months; only receive a "Normal" or "Sensitive" brush head with purchase and have to purchase others brush head types separately
Expensive; you will still need to use makeup remover

Details
Skin Type
Suitable for normal to combination skin types
Suitable for all skin types (including sensitive)
Suitable for all skin types (including sensitive)
Skin Concern
Gentle cleanser for soothing aging skin and restoring its natural eco-balance
Provides gentle cleansing and exfoliation to maintain healthy skin and/or alleviate skin concerns such as seborrhea dermatitis, rosacea and acne
Very gentle cleanser for soothing and softening skin that is easily irritated
Price
$45
$195 (2-year warranty and 90-day satisfaction guarantee)
$15 or $38
Size
5 fluid ounces
The device measures 7" x 2.8" (L x W) and weighs 2.2 pounds. The brush heads are about 2" in diameter.
1.7 or 5.1 fluid ounces
Technology or Active Ingredients
The cleanser contains tulip tree extract and mallow extract. The tulip tree extract (amplified by Bioglucane) has de-polluting properties, which help to purify skin, protect the integrity of its natural defense barriers and maintain its overall eco-balance. The mallow extract has anti-inflammatory properties, which help to sooth and protect dry and sensitive skin.
Hand-held device features a dual action brush head that oscillates at a sonic frequency of over 300 movements per second. It enhances the effectiveness of your cleanser by gently massaging your pores open to loosen dirt and oil and exfoliate away dead skin cells. It has rechargeable batteries that last for 30 minutes, and it comes with one of two replaceable brush head options - "Normal" or "Sensitive". There are four additional brush heads options sold separately including "Delicate", "Deep Pore", "Acne" and "Body".
The cleanser's active ingredient is soy protein, which provides amino acids that help maintain skin's moisture, elasticity and firmness. Additional important ingredients in the cleanser include borage seed oil for nourishment, as well as cucumber extract and rosewater. Cucumber extract is known for possessing powerful anti-inflammatory properties. It provides an immediate cooling effect and helps to calm skin. Rosewater is known for its calming, balancing and toning properties and helps to reduce redness in the skin.
Fragrance
Yes, it does contain fragrance.
N/A
No, it does not contain synthetic fragrances, but it is formulated with rosewater and cucumber extract, which give it a pleasant smell.
Ingredients
(Chanel doesn't list ingredients on their website). Beautypedia.com: Water, Glycerin, Potassium Stearate, Potassium Palmitate, Stearic Acid, Palmitic Acid, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Potassium Laurate, Polyethylene, Lauric Acid, Potassium Myristate, Myristic Acid, PEG-3 Distearate, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Sodium Palmitate, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Potassium Sorbate, Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide, Fragrance, Lauryl Glucoside, Propylene Glycol, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Polyquarternium-7, Tetrasodium EDTA, Benzoic Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Sorbitol, Mallow Extract, Methylparaben, Liriodendron Tulipifera Leaf Wax, Propylparaben, Ethylparaben, Butylparaben, Isobutylparaben.
N/A
Rosa Damascena Flower Water, Centaurea Cyanus (Cornflower) Flower Water, Coco Glucoside, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Propylene Glycol, Peg-7 Glyceryl Cocoate, Xanthan Gum, Peg-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Germ Extract, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil, Hydrolyzed Soy Protein, Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract, Rose Flower Oil, Borago Officinalis Seed Oil, Malva Sylvestris (Mallow) Extract, Aloe Ferox Leaf Extract, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Retinyl Palmitate, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Citric Acid, Tetrasodium EDTA, Peg-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Phenoxyethanol, Polymethyl Methacrylate, Peg-40 Sorbitan Peroleate, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Methylparaben, Sodium Propylparaben, Polysorbate 20, Isobutylparaben, Propylparaben, Peg-35 Castor Oil, Methylparaben, Butylparaben, Ethylparaben, BHA, BHT.
Product Design
It comes in an opaque white tube to limit exposure to light and air.
It comes in three colors - Graphite Gray ("Normal" brush head included), White ("Sensitive" brush head included) or Pink ("Sensitive" brush head included).
It comes in an opaque white tube to limit exposure to light and air.

ProductReportCard Editors' In-Depth Review

Pros And Cons

Pros

  • Gentle and effective cleanser
  • Smells good
  • Small amount goes a long way

Cons

  • Expensive

Key Features

Product Size
5 fluid ounces
Skin Types
Normal to combination skin
Skin Concern
Cleanser
How It Works
The cleanser contains tulip tree extract (amplified by Bioglucane) to protect the skin and maintain its eco-balance. It also contains mallow extract, which is known for soothing/protecting dry and sensitive skin (anti-inflammatory).
  • As background, tulip tree extract is used in all CHANEL PRÉCISION Cleansers and Toners because of its de-polluting properties. The leaves of a tulip tree are coated in a protective wax that traps pollutants in the air and then the pollutants are washed away when it rains. The extract in the cleanser works in a similar way to purify skin, while also protecting the integrity of skin's natural defense barriers. Bioglucane enhances the natural cleaning power of the tulip tree extract and helps balance the skin.
Directions
Wet skin with warm water, and, using a small amount, work the cleanser into a foam in the palm of your hands. Gently massage on your face and neck in a circular motion. Rinse thoroughly with warm water, and pat dry with soft towel. You can use it twice a day (morning and night). Chanel suggests that you follow with the LOTION DOUCEUR Gentle Hydrating Toner.
All Ingredients
(Chanel doesn't list ingredients on their website). Beautypedia.com: Water, Glycerin, Potassium Stearate, Potassium Palmitate, Stearic Acid, Palmitic Acid, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Potassium Laurate, Polyethylene, Lauric Acid, Potassium Myristate, Myristic Acid, PEG-3 Distearate, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Sodium Palmitate, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Potassium Sorbate, Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide, Fragrance, Lauryl Glucoside, Propylene Glycol, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Polyquarternium-7, Tetrasodium EDTA, Benzoic Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Sorbitol, Mallow Extract, Methylparaben, Liriodendron Tulipifera Leaf Wax, Propylparaben, Ethylparaben, Butylparaben, Isobutylparaben.

Reputation

There are very few online reviews for Chanel Mousse Douceur, but the ones I saw were all positive. In 2009, it was awarded "Best Wash off Cleanser" in InStyle's Best Beauty Buys, and ELLE Canada/ELLE Quebec gave it "Best Cleanser" in the "Splurge" category of its Beauty Grand Prix awards. My mother and sister both have combination skin and love this cleanser. My skin is more sensitive, and I personally feel that it has made me breakout in the past. I saw one review that said the foaming ingredients in the cleanser were needlessly drying for skin and suggested a gentler foaming cleanser from Neutrogena, Dove or L'Oreal. If you are a die hard Chanel fan already, you probably don't care about the price, but I would definitely suggest trying to get a sample of the cleanser before you buy it to see how your skin reacts.

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