elyns-lab Elyn’s Lab Pigment C-Control
elyns-lab Elyn’s Lab Pigment C-Control lists 20 ingredients on its label, 16 decoded. See what each one does, its irritancy and comedogenic tendency, and its status in national inventories.
Ingredients overview
Label order. Colour is our internal rating: green routine, yellow restricted or worth a look, red prohibited or high-risk, grey not yet decoded.
Ingredients are listed in label order; the order reflects the label only, not exact concentrations.
- Aqua
- Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
- Citric Acid
- Propanediol
- Tetrapeptide-30
- Oligopeptide-68
- Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
- Glycerin
- Ethylhexylglycerin
- Sodium Hyaluronate
- Hydrogenated Lecithin
- Xanthan Gum
- Butylene Glycol
- Sodium Benzoate
- Potassium Sorbate
- Disodium EDTA
- Phenoxyethanol
- Niacinamide Pc
- Sodium Oleate
- Glycine Soja Oil
Highlights
Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of essential oilsFree of formaldehyde releasersContains fragranceContains animal-derived
Formulation view Light aqueous base featuring sodium ascorbyl phosphate and niacinamide, with camellia extract for antioxidants. Hyaluronic acid and squalane moisturize. Citric acid adjusts pH; benzoate and sorbate preserve. Ideal for mixed skin seeking radiance and oil control. Formula note: Water-soluble VC derivatives offer stability; antioxidant pairing requires compatibility checks, yielding a thin, absorbable texture.
Key ingredients
- SOLVENT
- AquaPropanediol
- ANTIOXIDANT
- Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
- BUFFERING
- Citric Acid
- ANTIMICROBIAL
- Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
- DENATURANT
- Glycerin
- DEODORANT
- Ethylhexylglycerin
- HUMECTANT
- Sodium Hyaluronate
Other ingredients
Tetrapeptide-30Oligopeptide-68Hydrogenated LecithinXanthan GumButylene GlycolSodium BenzoatePotassium SorbateDisodium EDTAPhenoxyethanolNiacinamide PcSodium OleateGlycine Soja Oil
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aqua | SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate | ANTIOXIDANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Citric Acid | BUFFERING, CHELATING, FRAGRANCE | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Propanediol | SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Tetrapeptide-30 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Oligopeptide-68 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract | ANTIMICROBIAL, ANTIOXIDANT, ASTRINGENT, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HUMECTANT, FRAGRANCE, ORAL CARE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN PROTECTING, TONIC, UV ABSORBER | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Glycerin | DENATURANT, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN PROTECTING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Ethylhexylglycerin | DEODORANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Hyaluronate | HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Hydrogenated Lecithin | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Xanthan Gum | BINDING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, EMULSION STABILISING, GEL FORMING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Butylene Glycol | HUMECTANT, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Benzoate | ANTICORROSIVE, FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/1 | 0 · – | Yellow |
| Potassium Sorbate | FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/4 | 0 · – | Yellow |
| Disodium EDTA | CHELATING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Phenoxyethanol | ANTIMICROBIAL, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/29 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Niacinamide Pc | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Sodium Oleate | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Glycine Soja Oil | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING, PERFUMING | – · 1 | Green |
Ingredients explained
- Aqua
- Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical
- Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
- Vitamin C derivative antioxidant at 0.5–2%; light-sensitive, requires opaque packaging
- Citric Acid
- Buffer and chelator at 0.1–2%; adjusts pH, may irritate sensitive skin at low pH
- Propanediol
- Polyol solvent at 1–5%; light feel, aids solubilization, propylene glycol alternative
- Tetrapeptide-30
- Not decoded yet
- Oligopeptide-68
- Not decoded yet
- Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
- Green tea extract for antioxidant/astringent; contains caffeine, possible irritation in sensitive skin.
- Glycerin
- Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives
- Ethylhexylglycerin
- Mild conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–1%; reduces preservative load, smooth feel
- Sodium Hyaluronate
- Potent humectant at 0.1–2%; different MW for penetration depth, high levels may draw moisture
- Hydrogenated Lecithin
- Emulsifier from lecithin; stable, used in powder emulsions
- Xanthan Gum
- Natural thickener at 0.1–1%; provides gel texture, pH-stable, requires full hydration
- Butylene Glycol
- Polyol humectant and solvent at 1–5%; aids solubilization, light feel
- Sodium Benzoate
- Preservative booster, effective below pH 4.5; combinable with sorbates
- Potassium Sorbate
- Preservative effective below pH 6; combinable with sodium benzoate
- Disodium EDTA
- Chelating agent at 0.05–0.5%; sequesters metal ions for stability, boosts preservative efficacy
- Phenoxyethanol
- Broad-spectrum preservative at ≤1%; may irritate sensitive eye areas, often paired with ethylhexylglycerin
- Niacinamide Pc
- Not decoded yet
- Sodium Oleate
- Not decoded yet
- Glycine Soja Oil
- Soybean oil emollient; prone to oxidation, needs antioxidants; suitable for dry skin
Source: full ingredient list published on the product label, collected 2026-09-20. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion. · Product page
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