elyns-lab Elyn’s Lab All-In Extra Light Hydrating and Soothing Cream-Gel

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.

1. Aqua
2. Squalane
3. Glycerin
4. Panthenol
5. Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
6. Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer
7. Zinc Pca
8. Madecassoside
9. Urea
10. Lecithin
11. Sphingolipids
12. Allantoin
13. Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
14. Sodium Hyaluronate
15. Lactic Acid
16. Propylene Glycol
17. Sodium PCA
18. Diglycerin
19. Disodium EDTA
20. Ethylhexylglycerin
21. Citric Acid
22. Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein
23. Sorbitol
24. Lysine
25. Pca
26. Sodium Hydroxide
27. Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract
28. Potassium Sorbate
29. Sodium Benzoate
30. Phenoxyethanol

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of fragranceFree of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains animal-derivedContains essential oils

Formulation view Light gel-cream base using squalane and C8-10 esters for a non-greasy feel. Core actives include madecassoside, sphingolipids, and ceramides for barrier repair. Zinc PCA provides oil control, while urea and botanicals offer soothing hydration. Preserved with phenoxyethanol. Note: High concentration of biomimetic lipids targets specific barrier needs, but zinc PCA requires precise dosing to avoid irritation. Best for oily-sensitive skin.

Key ingredients

SOLVENT

Aqua

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Squalane

DENATURANT

Glycerin

ANTISTATIC

Panthenol

FRAGRANCE

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

VISCOSITY CONTROLLING

Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer

HUMECTANT

Zinc Pca

ANTIOXIDANT

Madecassoside

Other ingredients

UreaLecithinSphingolipidsAllantoinChamomilla Recutita Flower ExtractSodium HyaluronateLactic AcidPropylene GlycolSodium PCADiglycerinDisodium EDTAEthylhexylglycerinCitric AcidHydrolyzed Wheat ProteinSorbitolLysinePcaSodium HydroxideCucumis Sativus Fruit ExtractPotassium SorbateSodium BenzoatePhenoxyethanol

Skim through

Ingredients explained

Aqua

Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical

Squalane

Emollient from plants or synthetic; light texture

Glycerin

Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives

Panthenol

Panthenol (vitamin B5) at 1–5%; moisturizing and reparative, supports barrier recovery

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Light occlusive and solvent at 1–10%; non-greasy feel, suitable for oily and combination skin

Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer

Cationic polymer providing suspension, thickening, and conditioning; often paired with anionic thickening systems, low usage, imparts slip.

Zinc Pca

Zinc salt for sebum control and antimicrobial; often paired with PCA sodium, high levels may cause sensitization

Madecassoside

Triterpenoid glycoside with soothing, repairing, and antioxidant effects; typical concentration 0.1-1%, suitable for sensitive or compromised skin, good stability.

Urea

Potent humectant and keratolytic, >10% has exfoliating effect; stinging sensation at high levels, sensitive skin caution

Lecithin

Phospholipid emulsifier at 1-5%; biocompatible, moisturizing/antioxidant, prone to oxidation (add TBHQ), mild for sensitive skin.

Sphingolipids

Biomimetic membrane lipids for repairing skin barrier and stratum corneum; highly effective for barrier impairment

Allantoin

Skin soother at 0.5-2%; promotes cell regeneration

Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract

Plant extract, soothing properties; contains natural allergens, high levels may irritate.

Sodium Hyaluronate

Potent humectant at 0.1–2%; different MW for penetration depth, high levels may draw moisture

Lactic Acid

AHA pH adjuster at 0.5-5%; exfoliation/humectancy, mild at low conc., irritating at high, avoid conflict with alkaline preservatives.

Propylene Glycol

Polyol humectant at 3-10%; hygroscopic, slight tackiness, mild irritation at high conc., verify preservative efficacy, no allergen.

Sodium PCA

Sodium PCA, NMF component, 1-10% humectant; salty/tacky at high levels.

Diglycerin

Diglycerin humectant and conditioner; low viscosity suitable for liquid formulas, very low irritancy.

Disodium EDTA

Chelating agent at 0.05–0.5%; sequesters metal ions for stability, boosts preservative efficacy

Ethylhexylglycerin

Mild conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–1%; reduces preservative load, smooth feel

Citric Acid

Buffer and chelator at 0.1–2%; adjusts pH, may irritate sensitive skin at low pH

Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein

Hydrolyzed protein for hair and skin conditioning; potential allergen, use low levels in sensitive products

Sorbitol

Polyol humectant with strong hygroscopy; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives; also a solvent or adjuster.

Lysine

Amino acid conditioner for anti-static hair care; low irritation at typical cosmetic concentrations.

Pca

Proline carboxylic acid, NMF component; humectant, generally low irritation but may sensitise.

Sodium Hydroxide

Strong base neutralizer for pH adjustment; handle with extreme care

Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract

Botanical extract for conditioning; note extraction impact on active retention

Potassium Sorbate

Preservative effective below pH 6; combinable with sodium benzoate

Sodium Benzoate

Preservative booster, effective below pH 4.5; combinable with sorbates

Phenoxyethanol

Broad-spectrum preservative at ≤1%; may irritate sensitive eye areas, often paired with ethylhexylglycerin

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