Drunk Elephant
C-Tango™ Vitamin C Eye CreamAn eye cream built around Niacinamide and Peptides, for barrier repair and smoothing.
An eye cream built around Vitamin C derivative and Vitamin C, for barrier repair and smoothing.
Brand price
USD 65.00 · checked 8 Oct 2026 · brand's site
Brand price
USD 65.00 · checked 8 Oct 2026 · brand's site
At a Glance
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Key Ingredients
Fatty alcohol1
Waxy fatty alcohols used as emollients and thickeners; unrelated to drying alcohol.
Mineral sunscreen1
Uses zinc oxide or titanium dioxide to absorb and scatter UV rays.
Fatty alcohol1
Waxy fatty alcohols used as emollients and thickeners; unrelated to drying alcohol.
Ceramide3
Skin-identical lipids that hold the barrier together.
Benefits
Hydrating8
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ceramide NP, Glucose, Glycerin, Panthenol, Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Tocopherol
Barrier Repair18
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Caprylyl Glycol, Ceramide NP, Cetearyl Olivate, Cetyl Alcohol, Cetyl Palmitate, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Coconut Alkanes, Glycerin, Glycine Soja Oil, Hippophae Rhamnoides Oil, Lecithin, Mangifera Indica Seed Butter, Niacinamide, Octyldodecanol, Panthenol, Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil, Tocopherol
Reduces Irritation2
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Hydrating14
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide NP, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Glycerin, Panthenol, Plukenetia Volubilis Seed Oil, Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Tocopherol
Barrier Repair23
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Actinidia Chinensis Fruit Extract, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Caprylyl Glycol, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide NP, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Olivate, Cholesterol, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Glycerin, Glycine Soja Sterols, Linoleic Acid, Panthenol, Persea Gratissima Oil, Phytosphingosine, Plukenetia Volubilis Seed Oil, Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil, Tocopherol
Reduces Irritation5
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Panthenol
Anti-Aging4
Softens lines and helps skin look youthful.
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Ubiquinone
Concerns
May Trigger Acne5
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
Cetyl Alcohol, Glycine Soja Oil, Laureth-23, Steareth-20, Tocopherol
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis19
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Ceramide NP, Cetearyl Olivate, Cetyl Alcohol, Cetyl Palmitate, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Coconut Alkanes, Glycine Soja Oil, Hippophae Rhamnoides Oil, Laureth-23, Lecithin, Mangifera Indica Seed Butter, Octyldodecanol, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Polysorbate 20, Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil, Sorbitan Olivate, Steareth-20, Trideceth-6 Phosphate
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris5
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Cetyl Alcohol, Glycine Soja Oil, Laureth-23, Steareth-20, Tocopherol
May Worsen Oily Skin4
May increase shine or excess oil.
Glycine Soja Oil, Hippophae Rhamnoides Oil, Mangifera Indica Seed Butter, Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil
May Trigger Acne7
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
Ascorbyl Palmitate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Persea Gratissima Oil, Sorbitan Isostearate, Steareth-20, Tocopherol
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis27
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Ascorbyl Palmitate, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide NP, Ceteareth-6 Olivate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Olivate, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Linoleic Acid, Palmitoyl Dipeptide-5 Diaminobutyroyl Hydroxythreonine, Palmitoyl Dipeptide-5 Diaminohydroxybutyrate, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-38, Persea Gratissima Oil, Phospholipids, Phytosphingosine, Plukenetia Volubilis Seed Oil, Polysorbate 60, Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Sorbitan Isostearate, Sorbitan Olivate, Steareth-20, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris7
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Ascorbyl Palmitate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Persea Gratissima Oil, Sorbitan Isostearate, Steareth-20, Tocopherol
May Worsen Oily Skin3
May increase shine or excess oil.
Persea Gratissima Oil, Plukenetia Volubilis Seed Oil, Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
Slip Modifier
Saccharomyces/Xylinum/Black TEA Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Emollient
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Emollient
2 / 2
- Fatty alcohol
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Irritation
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Cetearyl Olivate (in both products)
Emollient
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Sorbitan Olivate (in both products)
Emulsifying
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Water (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
Emollient
Emollient
2 / 1
- Fatty alcohol
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion Stabilising
Antioxidant
- Vitamin C
- Vitamin C derivative (stable)
- Acne Fighting
- Antioxidant
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
Cetearyl Olivate (in both products)
Emollient
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Sorbitan Olivate (in both products)
Emulsifying
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil (in both products)
Humectant
- Face oil
- Plant oils and butters (coconut, olive, shea)
- Plant or mineral oil
- Barrier Repair
- May Worsen Oily Skin
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Water
Antiplaque, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water
Learn more about Water →Glycerin
Denaturant, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Humectant, Oral Care, Perfuming, Humectant, Skin Protecting, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Glycerin may be plant, synthetic or animal depending on the supplier.
Learn more about Glycerin →Cetearyl Olivate
Emulsion Stabilising, Hair Conditioning, Emollient, Slip Modifier, Emulsifying
Cetearyl Olivate isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Cetearyl Olivate →Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Sorbitan Olivate isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Sorbitan Olivate →Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Fragrance, Perfuming, Occlusive, Solvent
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride is the mixed triester of glycerin and caprylic and capric acids.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride →Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil
Hair Conditioning, Humectant
Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil →Dipeptide-2
Skin Conditioning
Dipeptide-2 is the dipeptide composed of valine and tryptophan
Learn more about Dipeptide-2 →Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 →Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7 isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7 →Hesperidin Methyl Chalcone
Antioxidant
2-Propen-1-one,1-[4-[[6-O-(6-deoxy-alfa-L-mannopyranosyl)-beta-D-glucopyranosyl]oxy]-2-hydroxy-6-methoxyphenyl]-3-(3-hydroxy-4-methoxyphenyl)-, (E)-
Learn more about Hesperidin Methyl Chalcone →
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