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Drunk Elephant
C-Tango™ Vitamin C Eye Cream
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 · on the brand's site
From the brand
What the brand says about this product. Our ingredient analysis follows below.
The brand recommends it for
- Dark spots & pigmentation
- Fine lines & wrinkles
- Dryness & dehydration
- Dark circles & puffiness
How to use
Gently pat one pump under and around the eyes, including along the orbital bone, morning or night.
What's inside
Ingredients List
28 trigger at least one check · 50 trigger none
- Fatty alcohol
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
- Vitamin C
- Vitamin C derivative (stable)
- Acne Fighting
- Antioxidant
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
- Face oil
- Plant oils and butters (coconut, olive, shea)
- Plant or mineral oil
- Barrier Repair
- May Worsen Oily Skin
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Key Ingredients
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.
Vitamin C derivative (stable)5
Stable derivatives of ascorbic acid.
Ascorbyl Glucoside, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
Hyaluronic acid1
Hyaluronic acid and its salts; a humectant that binds water to the skin.
Vitamin C5
Vitamin C in any form: an antioxidant and brightener.
Ascorbyl Glucoside, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
Peptides3
Short amino-acid chains used as signalling actives.
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Benefits
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
Firming3
Supports elasticity and bounce.
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Smoothing15
Refines rough or uneven texture.
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Actinidia Chinensis Fruit Extract, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Caprylyl Glycol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Olivate, Cholesterol, Citric Acid, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Glycine Soja Sterols, Linoleic Acid, Plukenetia Volubilis Seed Oil
Brightening7
Restores radiance to dull, tired skin.
Ascorbyl Glucoside, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Phytic Acid, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
Dark Spots5
Fades dark spots for a more even tone.
Ascorbyl Glucoside, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
Oil Control2
Reduces shine and excess sebum.
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Vaccinium Myrtillus Leaf Extract
Pore Refining2
Makes pores look smaller and cleaner.
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Vaccinium Myrtillus Leaf Extract
Antioxidant13
Shields skin from free radical damage.
Ascorbyl Glucoside, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Fragaria Ananassa Seed Extract, Hesperidin Methyl Chalcone, Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Superoxide Dismutase, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Thioctic Acid, Tocopherol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Ubiquinone
Sun Protection2
Filters UV to help prevent sun damage.
Anti-Pollution15
Helps defend against airborne pollutants.
Ascorbyl Glucoside, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Fragaria Ananassa Seed Extract, Glycerin, Hesperidin Methyl Chalcone, Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Plukenetia Volubilis Seed Oil, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Superoxide Dismutase, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Thioctic Acid, Tocopherol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Ubiquinone
Concerns
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 Explained
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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 →Dicaprylyl Carbonate
Skin Conditioning, Emollient
Carbonic Acid, Dicaprylyl Ester
Learn more about Dicaprylyl Carbonate →Cetearyl Alcohol
Emulsion Stabilising, Opacifying, Emollient, Cleansing, Emulsifying, Foam Boosting, Viscosity Controlling
Cetearyl Alcohol isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Cetearyl Alcohol →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 →Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion Stabilising, Viscosity Controlling
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer is a copolymer of sodium hydroxyethyl acrylate and acryloyldimethyl taurate monomers
Learn more about Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer →Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate is a vitamin C derivative.
Learn more about Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate →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 →Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil
Hair Conditioning, Humectant
Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil →