Elyn's Lab Cosmetics Must-Have Face Wash Gel Review

Elyn's Lab Cosmetics Must-Have Face Wash Gel
Ingredients

Elyn's Lab Cosmetics Must-Have Face Wash Gel Ingredients

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Full Ingredient List (INCI):

Water, Glycerin, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer, Poloxamer 184, Decyl Glucoside, Sphingolipids, Lecithin, Panthenol, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Sodium Levulinate, Propylene Glycol, Citric Acid, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Chloride, Disodium EDTA, Hydrolyzed Caesalpinia Spinosa Gum, Coconut Acid, Caesalpinia Spinosa Gum, Phenoxyethanol
Review

Does Elyn's Lab Cosmetics Must-Have Face Wash Gel Work?

 
Elyn's Lab Cosmetics Must-Have Face Wash Gel is a type of skincare product designed to be rinsed off, peeled off, or otherwise removed from the skin. Research confirming the moisturizing, anti-wrinkle, and soothing effects of such products is very limited. Therefore, we do not provide efficacy ratings for these types of skincare products.
 
However, you can explore the roles of specific ingredients in the Ingredient Breakdown section below.
 
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Ingredient Breakdown

Est. % Ingredient Origin Functions
80
6
2
1.9
1.8
1.5
1.3
1
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
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Water
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Glycerin
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Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer
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Poloxamer 184
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Decyl Glucoside
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Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract
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Cocamidopropyl Betaine
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Sodium Levulinate
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Propylene Glycol
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Citric Acid
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Potassium Sorbate
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Sodium Chloride
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Hydrolyzed Caesalpinia Spinosa Gum
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Coconut Acid
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Ingredients explained

Water
Est. %80
Function
Origin
WaterThe most used ingredient in skincare. Its concentration defines the product texture: rich creams may have about 50% of water while a light jelly about 90%. Water doesn’t moisturize the skin by itself and is used in skincare as a solvent for other ingredients.
Glycerin
Est. %6
Function
Origin
Glycerin

The most popular moisturizing ingredient in the world. It is a powerful humectant – cheap yet very effective.

Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer
Est. %2
Function
Origin
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP CopolymerA polymeric ingredient that creates lightweight and refreshing gel textures. It also works as a viscosity controlling agent.
Poloxamer 184
Est. %1.9
Function
Origin
Poloxamer 184A synthetic surfactant that cleanses and emulsifies.
Decyl Glucoside
Est. %1.8
Function
Origin
Decyl GlucosideA surfactant that can function as both a cleansing agent and emulsifier. As a cleansing agent, it is very mild on the skin. As an emulsifier, decyl glucoside will produce oil-in-water emulsions. It is naturally derived from vegetable oils and starch.
Sphingolipids
Est. %1.5
Function
Origin
Sphingolipids
Lecithin
Est. %1.3
Function
Origin
LecithinA humectant, emollient, and emulsifier best suited for water-in-oil emulsions. Lecithin can come from sunflowers, soy, and eggs. The downside to lecithin is that it causes an extra burden on the formula’s preservative because it is nutritious.
Panthenol
Est. %1
Function
Origin
PanthenolA popular soothing and moisturizing derivative of vitamin B5. Panthenol is particularly beneficial for dry, flaking, burned, or damaged skin. It is used to alleviate the symptoms of a rash, dermatitis, eczema, chapped lips, and sunburn.
Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower ExtractDerived from German chamomile flowers, this extract is especially known for its anti-inflammatory and soothing benefits. It contains two soothing compounds called chamazulene and bisabolol, as well as antioxidant flavonoids.
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Cocamidopropyl BetaineA mildly cleansing ingredient derived from coconut. It also produces the foam that tells us our soap is actually working to remove dirt and oils.
Sodium Levulinate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Sodium LevulinateA sodium salt of levulinic acid that is used as an antimicrobial and preservative agent, inhibiting the growth of harmful bacteria in a product.
Propylene Glycol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Propylene GlycolA clear, thick, odorless liquid of synthetic origin. Its main function is to stabilize cosmetic products exposed to varying temperatures. It is also a moderately strong humectant with similar properties to glycerin.
Citric Acid
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Citric AcidA gently exfoliating AHA that helps to remove the top layer of dead skin cells. In comparison to other AHAs, citric acid has been shown to be one of the least effective. It is also very commonly used as a stabilizing and pH-controlling agent.
Potassium Sorbate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Potassium SorbateA preservative widely used in food and personal care products, available from natural sources or synthetically produced. Potassium sorbate works by inhibiting the growth of yeasts, molds, and some bacteria.
Sodium Chloride
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Sodium Chloride

You’re definitely familiar with sodium chloride, even if you don’t think you are. It’s table salt! Salt works well with some cleansing ingredients (surfactants) to thicken them into gels. It also acts as a stabilizer for water-in-oil emulsions.

Disodium EDTA
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Disodium EDTAA synthetic chelator that helps to maintain the look and smell of a product by 'locking up' troublesome metal ions.
Hydrolyzed Caesalpinia Spinosa Gum
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Hydrolyzed Caesalpinia Spinosa Gum
Coconut Acid
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Coconut AcidAn emollient and cleansing mixture of fatty acids obtained from coconut oil that contains lauric, myristic, and palmitic acids.
Caesalpinia Spinosa Gum
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Caesalpinia Spinosa GumA plant-based formula helper also known as Tara gum that contains thickening galactomannans (polysaccharides).
Phenoxyethanol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
PhenoxyethanolThe most frequently used preservative in skincare. It is a clear, oil-like liquid synthetic substance that protects products from harmful bacteria and yeast, whilst still leaving skin microflora unharmed. It is confirmed by research to be harmless.