IgxInputGroup does not position label correctly for input type="date"

[viktorkombov]

Description

IgxInputGroup does not correctly position the label when used with an input of type="date", causing the label to overlap the input placeholder.

• igniteui-angular version: 21.1.x
• browser: any

Steps to reproduce

1. Add an igx-input-group with input type="date" and label

   <igx-input-group type="line">
     <input igxInput name="date" type="date" />
     <label igxLabel for="date">Date</label>
   </igx-input-group>

2. Run the application

Alternative: use the provided sample:
https://stackblitz.com/edit/nvaef4hs-3gj3h3la?file=package.json

Result

The label overlaps the input placeholder, resulting in a visually broken input field.

Expected result

The label should not overlap the placeholder.

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