Drunk Elephant D-Bronzi Anti-Pollution Sunshine Drops for combination skin
Theobroma Cacao Extract
Platinum Peptides
Glycerin
Ribes Nigrum Seed Oil
Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil
Average
- AverageCombination Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- ExcellentSafety
Works for combination skin; other serums fit it better.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with combination skin: an oily T-zone, enlarged pores, and dry cheeks. For scores and recommendations based on your full skin profile, including your 12D face scan results and any goals or preferences you have, please use the Lovi app.
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Lovi Assistant explains
- Offers moderate suitability for your combination skin, as glycerin and sodium hyaluronate crosspolymer provide humectant benefits, but it lacks sufficient ingredients for optimal oil control to address your oily shine concerns.
- The formulation provides excellent protection against pollution and environmental stressors due to colloidal platinum and camellia sinensis leaf extract, offering general skincare benefits like hydration and antioxidant protection.
- The safety profile is excellent, with no risks of irritation for your combination skin due to the absence of harsh ingredients and the presence of soothing agents like Vitis Vinifera Seed Extract and Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract.
How to apply
- Use your serum as part of your PM routine. Start using it 3 times a week and move to daily use if your skin likes it.
- Apply the serum after cleansing and toner, and right before your moisturizer.
- Gently press 2-3 drops of the serum into your skin and wait a minute ⏳for it to soak in.
- Apply the serum on clean and dry skin since your skin is not sensitive.
- Always do a patch test before using the serum for the first time, and avoid the eye area .
People Say
★4.5Overall rating based on 1.4k+ reviewsBased on a very large amount of data, users with dull or pale complexions frequently praise these drops for delivering an instant, customizable "vacation glow" without the damage of UV exposure. While highly effective for dry to normal skin types seeking a natural radiance, those with acne-prone or very oily skin occasionally report breakouts or a heavy feel due to the marula oil content.
Highlights
Highly mixable formula Mostly Mentioned
- “Blends perfectly when mixed with my daily moisturizer.”
- “Mixes well with sunscreen to offset white cast.”
- “Easy to customize the depth of color by adding more drops.”
- “Works great mixed into foundation for warmth.”
Long-lasting product Often Mentioned
- “A little goes a very long way.”
- “One bottle lasts me months because it is so concentrated.”
- “You only need one tiny drop for the whole face.”
Natural sun-kissed glow Often Mentioned
- “Gives a healthy, radiant glow without looking orange.”
- “Looks like I just got back from the beach.”
- “Provides a subtle, believable tan for pale skin.”
- “Not glittery, just a nice sheen.”
High price point Often Mentioned
- “Very expensive for the small size.”
- “Pricey compared to similar dupes on the market.”
- “Not budget-friendly for a daily product.”
Messy packaging Often Mentioned
- “The pump gets messy and leaks easily.”
- “Hard to control the amount that comes out.”
- “Cap gets dirty and product wastes around the rim.”
- “Impossible to tell how much product is left inside.”
Skincare benefits Sometimes Noted
- “Love that it has anti-pollution and antioxidant ingredients.”
- “Feels hydrating and nourishing on the skin.”
- “Doesn't dry out my skin like other bronzers.”
Potential for breakouts Sometimes Noted
- “Caused cystic acne on my sensitive skin.”
- “Marula oil clogged my pores.”
- “Broke me out after a few days of use.”
Color mismatch Rarely Noted
- “Can look muddy or dirty on very pale skin.”
- “Turned slightly orange on my cool-toned skin.”
- “Too dark if not diluted heavily with moisturizer.”
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Questions and answers
How well does D-Bronzi Sunshine Drops work for combination skin?
Drunk Elephant D-Bronzi Anti-Pollution Sunshine Drops works moderately well for combination skin because it helps hydrate dry areas with glycerin and sodium hyaluronate crosspolymer, but it lacks enough oil-controlling ingredients to manage oily shine. A treatment of this type needs effective ingredients like niacinamide, propolis, or zinc PCA to regulate oiliness while keeping the skin balanced.
Which ingredients make this serum a good fit for combination skin?
Glycerin and sodium hyaluronate crosspolymer make this serum a good fit for combination skin by drawing in moisture, while colloidal platinum and camellia sinensis leaf extract help protect against pollution. However, because it lacks enough oil-controlling ingredients for shiny areas, combination skin needs a product with ingredients like niacinamide, propolis, or zinc PCA to regulate oiliness and balance hydration.
What does Cocoa Extract do for combination skin?
Cocoa extract contains flavanols that help protect your skin from UV light and sun damage. Regular use may improve your skin's overall resilience against daily environmental stress.
What do Platinum Peptides do for combination skin?
Platinum Peptides help balance combination skin by supporting firmness in dry areas while keeping oilier zones feeling soft and smooth. They work gently to improve skin texture and elasticity, making them a great addition to your daily routine. Platinum Peptides are generally well-tolerated and unlikely to cause irritation.
Where does this serum go in a skincare routine for combination skin?
This treatment goes in the evening routine after cleansing and before moisturizing, though some treatments may also be used in the morning or twice a day. Combination skin of this type needs ingredients that provide oil control alongside hydration to properly balance oily shine.
Can I use this serum with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this treatment alongside retinol by applying the retinol first, letting it absorb, and then following with this product. This combination is unlikely to irritate your skin due to the soothing ingredients included in the formula. However, because your combination skin needs better oil control to manage shine, a product of this type for your skin needs targeted balancing ingredients.
Experimental Dermatology, 2009Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017
How often should I use this serum?
This treatment works well for combination skin, though other products fit it better, and needs added ingredients for oil control to keep oily shine down. You can apply it in the evening routine, as this timing offers extra safety around sun exposure.
Can this serum clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for combination skin?
This treatment is unlikely to cause irritation for your combination skin, but it may have a moderate potential for breakouts. A product of this type needs extra oil control ingredients to better handle oily shine.
Is this serum fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol.
What the research says
A single application of a moisturizing fluid containing hyaluronic acid 1%, glycerin 5%, and Centella asiatica stem cells extract significantly increased skin hydration by 29% and reduced transepidermal water loss at 24 hours compared to baseline and an untreated control site in twenty healthy women.
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017Topical low-dose green tea extract reduces UVB-induced p53 expression and apoptosis in human skin keratinocytes compared to placebo.
Experimental Dermatology, 2009A 1.0% w/w cocoa pod husk extract lotion improved skin hydration by 52.48%, reduced transepidermal water loss by 7.73%, and decreased the melanin index by 9.10% in 30 volunteers after 4 weeks of application compared to baseline.
Life, 2025Application of cocoa pod extract gel reduced skin wrinkles by 6.38% at 3 weeks and 12.39% at 5 weeks, and increased skin hydration by 3.18% at 3 weeks in 12 panelists.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2016Cocoa polyphenols improved indicators of skin elasticity and tonus including glycosaminoglycans and collagens I, III, and IV in ex vivo human skin explants with an efficacy equivalent to a commercially available product.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2008The emollient V0034CR significantly reduced TEWL compared to vehicle and vehicle plus glycerol, and significantly increased corneometry scores compared to vehicle and vehicle plus petrolatum in healthy volunteers with dry skin, demonstrating combined barrier function improvement from petrolatum and hydration improvement from glycerol.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020Ten days of treatment with a cream containing 20% glycerin significantly increased skin hydration measured by corneometer values in 17 healthy volunteers compared to a placebo cream, but showed no influence on transepidermal water loss or skin sensitivity to an irritating surfactant.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2001Niacinamide/glycerin body moisturizers provided better rapid and prolonged improvement of cosmetic xerosis through functional improvement of stratum corneum barrier function compared to no treatment and conventional moisturizers in female subjects.
Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2012Multiple applications of blackcurrant seed oil successfully impregnated the stratum corneum of human dry skin, combining its essential and other fatty acids with endogenous lipids to potentially enhance protective effects.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 1988
Why other serums fit combination skin better
Niacinamide and ferulic acid incorporated in a stable multiple emulsion successfully reduced melanin, sebum, and skin erythema while improving skin elasticity and hydration in human skin compared to a placebo.
BioMed Research International, 2022A panthenol-enriched mask improved skin hydration, regulated sebum, and reduced redness and TEWL across dry sensitive, oily sensitive, and oily acne skin subgroups with excellent tolerance and no adverse reactions.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024
Ingredients
Water, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Glyceryl Oleate Citrate, Mica, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Glycerin, Ribes Nigrum Seed Oil, Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil, Theobroma Cacao Extract, Caprylic Capric Triglyceride, Vitis Vinifera Seed Extract Grape Seed Extract, Lecithin, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-17, Linoleic Acid, Linolenic Acid, Sorbitan Isostearate, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Maltodextrin, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Magnolia Officinalis Bark Extract, Glutamylamidoethyl Imidazole, Colloidal Platinum, Tocopherol, Phenoxyethanol, Pentylene Glycol, Sodium Benzoate, Sorbic Acid, Caprylyl Glycol, Boron Nitride, Hexylene Glycol, Polysorbate 60, Ethylhexylglycerin, Ci 77491 Iron Oxides, Ci 77492 Iron Oxides, Ci 77499 Iron Oxides, Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate
Behind this fit score
Lovi calculates every fit score from the full ingredient list with brand-independent rules our dermatologists and cosmetic chemists build and review, and personalizes every pick with AI trained on the real results of millions of users. Lovi trains its fit score models on a proprietary dataset built from more than 10,000 expert-labeled products and more than 100,000 simulated examples, following an internally consistent methodology presented at Cosmoprof, AMWC, and Skin of Color Update.
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