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Drunk Elephant Virgin Marula Luxury Facial Oil for oily acne-prone skin

Drunk Elephant Virgin Marula Luxury Facial Oil
  • Sclerocarya Birrea Oil
  • Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil
  • Unrefined Sclerocarya Birrea Kernel Oil Sclerocarya Birrea Kernel Oil

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  • AverageOily Skin Fit
  • HighEffectiveness
  • ConcerningSafety

A weak match for oily acne-prone skin; the moisturizers alongside fit it better.

This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with oily acne-prone skin: shine, breakouts, blemishes, and enlarged pores. 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 oily skin as Sclerocarya Birrea Kernel Oil and Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil provide emollient benefits, though they may not offer sufficient oil control for your oily skin.
  • While the formula provides excellent moisturizing and smoothing benefits, these are largely supportive and irrelevant to your primary concerns of acne, blemishes, and breakouts.

How to apply

  • Use this AM and PM routine every day to help clear your skin. Always remember to finish with SPF in the morning.
  • Apply the moisturizer after your cleanser and toner, right before your SPF during the day.
  • Gently press a small amount into your skin and avoid rubbing to keep pores clear.
  • Apply on clean, slightly damp skin to help the product absorb better and control oil.
  • Avoid the sensitive eye area and do a simple patch test before your first use.

People Say

★4.5Overall rating based on 5.6k+ reviews

Based on a very large amount of data, this facial oil is widely praised for its ability to deeply hydrate and soothe dry, sensitive skin without feeling overly heavy, often leaving a noticeable glow. A significant portion of users find it difficult to justify the high price tag for a single-ingredient product, noting that much cheaper alternatives offer nearly identical results.

Highlights

  • Deeply hydrating Mostly Mentioned
    • “skin felt hydrated and soft”
    • “dry patches disappear”
    • “instantly moisturized”
  • Extremely expensive Mostly Mentioned
    • “not worth the price tag”
    • “costs a pretty penny”
    • “way too expensive”
  • Absorbs quickly Often Mentioned
    • “sinks in within a few minutes”
    • “doesn't leave an oily film”
    • “absorbs almost instantly”
  • Cheaper alternatives exist Often Mentioned
    • “The Ordinary is a dupe”
    • “sticking with rosehip oil”
    • “basic for the price”
  • Gentle on sensitive skin Sometimes Noted
    • “didn't break me out or irritate”
    • “calming and restorative”
  • Imparts a glow Sometimes Noted
    • “youthful glow”
    • “skin looks radiant”
    • “dewy look”
  • High-quality packaging Rarely Noted
    • “packaging is brilliant”
    • “airtight bottle”
    • “love the dropper”
  • Caused breakouts Rarely Noted
    • “broke me out”
    • “caused clogged pores”
    • “cystic acne flare-up”
  • Pipette issues Rarely Noted
    • “hard to get last drops”
    • “dropper is messy”
    • “leaked in bag”
  • Sits on skin Rarely Noted
    • “sat on top of skin”
    • “felt too heavy”
    • “looked greasy”

Sources: lovi.care, sephora.com, drunkelephant.com, spacenk.com, ulta.com, influenster.com, and more

Questions and answers

Why is Drunk Elephant Marula Oil a weak match for oily acne-prone skin?

This oil is a weak match because it may not offer enough oil control for your oily skin and does not help with acne or breakouts. Oily acne-prone skin needs a product that is safe without irritation risks, addresses acne and blemishes with powerful hydrating and repairing ingredients, and avoids heavy oils so it stays lightweight and does not clog pores.

Journal of Ethnopharmacology, 2015

Which ingredients make this facial oil a poor fit for oily acne-prone skin?

Sclerocarya Birrea Kernel Oil and Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil make this facial oil a weak match for your skin because they provide rich moisture and softening benefits that do not help control oil or address breakouts. A moisturizing treatment for oily acne-prone skin needs lightweight, non-clogging hydrators and ingredients that target blemishes without adding extra oil.

Journal of Ethnopharmacology, 2015

What does Marula Oil do for oily acne-prone skin?

Marula oil is generally a poor fit for oily, acne-prone skin because its rich texture can clog pores and potentially lead to breakouts. A product of this type needs lightweight ingredients that help control excess oil without feeling heavy, along with soothing agents that keep skin calm and clear.

Journal of Ethnopharmacology, 2015Frontiers in Pharmacology, 2022

Where does this facial oil go in a skincare routine for oily acne-prone skin?

This facial oil is a weak match for oily acne-prone skin because it lacks oil control and does not target blemishes and breakouts. Skincare for this skin type needs lightweight or oil-controlling moisturizers and targeted blemish-fighting ingredients.

Journal of Ethnopharmacology, 2015

Can I use this facial oil with retinol, and in what order?

This facial oil is a weak match for your oily acne-prone skin because it does not control oil or target breakouts. A product of this type needs lightweight hydrators and oil-balancing ingredients to keep this skin clear and smooth.

Journal of Ethnopharmacology, 2015

How often should I use this facial oil?

This facial oil is a weak match for your oily acne-prone skin because it does not control oil or target blemishes. To properly care for this skin type, you need a product that offers oil control and blemish-clearing ingredients.

Can this facial oil clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for oily acne-prone skin?

Yes, this facial oil may cause breakouts on oily acne-prone skin because it sits on the skin and lacks oil control. A product for this skin needs ingredients that provide lightweight hydration and help clear blemishes without heavy oils.

Journal of Ethnopharmacology, 2015

Can I use this facial oil around the eyes or on my body?

Yes, you can use this facial oil around the eyes and on your body as it provides great softening and smoothing benefits. Because the skin around your eyes and on your body is quite thin and can easily lose moisture, applying a rich nourishing oil helps keep those areas soft and smooth. Oily acne-prone skin needs a product of this type that also balances oil and targets breakouts.

Surgical and Radiologic Anatomy, 2002Journal of Ethnopharmacology, 2015

Why other moisturizers fit oily acne-prone skin better

Ingredients

Unrefined Sclerocarya Birrea Kernel Oil Sclerocarya Birrea Kernel Oil, Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil

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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