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Drunk Elephant skincare

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Drunk Elephant is an American skincare brand founded in 2012 and owned by Shiseido Company, Limited since 2019.

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Drunk Elephant is loved for its thoughtful range of serums, moisturizers, eye products, makeup removers, and more, all formulated with skin-nourishing ingredients like glycerin. Its products suit acne-prone skin and oily acne-prone skin best because of their targeted, skin-friendly formulations. For specific concerns, the standout products include the T.L.C. Sukari Babyfacial for acne-prone skin, the T.L.C. Framboos Glycolic Night Serum for skin with dark spots, and the Protini Polypeptide Cream for mature skin. Through these offerings, the brand delivers key ingredients that study findings show significantly increase skin hydration and reduce water loss.

This page covers some of the most popular Drunk Elephant products; for the whole Drunk Elephant range, with a fit score for every product, use the Lovi app.

Drunk Elephant moisturizers

Drunk Elephant serums and treatments

People Say

★4.4Overall rating based on 44.4k+ reviews

Reviewers most often praise Drunk Elephant for lightweight textures, deep hydration, and effective brightening. The most common complaints are high price points and skin irritation.

Highlights

  • Visible hydration and results in moisturizers Mostly Mentioned
    • “skin felt hydrated and soft — Virgin Marula Luxury Facial Oil”
    • “Drinks it up like water — Lala Retro™ Whipped Cream”
    • “healed dry patches overnight — Bora Barrier Repair Cream”
  • Smoother skin texture and fading dark spots in serums Mostly Mentioned
    • “baby soft — A-Passioni Retinol Cream”
    • “My face felt smoother and clearer overnight — T.L.C. Sukari Babyfacial”
    • “stubborn dark spots have noticeably started to fade — C-Luma™ Hydrabright Serum”
  • Lightweight and fast-absorbing moisturizers Mostly Mentioned
    • “Gel-cream hybrid, absorbs instantly, non-greasy finish. — Protini Polypeptide Cream”
    • “absorbs quickly into my skin — B-Hydra Intensive Hydration Serum”
    • “sinks in within a few minutes — Virgin Marula Luxury Facial Oil”
  • Hygienic and smart packaging Mostly Mentioned
    • “Airless pump jar, precise dosing, keeps ingredients stable. — Protini Polypeptide Cream”
    • “Love the push pump — Lala Retro™ Whipped Cream”
    • “love the push pump — Bora Barrier Repair Cream”
  • Eye products with hydration and brightening Mostly Mentioned
    • “keeps undereyes hydrated all day — C-Tango Multivitamin Eye Cream”
    • “perfect for winter dryness — Ceramighty™ AF Eye Balm”
    • “love the twist top — C-Tango Multivitamin Eye Cream”
  • Skincare benefits and potent serums Often Mentioned
    • “powerhouse — A-Passioni Retinol Cream”
    • “Love that it has anti-pollution and antioxidant ingredients. — D-Bronzi Anti-Pollution Sunshine Drops”
    • “15% L-ascorbic acid — C-Firma™ Fresh Day Serum”
  • High price point Mostly Mentioned
    • “Expensive, "not worth it," "robbery" for the amount. — Protini Polypeptide Cream”
    • “not worth the price tag — Virgin Marula Luxury Facial Oil”
    • “Very expensive for the small size. — D-Bronzi Anti-Pollution Sunshine Drops”
  • Packaging issues Often Mentioned
    • “The pump gets messy and leaks easily. — D-Bronzi Anti-Pollution Sunshine Drops”
    • “metal tube often cracks — A-Passioni Retinol Cream”
    • “instructions unreadable — C-Firma™ Fresh Day Serum”
  • Unpleasant scent Sometimes Noted
    • “hot dog smell — C-Firma™ Fresh Day Serum”
    • “Smells like cooking oil — Lala Retro™ Whipped Cream”
    • “Smells like "play-dough," "plastic," or "yeast" (natural ingredient scent). — Protini Polypeptide Cream”
  • Sits on skin or leaves residue Sometimes Noted
    • “tad sticky — C-Firma™ Fresh Day Serum”
    • “Felt like a mask — Lala Retro™ Whipped Cream”
    • “sat on top of skin — Virgin Marula Luxury Facial Oil”

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

Other Drunk Elephant products

Questions and answers

Is Drunk Elephant good for oily skin?

Yes, Drunk Elephant is good for oily skin. Lovi rates the Drunk Elephant-focused routine Superior for oily skin, and the brand offers several products like T.L.C. Framboos Glycolic Night Serum that are well suited for this skin type.

Is Drunk Elephant worth it?

Deciding if Drunk Elephant is worth it depends on your budget, as the products on this page have a high price point starting around one hundred euros. Reviewers often mention visible hydration, smoother skin texture, and smart packaging, though some note an unpleasant scent or residue. Lovi rates the brand's routines High for dry skin and Superior for oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin.

What are Drunk Elephant's best products?

Lovi rates Protini Polypeptide Cream as Superior for all listed skin types. T.L.C. Sukari Babyfacial and T.L.C. Framboos Glycolic Night Serum also rate Superior for acne-prone, oily acne-prone, combination, and mature skin.

Which Drunk Elephant moisturizer is best for dry skin?

Protini Polypeptide Cream is the best Drunk Elephant moisturizer for dry skin, as Lovi rates it Superior. B-Hydra Intensive Hydration Serum also fits dry skin at a Superior level, while Lala Retro Whipped Cream fits at a High level.

Does Drunk Elephant cause breakouts?

Drunk Elephant is unlikely to cause breakouts, as Lovi rates acne-prone skin Superior for multiple products on this page, including Protini Polypeptide Cream and T.L.C. Sukari Babyfacial.

Is Drunk Elephant fragrance-free?

Yes, the Drunk Elephant products on this page list no fragrance in their ingredients. Reviewers note that the brand generally avoids added scents, though an unpleasant scent is sometimes noted.

What are the key ingredients in Drunk Elephant products?

Marula oil, ceramides, and glycerin are key ingredients found across the Drunk Elephant products on this page.

How do I build a Drunk Elephant skincare routine?

To build a Drunk Elephant routine for dry skin, start your morning with a cleanser, a hydrating toner, the Protini Polypeptide Cream moisturizer, and an SPF. In the evening, use a pre-cleanser, cleanser, cleansing toner, the T.L.C. Framboos Glycolic Night Serum, and the moisturizer. Add the Bouncy Brightfacial mask to your evening steps once a week.

Where can I buy Drunk Elephant, and how much does it cost?

Drunk Elephant products are available on Lovi, where stores in the Netherlands price them from €99.99 to €155.70, with most falling into that range.

What are good alternatives to Drunk Elephant?

Good alternatives to Drunk Elephant with pages on Lovi include CeraVe, Cetaphil, Paula's Choice, Neutrogena, Kiehl's, and Dermalogica. These brands offer various options that may fit different skincare needs and budgets.

Drunk Elephant vs CeraVe: which is better?

Lovi rates the Drunk Elephant-focused routines as Superior for acne-prone, combination, and sensitive skin, and High for dry skin. For comparison, CeraVe-focused routines also achieve a Superior rating for acne-prone, combination, and sensitive skin, and a High rating for dry skin.

Who owns Drunk Elephant, and where is it from?

Drunk Elephant is an American brand founded in 2012, owned by Shiseido Company, Limited since 2019.

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Is Drunk Elephant cruelty-free?

Yes: Leaping Bunny and PETA list Drunk Elephant as cruelty-free.

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Is Drunk Elephant good for dry skin?

Yes, Drunk Elephant is good for dry skin, and Lovi rates the Drunk Elephant-focused routine High for dry skin. The Drunk Elephant products on this page are fragrance-free and include moisturizers like Protini Polypeptide Cream and Virgin Marula Luxury Facial Oil that help deliver visible hydration.

Which Drunk Elephant cleanser is best for oily skin?

Lovi rates Beste No. 9 Jelly Cleanser High for oily skin.

Is Drunk Elephant good for sensitive skin?

Yes, Drunk Elephant is good for sensitive skin, with Lovi rating sensitive skin care as Superior. The Drunk Elephant products on this page list no fragrance in their ingredients.

Is Drunk Elephant good for acne-prone skin?

Yes, Drunk Elephant is good for acne-prone skin, and Lovi rates the Drunk Elephant-focused routine Superior for this skin type. Reviewers mostly mention visible hydration and smoother skin texture from these products.

Is Drunk Elephant good for skin with dark spots?

Yes, Drunk Elephant is good for skin with dark spots, as Lovi rates several of its serums and treatments High or Superior for treating skin with dark spots. Reviewers often mention that these products help achieve smoother skin texture and fading dark spots.

The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002Antioxidants, 2021

Is Drunk Elephant good for mature skin?

Yes, Drunk Elephant is good for mature skin, with Lovi rating the brand-focused routines High for dry skin and Superior for combination skin. Reviewers mostly mention smoother skin texture and fading dark spots from the serums, and topical retinol helps stimulate collagen accumulation in naturally aged human skin.

The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2000Archives of Dermatology, 2007

Research behind Drunk Elephant's key ingredients

Behind these ratings

Lovi rates every product from its 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.

  • Nadia Kapleva, MS

    Nadia Kapleva, MS

    Co-founder, Medical Director

    Cosmetic chemist, cosmetologist, aesthetic products developer

  • Alexey Shagraev, PhD

    Alexey Shagraev, PhD

    Co-founder, CEO and CTO

    PhD in computer science, 3x US patent holder, ex-Google, ex-Yandex

  • Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc

    Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc

    Medical Board

    Aesthetic medicine practitioner, MSc in Longevity and Anti-Aging Medicine

  • Aishani Shah, MD

    Aishani Shah, MD

    Medical Board

    Specialist dermatologist, MBBS, MD, IFAAD

  • Asya Zubkova, MS

    Asya Zubkova, MS

    Medical Board

    Cosmetic chemist, SCS, IFSCC member

  • Hanna Kurets, MD

    Hanna Kurets, MD

    Medical Board, Medical Advisor

    Dermatology MD

  • Elina Nazarenko, MD

    Elina Nazarenko, MD

    Medical Board

    Dermatology and diagnostic consultant

  • Victoria Derkova, MS

    Victoria Derkova, MS

    Medical Board

    Cosmetic chemist, cosmetic development technologist

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