Drunk Elephant D-Bronzi Anti-Pollution Sunshine Drops for oily acne-prone skin
Theobroma Cacao Extract
Platinum Peptides
Glycerin
Ribes Nigrum Seed Oil
Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil
Average
- AverageOily Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- ExcellentSafety
Works for oily acne-prone skin; other serums 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 your oily skin, as ingredients like Vitis Vinifera Seed Extract and Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract provide antioxidant activity, but it lacks sufficient ingredients for optimal oil control.
- The product 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 oily skin due to the absence of harsh ingredients and the presence of soothing components like Ribes Nigrum Seed Oil and Vitis Vinifera Seed Extract.
How to apply
- Could be used as part of your PM routine. Start 3 times a week and build up to daily use if your skin tolerates it well.
- Apply your serum after cleansing and toning, but before putting on your moisturizer.
- Gently press 2 to 3 drops of the serum into your skin and let it absorb for a minute.
- Apply the serum on clean, dry skin to help manage your blemishes safely.
- Do a patch test before your first use and avoid the delicate 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 do D-Bronzi Sunshine Drops work for oily acne-prone skin?
These drops work reasonably well for oily skin, offering good antioxidants and strong pollution defense without causing irritation. However, an oily and acne-prone skin type needs a treatment with ingredients like niacinamide, vitamin C, and propolis for better oil control and blemish care.
Experimental Dermatology, 2009Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2019
Which ingredients make this serum a good fit for oily acne-prone skin?
This treatment works for oily skin because Vitis Vinifera Seed Extract and Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract provide antioxidant activity, while Ribes Nigrum Seed Oil offers soothing benefits without irritation. To fit oily acne-prone skin best, a treatment of this type needs ingredients like niacinamide, propolis, and Vitamin C to control excess oil, clear blemishes, and keep the complexion balanced.
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2019International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 1988
What does Cocoa Extract do for oily acne-prone skin?
Cocoa Extract helps protect oily acne-prone skin from daily pollution by lowering inflammation and boosting antioxidant defense. This helps keep skin calm and is unlikely to clog pores when formulated correctly.
What do Platinum Peptides do for oily acne-prone skin?
Platinum peptides help support firm and smooth skin while remaining gentle enough for oily, acne-prone skin types. Oily and acne-prone skin typically needs lightweight hydration paired with soothing ingredients and barrier support to manage breakouts without clogging pores.
Where does this serum go in a skincare routine for oily acne-prone skin?
This treatment goes in the evening routine after cleansing and before moisturizing. It works for your oily skin, though this skin type needs oil-controlling ingredients to manage shine best.
Can I use these drops with retinol, and in what order?
You may use these drops with retinol, applying the treatment after your retinol to keep your skin calm and protected against pollution. For oily skin like yours, this product works best when it is paired with ingredients that provide stronger oil control.
How often should I use this serum?
This treatment works for your oily acne-prone skin in the evening routine. To care for this skin type best, a product of this kind needs ingredients that provide stronger oil control.
Can these drops clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for oily acne-prone skin?
These drops are unlikely to irritate oily skin because they lack harsh ingredients and include soothing components, but reviewers note a moderate chance of breakouts. Oily acne-prone skin needs products with strong oil control to truly fit best.
Experimental Dermatology, 2009Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2019
Are D-Bronzi Sunshine Drops fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol.
What the research says
Topical low-dose green tea extract reduces UVB-induced p53 expression and apoptosis in human skin keratinocytes compared to placebo.
Experimental Dermatology, 2009An anti-acne hydrogel containing Aloe barbadensis, Garcinia mangostana, and Camellia sinensis extracts showed superior antiacne and antiblotch activities compared to 1% clindamycin gel in sixty subjects with mild-moderate acne.
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2019Multiple 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, 1988A 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, 2008A 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, 2017The 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, 2001
Why other serums fit oily acne-prone 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, 2022
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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