Drunk Elephant Slaai™ Makeup-Melting Butter Cleanser for combination skin
Actinidia Chinensis Seed Oil
Strawberry Seed Oil
Sclerocarya Birrea Oil
Bamboo Booster
Charcoal Powder
Average
- AverageCombination Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- ExcellentSafety
Works for combination skin; other pre-cleansers 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 ethylhexyl palmitate and caprylic capric triglyceride effectively dissolve makeup and impurities, while Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil and Glycerin provide general cleansing and hydration.
- The formula includes soothing ingredients like Marula oil and Strawberry seed extract, which are beneficial for your combination skin without causing irritation.
- The product is safe for your skin, with no risks of irritation due to the absence of harsh ingredients and the presence of beneficial oils.
How to apply
- Use this makeup remover PM as the first step of your evening routine to clear away excess oil.
- Apply this makeup remover before your regular cleanser to effectively break down heavy makeup and dirt.
- Gently wipe the makeup remover across your face using a soft cotton pad, avoiding harsh rubbing.
- Use the makeup remover on completely dry skin to help dissolve surface oils and impurities best.
- Avoid direct contact with the eyes while using this makeup remover.
People Say
★3.8Overall rating based on 1.5k+ reviewsBased on a very large amount of data, users with dry and sensitive skin frequently praise this balm for its effective waterproof makeup removal and moisturizing properties, leaving skin soft and dewy. Users with oily or acne-prone skin often report that the thick texture can leave a greasy residue and may cause breakouts. Some users also noted issues with the waxy texture and the bamboo booster.
Highlights
Effective makeup removal Mostly Mentioned
- “melts waterproof mascara”
- “dissolves heavy foundation”
- “removes every trace”
Moisturizing and non-stripping Often Mentioned
- “leaves skin soft”
- “dewy glow”
- “not tight”
Gentle, clean formula Sometimes Noted
- “fragrance-free”
- “no essential oils”
- “doesn't sting eyes”
Smart packaging design Sometimes Noted
- “magnetic spoon attachment”
- “spatula stays clean”
- “convenient lid storage”
Caused breakouts Sometimes Noted
- “cystic acne flare-ups”
- “clogged pores”
- “small bumps appeared”
Greasy residue Sometimes Noted
- “leaves oily film”
- “hard to rinse”
- “vision blurriness”
Bamboo booster issues Rarely Noted
- “too gritty/harsh”
- “tiny quantity”
- “difficult to mix”
Thick, waxy texture Rarely Noted
- “feels like candle wax”
- “difficult to spread”
- “heavy on skin”
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Questions and answers
How well does Drunk Elephant Slaai Makeup-Melting Butter Cleanser work for combination skin?
This makeup remover works moderately well for your combination skin because it easily melts away makeup while keeping your skin calm and hydrated. It needs added plant oils and hyaluronic acid to better balance oily and dry areas without making the skin too heavy.
Which ingredients make this cleanser a good fit for combination skin?
This cleanser works for your combination skin because ethylhexyl palmitate and caprylic capric triglyceride dissolve makeup while glycerin and plant oils provide cleansing and hydration. Soothing ingredients like marula oil and strawberry seed extract help keep the skin calm without causing irritation. For the best fit, combination skin needs gentle cleansers with balanced hydration that care for dry areas without making oily spots heavier.
What does Kiwi Seed Oil do for combination skin?
Kiwi Seed Oil helps balance combination skin by providing lightweight moisture without feeling heavy, thanks to its high linoleic acid content. This helps keep dry patches soft while maintaining smooth, clear areas that easily become oily.
What does Strawberry Seed Oil do for combination skin?
Strawberry seed oil is light and easily absorbed, making it a great fit to balance dry patches without feeling heavy on oily areas. It helps keep the skin smooth and hydrated while supporting the skin barrier.
Where does this cleanser go in a skincare routine for combination skin?
This makeup remover goes in the evening routine before your regular cleanser, and in weekly routines before your regular cleanser and exfoliating steps. A product for this skin needs nourishing plant oils and gentle cleansing ingredients that dissolve makeup without causing irritation.
Can I use this cleanser with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this makeup remover in your evening routine before your regular cleanser and retinol treatment. It is unlikely to cause irritation on your combination skin because it avoids harsh ingredients and includes soothing plant oils.
How often should I use this cleanser?
You can use this makeup remover in the evening as the first step of your routine to take off makeup and impurities. This product works safely for your combination skin without causing irritation, though a product for this skin needs balancing ingredients that clean without leaving oily patches.
Can this cleanser clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for combination skin?
This cleanser may cause breakouts for combination skin, as some reviewers report pimples and the formula contains rich oils that can feel heavy. A product of this type needs lighter, balancing ingredients and oil-free cleansers that clear pores without leaving a greasy residue.
Is this cleanser fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol.
What the research says
Topical application of an emollient emulsion containing 15.0% caprylic/capric triglyceride doubled the amount of urocanic acid isomers and increased skin hydration with reduced transepidermal water loss in healthy subjects, though it did not prevent ultraviolet-induced urocanic acid isomerization.
Life, 2023A 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 application of Sclerocarya birrea nut oil is non-irritant, exhibits significant moisturising and hydrating effects on lipid-dry skin, and shows occlusive properties on normal skin in healthy caucasian adult female volunteers.
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, 2015Treatment with strawberry seed extract and tiliroside increased stratum corneum total ceramide content and specific ceramide species in human epidermal equivalents by enhancing the expression of ceramide-related enzymes.
PloS One, 2018Ethyl acetate and aqueous fractions of Bambusa vulgaris leaves accelerate cutaneous wound healing and inhibit carrageenan-induced paw edema in rats.
Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine, 2016Soap-and-water wash and superactive charcoal paste applied topically at various times after T-2 toxin exposure effectively reduced skin lesion severity in swine compared to untreated controls.
Fundamental and Applied Toxicology, 1989
Ingredients
Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Caprylic Capric Triglyceride, Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil, Lauryl Laurate, Polyglyceryl-3 Laurate, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Helianthus Annuus Wax Seed Sunflower Wax Seed, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil, Euterpe Oleracea Oil Fruit, Actinidia Chinensis Fruit Extract, Strawberry Seed Extract, Cranberry Seed Oil, Borago Officinalis Seed Oil, Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil, Polyglyceryl-2 Caprate, Watermelon Seed Oil, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Schinziophyton Rautanenii Kernel Oil, Blueberry Fruit Extract, Ximenia Americana Seed Oil, Tocopherol, Glycerin, Bambusa Vulgaris Stem Extract, Charcoal Powder, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Mannitol, Zea Mays Starch, Potassium Sorbate
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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