Drunk Elephant D-Bronzi Anti-Pollution Sunshine Drops for dry skin
Theobroma Cacao Extract
Platinum Peptides
Glycerin
Ribes Nigrum Seed Oil
Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil
Average
- HighDry Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- ExcellentSafety
Works for dry skin; other serums fit it better.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with dry skin: flakiness, tightness, dehydration, fine lines, and wrinkles. 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 benefits for your dry skin, as Ribes Nigrum Seed Oil and Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil provide emollient action and support barrier repair, though specialized humectants are lacking for significant moisturization.
- The inclusion of colloidal platinum and camellia sinensis leaf extract provides excellent protection against pollution and environmental stressors, complementing the general skincare benefits.
- The product is safe for your dry skin, with no risks of irritation due to the absence of harsh ingredients and the presence of soothing oils.
How to apply
- Apply this serum PM, starting 3×/week and working up to daily use as your skin adjusts.
- Place the serum after cleansing and toner, but right before your moisturizer.
- Gently press 2-3 drops of the serum into your skin and let it absorb for a minute.
- Apply the serum on slightly damp skin to help lock in extra moisture.
- Avoid the eye area and do a patch test before your first use.
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 dry skin?
D-Bronzi Sunshine Drops works moderately well for dry skin, offering some soothing oils and protection against pollution while lacking the specialized moisturizing ingredients this skin type needs. A product for dry skin needs powerful hydrating ingredients like niacinamide, ceramides, or propolis, along with skin-repairing peptides and vitamins to deeply nourish and maintain a healthy barrier.
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, 2015International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 1988
Which ingredients make this serum a good fit for dry skin?
Ribes Nigrum Seed Oil and Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil make this serum a good fit for dry skin by softening and helping repair the skin barrier. A product of this type needs powerful hydrators like ceramides, niacinamide, propolis, or bifida ferment, along with soothing ingredients that nourish dry skin and promote a healthy glow.
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, 2015International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 1988
What does Cocoa Extract do for dry skin?
Cocoa Extract helps boost moisture in dry skin, making it feel more hydrated and smooth. Studies show it can increase skin hydration and decrease skin roughness with regular use.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2016The Journal of Nutrition, 2006
What do Platinum Peptides do for dry skin?
Platinum Peptides help keep dry skin looking firm and feeling soft by supporting the skin barrier. They also help the skin hold onto moisture so it stays smooth throughout the day.
Where does this serum go in a skincare routine for dry skin?
This treatment goes in the evening routine after cleansing and before moisturizing. Products of this type for dry skin need nourishing plant oils and deep hydrators like glycerin to keep dry skin soft and smooth.
Can I use this serum with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this treatment alongside retinol by applying the retinol first at night, followed by this product to help protect and soften your skin. Dry skin of this type needs rich moisturizing ingredients like glycerin and heavy plant oils to lock in hydration and prevent dryness.
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, 2015International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 1988
How often should I use this serum?
This treatment is used in the evening in your dry skin routine. To work best for dry skin, this type of product needs deeply hydrating ingredients like heavy humectants to lock in moisture.
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, 2015International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 1988
Can this serum clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for dry skin?
This product may occasionally lead to breakouts on dry skin. To properly care for dry skin, products of this type need extra hydrating ingredients that draw in moisture and prevent clogging.
Is this serum fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol.
What the research says
Topical 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, 2015Multiple 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, 1988Topical low-dose green tea extract reduces UVB-induced p53 expression and apoptosis in human skin keratinocytes compared to placebo.
Experimental Dermatology, 2009A 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, 2017A 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, 2012
Why other serums fit dry skin better
Treatment with cross-linked hyaluronic acid-based microneedle patches combined with acetyl hexapeptide-8 or epidermal growth factor significantly improved wrinkles and skin hydration compared to the patch alone in Korean females over 29 days.
Annals of Dermatology, 2019Treatment with 14% ferulic acid and 12% l-ascorbic acid significantly reduced pigmentation and erythema while improving hydration and elasticity in 20 women with photoaged skin, with neither acid proving definitively more effective overall though ascorbic acid showed slightly greater skin lightening.
Dermatologic Therapy, 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
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