Drunk Elephant D-Bronzi Anti-Pollution Sunshine Drops for acne-prone skin
Theobroma Cacao Extract
Platinum Peptides
Glycerin
Ribes Nigrum Seed Oil
Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil
Average
- AverageCombination Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- ExcellentSafety
Works for acne-prone skin; other serums fit it better.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with acne-prone skin: breakouts, blackheads, and post-acne marks. 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 hydration and antioxidant protection for your combination skin, with glycerin and Vitis Vinifera Seed Extract providing humectant and protective benefits, though these are not primary treatments for your acne and blemishes.
- The inclusion of colloidal platinum and camellia sinensis leaf extract offers excellent protection against pollution and environmental stressors, which is a supportive benefit for your skin.
- The product is safe for your combination skin, as it lacks harsh ingredients and contains soothing components like Ribes Nigrum Seed Oil and Vitis Vinifera Seed Extract, minimizing irritation risks.
How to apply
- Use your serum as part of your PM routine and start 3x/week before working up to daily use.
- Apply this treatment after cleansing and toner, and before your moisturizer.
- Gently press 2-3 drops of the serum into your skin and let it absorb for a minute.
- Apply the product on clean, dry skin to help manage your breakouts safely.
- 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 acne-prone skin?
Drunk Elephant D-Bronzi Anti-Pollution Sunshine Drops works reasonably well for acne-prone skin, though other treatments fit it better. It provides moderate moisture and shields against pollution, but acne-prone skin needs targeted ingredients like niacinamide, propolis, and zinc PCA to help clear blemishes and control oiliness without causing irritation.
Which ingredients make this serum a good fit for acne-prone skin?
Glycerin, Ribes Nigrum Seed Oil, and Vitis Vinifera Seed Extract make this treatment a moderate fit for your skin by providing gentle moisture and comfort without irritation. Treatment options that fit this skin better need effective ingredients like niacinamide, propolis, and zinc PCA to target breakouts and control oil while keeping skin balanced.
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 1988
What does Cocoa Extract do for acne-prone skin?
Cocoa Extract does not target acne directly, but it helps keep skin hydrated and smooth while fighting the early signs of aging. Because acne-prone skin still needs moisture without feeling heavy, this type of product works best when it is lightweight and non-greasy.
What do Platinum Peptides do for acne-prone skin?
Platinum Peptides are unlikely to clear acne-prone skin on their own, as they are typically used for firming and soothing rather than fighting breakouts. Acne-prone skin needs products containing ingredients like salicylic acid or benzoyl peroxide to clear pores and reduce blemishes.
Where does this serum go in a skincare routine for acne-prone skin?
This treatment goes in the evening routine after cleansing and before moisturizing. Acne-prone skin needs targeted blemish-fighting ingredients such as salicylic acid or benzoyl peroxide to effectively manage breakouts.
Can I use this serum with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this treatment alongside retinol by applying it in your morning routine or on alternate nights, as this helps avoid overwhelming your skin. This product offers moderate hydration and environmental protection, but acne-prone skin ultimately needs targeted blemish-fighting ingredients and oil-balancing components to truly thrive.
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 1988
How often should I use this serum?
You can use this treatment in your evening routine, applying it after cleansing and before your moisturizer. Acne-prone skin works best with targeted blemish treatments and soothing ingredients like niacinamide or salicylic acid.
Can this serum clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for acne-prone skin?
This product may cause breakouts for acne-prone skin, as reviewers moderately complain about this issue. To fit this skin better, a product needs ingredients that directly treat breakouts and blemishes rather than just offering general hydration and defense.
Is this serum fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol.
What the research says
A 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 low-dose green tea extract reduces UVB-induced p53 expression and apoptosis in human skin keratinocytes compared to placebo.
Experimental Dermatology, 2009Multiple 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, 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 acne-prone skin better
Topical nicotinamide plus an antibacterial adhesive agent and zinc-pyrrolidone carboxylic acid combined with adapalene significantly reduced noninflammatory acne lesions by the second week of therapy compared to placebo with adapalene in patients with moderate acne vulgaris.
The Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology, 2020A cream combining propolis, tea tree oil, and Aloe vera reduced erythema scars, acne severity index, and total lesion count better than erythromycin cream in sixty patients with mild to moderate acne vulgaris compared to placebo.
Clinical Pharmacology, 2018Niacinamide 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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