Launched in 2009, Drunk Elephant is an American brand that has grown in popularity in recent years thanks to its innovative approach and clean formulations. Today, we're testing 5 of the brand's flagship products.
Drunk Elephant takes its name from an African legend according to which elephants get drunk by eating the fermented fruit of the marula tree. Although the story is a myth, marula has become an emblematic ingredient for the brand, recognized for its antioxidant and moisturizing properties.
Created by Tiffany Masterson, Drunk Elephant is based on a simple philosophy: eliminate controversial ingredients. "Suspicious 6 (essential oils, silicones, fragrances, drying alcohols, chemical sunscreens and SLS), to offer products suitable for all skin types, even the most sensitive.
An emulsion cream designed to prevent "ageing" of tired faces, prevent tissue slackening and regain your "glow". A Passioni ™ Retinol cream from Drunk elephant.
boosts cell regeneration, exfoliates dead cells, reduces wrinkles, evens out and restores radiance to your complexion, firms facial tissues.
The heart of the formulation combines concentrated plant retinol with 1 % and a peptide complex. A synergy that refines your skin's texture and tones the epidermis and dermis.
Plant oils (marula, jojoba) combined with vitamin F support the lipids in your skin tissue and prevent dehydration. Numerous other plant antioxidants from kale, physalis seed and xanthophylls protect your skin from environmental stress, pollution and light rays.
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71€
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An innovative formulation, with plant retinol, revisited by Drunk Elephant, this cream is ideal for mature, dry skin.
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Not suitable for oily skin
Multivitamin eye contour cream is perfect for reviving fragile eyelid skin, thanks to its nourishing, repairing texture rich in powerful antioxidants. A combination of active ingredients that awaken, energize and firm your eyes thanks to :
with peptide complexes, to smooth wrinkles;
with 5 forms of vitamin C, to fight photo-aging damage, brighten and even out the complexion; with cucumber extract, superoxide dismutase enzyme and vitamin E, to boost vitamin C and inhibit free radicals; with ceramides and plant oils to strengthen the cohesion of your cells, reconstitute, nourish and protect your skin barrier.
Multi-awarded with beauty prizes, the reviews of C Tango ™ multivitamin cream by Drunk Elephant make us quickly forget its price: 62 euros for 15 ml at Sephora.
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All
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62€
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Reviews from the community are very are good on C Tango ™ multivitamin cream from Drunk Elephant, are effectiveness quickly make us forget its price: 62 euros for 15 ml at Sephora.
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May cause redness if you have sensitive skin
A patented galenic formula, effective from the very first use. Packed with 9 peptides derived from amino acids, they are incorporated into a cream gel with an optimal pH of 4 to respect your skin. This protein complex stimulates cellular biochemistry to :
moisturize and plump your skin, tone tissues losing elasticity, boost keratinocyte regeneration.
Combined with a dual source of antioxidants and nutrients such as dwarf water lily extract and soy ferment (rich in folic acid).
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All
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65€
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This cream prevents skin aging, soothes reactivity and infuses your skin with freshness. Protini ™ Polypeptide cream has an incredible sensoriality and community reviews are very favorable.
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It is sold in 50 ml airless jars at a price of 65 euros.
Developed to revitalize dull, uneven-toned skin, this serum concentrated in fruit acids and glycolic acid will gently exfoliate dead cells, refining skin texture while diminishing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
A combination of glycolic acid and BHA (salicylic acid) to regulate excess sebum and cleanse pores; extracts of raspberry, cactus and horse chestnut to counteract possible reactivity linked to the use of fruit acids, soothing redness while rehydrating.
TLC Framboos ™ Glycolic Night Serum is also effective in treating blemishes and can be applied in the evening, with marula oil on the backs of hands, neck, and décolleté.
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87€
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A perfect synergy optimized by an ideal pH of 3.5 that guarantees the effectiveness of: the AHA T.L.C. Framboos ™ complex (glycolic, tartaric, lactic, citric acid) to exfoliate dead cells, awaken and even out your complexion.
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Sold in two sizes, 30 and 50 ml, at Sephora for €87 and €129 respectively.
Derived directly from the marula seed, this oil supports the #barewithus skin regimen, purifying your face. Naturally rich in antioxidants essential to skin beauty, omega-6 and 9 will penetrate your tissues to nourish and deeply regenerate them.
This virgin marula oil is biocompatible with all skin types. It fuses with skin cells and quickly penetrates the deep layers of the epidermis to :
reduce wrinkles and fine lines;
form a shield against free radicals and environmental pollution;
revive the radiance of your complexion.
A 100 % plant-based formulation.
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39€
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Cold extracted and filtered, the resulting substrate is pure, without chemical treatment, and preserves all its richness in fatty acids and polyphenols.
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This facial oil is sold in 15 or 30 ml packs at a cost of 39 and 70 euros respectively.
Drunk Elephant products are highly acclaimed by users, with an average rating of 4,7/5 on Sephora. Here's some relevant customer feedback:
💡 Summary of opinions : Customers praise the effectiveness of the products, particularly in terms of hydration, radiance and skin softness.
Drunk Elephant confirms its place as one of the marques essentials in clean beauty. Thanks to its innovative, skin-friendly formulations, it offers solutions for every need. Whether for moisturizing, firming or brightening, these products are well worth integrating into any skincare routine.
💡 Final recommendation: Combine these treatments with a balanced routine and use them regularly for optimum results.