Drunk Elephant reviews and discussion

3.9

72% of reviewers would recommend to a friend

Reviews mention

  • Effective exfoliating mask results
  • Hydrating, luxurious moisturizers
  • Potent brightening vitamin c serum
  • Gentle, non‑irritating cleanser
  • Bulky, wasteful plastic packaging
  • Sticky, metallic vitamin c texture
  • Messy, watery bronzing drops
  • Harsh acids for sensitive skin

Drunk Elephant earns mixed-to-positive reviews: many users see real improvements in glow, texture, and hydration from standouts like Protini Polypeptide Cream, C-Firma/C-Firma Fresh, Virgin Marula Oil, B‑Hydra, and T.L.C. Sukari Babyfacial, while playful, hygienic pump packaging appeals. However, reviews also cite frequent downsides—overpriced feel, bulky plastic and hard-to-empty packaging, sensitivity reactions or breakouts (especially with Babyfacial and some moisturizers), inconsistent results, greasy textures, and bronzing drops that can be messy or clog. Buy if you want clean, active formulas and iconic heroes; skip if you have very sensitive skin or dislike heavy packaging and premium pricing.

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132 reviews and posts

  • I love my drunk elephant products. I use them daily and never miss one use! They make my skin feel so amazing and have definitely helped with those little under eye wrinkles.

  • I got a 7 day set of the night serum along with the waterfacial masque as a sample. I hadn’t tried either of these so I figured why not go for another skincare product! I can never have enough! I immediately slathered it on my sensitive skin so it was a little tingly, nothing I felt I couldn’t handle lol. I felt it working And lifting away my build-up. It gave me a really nice glow and felt soothing afterwards. I’m considering buying the full sized bottle as well. Works very well with the mask to finish off with hydration.

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  • I like the products I’ve tried but I feel like the packaging, while cute, doesn’t allow you to get all the product out of the bottle, so that’s kind of frustrating. But the vitamin c has really brightened my skin.

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  • Omg!!! C-firms fresh is amazing the product make my face feel happy hydrated n is none sticky I love it

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    Everything is perfect

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  • Drunk elephant is the cult brand favorite that actually deserves the hype. I know a few people in the beauty industry, and they all swear by this collection. I particularly like their face lotion and cream and find it exceptionally hydrating and yet light. And of course I’m a sucker for a nice Packaging. This is the one you’ve been waiting for! Just do it.

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  • Some of the products are great, but there are similar products that cost much less. If you're set on trying the brand, I recommend the C-firma serum, B-Hydra serum, or D-Bronzi drops. If you have sensitive skin; The TLC Sukari Babyfacial was super harsh and gave me a terrible reaction.

  • Love this brand. Credit to whoever manages Drunk Elephant's partnerships because I tried one of their tester products in a SoulCycle changing room (don't judge!!) and I've been steadily working through their entire range ever since. It's absolutely one of my go-to skincare brands right now and I love most of the products I've tried. Disclaimer = I have pretty "easy" skin so do caution friends with a more sensitive complexion to tread carefully as some of the products can be a little intense (I'm told). I also like to "feel" products when I'm wearing them and opt for "results driven" products (which is what my facialist calls products that are just intense AF, vs. someone who prefers products that you dont really notice while wearing). Fave products that I've tried from favourite to least favourite: - C-Firma Day Serum: *divisive product alert!* It tingles (or used to when I first got it) and feels like my skin is being actively managed for the day when I apply it after exfoliator in the morning. It's pretty thick, so liking the "feel" is a must. I know others who really don't like it, because it feels too shiny/sticky, but I like the texture and it gives you a nice glow. I'm pretty addicted to it. - Virgin Marula Luxury Facial Oil: new fave: it's made me a facial-oil person which I never thought I'd be - C-Tango Multivitamin Eye Cream: expensive but so smooth to apply and feels lovely - T.L.C. Sukari Babyfacial: love this, recently bought it and recommend for people wanting something a little more "active" resurfacing facial. I use it around once a week. Sorry just saw it doesnt ship to the USA... - B-Hydra Intensive Hydration Serum: I've tried the mini version of this and it's lovely with great texture and hydration, I just have lots of similar products to this already, so have never bothered spending $$ on buying the full sized one. It's probably one of their more vanilla products suitable for sensitive skin. Overall recommend trying or getting one of their sets to trial a few products at once.

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    Wish the packaging was less "bulky plastic" style. The colours are pretty, but the overall vibe feels a little dated and non sustainable. Also find this style of packaging doesn't always allow you to get the "last drop" of the product out before binning it.

  • I mix my D-Bronzi drops in my sun screen. I have dry, sensitive skin with an olive tone, and the drops work perfectly for me. It provides a subtle glow and smooth finish. It lasts forever, and I would only purchase it again because of the clean ingredients.

  • I really love this product - every morning I mix 3 drops with my spf 50 sunscreen. But I feel it's a bit overpriced, specially with other brands offering the same product/formulation with a more competitive price.

  • O-Bloos Rosi Glow Drops is my new daily blush. I love it because it has a double effect, one as a make-up and two as a skin nourisher. The pigments are vegan and moisturizing. They keep the areas most at risk of irritation due to temperature changes at bay and it blends into the skin tone in a fantastic way. I haven't tried this trick yet but I could also mix two drops in the morning cream to even out the skin tone.

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  • My all time favorite brand! I’ve been using DE for 5 years now and their products are Always part of my routine. Their products have truly transformed my skin for the better. Yes, the products are pricey but they are worth it for the results that you get. Their packaging is also fun and colorful and makes your vanity pop!

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  • I LOVE LOVE LOVE ALL THE DRUNK ELEPHANT SKIN CARE. - Personal face is the B-Hydra sirum

  • I love it !!!!

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    I love it . I use the bronzer and omggg glowwww. !!!

  • Finally tried Drunk Elephant and I get the hype—my skin feels smoother and way more hydrated. Love how lightweight everything is and no weird fragrances. It's pricey, but honestly feels worth it so far!

  • Waste of money. Doesn’t work and is targeted towards teens. The only cool thing is the packaging.

  • I love trying new brands of beauty care and personal care. This was a recent brand I tried. They are very expensive unfortunately, but once in a great while I can see myself buying this. It lasts just over a month for me, using it sparingly. It lathers and rinses well. It smells okay but not super great. And it makes my hair shiny and soft one it dries.

  • I have used their eye cream and it comes in cute packaging, but I do not think it is that effective in getting rid of the dark circles under my eyes.

  • I love that with Drunk Elephant you can always be confident in the formulations that they are clean, biocompatible with skin, and give you results! These products are always innovative and every launch is so exciting!

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    Would love to see some updates to their basics like turning their lip balm into a little jar like a lip mask, rethinking their cleanser (change branding on tube), and would love to see an essence or toner!

  • I tried the deodorant. It was just ok. I wasn’t bad but I wouldn’t buy it again. The texture was nice but I felt it didn’t last long

  • I had high hopes. Some of their products are amazing and worth all of the hype, some are not. Be picky, read reviews of the products specifically and know what you're looking for.