Hey Beauties! If you have been scrolling through skin care TikTok, browsing Instagram Reels, or chatting with friends about the latest beauty buys, chances are the name Drunk Elephant has popped up more than once. Founded by Tiffany Masterson, this cult-favourite brand has gone from a small, clean-ingredient-focused line to a global skin care movement that has beauty lovers rethinking what they put on their faces. Tiffany’s philosophy is refreshingly simple: use only biocompatible ingredients that your skin can recognize and actually benefit from, without worrying whether they are “natural” or “synthetic.”
Instead of following fads or tossing trendy (and often irritating) ingredients into every formula, Drunk Elephant creates products with skin health at the centre. The goal? Maintain a healthy pH, deliver actives that work, and protect the skin barrier—all while leaving out what Tiffany calls the “Suspicious 6” (essential oils, drying alcohols, silicones, chemical sunscreens, fragrances/dyes, and SLS).
So, whether you are building your very first routine or refining an existing one, Drunk Elephant offers a set of multitasking, mix-friendly products that play beautifully together. Let us take a look—alphabetically, of course—at some of their best-loved formulas and how you can make them work for you.
A-Gloei™ Marula + Retinol Oil
This is retinol done right. A-Gloei pairs soothing marula oil with gentle but effective retinol to clarify skin, refine texture, even tone, and reduce the look of discolouration. It is perfect for both beginners and seasoned retinol fans who want results without the redness. Mix it with F-Balm for a smoothing overnight mask, or pair it with T.L.C. Framboos for extra fine-line-fighting power.
A-Passioni™ Retinol Cream
Think of this as a reboot button for your skin. A-Passioni delivers bounce, brightness, and smoother texture with a potent dose of retinol, supported by Vitamin F, passionfruit, apricot, marula, and jojoba oils. Kale and winter cherry bring antioxidant protection into the mix. Blend with B-Hydra for added hydration, or team it up with C-Firma for a serious retinol-plus-vitamin-C glow boost—just remember to follow with Umbra for sun protection.
Ceramighty™ AF Eye Balm
The delicate eye area often shows the first signs of fatigue and ageing. Ceramighty AF swoops in with ceramides, oat extract, and nourishing oils to restore elasticity, soothe puffiness, and keep the skin around your eyes feeling comfortable all day. Dab it in gently—no tugging—morning and night for your smoothest, happiest under-eye skin.
D-Bronzi™ Anti-Pollution Sunshine Drops
Your no-sun, skin-safe glow in a bottle. These colour-serum drops add an instant bronzy warmth to any complexion while boosting elasticity and defending against pollution. Mix one drop with your favourite Drunk Elephant moisturizer, serum, or oil (Virgin Marula makes a stunning combo) for glowing, vacation-ready cheekbones—no boarding pass required.
F-Balm™ Electrolyte Waterfacial
When your skin is feeling hungover from travel, late nights, or simply life, F-Balm is the tall glass of water it craves. This overnight mask floods skin with electrolytes, vitamin F, and hydration-locking ingredients, making it soft, bouncy, and replenished by morning. Bonus: it is not just for your face. Smooth it over elbows, hands, or feet for all-over rescue.
Protini™ Polypeptide Cream
Lightweight yet rich in skin-strengthening proteins, Protini delivers daily moisture, firms skin, and supports collagen production. The gel-cream texture sinks in beautifully, making it ideal for layering under makeup or sunscreen. If your routine needs a flexible, barrier-supporting moisturizer, this is the one to beat.
Virgin Marula Luxury Facial Oil
The product that started it all. Virgin Marula Oil is cold-pressed, pure, and completely untouched by chemical processing or fragrance. Packed with polyphenols (more than in dark chocolate or green tea), it gives powerful antioxidant protection while softening fine lines and restoring elasticity. Use it alone, or add a drop into any skin care “smoothie” for a moisture boost and fatty acid infusion.
Building Your Drunk Elephant “Smoothies”
One of the most playful things about Drunk Elephant is that every product is designed to mix together without compromising performance. Tiffany herself encourages “skin care smoothies” where you combine serums, oils, and creams in the palm of your hand before applying, tailoring the texture and benefits to what your skin needs each day. Want a glow boost? Mix D-Bronzi, Virgin Marula Oil, and Protini. Need overnight renewal? Blend A-Gloei with F-Balm.
The formulas are also designed with skin-friendly pH levels, ensuring that actives work effectively without disrupting the acid mantle. This compatibility means you can focus less on complicated application orders and more on making your routine feel enjoyable and easy.
Skin Care That Stays True To You
The Drunk Elephant ethos is not about chasing every viral trend that hits your feed. It is about listening to your skin, giving it what it needs, and building a flexible, long-term routine that works with your life and evolves as you do. Tiffany Masterson’s philosophy reminds us that great skin is not about overnight transformations—it is about patience, consistency, and choosing ingredients your skin will actually recognize and appreciate.
So, next time you are tempted to overhaul your routine because of the latest “miracle” product, take a breath. Look at what your skin is asking for, mix your Drunk Elephant favourites into a smoothie that works for you, and enjoy the process. After all, skin care should be fun, effective, and always in tune with you.
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