Maybe). Get an ad-free experience with special benefits, and directly support Reddit. For me, it’s the only thing that really works for my skin. Framboos Glycolic Night Serum is a cult-favorite among beauty editors, bloggers, and skin care experts. I have normal skin with a lot of PIH, which was what I most wanted to fix. But recently, one woman shared an impressive before-and-after from just a month on a new Reddit-sourced skin-care regimen. I’ve purchased the am kit & pm kit they had around the holidays. Favs from them: Pekee bar, Marula oil, Lala, Umbra Tinte & Babyfacial. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast. I've heard from a few people that their skin did something similar while "adjusting" to the Vit C but then stopped breaking out after a week or two. I am 35 years old and have not suffered from ANY acne or breakouts in well over 10 plus years. The new Drunk Elephant retinol, A-Passioni 1.0% Retinol Cream, helps smooth and brighten skin, and even works for sensitive complexions. I absolutely love DE products, they have improved my skin in multiple ways. I ordered samples from their site and have been pretty impressed with their eye gel, squalane oil, and vitamin c rose oil. The sunscreen was a bit too heavy for my liking, but it worked fine under makeup. The packaging for C-Firma is genius. And the comments the owner makes on Instagram are infuriating sometimes. What product from then helps with the acne scars? Drunk Elephant … Marula oil: this is meant to be a carrier oil. I LOVE PROTINI. Selfie/B&A[b&a] review of Drunk Elephant's "The Littles" (i.imgur.com), [–]mothandmoonlite 8 points9 points10 points 2 years ago (1 child), I feel like that’s actually great progress for less than two months, [–][deleted] 9 points10 points11 points 2 years ago (0 children). A few months back she released a retinol after saying for ages that it was bad for skin...and then backtracked saying there was new research or something like that? It’s ok, but I prefer Josie Maran’s Argan Reserve better. I’ve tried the entire line in hopes to rid my cystic acne so here’s my product breakdown and routine review. I first realized they were kind of shady when they switched the ingredients in the liquid cleanser as people had complained it was too drying. It definitely is some progress, but I just have a feeling I can achieve the same progress with cheaper products. It really evens my skin tone and with some light concealer allows me to skip foundation. The tiny elephant logo stamped on the plain white containers with bright lids certainly look pretty, but packaging isn't the only reason why the brand, founded by Tiffany Masterson, retained a cult-like following. For me, I think it can be worth it bc you’re paying for packaging and high quality, simple products. Morning Routine: 2 pumps C-Firma & 2 pumps of B-Hydra + Umbra Sheer Sunscreen + Lala Retro moisturizer Here’s my review of 8 products I’ve tried from their range, and there’s probably going to be a part 2 in the near-ish future. I just felt the need to warn anyone who may suffer from acne or oily skin that Drunk Elephant may not be the best brand for you because it certainly was not for me. beste cleanser was crap imo, nothing special and I couldn’t wait to get back to my soap and glory vitamin c cleanser. It def exfoliated but I was flush red each time and didn’t eliminate all my problems (unrealistic expectations? reviews of the most buzzed-about beauty products, brands, and services on the market right now. Drunk Elephant also works with an unusually high amount of acids, the levels of which are normally found in no-nonsense dermatology brands. I’m currently using the marula oil until it runs out. That’s not the answer I was looking for. I loved all of there products but the only one that I have repurchased is the glycolic night serum. Tlc framboo: I definitely think this is one out of 2/3 products I’d rebuy! Very thin/watery and I don’t feel it moisturized very much. I was totally converted by the night serum and the Lala Retro night cream which are my two favorite products from them. That stuff is amazing, it has helped clear up my acne & even my skin out!! The tl;dr of it is: I liked having the opportunity to try out a lot of DE products for a tolerable price, but as you can see, the results are meh and don't warrant a repurchase from me. By using our Services or clicking I agree, you agree to our use of cookies. We've mined the skin care addiction subreddit for all the best product dupes of some of the most popular skin care products out there, from buzzy brands like Glossier and Drunk Elephant to luxury beauty counter faves like SK-II and Estee Lauder. If only that packaging was effective. Check out our Daily Help Thread! I do wish it was cheaper, but I’m willing to spend however much if it makes my skin happy. Yes, they’re meant to be gentle but I was using framboo like 5 times a week plus babyfacial once. What really turned me off is their customer service. it’s amazing and makes your face feel so soft, it’s like the only cream moisturizer that doesn’t break me out. It does have a lot of anti-aging prosperities in it but for $70 I don’t see my skin as ‘plump, amazing, etc’ to make me repurchase. However, that absolutely doesn't mean that it'll work for everyone. I agree. Details. lippe balm wasn’t anything life changing. I used the Drunk Elephant cleanser which was a birthday gift from Sephora. The more I read about Drunk Elephant, the more intrigued I am. Someone did the math a while back and found that it worked out cheaper to buy that consistently than buying the full-sized product. This Woman's Acne Transformation Will Have You Hopping On the Drunk Elephant Bandwagon Lisa Paddock started getting cystic acne in her 20s but saw a major improvement in her skin (and her entire outlook!) (Triethoxycaprylylsilane is the silicone they're using, but it's near the end of the ingredients list, so the concentration is very low and not worth worrying about.) Mix it with framboo to get better effects or bhydra for better hydration. I feel like there’s a couple other things I’ve tried but can’t remember. To be honest, I … Cleanser is on your face the least amount of time so it’s not like you need to spend the most on it. Yes its expensive but totally worth it imo! My thing with drunk elephant is that they aren’t helpful and informative. I’ve never tried the brand, but I saw a couple weeks ago there was a drama unfolding. I could take or leave the b-hydra. The only thing is that I’ve heard it does break people out so I’m eliminating it from my routine to see if that’s the culprit. It’s pretty thin and spreads out well, so at least the full size bottle would probably last you quite a while. I purchased the littles set and i have found the whole routine has made my skin so happy! However, I don’t have problem skin to begin with. [acne] What 2020 taught me: my no-mask wearing skincare routine is way different than mask-wearing routine! My thing with drunk elephant is that they aren’t helpful and informative. Discuss anything Sephora-related: Makeup and skincare advice, product reviews, and your personal faves! Didn’t have enough consistent use for a confident recommendation, but I think it’s worth a shot. Yet they continued to promote the old cleanser in kits like the littles even though it was discontinued....without being upfront or reducing the price or anything like that. I think it’s an overhyped item. Definitely believe the hype on the TLC Framboos serum! It looks like I'm redder/tanner in the right picture, but it's just the lighting. I mix with cerave AM and sure maybe it gives me an added glow but I definitely don’t think it makes me look sunkissed. i haven’t noticed any results in the c-firma, idk why but i’ve been using it for only three weeks so that’s probably why. Drunk Elephant is one of them.. Cookies help us deliver our Services. Sephora has been selling it in a box set with other products for even less, and the full size in there comes out to $11 an ounce. They’re pretty small, but it should last a month or two. “When I created Drunk Elephant, I isolated the most effective ingredients that directly benefit the health of the skin. The texture reminds me of cerave pm. The Reddit user's results are seriously inspiring for anyone who has ever dealt with consistent breakouts. Dealing with dark spots, melasma, or acne marks? 1.2m members in the SkincareAddiction community. Sorry for the long post, I hope this was helpful :). Also, I fell into their marketing hole and convinced myself I needed to buy their entire line for one product to work. I purchased the Night Serum and I didn’t see much improvement. The C-firma really helped lighten up my hyperpigmentation so I’ll say it was definitely worth the price for me. Shop the 29 best vitamin C serums for brighter, glowing skin in 2020. Why is everything from them so expensive? once it's oxidized, vitamin C isn't as effective. It’s the only brand I’ll use now. Skip to content. Luckily they have a ton of mini sets now so you can try pretty much everything before purchasing full size. She was so worried because she was pregnant. it was awful.. not just a rash or a few pimples like cystic acne huge under the skin bumps.. i have not had good results with DE and i will not try any more from them.. personally As far as serums go, Drunk Elephant's T.L.C. I keep using it because it’s there. We'll get right to the point - our entire site is 20% off! I’ve tried babyfacial but I regularly did facial peels before that so i didn’t see any noticeable difference. © 2020 reddit inc. All rights reserved. Using these products exclusively is the best way to get maximum results.” —Tiffany Masterson. I tend to opt for gel-creams as my moisturizers, so the Lala Retro just isn't my style, it's heavier and creamier than I prefer. Use of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement and Privacy Policy. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. did not care for the Shaba complex eye cream at all. I’d recommend this maybe if you have super dry skin but honestly there’s other products on the market that are half the price (FAB repair cream). Welcome to Unfiltered, where we give our honest, no-B.S. Drunk Elephant Umbra Sheer Physical Daily Defense SPF 30 One of the few low-silicone mineral sunscreens on the market. Drunk Elephant D-Bronzi Anti-Pollution Sunshine Drops is a silky, antioxidant-rich bronzing concentrate you can add to your moisturizer, serum, facial oil or sunscreen to give your skin a natural-looking bronzy glow. I’ve used several trial sizes of the marula oil and I really really liked it. I have been using Drunk Elephant's "The Littles" for about 40 days now, utilizing all but the eye cream every day. [Review] Powerhouse for hydration and soothing inflamed skin. [–][deleted] 3 points4 points5 points 2 years ago (0 children). also am i too picky or does anyone else cringe at the way the founder talks about Africa as an inspiration for the brand?? I don’t use the oil lol. it's kind of BS that they tell you it's OK if your vitamin C serum comes brown/orange. However, when the product is often sold already oxidized, that fancy packaging is just a waste. REDDIT and the ALIEN Logo are registered trademarks of reddit inc. π Rendered by PID 2105 on r2-app-010cda09cb0d508b3 at 2020-12-02 14:49:56.612603+00:00 running 31b5616 country code: FR. i’ve tried quite a few items from drunk elephant. Beste cleanser: nice and gentle but not worth $30. I used D bronzi for a week and didn’t get the hype at all. Prob not. [b&a] review of Drunk Elephant's "The Littles", Casual Friday (Humor, Cringe, Selfies, B&As are allowed; General Chat). TLC would be a repurchase for me, but when I used it before I wasn't consistent and didn't have a good routine to compliment it. I've been using the Drunk Elephant Vitamin C serum for about a week now and got 1 larger breakout and 2 smaller ones but they went away pretty quickly. She’s done a great job at branding and creating a “dream”. It's nice to see someone have something positive to say! Fade them with one of these 15 dark spot corrector removers with hydroquinone, AHAs, vitamin C, and retinol. It utilizes 12 percent AHA/BHA in … I buy the midi size so it’s cheaper directly from their website. Like you, I’ve never found it worth it. COSRX Snail Essence. I have oily skin with large pores and I break out easily and have acne scars, using them changed my life. Ok then. 80 bucks for a vitamin c serum that wasn’t even that effective, yet alone viable after purchase. Regarding the C-Firma and TLC Framboos, the evidence or lack thereof is in the picture. I have been using Drunk Elephant's "The Littles" for about 40 days now, utilizing all but the eye cream every day. My $20 timeless serum worked a dozen times better and 1/4 of the price. I haven’t been wildly impressed with anything else from them though. [Misc] Alway remember there's always extra product at the bottom - decided to see for myself how much I was about to throw out. Also using the lippe, which doesn’t moisturize as well as my $2 one or even Fresh’s caramel lip balm. I actually love the b hydra. That’s not the answer I was looking for. What were my expectations? Here's my how to use, before/after, and review for oily, acne prone, and sensitive skin. I’m fair and it’s easy to go overboard with this. The tl;dr of it is: I liked having the opportunity to try out a lot of DE products for a tolerable price, but as you can see, the results are meh and don't warrant a repurchase from me. It’s too bad that the littles misses their best product, IMO, babyfacial. $32. I’ve used the framboos serum a few times and really enjoyed it. I haven’t tried the eye creams so I can’t speak for those. Either way, always try samples first! Lala retro: this stuff is super thick and hydrating. So, if you have some Drunk Elephant hanging out unused in your stash try giving them a whirl again but remember you’ll have to go on a skincare diet and limit yourself to the Drunk Elephant only to see the best results. I had good skin for about a month but then the breakouts and redness came back. I like their vitamin c serum (I can’t remember their name bc it’s early and I haven’t had coffee yet - but the white one with the orange top), but I don’t recommend getting it from Sephora - every time I’ve gotten it there - online or in stores - it’s been oxidized. Everything Drunk Elephant - Clean Clinical Skincare where less is more and we only use what is good for your skin. I can personally see that some of my scarring has lightened and the overall radiance of my skin has improved, but not enough to warrant the price of the full size bottle of either of the products. I liked the texture of the marula oil and it has inspired me to try cheaper alternatives. Press J to jump to the feed. Well part of the reason they are expensive is definitely their custom packaging. use the following search parameters to narrow your results: Asking a question? I don’t get the hype. I use Biossance’s squalane oil and love it. [Haul] I told my MIL I'd like anything from the Ordinary for Christmas... [Miscellaneous] Scheduled a V Beam (laser) treatment for PIE (red post acne marks) and wanted to share what they said about treatment and pricing since that info is so scarce online, Mod | Hoojoo specialist | Neem Team Queen. D-bronzi: eh. what is stronger than babyfacial?! I reached out asking if someone with rosacea can use babyfacial and their response was ‘just eliminate suspicious 6 from your routine’. It’s a set that comes with a whole routine. 20% off Sitewide. Drunk Elephant's specific formulation also has what the brand calls a "reservoir effect," meaning it stays active on the skin for up to 72 hours (even after you wash your face). umbra tinte is nice, doesn’t break me out and goes on smoothly and absorbs well. I hate the "24 hour foundation" and "this works for EVERYONE" gimmicks. My biggest draw to Drunk Elephant was the silicone free formula. Omg I started researching if drunk elephant made anyone break out and have found out it has. Saved a whole 1.7 OZ! Then, I got acne on my forehead (I only got acne there when I was a teenager). I do have oily skin but thankfully not acne. Thanks to the astute skin care addicts of Reddit, that's not as outlandish a statement as it seems. The medicine cabinet is the new closet, and just as in fashion, in skin care there are those cool brands that pop up on Instagram again and again. For example, the brand’s Glycolic Night Serum contains a blend of three acids, with glycolic acid levels of up to 12 percent — one of the highest percentages found on the market. You can easily get a cheaper cleanser that doesn’t strip your skin elsewhere (cerave, glossier milky jelly). Price is harsh, but honestly if money’s tight I would buy the little. agreed.. i tried c-firma a few years ago and had the worst breakout!! the whole reason brands often charge more for vitamin c serums is bc they test to make sure the vitamin c is stable/doesn't oxidize on the shelf. Discover the go-to vitamin C serums that top dermatologists and beauty editors swear by. Drunk Elephant is a premium skincare brand that you’ll find on a lot of skincare addicts’ shelves, with their stylish minimalist packaging. My eyes do get a little dry/flaky, and I’m much happier with my OleHenriksen banana eye cream that I’m using now. ), and Protini (causes breakouts). [Misc] Lush admits donating thousands to anti-trans pressure group Woman’s Place UK. I truly see this helping my PIH and giving me that glow! Stopping breakouts requires more than spot treatments and pimple cream. [acne] AMAZING DIFFERENCE in my skin after using Differin and benzoyl peroxide cleanser for 15 days. Even their marula oil, what did they patent because I can buy marula oils for way cheaper. Honestly I feel like because of their products I over did it with the acids. I buy the rise + glow duo instead of the full sized. The little lasts 3 months if you’re only using it 2-3 times a week! None of their packaging is stock so they had to pay big bucks for that tooling. Protini: I’m not sure if I’d rebuy this. C-firma: definitely going to repurchase this! tldr; for me, it’s worth it, but everyone’s skin is different. I would say if you wanted to try it, buy the littles. I got the minis for my birthday or as a free gift and also the Sephora photo finish primer and moisturizer and my face is red with pimples and bumps everywhere. I will be trying out other products in an effort to dupe or outperform these products, because I believe with enough effort, I can find a regime that costs less but does more for my PIH. I've been experimenting with products for months with no results/making things worse and was getting frustrated, and now I've finally found something my skin LOVES, but a lot of people really hate on this brand. Not worth $80 for me personally. Babyfacial is good if you don’t need a super strong AHA, it didn’t do enough for my acne so I switched to something stronger. once she started using products from the cult-favorite line. They sell a small kit with trial sizes of the serum and Marula oil, it’s like $28 and lasted me over a month if you want to try it out low-risk. Discount is valid through 11/30/20 at 11:59 p.m. CT. and join one of thousands of communities. Freshness really matters, so it’s a product that I recommend getting directly from the DE website. vitamin c serum was average. Framboos Glycolic Night Serum, $90, HERE! Drunk Elephant Brand Overview I use the entire line— and it got rid of my cystic acne. Protini makes me skin feel great in the summer, but I didn’t think it was worth the price as it lasts just a few months. Personally I wouldn’t invest in a brand that is already expensive when they don’t believe skin issues are not equal. Maybe I didn’t like it because I don’t have severely dehydrated skin but idk. Using the babyfacial once a week does wonders for my combination skin! This and a harrowing journey through acne medication and retinol lead to my current skincare obsession: all things Drunk Elephant. Shop Drunk Elephant’s T.L.C. The smell is annoying though. The serum comes in a really cute neon pink bottle that swivels when you turn it to the right and feels exactly like a Rubik’s Cube in the process. When you walk into any major beauty store or counter, there's no mistaking the best Drunk Elephant products for any other brands. She has no background in dermatology or chemistry but believes all skin is the same and if everyone would just use her products we would have perfect skin. The price is outrageous and I’m just as happy with my Pacifica lip balm. The picture in the middle is about 2.5 weeks in, and the picture on the right is day 40. I reached out asking if someone with rosacea can use babyfacial and their response was ‘just eliminate suspicious 6 from your routine’. I really like the oil but it’s $40 (0.5 oz) and the Josie Maran oil is $17 (0.5 oz). My friend, who is also a VIBR and got the same birthday gift, used the cleanser and got an area of breakouts near her chin. Honestly...no. Now I think of Drunk Elephant as an ingredient-elimination philosophy for a total skin reset. Dry/Sensitive | Mod | European | Patch test ALL the things! Umbra tinte: I love this stuff! Dislikes: JuJu bar (too rough for my sensitive skin), Bhydra, Beste cleanser (both of these make me break out in several little white heads). It’s a lighter moisturizer than lala. For me, I didn’t find it worth it. 20% off sitewide with no order minimum. The Beste cleanser was really good, it is my first foray into expensive cleansers, so I think I will try others out before I make a decision to repurchase. I just wanted to try that oil because all the hype of Drunk Elephant but I’ll stick with Josie Maran. I used to use rosehip oil prior to these products, and I now prefer the texture of marula oil. and at $80 a bottle, it had better be effective. I'm considering their vitamin C day serum (ascorbic acid) to replace a serum with a different form of vitamin C (AAP). It’s meant to be used mixed in with other products. hey! Regular price, it comes out to $17 per ounce. They look good on your sink, and they … Posts without a valid tag will be removed by Automoderator. the b-hydra didn't do much of anything for my skin's hydration and the c-firma irritated my skin quite badly (although this is something that varies from person to person). BUY NOW. It did help significantly with my texture and smoothing out my skin. I’ve purchased Lala (I like it but it’s nothing special), marula oil (get it from the ordinary, same stuff), glycolic (again, it was ok but I think there are similar less expensive options), beste jelly cleanser (old and new), the 2 cleansing bars (so drying! To purchase this entire routine in its full size would be over $500, which I simply can't do anytime soon. Drunk Elephant … Berating customers on IG, making excuses for subpar product, and deleting unfavorable comments (even when valid and product related) is not the kind of brand I want to support. Much longer shelf life than the vitamin c serum. I tried timeless and that broke me out :( so i will be repurchasing this. Strap in – it’s a bumper review! I bought the full size of the Vitamin C from Drunk Elephant and when I use it I do get breakouts. Babyfacial: ok honestly, I think I’m the only one who didn’t see AMAZING results from this lmao. The product smelled like boiled hotdogs, and either was oxidized upon purchase or oxidized within a month. I am thinking about picking up the Drunk Elephant TLC Framboos Glycolic Night Serum and the C-Firma Day Serum from Dermstore for their anniversary sale. I don’t care if I have to sell my blood plasma, I’m always keeping babyfacial in my routine. [–]chantillylace9 0 points1 point2 points 2 years ago (0 children). Hey, came across your comment and so happy to see this! Now that has noticeable results overnight! I use the lala retro moisturizer because I’ve gotten several samples in sub boxes but I probably wouldn’t buy it at that price. Night Routine: Beste Cleanser + 2 pumps TLC Framboos & 2 pumps Marula oil + sometimes the Shaba eye cream (I just suck at being consistent with eye cream, it's so boring). Just depends on what you’re after, of course. But worth the price? i’m currently using c-firma and protini. [Shelfie] My new DIY setup for my skincare! Also, can make people breakout for some reason. Check out these surprising things that cause acne and change your habits for clear skin. I didn’t feel it did anything for my skin (good or bad) and I was looking forward to finishing it and going back to my Mario Badescu one. I mix it with the c firma in the AM because I have so many littles of it but I would never purchase on its own. This is definitely nice and if it was cheaper I would purchase but it’s not worth the price when there’s so many dupes out there (TO). not crazy about the two things i tried. Drunk Elephant The Littles skincare routine one month update! This is a lesson I learned for myself after trying and seeing very little results with their skincare. Rendered by PID 2105 on r2-app-010cda09cb0d508b3 at 2020-12-02 14:49:56.612603+00:00 running 31b5616 country code: FR. I purchased C-Firma a few times. I couldn't return it since I do not live in the USA but I must say this doesn't work for me.