OUR FOUNDER
"When I createdDrunk Elephant, Iisolated the most effectiveingredientsthat directly benefit the health of skin.
Now I think of Drunk Elephant as aningredient-eliminationphilosophy fora total skin reset."
It Was The Perfect Cream
Don’t commit the crime of dry skin this season: Bora, Protini, and Lala repair, firm, and moisturise — and never leave a trace behind.
The Refillable Moisture Trio — Firm Nourish & Repair
Meet your go-to moisturizers for every skin day: Protini™ for bouncy, firmer-looking hydration, Lala Retro™ for rich whipped nourishment, and Bora Barrier™ for deep repair with a 6-butter lipid complex—all in refillable packaging for effortless daily glow.*
Happy Skin = Healthy Skin
Our Philosophy
We are committed to using only ingredients that either directly benefit the health of the skin or support the integrity of our formulations. We never take into account whether something is synthetic or natural, instead choosing ingredients based on biocompatibility.
The Culprits
We believe six ubiquitous ingredients are at the root of almost every skin issue we see, and when they're entirely removed from one’s routine (when you take a #drunkbreak), skin can reset and return to a healthy, balanced state. That’s our ingredient-elimination philosophy for a total skin reset.
Drunk Head To Toe
Skin is skin—and whether we call it the scalp or the eye area or the legs, it can only function at its healthiest when it’s beautified with smart, nourishing, biocompatible ingredients. So we decided to make a line of hair-care and body products that followed one simple idea: Respect the skin by only using ingredients it can get along with.
We Avoid Six Categories Of Ingredients
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Essential oils
Essential oils are potentially sensitizing ingredients that are concentrated chemical mixtures of volatile fragrance compounds–like florals and citrus–that smell strongly of the plant from which they were derived.
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Drying alcohols
There are hydrating (“good”) alcohols and drying (“bad”) alcohols. Drying alcohols can help active ingredients absorb, but they may strip the skin’s protective lipids, leading to dehydration and sensitivity over time.
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SLS
Sodium lauryl sulfate is just a little too good at its job. The cleansing agent takes too much from skin, sapping the protective barrier of critical lipids, which are required for skin to function at its happiest, healthiest state.
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Fragrances/dyes
Fragrances and dyes may make products smell or look nicer, but they can irritate skin, trigger inflammation, and worsen issues like dryness, excess oil, and breakouts.
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Chemical sunscreens
Many types of chemical sunscreen actives can be sensitizing, especially around the eye area, and can lead to breakouts.
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Silicones
Silicones form a barrier on skin and slow down the penetration of other ingredients, making it harder to get the results that you want.
Meet The MVPs
Drunk Elephant is an ingredient-eliminationphilosophy for atotal skin reset. Start here: Let
our award-winning superstarslead the way.
Market Research
90%
Felt all-day hydration and less tightness after layering the Moisture Trio.
95%
Said their skin felt more bouncy and firm-looking
82%
Noticed their skin looked calmer and more balanced, especially during dry or stressed-skin days.
94%
Reported softer, smoother skin texture after consistent use of all three moisturizers.
88%
Said their makeup applied more evenly and their skin looked healthier and more glowy.
Firming Refillable Moisturizer
A (refillable!) peptide-packed gel-cream moisturizer that immediately improves the appearance of skin's tone, texture, and firmness
Whipped Refillable Moisturizer
This airy, whipped (and refillable!) rescue cream, infused with a triple-ceramide blend, provides daily moisture maintenance at any age.
Refillable Moisturizer with 6-Butterlipid Complex
This ultra-rich cream is a heavy hitter that delivers clinically proven 24-hour moisture to chronically dry skin or a compromised barrier.
Wellness Tips From The Boss
I’ve always been interested in wellness, and people often ask me for my best tips. Of course, my single best tip is to keep the #suspicious6 as far away from your skincare routine as possible. But staying healthy is about more than what you put on your skin—it’s about your whole lifestyle.
The Boss’s Personal Life Hacks
So here, in no particular order, are the tips that I have stuck with over the years and have made a difference—in my skin, my sleep, my energy, and my mood. I hope these help you as much as they’ve helped me! xx TM
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Walk more.
No matter how busy I am, I make a point of taking a long walk—without my phone!— every day. It clears my mind and helps me reset.
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Drink bovine collagen.
Bone broth is amazing. I’m 52, and I’ve noticed a real change—my hair feels thicker; my skin feels firmer. I don’t go a day without it.
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Wake up with hot water and lemon.
I’ve weaned myself off coffee and instead add pure stevia to hot water, squeeze in a bit of lemon, and that’s it. It’s a gentle way to get up that doesn’t jolt me awake, so I don’t have a post-coffee crash.
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Drink less.
Sorry to be a buzzkill, but alcohol is just not good for you or your skin. I don’t drink at all during the week. (On Friday night, I’ll have a tequila soda—what we call ranch water in Texas.) Without alcohol in my system, I am way more hydrated and sleep better.
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Add LMNT powder.
You add this powder to a large bottle of water to boost your electrolytes. You can’t get enough hydration, and this powder is amazing. It comes in all different flavors (and no, they’re not paying me to say this), and it makes drinking water a lot more enjoyable.
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Stop with the sugar.
I eat fruit, but I never add sugar to my food. Syrup, jam, honey, sugar—as soon as I gave all that up, I felt better. I used to reach for chocolate-covered almonds every day at 4 p.m., but since I forced myself to stop, I’ve had more energy, and my skin has never been clearer.
FAQS
What’s the difference between Protini, Lala Retro, and Bora Barrier?
What’s the difference between Protini, Lala Retro, and Bora Barrier?
Each moisturizer targets a different skin need: Protini™ helps firm and boost bounce, Lala Retro™ delivers rich whipped nourishment, and Bora Barrier™ focuses on deep repair with a 6-butter lipid complex.
Which one is best for firming and bouncy-looking skin?
Which one is best for firming and bouncy-looking skin?
Protini™ Polypeptide Firming Moisturizer is your go-to for lightweight hydration with a firmer, more lifted-looking feel.
Which one is best for dry or tight-feeling skin?
Which one is best for dry or tight-feeling skin?
Lala Retro™ Nourishing Whipped Moisturizer is ideal for daily comfort—rich, whipped hydration that leaves skin soft and smooth.
Can I use all three in one routine?
Can I use all three in one routine?
Yes! You can rotate them based on your skin’s needs—use Protini™ for daytime bounce, Lala Retro™ for everyday comfort, and Bora Barrier™ when your skin needs extra repair.
Which one is best for barrier repair and extra-dry skin?
Which one is best for barrier repair and extra-dry skin?
Bora Barrier™ Rich Repair Moisturizer is made for deep moisture and recovery, powered by a 6-butter lipid complex for intense nourishment.