One month using Drunk Elephant only

I'm addicted to anything miniature that is practical to take away on a long weekend. For me they are the perfect introduction to a brand; you can test out all the essentials in one go and see if you want to purchase the full size. This is a great way to avoid any disappointments that may result from shelling out a small fortune for the full-size product without testing it first. 

Unless you've been hiding under a rock you will probably have heard all the hype going around the beauty industry about Drunk Elephant. It's probably one of the most wanted skin care brands of the moment. There is something intriguing about Drunk Elephant, who have stayed and excelled well beyond the hype. 

Tiffany the brands' founder had all sorts of skin issues herself and believed that much of her problems were rooted in 6 suspicious ingredients (essential oils, fragrance/dyes, silicones, sodium lauryl sulphate, drying alcohols and chemical screens). Drunk Elephant prides itself on being a clean clinical brand that has removed these ingredients from all of its products.  

Before splurging out on any full-size products, I settled on trying out The Littles a set of seven miniatures (£71), the perfect introduction to the brand. 

The brand is built on an ethical ethos which is an important must, but I personally found the excessive packaging of cardboard sleeve and plastic wash bag was a strange juxtaposition to this. 

But that said I love the brightly coloured packaging, its so pretty and the small sizes make them perfect for grabbing and taking on any adventure. The best bit is the products can be mixed together and they have specifically been developed to balance and reset your skin. 

I've been using the Drunk Elephant miniatures for just over a month and I can honestly say that for the most part, I am underwhelmed. Whilst I have noticed a difference when using some of the products with better moisture in my skin and a noticeable soothing of the redness on my cheeks; too many of the miniatures left me wanting. Read on to find out which products are a firm favourite and those that just didn't make the cut.    

Beste No. 9 Jelly Cleanser:

Let us start with the positives: I loved the jelly like consistency; it lathers well and the fact that it's fragrance free is nice. It easily manages to get rid of makeup especially mascara. But the big downside for me was that it dried out my skin and was very stripping of nourishment. However, if you have oily skin this would be a perfect compliment. For those of you with a drier complexion Drug Elephant have better alternatives; the Pekee Bar would definitely be one of them.

Drunk Elephant has recently changed the formula of the jelly cleanser which is now meant to be more moisturising, but at £27 for the full-size product, I am not sure I would take the risk on purchasing. 

C-Firma Day Serum: 

Having used this for a month I have learnt some tricks on how to get the most out of this little beauty. Less is most definitely more. I was massively overzealous with how much I used the first few times. It is wise to store this in the fridge which helps with oxidisation, but also makes for a cold and refreshing morning pick me up to your skin. 

I have dry and dehydrated skin and I found that the formula managed to even out my skin tone and remove the dead skin around my jawline and cheeks. The product does have a strange almost alcohol smell and leaves a sticky feeling initially, so if this would annoy you then this is probably not the product for you. 

The full-size product costs £67. Given the results, I have seen and that the product can be placed under makeup to work its magic, I would purchase this as a full-size product.

B-Hydra Intensive Hydration Serum:

I found that the serum absorbed quickly and continued to hydrate my skin as the day went on. But for what it is and the £44 price tag, there are better products to be had and I definitely won't be buying a full size of this product. 

T.L.C Framboos Glycolic Night Serum: 

The first Glycolic I ever used was Sunday Riley Good Genes which I absolutely love. So when I saw Drunk Elephant did a Glycolic Night Serum I was excited to try it out. Initially, I didn't really see any difference, but over time it definitely reduced the spots on my chin and evened out the texture of my skin and complexion. But this came at a price to my dry skin, which ended up being incredibly dehydrated due to the use of this product. If you have oily skin, acne or hormonal spots this product would be great for you but if your skin is sensitive or dry I am not sure this product would suit your skin type. 

The Drunk Elephant T.L.C Framboos Glycolic Night Serum costs £76, which is £9 cheaper than the Sunday Riley Good Genes. Given that I prefer the texture, consistency and results from the Sunday Reilly Good Genes, I personally would be willing to pay that bit more for better results and for a product that was more favourable to my skin type.  

Shaba Complex Eye Serum: 

After years of no sleep, I have the worst dark circles under my eyes. In reality, no beauty product is going to get rid of this but my hope in an eye serum is it might help to reduce them. 

The Drunk Elephant eye serum is smooth, refreshing and light in consistency when applied. I found it incredibly moisturising, but as for noticeable results in my dark circles, it made absolutely no difference.

Given that this product retails at £50 for the results this is not a product I would purchase in the larger size. 

Virgin Marula Luxury Facial Oil: 

I should start by saying I am a convert to facial oils, having been a lover of the Sarah Chapman Skinesis Morning Facial for a number of years. 

When I saw that the Drunk Elephant Littles contained the Virgin Marula Luxury Facial Oil I was keen to give it a try and see if it would make me trade in my Sarah Chapman. 

The positives first; a little oil goes a very long way, it is light, absorbs quickly and most definitely improved the appearance of my skin. But sadly it just didn't match up to my love for the Sarah Chapman Skinesis and it is for this reason that I wouldn't purchase the full size. If price matters you might feel differently as there is an £18 difference, with the Drunk Elephant Virgin Marula Luxury Facial Oil retailing for £34 and the Sarah Chapman same size equivalent £52.  

One small gripe I have for the cylindrical containers is I wish they had a window so you could see when you are near the end of the product.  

Lala Retro Whipped Cream:

I must admit that I was beginning to lose faith in finding a Drunk Elephant product that I would love, but the Lala Retro Whipped Cream turned it around. As you know I have very dry and dehydrated skin this product is like whipped cream that moisturised my skin long after being applied. The texture of the cream is silk, a dream to apply and my skin is wonderfully hydrated and nourished. 

The full-size product costs £50 and for me, it was worth every penny. The Lala Retro Whipped Cream will be heaven sent in winter and as such, I have already made a repurchase of this product. 

Final thoughts on Drunk Elephant: 
The Littles set is perfect for anyone that wants to try Drunk Elephant without forking out on lots of full-size products. I found it great for travelling as it was so easy to just pick up. Whilst the products can be used separately I personally think they work best together as a beauty routine to reset your skin.  

My overall impression of Drunk Elephant is they have some great products but for me, they don't quite meet the hype and are priced a bit too high. 

Have you used any Drunk Elephant products? What did you think, share in the comments below. 

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