I was really surprised when I saw that Drunk Elephant Retinol Cream contains 60 ingredients. There is a lot of ingredients we could go over but were going to focus on Marula Seed Oil, Vitamin F, and Kale Leaf Extract. According to a publication in the journal Clinical Interventions in Aging, retinol can minimize the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, improve uneven skin tone, restore skin firmness, and unclog pores. Pretty impressive, right?

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First, someone starts with an educated guess. They test it and boom – it works. They test it a bit more and wow – it looks like proof. This vitamin C serum also contains pumpkin ferment and pomegranate extract, which provide a mild exfoliation that sweep away dead skin cells to improve skin texture and help the product penetrate better. Drunk Elephant Bouncy Brightfacial is a leave-on mask that contains 10% azelaic and 1% salicylic acids to improve the look of uneven tone, fade stubborn dark spots, and reduce the look of redness.If you are unfamiliar with the ingredient, or need a basic refresher as to what retinol is and what it can do for your skin, it’s helpful to start with retinoids, and explain their role in skincare. Retinoids in Skincare The Drunk Elephant A-Passioni Retinol Cream contains vegan retinol as an active ingredient. This source of retinol is synthesized by plants, or plant sources only, according to a Drunk Elephant brand representative.

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The base of the drops is sweet almond oil, a natural emollient that nourishes, conditions, and moisturizes your skin. I started using the Drunk Elephant A-Passioni Retinol Cream first mixed with B-Hydra Intensive Hydration Serum. This was to buffer the retinol, so it was not too harsh on my skin. I also used a facial oil every night, and a nice moisturizing cream on top to seal it off. For this reason, I do not personally recommend the Drunk Elephant A-Passioni Retinol Cream for beginners. I’d peg this as one for someone who is familiar with using retinol, comfortable with it, and who understands their skin. free of essential oils, silicones, and fragrance. Supporter of IEF (International Elephant Foundation).The cream-like formula contains 10% azelaic acid to brighten skin, reduce the look of blemishes, hyperpigmentation, and dark spots, and improve overall skin texture. Drunk Elephant A Passioni Retinol Cream includes 1% retinol, which is a moderate strength when it comes to this ingredient, so this product may not be suitable for newbie retinol users. The only downside? Retinol can often lead to side effects like skin dryness, peeling, and irritation. This peel also contains hyaluronic acid crosspolymer for multi-level hydration, vitamin B5 to soothe the skin. It also contains 5% CeraVe Moisturizing Cream plus CeraVe’s MVE Technology which gradually releases moisturizing ingredients over 24 hours.