Is Drunk Elephant clean? Ingredient check of 43 products
Updated · Based on 4158 screened products
Short answer: 36 of the 43 Drunk Elephant products we checked are clean: their listed ingredients contain none of our 10 watchlist groups. 7 are flagged: titanium dioxide (7).
Clean Drunk Elephant products (buttons are affiliate links, disclosure)
- Drunk Elephant Wonderwild Miracle Butter Buy at Amazon (brand store)
- Drunk Elephant A-Gloei Marula + Retinol Oil Buy at Amazon (brand store)
- Drunk Elephant Beste No. 9 Jelly Cleanser Buy at Amazon (brand store)
Order: core everyday product types first (moisturizers and face creams, serums, cleansers, sunscreens, foundations, concealers, then hair care, other makeup, toners, masks, body, lip and hand care); accessories, removers, styling sprays and brow, lash, eye, body, spot-treatment, setting and shaving products come after them. Within that, our data score (methodology), with products from different categories shown where possible. This is not a rating.
We checked 43 of Drunk Elephant's products, the current range on drunkelephant.com (US) on 18 October 2026. This is a factual check of ingredient lists against our definition of clean. It is not a verdict on the brand and says nothing about how well any product works.
Looking for swaps? See our clean Drunk Elephant alternatives, and compare is Glow Recipe clean and is Tatcha clean.
What "clean" means here
On CleanGlow, a product is clean if its listed ingredients contain none of our 10 watchlist groups, based on the IARC Monographs – List of Classifications and on bans and restrictions under the EU Cosmetics Regulation (EC) 1223/2009. A product is flagged if at least one listed ingredient matches a watchlist group. The rules are the same for every brand (see the methodology). We do not judge fragrance, essential oils, performance or any marketing claim the brand makes.
Why Drunk Elephant products get flagged
Titanium dioxide (7 Drunk Elephant products)
IARC classifies titanium dioxide as Group 2B ("possibly carcinogenic to humans"), based on evidence from inhaling the powder. We flag every product that lists it, including where it is only a pigment, an opacifier or a "may contain" shade pigment, and including mineral sunscreens that use it as a UV filter. A flag means the ingredient is on the list. It is not a measured risk for that product. Source: IARC Monographs Vol. 93. See Titanium dioxide for every product we flag for it.
Every Drunk Elephant product we checked
Ingredient lists come from drunkelephant.com (US) (fetched 18 October 2026) unless the source column says otherwise. Formulas change and can differ by country, so always check the pack.
Four products we list were shown as out of stock on drunkelephant.com on 18 October 2026: Beste No. 9 Jelly Cleanser, Kamili Cream Body Cleanser, Scrubbi Bamboes Body Cleanser and T.L.C. Framboos. They are still listed on the brand site, so we keep them.
Not included
- Kits, duos, refill kits and "value" sets, which combine products already listed.
- Refill pouches and travel or "big" sizes of a listed product. The Mello Marula midi cleanser is merged with the full size.
- Accessories and merch (bar dish, dopp kits, hat, robe, shower caddy, scalp massager, detangling brush, mirror, tote) and gift cards.
Clean alternatives by product type
For each product category where a Drunk Elephant product is flagged, these are clean products from other brands in the same category of our database, ordered by our data score (methodology). We match on product category only. They are not presented as equivalents: we have not tested them and make no claim that they look, feel or work like the Drunk Elephant product.
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Clean cleansers from other brands
Same product category as JuJu Exfoliating Bar.
| # | Product | Brand | Fragrance-free | Score | Where to buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Papaya Sorbet Enzyme Cleansing Balm | Glow Recipe | ✓ | 9/9 | Amazon (brand store) |
| 2 | Rinse-Off Eye Makeup Solvent | Clinique | ✓ | 9/9 | Amazon (brand store) |
| 3 | Gentle Gel Ceramide + Ectoin Cleanser | Skinfix | ✓ | 9/9 | Skinfix |
| 4 | Take The Day Off Cleansing Balm | Clinique | ✓ | 9/9 | Amazon (brand store) |
Glow RecipePapaya Sorbet Enzyme Cleansing BalmCleansers✓ No watchlist ingredients foundSee ingredients →Buy at Amazon (brand store) Buy at Glow Recipe Sephora
Full ingredient check: Papaya Sorbet Enzyme Cleansing Balm →
CliniqueRinse-Off Eye Makeup SolventCleansers✓ No watchlist ingredients foundSee ingredients →Buy at Amazon (brand store) Buy at Clinique Sephora (search) Ulta
Clean face creams from other brands
Same product category as C-Tango Vitamin C Eye Cream.
| # | Product | Brand | Fragrance-free | Score | Where to buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | For Men Aloe Shave Gel | Clinique | ✓ | 9/9 | Amazon (brand store) |
| 2 | Equilibrium Restorative Hydrating Cream | Hourglass | ✓ | 9/9 | Hourglass |
| 3 | The Base Face Milk | ILIA | ✓ | 9/9 | ILIA |
| 4 | Smart Clinical Repair AM/PM Retinoid Balm | Clinique | ✓ | 9/9 | Amazon (brand store) |
CliniqueFor Men Aloe Shave GelFace Creams✓ No watchlist ingredients foundSee ingredients →Buy at Amazon (brand store) Buy at Clinique Sephora (search) Ulta
HourglassEquilibrium Restorative Hydrating CreamFace Creams✓ No watchlist ingredients foundSee ingredients →Full ingredient check: Equilibrium Restorative Hydrating Cream →
Clean face makeup from other brands
Same product category as O-Bloos Rosi Glow Drops - Serum Blush with Vitamin F.
| # | Product | Brand | Fragrance-free | Score | Where to buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sun-Kissed Face Gelee Complexion Multitasker | Clinique | ✓ | 9/9 | Amazon (brand store) |
| 2 | Soft Glow Highlighter | MAKEUP BY MARIO | ✓ | 9/9 | MAKEUP BY MARIO |
| 3 | Oil Sucker Extreme Mattifying Alkaline Primer | ONE/SIZE | ✓ | 9/9 | ONE/SIZE |
| 4 | Even Better Pore Defying Primer | Clinique | ✓ | 9/9 | Clinique Even Better Pore Defying Primer View on Amazon |
CliniqueSun-Kissed Face Gelee Complexion MultitaskerFace Makeup✓ No watchlist ingredients foundSee ingredients →Buy at Amazon (brand store) Buy at Clinique Sephora (search) Ulta
Full ingredient check: Sun-Kissed Face Gelee Complexion Multitasker →
MAKEUP BY MARIOSoft Glow HighlighterFace Makeup✓ No watchlist ingredients foundSee ingredients →
Clean foundations from other brands
Same product category as Kamo Triple-Peptide Multi-Use Serum Foundation.
ONE/SIZETURN UP THE BASE Full Beat Liquid FoundationFoundations✓ No watchlist ingredients foundSee ingredients →Full ingredient check: TURN UP THE BASE Full Beat Liquid Foundation →
Anastasia Beverly HillsBeauty Balm Serum Boosted Skin TintFoundations✓ No watchlist ingredients foundSee ingredients →Buy at Anastasia Beverly Hills Sephora Ulta
Full ingredient check: Beauty Balm Serum Boosted Skin Tint →
Clean masks from other brands
Same product category as T.L.C. Sukari Babyfacial AHA + BHA Mask.
| # | Product | Brand | Fragrance-free | Score | Where to buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jet Lag Mask | Summer Fridays | ✓ | 9/9 | Amazon (brand store) |
| 2 | Equilibrium Instant Plumping Eye Mask | Hourglass | ✓ | 9/9 | Hourglass |
| 3 | Clarifying Do-Over Peel | Clinique | ✓ | 9/9 | Amazon (brand store) |
| 4 | Peptide Eye Prep Depuffing Eye Patches | Rhode | ✓ | 9/9 | Rhode |
Summer FridaysJet Lag MaskMasks✓ No watchlist ingredients foundSee ingredients →
HourglassEquilibrium Instant Plumping Eye MaskMasks✓ No watchlist ingredients foundSee ingredients →Full ingredient check: Equilibrium Instant Plumping Eye Mask →
Clean serums from other brands
Same product category as Amino Rain Glasswater Serum, B-Goldi Bright Illuminating Drops with 5% Niacinamide.
| # | Product | Brand | Fragrance-free | Score | Where to buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Indigo Overnight Repair | Tatcha | ✓ | 9/9 | Amazon (brand store) |
| 2 | Guava Vitamin C Dark Spot Serum | Glow Recipe | ✓ | 9/9 | Amazon (brand store) |
| 3 | Equilibrium Restoring Essence | Hourglass | ✓ | 9/9 | Hourglass |
| 4 | Targeted Wrinkle Corrector | Murad | ✓ | 9/9 | Murad |
TatchaIndigo Overnight RepairSerums✓ No watchlist ingredients foundSee ingredients →
Glow RecipeGuava Vitamin C Dark Spot SerumSerums✓ No watchlist ingredients foundSee ingredients →
FAQ
Is Drunk Elephant clean?
By our definition, 36 of the 43 Drunk Elephant products we checked are clean: their listed ingredients contain none of our 10 watchlist groups. 7 are flagged. This is a check of ingredient lists, not a verdict on the brand, and it says nothing about how well any product works.
Why are some Drunk Elephant products flagged?
All 7 are flagged for titanium dioxide: IARC classifies titanium dioxide as Group 2B ("possibly carcinogenic to humans"), based on evidence from inhaling the powder. We flag every product that lists it, including where it is only a pigment, an opacifier or a "may contain" shade pigment, and including mineral sunscreens that use it as a UV filter. A flag means the ingredient is on the list. It is not a measured risk for that product. Source: IARC Monographs Vol. 93.
Which Drunk Elephant product types pass our check?
Clean products by category (clean of checked): serums 8 of 10, cleansers 6 of 7, face creams 5 of 6, hair care 5 of 5, body lotion 3 of 3, masks 2 of 3, face makeup 1 of 2, lip care 2 of 2, shampoo 2 of 2, deodorant 1 of 1, foundations 0 of 1, hand care 1 of 1.
Where do the ingredient lists come from?
From drunkelephant.com (fetched 18 October 2026), unless the source column in the table says otherwise. All 43 come from drunkelephant.com. Formulas change and can differ by country, so always check the pack.
Are there clean alternatives to the flagged Drunk Elephant products?
For each product category where a Drunk Elephant product is flagged, the "Clean alternatives by product type" section on this page lists clean products from other brands in the same category. They are not presented as equivalents: we have not tested them and make no claim that they look, feel or work like the Drunk Elephant product.
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- Methodology
Hazard is not risk. An IARC classification says whether a substance can cause cancer under some conditions (e.g. titanium dioxide is classified for inhaled powder), not that a cosmetic containing it is harmful at normal use. EU restrictions set use limits. This page is informational, not medical advice; talk to a dermatologist about your own skin.