Founder Tiffany Masterson heard a wild story — elephants were eating marula fruit straight from the trees, nuts and all.
The real kicker? Their skin looked incredible. Smooth, protected. She tracked down the cold-pressed oil from those same nuts. The rest is Drunk Elephant history.
A 100% virgin marula oil. $72 for 30ml. They claim it’s the most stable, non-comedogenic oil out there. I needed proof.
Cold-Pressed
No heat or solvents — the nutrients stay intact.
Oxidation-Resistant
Lasts 24 months unopened. Most oils go rancid faster.
Tiny Molecule
Sinks in, doesn’t just sit on top of your serum.
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It’s a single-ingredient product. That’s the whole point. No filler, no fragrance, no “blend.” Just marula oil packed with antioxidants.
- Virgin Marula Oil: High in omeges 6 & 9 and antioxidants to hydrate and defend against environmental stressors
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Feels luxe — a light golden slip that warms up fast. Absorbs in about 90 seconds, leaves a satin finish, not greasy.
Surprise: it played nice with my retinol. No irritation, just a buffer of comfort. My makeup also stopped caking on dry patches.
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Measurably softer skin within days. That tight, post-cleansing feeling vanished. Did it cure my wrinkles? No. But my barrier feels armored.
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It’s a brilliant, simple product that does one job perfectly. Overpriced? Maybe. But I keep reaching for it.