Founder Tiffany Masterson was just trying to make a soap. A friend sent her a sample of marula oil from Africa — she mixed it in on a whim.
The real magic? The oil was virgin, cold-pressed. Not refined. That’s the difference between fresh-pressed olive juice and the stuff in a plastic jug. It kept the antioxidants intact.
It’s a facial oil. $78 for 30ml. Drunk Elephant claims it’s the most stable oil on earth. I had to test that.
Virgin Marula Oil
Sourced from fallen marula fruit kernels in Namibia.
Oxidation-Resistant
It doesn’t go rancid quickly — a real problem with most luxury oils.
Biocompatible
Their whole “no suspicious 6” thing — it’s formulated to play nice with skin’s own lipids.
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The ingredient list is shockingly short. That’s the point. The hero is the marula oil itself, packed with omegas 6 and 9.
It’s not a cocktail. It’s a single-origin pour.
- Sclerocarya Birrea (Marula) Seed Oil: High in antioxidants like tocopherols, fights free radicals
- Oleic Acid (Omega-9): Mimics skin’s sebum, deeply moisturizing
- Palmitic Acid: Helps reinforce skin’s barrier
- Stearic Acid: Softens and smooths the skin’s surface
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The texture is a revelation — not greasy, just silky. It disappears in 20 seconds. Leaves a satin finish, not a slip-n-slide.
Week 2: My skin got softer, yes. But the real win? It mixed perfectly with my moisturizer. No pilling. A boring but crucial detail most reviews miss.
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My dry patches vanished. My glow was legit. But it’s not a miracle worker — didn’t shrink pores or fix wrinkles. It’s a supreme hydrator.
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It’s a beautiful, effective, no-BS oil. Overpriced? Maybe. But it delivers exactly what it promises — nothing more, nothing less.