Founder Tiffany Masterson heard a story about elephants getting tipsy on fermented marula fruit. That was it — the brand name was born.
The real magic? The oil is cold-pressed from the nut inside the fruit, not the pulp the elephants eat. So, no animal interference. Just a good story.
It’s a single-origin facial oil. $78 for 30ml. The claim? That its purity makes it non-comedogenic — a bold promise for an oil.
Virgin, Cold-Pressed
Means no heat or chemicals touch it — preserves the antioxidants.
100% Marula
No filler oils. Just marula. The bottle feels heavy for its size.
Oxidation-Resistant Bottle
Dark glass with a tight dropper. It won’t turn rancid on your shelf.
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It’s literally one ingredient: *Sclerocarya birrea* (Marula) Kernel Oil. But that one thing is packed with omegas 6 & 9 and antioxidants.
- Marula Oil: High in oleic acid — plumps and reinforces skin barrier
- Tocopherols: Natural vitamin E that fights free radicals
- Phenolic Compounds: Antioxidants that calm inflammation
- Sterols: Soothe and soften skin
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The texture is slick — not greasy, but you feel it. Absorbs in about 90 seconds, leaves a soft, satiny finish. Not a dry-touch oil.
After two weeks, my skin was definitely more supple. The surprise? It layered beautifully over my retinoid without pilling. A win.
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My dryness was gone. Radiance, yes. But it didn’t magically erase fine lines or clear congestion. It’s a barrier supporter.
It’s a beautifully executed, simple product. You’re paying for the story and the sourcing — and it delivers on both.