The Best Drunk Elephant Products Actually Worth Your Money 

This is like the skin-care equivalent of a big glass of water on a hot summer day. The second the lightweight cream touches your skin, it transforms into a refreshing liquid serum that's cool to the touch. On nights when my face looks tired and my skin feels taught, I use this overnight mask in place of my favorite moisturizer and let its cocktail of skin-repairing ingredients—niacinamide, plant squalane, cermamides, and vitamin F—go to work while I sleep. I wake up to noticeably softer, more supple skin. Obsessed. —Lindsay Schallon, senior beauty editor

I used to have really painful cystic acne (thank you, Accutane!), and it left behind scars and hyperpigmentation. I’ve tried various vitamin C serums that help with only one of my skin problems, never both. That was until I tried this C-Firma serum. I notice the biggest difference when I’m not wearing it; without the serum my skin looks dull and I can feel my scars more. I also love storing this in the fridge overnight and spreading one pump all over my face, but mostly concentrating on my problem areas. I highly recommend it. —Khaliha Hawkins, producer 

This was my first introduction to retinol, and WHOA. I've heard cautionary tales about the peeling, drying effects, but thanks to the "buffering" trick, I was prepared. The vitamin A combined with the jojoba oil in this product gives a radiant glow the morning after application. Word of caution: That whole “apply a pea-size amount” rule is 100% true for this cream—less is more. After a few weeks of nightly use, I definitely noticed that the dead skin on my face was sloughing off with ease, revealing a wildly radiant complexion (if I do say so myself) in its place. —Brionna Jimerson, associate social media manager 

This product is so potent it’s staying in my nighttime regimen for a long time. It’s fast-absorbing and melts right into my skin, and it doesn’t aggravate my eczema (I have a permanent dry patch right on my eyelid). I’ve been using it only for a few weeks, so I can’t say that I’ve noticed the biggest difference in my dark circles, but I really do feel like the skin around my eyes looks brighter. —Shanna Shipin, commerce editor

My adult skin has historically been pretty good, but during the last few months, it’s having a full-blown meltdown: dullness, flaky texture, and visible pores. I’m pleased to say that after one night of using this serum, I noticed a difference in texture. My skin looked smoother and more even, which is the work of glycolic acid. While I think it’s a very solid product for minor skin issues, it’s not a total life-changer (yet?), so I’d say, try it if you can drop the cash. —Perrie Samotin, digital director 

Blame the cold winter air or my affinity for space heaters, but my face has been insanely dry since Christmas. The kind of tight, flaky dry that’s both uncomfortable to look at (picture a snake shedding its skin; now picture the snake putting on concealer) and just plain uncomfortable. So for this story I offered to test “literally anything, just make it hydrating.” And man, did this serum deliver. It’s thicker than other serums—closer to a gel lotion than a liquid—but incredibly lightweight. I use about a pump and a half (don’t be stingy), brush my teeth while it soaks in, then layer on moisturizer. After a week of using it morning and night, the flaky patches below my nose and around my eyes are gone, and so is the my-skin-feels-one-size-too-small tightness. —Kim Fusaro, branded content director 

Worth the hype! This moisturizer feels amazing when applied; it's not gooey or filmy. I have extremely finicky skin, so it's rare that a moisturizer (no matter how fancy) doesn't give me mini whiteheads, but this one leaves only baby-soft skin behind. I love to use this cream in the morning before I apply makeup. My skin feels totally refreshed. —Lauren Brown, senior visuals editor 

I have combination skin, so it's hard to find a cleanser that actually leaves my skin clean without stripping it. That's where this cleanser, which has a gentle jelly consistency, makes all the difference. It does exactly what I want—removes all traces of makeup without making my face feel dry and tight afterward. It's landed a permanent spot in my bathroom. —Cassie Basford, assistant visuals editor 

I normally use a moisturizer with a lighter feel during the day because I don't want to look greasy, but this is the perfect texture that feels incredibly moisturizing and light, without feeling heavy. It absorbs into my skin right away, and leaves my skin nice and plump. I also love that the packaging enables the perfect amount of moisturizer to be dispensed, without sticking my finger in the jar. —Caitlin Brody, entertainment director 

I love a multipurpose sunscreen. I’m super fair and try to keep my morning routine as simple as possible, while still getting the sun protection I need. I like that this product also protects against oxidative damage and free radicals, which is a huge bonus. The ingredients are the highest quality and pair best with other clean beauty products, and it's great for my pale skin. —Madeline Hirsch, senior social media manager