The Best Drunk Elephant Products — and the Affordable Alternatives That Might Just Change Your Skin

By: MyHQ Beauty Editor

Beauties, if you’ve been eyeing that top-shelf glow (without the top-shelf guilt), this one’s for you.

From cult cleansers to glow-giving serums, Drunk Elephant has become a modern icon in the skincare world — equal parts science-led and shelfie-worthy. Founded on removing the “Suspicious 6” (essential oils, drying alcohols, silicones, chemical screens, fragrance/dyes, and SLS), the brand is beloved by derms, beauty editors, and glow-obsessed girlies alike.

But we get it — with higher budget price tags, building a full Drunk Elephant routine isn’t exactly light on your Amex.

So whether you’re a devoted fan or curious newbie, here’s your MyHQ-approved edit: The very best of Drunk Elephant — and the affordable UK-accessible alternatives that deliver.

🧼 1. Beste™ No. 9 Jelly Cleanser

A bouncy, non-stripping gel that removes makeup, SPF, and pollution without leaving your skin tight.

✨ Affordable Alternative:
CeraVe Hydrating Cream-to-Foam Cleanser — barrier-safe, derm-loved, and budget-glow friendly.

💧 2. B-Hydra™ Intensive Hydration Serum

A hyaluronic acid + pro-vitamin B5 cocktail that quenches thirsty skin and adds bounce.

✨ Affordable Alternative:
The Inkey List Hyaluronic + Polyglutamic Serum — great layering and budget brilliance.

☀️ 3. C-Firma™ Fresh Day Serum

A potent 15% Vitamin C serum with antioxidants for brightening and pollution defence.

✨ Affordable Alternative:
Geek & Gorgeous C-Glow 15% Vitamin C — an industry dupe that actually works.

🐘 4. Protini™ Polypeptide Cream

Think “facial fitness in a jar” — this peptide cream hydrates and firms like a dream.

✨ Affordable Alternative:
The Ordinary Multi-Peptide + HA Cream — clinical, minimal, and powerful.

🌙 5. T.L.C. Framboos™ Glycolic Night Serum

A game-changing AHA/BHA serum for smooth, clarified skin.

✨ Affordable Alternative:
The Ordinary Glycolic 7% Toning Solution or Byoma Brightening Serum

🧴 6. Lala Retro™ Whipped Cream

A lush, ceramide-rich cream ideal for barrier repair and dry skin days.

✨ Affordable Alternative:
CeraVe Moisturising Cream or Eucerin Advanced Repair Cream

🌈 7. D-Bronzi™ Anti-Pollution Sunshine Drops

Bronzing glow + antioxidant boost in one dropper.

✨ Affordable Alternatives:
Byoma Glaze SPF Glow Drops or Revolution Superdewy Bronzer Drops

✍️ Final Word from the Editor

Drunk Elephant brings serious results and clean beauty cred. But skincare today is smarter and more accessible than ever. Whether you’re building your routine or revamping your stash, you’ve got options — and MyHQ delivers both.

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