Drunk Elephant Review, Is Drunk Elephant Non-Toxic?
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Across 11 graded products, Drunk Elephant averages Good (71/100). On disclosure, the brand says nothing publicly about PFAS. 10 of its products grade Good or better. Grades are model-based estimates, not lab results.
Does Drunk Elephant have PFAS, by category
Worth buying from Drunk Elephant Good or better, safest first
Drunk Elephant
Umbra Tinte Physical Daily Defense SPF 30
mineral sunscreen (zinc oxide, titanium dioxide) with standard cosmetic emollients and thickeners
1,4-dioxane (synthetic fragrance impurity)
Drunk Elephant does not publicly test for 1,4-dioxane in finished products. If this…
Fragrance allergens
The product contains fragrance (likely from plant extracts or synthetic compounds).…
Lower concern; mineral SPF products rarely need PFAS without public testing.
⚠Risky category by default
Drunk Elephant
Umbra Sheer Physical Daily Defense SPF 30
mineral-based UV filters, glycerin, silicones
Heavy metals
Zinc oxide and titanium dioxide are generally recognized as safe by regulatory bodies…
Fragrance allergens
Product contains fragrance ingredients listed generically on labels. Drunk Elephant does…
Lower PFAS concern, though review the ingredient list before buying.
⚠Risky category by default
Drunk Elephant
Umbra Tinte Mineral Cream
mineral pigments, talc, silicates in emollient base
Heavy metals
Talc mining can co-extract asbestos and cadmium depending on deposit geology and…
Silicate inhalation risk
Mineral powder sunscreens shed fine silicate particles during application, especially in…
Heavy metals
Titanium dioxide and iron oxide pigments used in mineral sunscreens can contain trace…
Low-medium risk; mineral formulas rarely need fluorinated coatings.
⚠Risky category by default
Drunk Elephant
Umbra Sheer Mineral Cream SPF 30
mineral sunscreen (zinc oxide, titanium dioxide) in cream base
Titanium dioxide (nano vs. non-nano particle size)
Drunk Elephant does not disclose whether titanium dioxide in this product is nano-scale.…
Fragrance/fragrance allergens
The product likely contains fragrance or essential oils (Drunk Elephant markets scent…
Preservative system safety (if synthetic)
Drunk Elephant does not disclose preservatives in public marketing; common options…
Low-medium risk; mineral sunscreen with no known PFAS chemistry.
⚠Risky category by default
Drunk Elephant
Umbra Sheer Mineral Sunscreen Spf 30 Broad Spectrum 2
mineral sunscreen (zinc oxide/titanium dioxide)
Fragrance allergens or undisclosed fragrance components
Drunk Elephant does not publish full fragrance disclosure on this product; the brand uses…
Skin irritation from inert formula ingredients
While zinc oxide and titanium dioxide are well-tolerated, some users report stinging from…
Low-medium risk; mineral formula avoids typical PFAS without brand disclosure.
⚠Risky category by default
Drunk Elephant
Umbra 100% Mineral Cream SPF 30/PA+++ Tinted Face Sunscreen
mineral sunscreen (zinc oxide/titanium dioxide) with typical cosmetic emollients
Fragrance allergens and sensitizers
Product contains fragrance (essential oils or fragrance compounds typical in cosmetics)…
Skin irritation or photosensitivity from mineral particles or emollients
Mineral sunscreens can cause mild irritation in individuals with very sensitive or…
Low-medium risk; mineral sunscreen avoids intentional PFAS use.
⚠Risky category by default
Drunk Elephant
Umbra Sheer Mineral Cream
mineral sunscreen (zinc oxide/titanium dioxide base)
Titanium dioxide nanoparticles (if present in submicron form)
Micronized titanium dioxide in 'sheer' mineral sunscreens may contain nanoparticles…
Fragrance allergens (if scented version)
Umbra Sheer may contain fragrance or essential oils in the base; Drunk Elephant products…
Photocatalytic irritation or sensitization from mineral UV filters
Zinc oxide and titanium dioxide can generate reactive oxygen species (ROS) on skin under…
Low-medium risk; mineral sunscreen with no known PFAS chemistry.
⚠Risky category by default
Drunk Elephant
Protini Polypeptide Cream
Water-based moisturizing cream; primary actives include peptide complex, ceramides, glycerin
Fragrance allergens and sensitizers
Drunk Elephant Protini contains fragrance listed on the label; while the brand emphasizes…
Formaldehyde / VOCs
Cosmetic preservatives (e.g., DMDM hydantoin, imidazolidinyl urea, if present) can slowly…
Eye and mucous membrane irritation from peptide or ceramide particles
If product contacts eyes or lips, the peptide complex or particulate ceramides could…
Lower concern; typical moisturizer formula lacks known PFAS risk factors.
⚠Risky category by default
Drunk Elephant
Protini Polypeptide Firming Moisturizer 1.69 fl oz
Water-based cosmetic emulsion (moisturizer cream)
Formaldehyde / VOCs
Water-based emulsions require preservative systems to prevent bacterial growth; Drunk…
Lower PFAS concern for standard moisturizer, though Drunk Elephant offers no transparency.
⚠Risky category by default
Drunk Elephant
B-Hydra Intensive Hydration Serum
water-based serum (glycerin, hyaluronic acid, humectants)
Fragrance allergens / botanical sensitizers
The formula includes fragrance components and plant extracts (e.g., Watermelon Fruit…
Container leachables (packaging hazard)
B-Hydra is packaged in opaque plastic bottles; if the plastic is uncoated polycarbonate…
Lower concern; aqueous serum formulation has no known PFAS vectors.
⚠Risky category by default
Graded and flagged Poor and Bad, we’d swap these
Drunk Elephant
Good Weather Skin All Over Sun Milk Face & Body SPF 50
Water-resistant cosmetic emulsion (oil-in-water base with silicones, UV filters, water-repellent additives)
Undisclosed UV filter chemistry
Drunk Elephant does not publicly name which UV filters are used. Common chemical filters…
Silicone accumulation and skin barrier effects
Water-resistant formulations often rely on high silicone content for film formation.…
Fragrance allergens (if present)
Drunk Elephant's product line typically includes botanical extracts and fragrance…
Waterproofing agent residue
Water-resistant claim requires hydrophobic additives beyond standard emulsifiers.…
Medium-high risk; waterproof cosmetics often contain fluorinated compounds without transparency.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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