Drunk Elephant Sugared Koffie Almond Milk Scrub
Works for
2 of 2 advertised claims delivered
MoisturizingPanthenol, Glycerin + 9 moreStrong evidence
“A must-add additino to your showertime routine, Drunk Elephant's Sugared Koffie Almond Milk Body Scrub unites a blend of moisturising plant oils to nourishe skin, while roasted and powdered coffee beans and brown sugar crystals exfoliate.”
This product can help improve hydration of the skin with the two types of ingredients.
The first type is called “humectants”:
these ingredients help attract water.
When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they “pull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from
within deeper layers of the skin. The following ingredients in this product do the job:
glycerin, sclerocarya birrea seed oil.
This product also contains ingredients called “occlusives”. They help reduce the speed with which our skin loses moisture to the outside environment. These ingredients also help soften the upper layer of the skin, so it feels less tight and nicer to the touch. The following ingredients in this product do the job: butyrospermum parkii butter, caprylic/capric triglyceride.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: panthenol
ExfoliationMandelic acidStrong evidence
“A must-add additino to your showertime routine, Drunk Elephant's Sugared Koffie Almond Milk Body Scrub unites a blend of moisturising plant oils to nourishe skin, while roasted and powdered coffee beans and brown sugar crystals exfoliate.”
This product can help exfoliate the skin. In other words, it helps break down the bonds between dead cells on the surface of the skin and speed up the skin turnover. Skin often appears softer and brighter after exfoliation, but overdoing it can result in disrupted skin barrier. The following ingredient is doing the exfoliating job in this product: mandelic acid.
Evens skin toneNot advertised by the brand · Mandelic acidStrong evidence
This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: mandelic acid
Keep in mind that you would need to apply any topical skincare targetted at hypigmentation consistently for a couple of months to get a result. No topical skincare product can help get rid of hyperpigmentation (including post-acne marks and age spots) instantly.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy9 flagged ingredientsLow risk
Comedogenic2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale2 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Mandelic acid~5.2–7.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps shed the upper layer of dead cells from the surface of the skin revealing smoother, brighter skin. It can help to reduce hyperpigmentation. It has anti-bacterial properties, and might help to reduce blemishes, as well as fine lines and wrinkles. It is considered to be gentler than glycolic acid
More about Mandelic acidMaranta arundinacea root powder~3.7–5.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Caprylic/capric triglyceride~2.8–4.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin
More about Caprylic/capric triglycerideIsononyl isononanoate~2.2–3.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Forms a protective film on the surface of the skin to prevent moisture loss. Gives a velvety feel to products while reducing tackiness
More about Isononyl isononanoateGlycerin~1.8–2.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinTapioca starch~1.5–2.2%
Butyrospermum parkii butter~1.4–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals
More about Butyrospermum parkii butterCetearyl olivate~1.1–1.6%
Cetearyl alcohol~0.95–1.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
More about Cetearyl alcoholCetyl alcohol~0.8–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together
More about Cetyl alcoholSorbitan olivate~0.45–1.1%
Sclerocarya birrea seed oil~0.45–1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps to soften the skin. It has a high contetn of oleic acid that might weaken the skin barrier. Might have some anti-oxidant properties. It might be somewhat helpful against hyperpigmentation.
More about Sclerocarya birrea seed oilSclerotium gum~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create gel-like formulas and stabilize emulsions
More about Sclerotium gumSodium hydroxide~0.35–0.8%
Adansonia digitata seed oil~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Adansonia digitata seed oilSchinziophyton rautanenii kernel oil~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Panthenol~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolSodium stearoyl glutamate~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sodium stearoyl glutamatePrunus amygdalus dulcis seed extract~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Almond extract (oil) - helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Prunus amygdalus dulcis seed extractHydroxyethylcellulose~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to thicken product formulations and create gel-like textures
More about HydroxyethylcelluloseCitric acid~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidCaprylyl glycol~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolPhenoxyethanol~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolChlorphenesin~0.05–0.2%
Ingredient list view
Water, Mandelic acid, Maranta arundinacea root powder, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Isononyl isononanoate, Glycerin, Tapioca starch, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Cetearyl olivate, Cetearyl alcohol, Cetyl alcohol, Sorbitan olivate, Sclerocarya birrea seed oil, Sclerotium gum, Sodium hydroxide, Adansonia digitata seed oil, Schinziophyton rautanenii kernel oil, Panthenol, Sodium stearoyl glutamate, Prunus amygdalus dulcis seed extract, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Citric acid, Caprylyl glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin
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Worth comparing, line by line.
Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| Drunk ElephantSugared Koffie Almond Milk ScrubYOUR PRODUCT | VotarySuper Barrier Balm | SCINICSnail Matrix Multi Stick | Normal SkinCicastela moisture recovery cream | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 52% | 52% | 51% |
| Price | $26.49 | $30.75+$4.26 | $9.20−$17.29 | $18.00−$8.49 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 6 | 3 of 6 | 4 of 6 |
| Key difference | — | Bisabolol | Copper Tripeptide-1 | Copper Pca |
| Irritancy | Low | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
Product summary
"Drunk Elephant - Sugared Koffie Almond Milk Scrub" could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Humectants (sucrose 26.00% - 38.00% and glycerin 0.15% - 0.55%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
About the brand
According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "Drunk Elephant" is cruelty free and so is its parent company.
Price
The product retails from 24.00£ up to 31.00£ in the United Kingdom, for 28.00$ in the United States, for 37.00CA$ in Canada and for 220.00HK$ in Hong Kong.
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Sources cited in this review
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