(self.SkincareAddiction), submitted 3 years ago * by doxydecahedron. I just learned about Sunday Riley and Drunk Elephant. Stay classy San Diego. Though he just told me he actually takes a break every 2 days from the Framboos or his skin gets too sensitive. I can really only handle the C-firma every other morning and the Framboos every other night. I use Drunk Elephant's protini moisturizer and really like it. So sorry you are having a similar experience! Healthy, bright, glowing skin from active (and balanced) formulas, for even the most sensitive skin. Drunk Elephant C-Firma Serum VS. Sunday Riley CEO Serum BY Toni Marie of Beauty & Etc. I get to stick to the tried and true HGs like Eucerin, Cetaphil, CeraVe, and Dove. Didnt give much thought to the name of the brand but I agree with the review ..indeed bizarre "tourist" sentiment by the founder. I’ve been avid user of Vitamin C serums for a few years now. Posted by 1 year ago. Easy-to-use products and routines. Each of these items are pretty expensive and so I definitely won't be picking up all at once. I'm having a hard time trying to decide between Sunday Riley Good Genes and Drunk Elephant TLC night serum! The hunt for a Good Genes dupe Lactic Acid Class Photo. That contains enough product to decide whether it works for you before you purchase the full size. I actually thought the owner was African/African-American like the ladies over at Juviaâs Place and got excited that a black owned skincare brand was making waves. Then I saw her picture. My husband uses it all as well, but he has much hardier skin than I do. [â]ThorsHammerMewMEw 1 point2 points3 points 3 years ago (0 children), Drunk Elephant TLC Framboos Glycolic Night Serum vs. Sunday Riley Good Genes Lactic Acid Treatment Lactic acid and glycol acid don’t actually function the same way. But I really cant tell which one will be better in the long run. It also contains prickly pear and licorice extract for a brighter, more even skin tone. I know everyone's obsessed with Sunday Riley. Any opinions on Sunday Riley vs drunk elephant I received free samples of a Sunday Riley night cream, and drunk elephant b-hydrate. And when I do, my skin will be so much better. Drunk Elephant Marula Oil vs. Sunday Riley Luna Night Oil Re: Ole Henriksen's Truth Serum or Drunk Elephant's TLC Framboos Glycolic Serum? Finally reviewing the Sunday Riley products I’ve tried over the past 2 years. At $105 per ounce, Sunday Riley’s Good Genes is just really damn expensive. I think Drunk Elephant is way overpriced for what you get. I can't speak because I haven't tried either, but I once read a review by someone who used the marula oil from both DE and TO, and they said that DE is far superior in its performance. © 2020 reddit inc. All rights reserved. Honestly, how many women in Africa uses this? Are organic ingredients important to you? Drunk Elephant C Firma Day Serum vs. Sunday Riley UFO Clarifying Face Oil. If you like these brands, please ignore my rant. I just have it mild by comparison to what I've seen though. I started reviewing A-Passioni thinking I would be able to compare it the Sunday Riley Good Genes. 02-03-2019 Curtesey of Beauty and Ect. (I believe the sample I received was tidal) Yes I used to believe active ingredients like Vit C and retinol must cost arm and leg until I started using ordinary products. Drunk Elephant Marula Oil . If you are looking a DE moisturizer I would suggest the B Hydra. [B&A]one year anniversary. I also stopped using soaps and cleanse with coconut oil instead. I have looked up at those 2 brands wishing one day, I will try good genes UFO and those DR soaps etc. ... so I’m leaning more towards an allergic reaction rather than purging. Drunk Elephant C Firma Day Serum vs. Sunday Riley UFO Clarifying Face Oil. I am on my 4th set of Luna and Good Genes. I didnt know about that at all! And Masterson herself has been very clear about how much lab work goes into extracting and processing the $72 oil. [â]makeupmegz 5 points6 points7 points 3 years ago (0 children). I never felt more confident. They would probably roll their eyesat the price, when they have the same natural products for a fraction of the cost. I agree to try the Power Couple or Bright Young Thing set from Sunday Riley as well as trying a Drunk Elephant set like the Hot Date or Come C About Me. Im sorry if these news are old to some of you. 5. They also teach them how to conceal their IP location step by step so they cant be tracked back to SR office....wtf.... https://www.cosmopolitan.com/uk/beauty-hair/a23862214/sunday-riley-fake-reviews/, https://www.thecut.com/2018/02/drunk-elephant-glossier-instagram.html, I completely agree. A popular alpha hydroxy acid (AHA), lactic acid has smoothing abilities that are similar to that of glycolic acid. Update Jan 2020: Don’t forget to check out my dark spot and melasma routine guide by budget; my natural sunscreen guide (30+ reviews and my review of the new Sunday Riley ICE cream.. Drunk elephant celebrates its non-toxic formula. Skincare that is Powered by Science and Balanced by Botanicals, for total skin improvement and wellness. I had no idea that was the case and just couldn't believe the price on these products as being purely irresponsible. How sensitive is your skin? It has oodles of essential oils, which depending on your sensitivity, can actually make acne worse. On a positive note, I will NOT be buying expensive skin care for a long time if not ever. Customers who … I'm prone to redness and flaking myself, and I've been using the whole DE line for about 6 months or so. I think it's something to do with the way they extract it and I think DE have patented their method. I dont love either brand really but one DE product has really helped me on a dryness near my eyes so I am pleased with its result. and join one of thousands of communities. PRICE: Sunday Riley C.E.O Vitamin C Rich Hydration Cream is $22 for .5 oz or $65 for 1.7 oz while The … REDDIT and the ALIEN Logo are registered trademarks of reddit inc. π Rendered by PID 655 on r2-app-0ef26e6d5a46b40ba at 2020-12-12 12:52:23.244068+00:00 running 85e58d4 country code: US. The UFO is another that can be slightly sensitizing. Companies steal ideas from smaller brands. 3. Sorry, I don't know about the email and the Insta comment? Sunday Riley Luna Oil - life changing!! Drunk Elephant A-Passioni Retinol Cream vs. Sunday Riley Luna Sleeping Night Oil Winner: Drunk Elephant A-Passioni Retinol Cream Retinols work by drastically improving uneven skin tones and texture, as well as damage done from UV rays and free radicals. Once again, I am neither Black nor African, but I am 100% sure that this 72$ oil is NOT what the majority of women use. Sunday Riley Ceo Serum or Drunk Elephant C-Firma Serum? Welcome! By default, I avoid most skincare products because they'll make my eczema flair up. So it kinda of just sits on top, at least it did for me, and eventually caused some small breakouts that stopped a couple of days after I stopped using it. Sunday Riley Good Genes vs Drunk Elephant TLC night serum Hey guys! If you’ve never used retinol before, start out with once or twice a week MAX (I’m serious). They don't run extra tests or look further into your company. Sunday Riley is cruelty-free according to Ethical Elephant. Drunk Elephant Marula Oil vs. Sunday Riley Luna Night Oil. The only thing I've tried from them is the tidal water cream and it made me break out, so I've been a little hesitant to try more. Honestly, in regards to reviews, you really can't trust them. 46. Sunday Riley has been requiring their employees to write reviews on Sephora. But in all honestly there’s not much of a comparison. But falling into this mystical African thing when it comes to skincare is stupid. It prides itself on taking extracts from the exotic marula fruit. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast, More posts from the MakeupRehab community. Many of you have asked for a comparison of the new Drunk Elephant A-Passioni Retinol Cream and the new Sunday Riley A+ High Dose Retinoid Serum. When the opportunity presented itself to try out the Sunday Riley CEO Serum I thought it would be a good idea to see how similar or different the two are from one another. I'm actually staying with my parents for the next 10 days and my mom has offered up her Good Genes + Luna for me to try, so I'll probably do that in a day or two once I give my skin a rest form the DE actives. [B&A] My skin after 8 months on accutane, I feel so much more confident now - it's life changing! Sukari Babyfacial) over marula oil.. Best Cruelty-Free Option: Drunk Elephant C-Firma Day Serum This beloved serum has over 110,000 likes and 1,000 reviews on Sephora . I say it smells like pencil shavings but my husband says it smells like pizza. The only two I can see being an issue is the Marula and the UFO. From my own research the Marula oil though very moisturizing tends to have larger molecules which can make it hard for your skin to absorb. Rendered by PID 655 on r2-app-0ef26e6d5a46b40ba at 2020-12-12 12:52:23.244068+00:00 running 85e58d4 country code: US. Fine lines and skin sagging are my second biggest concern as I feel like combined with my skin texture my face looks like it's in rough shape which is becoming more and more obvious as I age. And if you don't buy into their services they can push for more negative reviews about your company, basically, pay for our services or risk being viewed as a terrible company. If you don't I recommend the two products I mentioned and maybe the Peter Thomas Roth Texturizing pads if still available. I get not liking the smell, I have a backup bottle in my beauty closet and can smell it when I walk in, but it doesn't bother me. This is literally the only good thing about eczema for me. This is particularly useful during the summer m… If you have health insurance I would recommend going and trying to get a retin-a or what I am on tretinoin. I was using B-hydra + C-Firma every AM and the Framboos + Marula every PM, with the Lala Retro overtop AM and PM. The Sunday Riley Good Genes Lactic Acid Treatment is great because it contains both lactic acid and licorice. They lie about being cruelty-free, you just have to tell Peta you're cruelty-free to get the bunny ears, and they just take you for your word. Get an ad-free experience with special benefits, and directly support Reddit. My skin instantly absorbs some of the product but then a nice thin layer stays on and absorbs within 15 more minutes or so. But Drunk Elephant is so much more than a cute name—it's a skincare wunderkind that combines proven natural ingredients with products that truly work miracles. So I purchase a small, travel size of the DE bhydra and the cfirma combo. But if you truly want to try an "African-like" skincare routine, it should be super simple and cheap, just go for organic stuff like shea butter, rooibos, macadamia oil etc... and whatever else they use. ðð. Seriously. I absolutely love it but was wondering if any anyone had opinions on the Sunday Riley. Sunday Riley Good Genes ($105) is a cult-favorite exfoliating treatment powered by high-potency lactic acid that clarifies and re-texturizes dull skin for a radiant complexion. Believe it or not, Sunday Riley’s ICE Cream moisturizer is thicker than the Drunk Elephant moisturizer LaLa Retro with ceramides. However, the advantage to lactic acid is that it does not temporarily thin the skin like glycolic acid does, according to the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology. I thought it smelled like smoked salmon, my mom said barbecue, and my little brother and husband think it smells like a basketball (what?). The only other thing I personally didn't like was the smell. Free Shipping and Gift With Purchase for orders over $50. Also, competitors do find ways to write negative reviews. Check out our Daily Help Thread! is it weird to say that I mostly ignore marketing on products because I used to work in marketing and at my current job the marketing person is The Worstâ¢? But again, I'm not sure. I have large pores (especially on my inner cheeks, like the area underneath my eye hollows) and always have blackheads on my nose as well as a lot of scarring from past breakouts. Would also love feedback. It will help with pores, fine lines, and texture. Archived. And then there are customers who are well aware of how awful they might be but still choose to support the companies. I'm also a fan of Drunk Elephant, the Babyfacial is my favorite product. I did not feel the need to repurchase them though since I'm now on medication from my dermatologist. I'm looking at investing in a couple of nicer skincare items i'm hoping will be a game changer for me and always hear good things about Sunday Riley and Drunk Elephant. It was the only product that cleared the adult cystic acne I had developed and and struggled with for 3 years. Each of these items are pretty expensive and so I definitely won't be picking up all at once. An option you might consider would be to try the combo pack for $85. I have oily / combo skin (leaning more towards oily), acne prone but don't struggle with acne as much as I used to. This is a throwaway account because Sunday Riley is majorly vindictive. My point being, just because they say the same thing on the bottle doesn't mean they are the same and that one is overpriced. I am neither Black nor African, but I am still very much interested in beauty secrets from all over the world. Most companies pay for positive reviews, Sunday Riley was just the one that got caught. Both product lines offer effective skin care treatments and makeup. Though most of my skincare is composed of Drunk Elephant stuff (6 items), its the Sunday Riley Luna Oil + Good Genes that I can't live without. Today ,I found out about that email from SR as well as DE instagram comment scandal and just..ugh I dont have the words. In an Into The Gloss interview, Masterson says that her marula oil is scent- and color-free: âThatâs the way they use it in Africa, so thatâs the way Iâll deliver it!â, That kind of purposefully obtuse tourist language feels bizarre to me, especially considering how strident Drunk Elephant is when it comes to the details about everything else. Ooh which DE product? It is AWESOME with skin texture. And I will sort sephora review from worst to best as another redditor does. Sunday Riley Good Genes Dupe: Versed The Shortcut Overnight Facial Peel. [HUMOR] Do you get this feeling every time next to Deciem product or at the Sephora? Throughout the process I’ve tried various brands. MakeupRehab is a place for those who are on a no-buy, low-buy, or just want to talk makeup and beauty without being bombarded with sales, hauls, and other tempting posts. It was too much for me, even working up to it. I don't use it on my entire face, just the jawline when I have a breakout. Especially the TLC which you'd have to pry from my cold dead hands before I let it go. Honestly, there are a lot more issues regarding unethical practices within the cosmetics industry you should be upset over than questionable reviews and unprofessional interactions between a company and customers. My main concern right now is skin texture, I feel like I have a lot of texture as opposed to most people I know. I don't know how much you've looked into Drunk Elephant, but I particularly dislike the brand because the marketing and brand strategy appropriates and romanticizes Africa in order to market overly expensive skin care products to privileged women. The only things of theirs I don't own are the Lippe and Beste jelly. 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