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Drunk Elephant
Bouncy Brightfacial Brightening Mask with 10% Azelaic Acid + 1% Salicylic Acid
A mask built around Azelaic acid and BHA, for barrier repair and hydration.
Brand price
USD 69.00 · checked 8 Oct 2026 · on the brand's site
From the brand
What the brand says about this product. Our ingredient analysis follows below.
The brand recommends it for
- Acne & blemishes
- Dark spots & pigmentation
- Dullness
- Uneven texture
How to use
Morning or night, apply 2-3 pumps to clean skin. May be mixed with any Drunk Elephant serum or moisturizer. May also be applied as the last step in your nighttime routine. Don’t forget to top it off with a broad-spectrum sunscreen during the day.
Caution
Follow the use instructions on the label. Do not exceed the recommended applications. Avoid eye contact. If you have sensitive skin, contact your physician before use or test the product on a small surface of your skin before using it. Discontinue use immediately if irritation occurs and consult a physician. Use a sunscreen daily while using this product and for a week after ceasing use. Not to be used for children under 3 years of age.
What's inside
Ingredients List
22 trigger at least one check · 30 trigger none
- Plant oils and butters (coconut, olive, shea)
- Plant or mineral oil
- Barrier Repair
- May Worsen Oily Skin
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
- Plant oils and butters (coconut, olive, shea)
- Plant or mineral oil
- Barrier Repair
- May Worsen Oily Skin
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
- Face oil
- Plant oils and butters (coconut, olive, shea)
- Plant or mineral oil
- Barrier Repair
- May Worsen Oily Skin
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Key Ingredients
Fatty alcohol1
Waxy fatty alcohols used as emollients and thickeners; unrelated to drying alcohol.
Ceramide3
Skin-identical lipids that hold the barrier together.
Hyaluronic acid1
Hyaluronic acid and its salts; a humectant that binds water to the skin.
Benefits
Hydrating14
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Acetyl Glucosamine, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide NP, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Glycerin, Polydextrose, Pseudozyma Epicola/Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil Ferment Extract Filtrate, Salvia Hispanica Seed Oil, Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Squalane, Tocopherol, Tremella Fuciformis Sporocarp Extract
Barrier Repair18
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Allantoin, Caprylyl Glycol, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide NP, Cetyl Alcohol, Cholesterol, Cucurbita Pepo Seed Oil, Glycerin, Linoleic Acid, Linolenic Acid, Niacinamide, Oryza Sativa Bran Oil, Punica Granatum Extract, Salvia Hispanica Seed Oil, Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil, Squalane, Tocopherol
Reduces Irritation2
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Smoothing11
Refines rough or uneven texture.
Allantoin, Caprylyl Glycol, Cetyl Alcohol, Cholesterol, Cucurbita Pepo Seed Oil, Linoleic Acid, Linolenic Acid, Niacinamide, Oryza Sativa Bran Oil, Salicylic Acid, Squalane
Brightening4
Restores radiance to dull, tired skin.
Ascorbyl Palmitate, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Glutathione, Niacinamide
Dark Spots4
Fades dark spots for a more even tone.
Acetyl Glucosamine, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Azelaic Acid, Niacinamide
Antioxidant8
Shields skin from free radical damage.
Ascorbyl Palmitate, Ergothioneine, Ferulic Acid, Phloretin, Punica Granatum Extract, Thioctic Acid, Tocopherol, Tremella Fuciformis Sporocarp Extract
Anti-Pollution10
Helps defend against airborne pollutants.
Allantoin, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Ergothioneine, Ferulic Acid, Glycerin, Phloretin, Punica Granatum Extract, Thioctic Acid, Tocopherol, Tremella Fuciformis Sporocarp Extract
Concerns
May Trigger Acne4
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
Ascorbyl Palmitate, Cetyl Alcohol, Sorbitan Isostearate, Tocopherol
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis21
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Acetyl Glucosamine, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Behenic Acid, Caprooyl Phytosphingosine, Caprooyl Sphingosine, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide EOS, Ceramide NP, Ceramide Ns, Ceteareth-25, Cetyl Alcohol, Cucurbita Pepo Seed Oil, Linoleic Acid, Linolenic Acid, Oryza Sativa Bran Oil, Polysorbate 60, Pseudozyma Epicola/Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil Ferment Extract Filtrate, Salvia Hispanica Seed Oil, Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil, Sorbitan Isostearate
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris4
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Ascorbyl Palmitate, Cetyl Alcohol, Sorbitan Isostearate, Tocopherol
May Worsen Oily Skin5
May increase shine or excess oil.
Cucurbita Pepo Seed Oil, Oryza Sativa Bran Oil, Salvia Hispanica Seed Oil, Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil, Squalane
Ingredients Explained
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Water
Antiplaque, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water
Learn more about Water →Azelaic Acid
Buffering, Fragrance
Azelaic Acid is azelaic acid.
Learn more about Azelaic Acid →Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion Stabilising, Viscosity Controlling
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer is a copolymer of sodium hydroxyethyl acrylate and acryloyldimethyl taurate monomers
Learn more about Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer →Salicylic Acid
Anti-seborrheic, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Keratolytic, Preservative, Skin Conditioning
Salicylic Acid is a BHA.
Learn more about Salicylic Acid →Glycerin
Denaturant, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Humectant, Oral Care, Perfuming, Humectant, Skin Protecting, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Glycerin may be plant, synthetic or animal depending on the supplier.
Learn more about Glycerin →Cucurbita Pepo Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning, Emollient
Cucurbita Pepo Seed Oil isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Cucurbita Pepo Seed Oil →Salvia Hispanica Seed Oil
Moisturising, Skin Conditioning
Salvia Hispanica Seed Oil isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Salvia Hispanica Seed Oil →Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil
Hair Conditioning, Humectant
Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil →Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning, Solvent
1,2-Dihydroxypentane
Learn more about Pentylene Glycol →Diglucosyl Gallic Acid
Hair Conditioning
3,5-(Di-D-Glucopyranosyl)Gallic Acid
Learn more about Diglucosyl Gallic Acid →