Drunk Elephant
Mello Marula Cream Cleanser with 1.0% Colloidal Oatmeal
A face cleanser built around Colloidal oatmeal and Lactic acid, for barrier repair and smoothing.
Brand price
USD 18.00 · 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
- Redness & rosacea
- Dryness & dehydration
- Dullness
- Uneven texture
How to use
Gently massage over wet or dry skin. Add water to lather. Rinse well and pat dry. Use nightly or in alternation with other Drunk Elephant cleansers. Tip: We recommend skipping the morning cleanse because it’s not necessary if you’ve cleansed your skin the night before.
Caution
Warning: In case of eye irritation, discontinue use and consult a physician.
What's inside
Ingredients List
21 trigger at least one check · 29 trigger none
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
- Fatty alcohol
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- 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
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Key Ingredients
Fatty alcohol1
Waxy fatty alcohols used as emollients and thickeners; unrelated to drying alcohol.
Face oil2
An oil formulated to be used on the face.
Benefits
Hydrating11
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, Histidine, PCA, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil, Salvia Hispanica Seed Oil, Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil, Sodium Lactate, Sodium PCA, Stearic Acid, Tocopherol
Barrier Repair19
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Caprylyl Glycol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Coconut Acid, Colloidal Oatmeal, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearates, Linoleic Acid, Linolenic Acid, Oenothera Biennis Oil, Oleic Acid, Palmitic Acid, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil, Salvia Hispanica Seed Oil, Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil, Shorea Stenoptera Seed Butter, Stearic Acid, Tocopherol, Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract
Smoothing13
Refines rough or uneven texture.
Caprylyl Glycol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Coconut Acid, Glyceryl Stearates, Linoleic Acid, Linolenic Acid, Oenothera Biennis Oil, Oleic Acid, Palmitic Acid, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil, Shorea Stenoptera Seed Butter, Sodium Lactate, Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract
Anti-Pollution4
Helps defend against airborne pollutants.
Colloidal Oatmeal, Glycerin, Tocopherol, Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract
Concerns
May Trigger Acne6
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
Cetearyl Alcohol, Oenothera Biennis Oil, Oleic Acid, Palmitic Acid, Stearic Acid, Tocopherol
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis20
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Coco-Glucoside, Coconut Acid, Glyceryl Stearates, Lauryl Glucoside, Linoleic Acid, Linolenic Acid, Oenothera Biennis Oil, Oleic Acid, Palmitic Acid, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil, Salvia Hispanica Seed Oil, Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil, Shorea Stenoptera Seed Butter, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate, Sodium Methyl Oleoyl Taurate, Stearic Acid
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris6
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Cetearyl Alcohol, Oenothera Biennis Oil, Oleic Acid, Palmitic Acid, Stearic Acid, Tocopherol
May Worsen Oily Skin5
May increase shine or excess oil.
Oenothera Biennis Oil, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil, Salvia Hispanica Seed Oil, Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil, Shorea Stenoptera Seed Butter
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 →Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate
Cleansing, Hair Conditioning, Cleansing
Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate →Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Antistatic, Cleansing, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Cleansing, Foam Boosting, Viscosity Controlling
Cocamidopropyl Betaine isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Cocamidopropyl Betaine →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 →Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Fragrance, Perfuming, Occlusive, Solvent
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride is the mixed triester of glycerin and caprylic and capric acids.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride →Cetearyl Alcohol
Emulsion Stabilising, Opacifying, Emollient, Cleansing, Emulsifying, Foam Boosting, Viscosity Controlling
Cetearyl Alcohol isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Cetearyl Alcohol →Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate
Cleansing, Cleansing
Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate →Lauryl Glucoside
Cleansing, Cleansing
Lauryl Glucoside isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Lauryl Glucoside →Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil
Hair Conditioning, Humectant
Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil →Sodium Methyl Oleoyl Taurate
Antistatic, Cleansing, Foaming, Cleansing
Sodium Methyl Oleoyl Taurate isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Sodium Methyl Oleoyl Taurate →