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Here at T&C, we pride ourselves on our discerning eye for quality. With Tried & True, our editors will give you an inside look at the pieces they simply cannot live without.
Throughout my career as a beauty editor, I have had it drilled into my brain that regular exfoliation is a key component of healthy skincare—it whisks away dulling dry skin and clears a path for the most effective ingredients of any serum or moisturizer to penetrate. And yet… it’s not my strong point. I use a combo of oil and gentle creamy cleansers to remove my makeup and usually leave it at that [unless I have skin transforming Biologique Recherche P50 in the house, and then you can bet I will be using it until it’s gone]. Thanks to this lack of compliance with any kind of exfoliating regimen, there inevitably—and quite regularly—comes a day when I look in mirror and think: BLAAAH. My skin is suddenly lackluster, its tone at that unlovely intersection of ruddy and gray, its texture rough to the touch. Overnight, it has become a face with a cast of world-weariness and disappointment—the sort of face, in other words, that even the most vigorous Gua Sha session cannot revive.
But lo, I have a solution! And it’s not an emergency visit to Joanna Czech [though that would surely solve any skin woe]. It’s Drunk Elephant’s cult favorite TLC Sukari Babyfacial: a 20-minute mask that revives my sad skin faster, and more effectively, than anything else I’ve tried. Admittedly, I approached it at first with a degree of trepidation. I have extremely reactive skin—as in, breathe on it, look at it, say its name, it goes red. My complexion is not tough, nor resilient; most glycolic treatments I have tried leave it crimson and impart a furious sting. But Babyfacial is different. The first time I used it—according to directions, in a thin layer over dry, clean skin—I left it on only 10 minutes, and it did smart a bit; but now I can easily use it once a week for the full 20 without any irritation whatsoever.
Drunk Elephant’s magic formula is a potent-but-gentle cocktail of glycolic, tartaric, lactic, citric, and salicylic acids, buffered by the presence of calming chickpea flower, plus an antioxidant blend of matcha tea, milk thistle, and apple. Crucially, it’s formulated with a pH of 3.5, meaning that it doesn’t knock skin’s delicate acid mantle out of whack, and it feels hydrating and soothing—like you’re coddling your skin, not assaulting it. Hence, the results: smooth, bouncy, bright, happy-looking skin. I love it, too, because I only need to remember to use it fairly sporadically, and it delivers without fail. And if I want a real overnight transformation, I follow it with Drunk Elephant’s Virgin Marula Oil [which I would advise sensitive-skin types to do regardless] and then layer on a super-rich moisturizer before bed. In the morning? Yep, I look like I’ve slept like a baby.
Between the shiny, millennial-centric brands delivering fresh drops through your letter box, the more established, cult buys and the indie outfits selling a fine line in 'natural and organic' products, the beauty landscape has never felt more cluttered.
To help you to navigate this brave new world of retinol, AHAs, jade rollers and double cleansing, WH beauty editor, Perdita Nouril, is here to try and test the new drops that are making their way into her [very full] bathroom, via her new column, Beauty Dispatch.
Here, she'll share the freshly released heroes that she loves: ready to let you know where to spend your skin and hair care cash.
This time around, she tries Drunk Elephant T.L.C Sukari Baby Facial, which now has 25 percent off in the Black Friday sale.
'I tried Drunk Elephant T.L.C Sukari Baby Facial – here's how it went'
I'll get straight to the point: I honestly can't stress enough how epic Drunk Elephant T.L.C Sukari Baby Facial is. This potent blend of skincare acids has got me completely under its spell in a whole new way – which is saying something, because I own more liquid exfoliators than the Queen owns corgies.
Loved by A-list celebs including Drew Barrymore and Kim Kardashian, Drunk Elephant's most popular product finally made her way across the pond in December 2020, after a long wait for UK-based skincare lovers.
Here's exactly how I found it.
Drunk Elephant T.L.C. Sukari Babyfacial
Drunk Elephant T.L.C. Sukari Babyfacial
Now 25% Off
What does the Drunk Elephant Sukari Babyfacial do?
This resurfacing treatment creates an otherwordly glow that's akin to balmy IG filters, or the good lighting that you get in the corner of your bedroom at sunrise.
It basically allows you to bask in luminosity as well as minimising problematic pores and fine lines – especially where crows have left imprints of their feet.
How, exactly? Well, it contains a potent blend of acids. At 25% AHA and 2% BHA blend of glycolic, tartaric, lactic, citric and salicylic acids, it packs a true punch. This is supercharged concoction helps provide deep exfoliation that allows for silky smooth skin that really is baby soft.
Best of all, the formula is also infused with a soothing antioxidant blend of matcha tea, milk thistle and apple, as well as chickpea flour and pumpkin ferment to brighten and even your skin tone.
To help dial down the redness and sensitivity associated with exfoliating acids, the brains behind Drunk Elephant have made sure that the formula is crafted at an ideal pH of 3.5. This means that the blend of acids work in harmony – so they're super effective, without causing irritation.
Like I said, Drew is a major acolyte. She sang the product's praises via a post on her Instagram grid, revealing: 'I see such instant results from this product. The packaging is fun and pretty. Babyfacial mask literally looks like you are a baby by the time it's done.' She's not wrong. Expect the glowiest of glows.
How do you use Drunk Elephant Sukari Babyfacial?
It's mega simple. After cleansing, apply a thin layer to your face. I prefer to use it at night but Drew has revealed that she wears hers on her '20-minute commute to work.'
In terms of aftercare, the brand also advises using their Luxury Virgin Marula Oil once you've rinsed off Babyfacial with a warm cloth and patted your skin dry.
Drunk Elephant Virgin Marula Luxury Facial Oil [15ml]
Drunk Elephant Virgin Marula Luxury Facial Oil [15ml]
How long do you leave Drunk Elephant Sukari Babyfacial on?
Drunk Elephant claims 2o minutes is best and advises using the product once a week. They also add that to get the most out of this product, 'we recommend starting slow and giving your other potent treatments a break.
This probably goes without saying, but if your skin is already in a confused state [i.e., sunburn, redness, or sensitised areas] wait until things are on the calm side before using this product. You’ve made the investment and we want you to get the maximum results.'
My Verdict on Drunk Elephant Sakuri Baby Facial TLC
The first time few times I used this product, I had a slight... tingling sensation – but not much redness.
Then the next time I used it I got brave and put a thicker layer on my face. This proved to be too much and I subsequently got a lot of redness. Therefore, I would err on the side of caution when applying it if you do have sensitive skin.
I also used Babyfacial with and without the marula oil and can say that it's better if you do follow with the hydrator. My skin felt much softer and I had less peeling a week or after use.
You don't need to purchase both at the same time, as the Babyfacial comes complete with a mini sample of the oil that lasts for two treatments – enough to get you hooked.
Babyfacial isn't cheap. But, because you don't use it every day, it should last you months. Weekly use proved to be too much for my sensitive skin, so I've used it once every 2-3 weeks and this seems to serve me well. My skin looks bright and healthy in between each use.
If you find you don't have the time or cash to book in for regular facials, this is the closest thing you will find to achieving salon-worthy results. I can say with ease that this is one of the few products that has earned a permanent place in my skincare routine.
Is Drunk Elephant Baby Facial worth it?
Drunk Elephant's T.L.C. Sukari Babyfacial Mask came highly recommended from a friend who described the experience as “intense but worth it,” explaining that when her skin acts up, this is her go-to cure.
What does the drunk elephant baby facial do?
Babyfacial™ is a pro-quality AHA/BHA “facial” that resurfaces to reveal greater clarity, improved skin texture and tone, and a more youthful-looking radiance.
Does Drunk Elephant Baby Facial get rid of blackheads?
The salicylic acid, on the other hand, is oil-soluble, so it can do a deep dive into pores and make quick work of whiteheads and blackheads alike.
What to use after Drunk Elephant baby facial?
In terms of aftercare, the brand also advises using their Luxury Virgin Marula Oil once you've rinsed off Babyfacial with a warm cloth and patted your skin dry.