Drunk Elephant Mello Marula Cream Cleanser 150 ml — Calming, Low-Lather Face Wash for Sensitive Skin

Drunk Elephant Mello Marula Cream Cleanser is an ultra-gentle, low-lather cream wash that calms skin while removing water-resistant makeup, sunscreen, and daily pollution.

Designed for sensitive or reactive skin types, Mello Marula blends 1.0% colloidal oatmeal with marula seed oil and shorea seed butter to soften, soothe, and help restore skin comfort during cleansing. The formula produces a light, non-stripping lather and omits essential oils, silicones, fragrances, alcohols, dyes, and harsh sulfates, making it a good choice when you want a minimal, skin-first approach to cleansing. Recognized by Allure as a 2025 Best of Beauty winner, this cleanser aims to remove surface impurities and makeup while helping preserve skin’s natural moisture barrier.

How does Mello Marula remove makeup and sunscreen without stripping skin?

The cream texture lifts dirt and water-resistant cosmetics gently rather than dissolving them aggressively. Its low-lather profile reduces friction during massage, which helps prevent irritation and moisture loss. You can use it on wet or dry skin depending on how much makeup you’re removing.

• Low-lather cream base that reduces rubbing and tightness
• Formulated to remove water-resistant sunscreen and makeup
• Rinseable texture that preserves skin lipids and comfort

What soothing ingredients are in the formula and what do they do?

Mello Marula combines 1% colloidal oatmeal with nourishing marula seed oil and shorea stenoptera seed butter to address redness, dryness, and sensitivity. Vanilla fruit extract is included for antioxidant properties and a naturally sweet scent, not for perfuming. The ingredient selection focuses on calming and replenishing rather than stimulating the skin.

• 1.0% colloidal oatmeal — antioxidant support and redness-reducing properties
• Marula seed oil — lightweight nourishment and skin-conditioning fatty acids
• Shorea seed butter — rich in fatty acids for heavier, long-lasting moisture

How should I use Mello Marula in my routine for best results?

Apply by gently massaging over wet or dry skin, then add water to create a mild lather and rinse thoroughly. It works well as a nightly cleanser or alternated with other Drunk Elephant cleansers if you wear heavy makeup or use exfoliating actives. Stop use and consult a physician if you experience eye irritation.

• Massage onto dry skin for stronger makeup removal, then add water
• Rinse thoroughly and pat dry; use nightly or alternate as needed
• Compatible with other Drunk Elephant products in a skin-first regimen

Is this product free from common irritants and suitable for sensitive skin?

The formula is intentionally stripped of many common irritants: no essential oils, silicones, fragrance/dyes, drying alcohols, or SLS. That reduces the likelihood of irritation for many users, though individual sensitivities vary. Dermatologist-tested claims reflect clinical evaluation rather than therapeutic promises.

• Formulated without essential oils, fragrances, silicones, alcohols, dyes, or SLS
• Cruelty-free and made with skin-first ingredient priorities
• Dermatologist-tested but not marketed as a medical treatment

Who is this for: Mello Marula Cream Cleanser suits anyone seeking a gentle, nourishing daily wash—especially those with sensitive, dry, or easily irritated skin who still want effective removal of sunscreen and light water-resistant makeup. It’s also a smart pick for people who prefer minimalist, skin-friendly formulas free from fragrance and harsh surfactants, or for anyone looking to alternate a soothing cream cleanser alongside more active exfoliating cleansers in their routine.

Ingredients

Water/Aqua/Eau, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Glycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cetearyl Alcohol, Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate, Lauryl Glucoside, Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil, Sodium Methyl Oleoyl Taurate, Coconut Acid, Colloidal Oatmeal, Glyceryl Stearates, Salvia Hispanica Seed Oil, Oenothera Biennis (Evening Primrose) Oil, Caprylyl Glycol, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil, Shorea Stenoptera Seed Butter, Sodium PCA, Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract, Althaea Officinalis Root Extract, Sodium Lactate, Coco-Glucoside, Oleic Acid, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, PCA, Alanine, Arginine, Glycine, Histidine, Isoleucine, Phenylalanine, Proline, Serine, Threonine, Valine, Linoleic Acid, Linolenic Acid, Sodium Isethionate, Palmitic Acid, Tocopherol, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Stearic Acid, Sodium Benzoate, Aspartic Acid, Sodium Carbonate, Sodium Chloride, Chlorphenesin, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Hydroxide