Drunk Elephant South Africa: Top Skincare Finally Landed at ARC

Good news, skincare obsessives: the world-renowned brand Drunk Elephant is here! Drunk Elephant South Africa officially made its long-awaited debut at ARC stores nationwide, starting 1 November 2025.

This wasn’t just another product launch; the brand is committed to using only ingredients that directly benefit skin health or support the integrity of their formulations.

The Drunk Elephant Difference: Saying No to the Suspicious 6

Drunk Elephant’s unique philosophy centres on biocompatibility. The brand believes what was left out is as crucial as what was put in.

They famously avoid what they term the Suspicious 6: essential oils, drying alcohols (or solvent alcohols), silicones, chemical sunscreens, fragrances/dyes, and SLS (sulfate surfactants).
These six ubiquitous ingredients are often considered the root of almost every skin issue.
When you take a “Drunk Break” by removing these ingredients entirely, your skin can reset and return to its healthiest, most balanced state.

Instead, they focus on healthy pH levels and small molecular structures that the skin recognises and easily absorbs.

Skincare Smoothies: Mixing is the New Layering

Forget layering! Drunk Elephant encourages you to treat your routine like a skincare smoothie. These are good for you, easy to mix, and let you adjust the recipe daily based on your skin’s needs.

Because the products are silicone-free and pH-balanced, they mix easily in the palm of your hand. Mixing them makes the products more effective and your skin even healthier.

Must-Have Top Sellers and Pricing

The ARC launch included the brand’s cult favourites, which are ready for you to mix and match:

The Protein Shot: Protini™ Polypeptide Cream (RRSP R1,660.00 for 50 ML). This breakthrough moisturiser is like adding a shot of protein to your routine. It uses signal peptides and growth factors to deliver immediate improvement in skin tone, texture, and firmness.
The Hydration Quencher: B-Hydra™ Intensive Hydration Serum (RRSP R1,230.00 for 50 ML). This serum is a cool drink of water for thirsty skin, using pro-vitamin B5 and pineapple ceramide to diminish drabness and dryness.
The Brightening Powerhouse: C-Firma™ Fresh Day Serum (RRSP R1,890.00). This 15% vitamin C serum is mixed by you before first use, maximising the potency of its delicate ingredients. It packs an antioxidant complex of 15% L-ascorbic acid, 0.5% ferulic acid, and 1% vitamin E to firm and brighten.
The Night Refiner: T.L.C. Framboos™ Glycolic Night Serum (RRSP R2,130.00 for 30 ML). This high-tech 10% AHA/BHA gel resurfaces dull skin, dramatically improving the appearance of texture, fine lines, and pores while you sleep.
The Rescue Cream: Lala Retro™ Whipped Cream (RRSP R1,560.00 for 50 ML). This multifaceted rescue cream uses six African oils and a plant ceramide complex to provide replenishing barrier support and long-lasting moisture.
The Gentle Cleanse: Beste™ No. 9 Jelly Cleanser (RRSP R850.00 for 150 ML). This innovative jelly cleanser is SLS- and fragrance-free, removing makeup and grime without leaving residue.
The Eye Reviver: C-Tango™ Multivitamin Eye Cream (RRSP R1,580.00). This rich, restorative eye cream brightens the delicate area with eight peptides and five forms of vitamin C to achieve firmer, stronger-looking skin.
The Bronze Glow: D-Bronzi™ Anti-Pollution Sunshine Drops (RRSP R950.00 for 30 ML). These drops give you ‘sunshine in a bottle without the damaging effects’. They provide a gorgeous bronzy finish and a potent dose of protective antioxidants and omega fatty acids.

The Drunk Elephant journey has already inspired the #barewithus Instagram movement, celebrating those who have found not only healthier skin but, more importantly, healthier self-confidence.

For more information and to shop the range, visit www.arcstore.co.za.

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