I discovered Drunk Elephant’s clean skincare range a few years ago but oddly enough, it took me a while to try their moisturizer, the Lala Retro Whipped Cream.
I was more interested in the brand’s serums at first and it was only after I tried them (and loved them!) that I wanted to discover their moisturizer. I admit it, I’m a little less picky with my moisturizers than I am with my serums and essences. I can spend hours studying the latter’s composition, redesigning my skincare routine around them and so on. While with moisturizers, if I’m honest, I expect a lot less from them.
And yet, I grew up with what I like to call “the myth of the miracle moisturizer”, which is basically the myth that one single moisturizer could be multi-tasking and give you a perfect skin if you’re ready to pay big bucks for it. This myth helped (and still does) to sell tons of jars of “total anti-aging” creams like Sisleÿa and others La Mer.
Clearly, I changed my mind since and become a layering believer. I definitely think that layering different textures and different ingredients are the key to beautiful skin!
In short, I do not deny the effectiveness of a good moisturizer (I still use one!) but for me, it has a protective role more than anything else. It’s the last protective layer that will “seal” what I applied underneath.
Of course, this experience with moisturizer is probably due to my age and the needs of my skin. I probably wouldn’t say the same thing if I was 20 years younger 😉
So what I’m looking for in my moisturizer are ingredients that provide me comfort and protection above all.
Ideally, if the texture is pleasant and not too greasy, I definitely prefer!
Mini-review:
Drunk Elephant’s Lala Retro Whipped Cream fully meets these specifications with its formula. Inside:
– some ingredients are able to deliver a long-lasting hydration (the six African oils and also hyaluronic acid) for a durable comfort effect,
– fermented green tea with an antioxidant effect to help fight against accelerated ageing,
– and as a bonus, a brightening action thanks to some plantain extract.
Like the rest of the Drunk Elephant range, the formula here is quite “clean” (no silicones, dyes and fragrance, no essential oils, and no alcohol either), but the sensoriality is still there. Drunk Elephant remains a luxury skincare brand. Even better, a clean and green luxury skincare brand!
I use Lala Retro in the morning and in the evening, but I prefer it at night, especially this time of the year because it’s very nourishing. Its whipped cream texture is super nice to apply. It literally melts on the skin, but as it’s quite rich, you need to massage it a bit to make it penetrate. The brand recommends to mix it with its other products. I didn’t do it, but I’m sure it can feel great, especially with the B Hydra serum, for example.
The packaging is amazing, super hygienic: an air-less pot you need to press to activate the pump and to obtain the cream. I use only 1/ 2 pumps for my face and neck. The jar lasted me a very long time (about 4-5 months). I used it once a day.
Regarding the results, I find that that Drunk Elephant’s Lala Retro Whipped Cream does the job: it’s comfortable, maintains skin hydration for a long time and protects my skin very well. I used it while I was traveling to France last winter, in the morning and the evening and it was perfect! This summer, I left it to one side a little but I will go back to it with pleasure when the temperatures go down!
Its price is definitely not cheap. On the other hand, in terms of value for money, I find that it is worth it: a beautiful formula with noble natural ingredients, a good sensoriality which makes the cream very pleasant to use, a pretty and super hygienic packaging as a bonus… this good quality has a price!
In conclusion:
In short, Drunk Elephant Lala Retro Whipped Cream is a very good option if you want a skincare product with a great clean formula but which also brings a real touch of luxury to your bathroom!