Beauty fans love this cult facial oil — and it's finally 22% off
If you're still slathering your face in coconut oil and praying for the best, put it down now. There's a new bottle on the shelf that's got even the most skeptical skincare expert excited.
New York Post's Victoria Giardina, our resident beauty writer and a self-proclaimed oil skeptic, just dropped a glowing review hotter than a summer Friday on the LIRR. Her favorite? Drunk Elephant's Virgin Marula Luxury Face Oil, and it's currently 22% off on Amazon. The 'sold out soon' energy is real. You know what to do.
Drunk Elephant Virgin Marula Luxury Facial Oil is a lightweight, 100% pure marula seed oil that deeply hydrates and protects skin with antioxidants. It helps reduce fine lines and boosts skin elasticity without feeling greasy, suitable for all skin types.
'I'm not one for skincare oils — as an Italian, I equate it to putting olive oil on your face, truly,' Giardina says. 'But the Drunk Elephant Virgin Marula Luxury Face Oil is one of my only exceptions. It's one fluid ounce of pure bliss — rich in antioxidants and omegas 6 and 9 that moisturize and nourish my skin.'
The formula is vegan, cruelty-free, and skips the nasties — no silicones, essential oils, or fragrance — making it perfect for even the most dramatic of dermises.
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'I have sensitive skin and find this one to be extremely replenishing, sans any redness,' says Giardina. 'I apply it in tandem with my hyaluronic acid serums and my moisturizer, and it's my dream routine.'
The oil sinks in faster than your Sunday Scaries, thanks to its ultra-light texture and a nutrient profile that packs more polyphenols than dark chocolate or green tea. Translation? Antioxidant armor for your face — without the sugar crash.
Oh, and that 'luxury' part in the name? Not just marketing fluff. Reviewers call it a miracle elixir, a liquid hug, and what your face would order at a five-star spa.
Under $40 and gaining steam, this isn't a scroll-past situation. Beauty lovers are snapping it up, and fast. Take a cue from Victoria: leave the olive oil in the kitchen. Your face is craving something a little more luxe.
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