- “I do think it is a good dupe for the Drunk Elephant version”7:42–7:49
- “The MCO version is a little bit more shimmery but under makeup or mixed in with serums I don't think you'll be able to tell the difference between the two”7:51–7:56
- “I personally don't reach for these type of products very often just because I have large pores already and I am pretty oily”8:01–8:03
- Source: Dupe or not a dupe? 17 MCo Beauty products reviewed - Feb 16, 2025
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B-Goldi Bright Illuminating Drops with 5% Niacinamide"I do think it is a good dupe for the Drunk Elephant version."$39.00
D-Bronzi Bronzing Drops with Peptides"Drunk Elephant has more of a tack to it, has more of a spread gel-like feeling."$39.00
T.L.C. Framboos Glycolic Resurfacing Night Serum"I also love myself but certainly it is not cheap."$90.00
B-Hydra Intensive Hydration Serum"The original Drunk Elephant version has more botanical extracts."$54.00
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- “This in comparison to its sister over here, this is quite nice actually. I quite like it”14:46–14:54
- “It is quite light compared to the bronzy drops and the rosy drops, so I find you actually don't really need to dilute this with cream. You can kind of just put it on your skin and blend it out”14:51–14:58
- “Think of this as like an illuminator”15:01–15:04
- “I like that it has those skincare qualities in there, which is the niacinamide”15:03–15:11
- “It is really expensive”
- “It is a nice product, but it is really really expensive for what it is”15:26–15:30
- Source: Ranking TikTok viral products again (brutally honest) - Jan 22, 2025
- “Drunk Elephant has more of a tack to it, has more of a spread gel-like feeling”5:58–6:01
- “It's dangerously hard to decide if I would go Drunk Elephant or Enco for these”6:42–6:48
- “I do prefer less Pearl always cuz it looks more flattering on skin”6:48–6:53
- Source: McoBeauty dupes vs real deal: save or splurge - Jul 28, 2024
- “I kind of felt like this was going to grip to areas unevenly because of the formula underneath it and it is starting to peel it's exactly what I thought would happen honestly and that's why I didn't want to put it on but I just don't think the formulas mix well together”3:28–3:36
- “This one you kind of have to wear it on its own without anything underneath it”3:43–3:48
- Source: Drugstore dupes for high-end makeup - Jul 19, 2024
- “I also love myself but certainly it is not cheap”19:59–20:04
- “This is a great leave-on serum that contains a blend of alpha and beta hydroxy acids to over time improve skin texture, skin tone, pore congestion, helping to tackle fine lines and wrinkles”20:04–20:10
- “How I like to use them is basically once or twice a week replace my topical retinol at night with a chemical exfoliant to really work together that skin cycling trend to overall improve my complexion, skin texture, and skin tone”20:33–20:45
- Source: Budget-friendly Korean skincare swaps - May 9, 2024
- “The original Drunk Elephant version has more botanical extracts”1:17–1:25
- “I don't think that's necessarily better, but it is a difference”1:24–1:27
- “And also more humectants like sodium hyaluronate, too”1:25–1:32
- Source: Dermatologist Compares Dollar Tree vs High-End Skincare - Jan 24, 2026
- “That is the most innovative packaging I have seen. So, well done, Drunk Elephant”20:39–20:39
- “It's got licorice root extract, beautiful tyrosinase inhibitor”20:49–20:52
- “It's got ferment, which is a conditioner for our skin. I love it”20:53–20:55
- “It's in an airless pump. Well done”
- “The only downside is that it's 15% L-ascorbic acid”20:56–21:00
- “If they'd literally picked any other form of vitamin C, I would love love this product”
- “Unfortunately, it's a no for me if you have skin of color”21:20–21:20
- “If you have Caucasian skin, this is the best by far so far”21:22–21:22
- Source: Best & Worst Vitamin C for Skin of Colour - Mar 22, 2026
Brand note
Drunk Elephant is a brand that gets a lot of hype, but creator opinions are genuinely mixed — some products are hits, others are misses, and the price tag is a recurring sticking point. The D-Bronzi Anti-Pollution Sunshine Drops are the clearest standout: a bronzing serum that's concentrated, not too orange, and doubles as anti-pollution protection, which a few creators genuinely prefer over competitors.
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