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C-Luma Hydrate Serum.

Drunk Elephant C-Luma Hydrate Serum
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About this product

A vitamin C serum with sodium aoryl phosphate and ES scorable glucoside designed to hydrate and brighten skin.

Guru Score

74%

Mixed

Early verdict · Few reviews so far
2Gurus
1Yay
0Mixed
1Nay

What they liked

  • Works with vitamin C and growth factors

What they flagged

  • Average performance
  • Expensive for results

What the gurus are saying

This vitamin C serum earns mixed takes on whether it justifies its price tag. The gentler vitamin C derivative formula means it won't oxidize quickly and works well for those with sensitive skin, though some gurus find it merely average compared to cheaper alternatives that deliver similar results. It feels pleasant on skin, but reviewers suggest exploring budget dupes before committing to the premium cost.
Synthesized from 2 expert reviews · most recent take February 2025

What the gurus are saying.

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~Yay
"I have used this pairing many times and I really liked my experience. This is the Drunk Elephant C-Luma Hydrate Serum, so this contains 9% sodium aoryl phosphate and 1% ES scorable glucoside. You can use growth factors with vitamin C derivatives as well as ascorbic acid. There could be a potential conflict where maybe the two slightly cancel each other out, I don't exactly know for sure. But you can in fact use vitamin C derivatives, which are more gentle, they're not as harsh, they have a longer shelf life, they don't oxidize as quickly, and you can use them for a long period of time without having to worry that the product has gone bad."
~Nay
"This is so average. I've used it several times, it's not bad, it's just average. That's the main thing I can say. If you have sensitive skin, it's a nice vitamin C product to use, but otherwise in terms of all their products, it's probably the least exciting one. For the price of this I guarantee there's going to be like probably five dupes that are going to be so close to it and probably one-third of the price. It feels nice on skin, but I just thought they were a very special unique brand because they really came out with some nice stuff, and now it seems like they're coming out with a lot of products. The prices aren't very affordable, especially if they're rising these days, and they're just not as special."
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"The more expensive Drunk Elephant C-Luma Hydrate Serum, it's expensive but it's still a nice one. Um, but it is expensive so I don't know, you don't have to have it."
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"This is so average. I've used it several times, it's not bad, it's just average. That's the main thing I can say. If you have sensitive skin, it's a nice vitamin C product to use, but otherwise in terms of all their products, it's probably the least exciting one. For the price of this I guarantee there's going to be like probably five dupes that are going to be so close to it and probably one-third of the price. It feels nice on skin, but I just thought they were a very special unique brand because they really came out with some nice stuff, and now it seems like they're coming out with a lot of products. The prices aren't very affordable, especially if they're rising these days, and they're just not as special."
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"The drunk elephant see Luma hydrite which is okay and I really do like these"

Frequently asked.

What is Drunk Elephant C-Luma Hydrate Serum?

A vitamin C serum with sodium aoryl phosphate and ES scorable glucoside designed to hydrate and brighten skin.

Is Drunk Elephant C-Luma Hydrate Serum worth it?

The gurus mostly approve it, but with enough reservations to keep it in the middle at a Guru Score of 74%.

What is Drunk Elephant C-Luma Hydrate Serum's Guru Score?

Drunk Elephant C-Luma Hydrate Serum holds a Guru Score of 74%. That is our read on how warmly the experts talk about it, based on the verdicts of 2 expert reviewers we have collected.

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