Drunk Elephant Mello Marula Cream Cleanser 150 ml — gentle, low-lather face wash for sensitive skin

Drunk Elephant Mello Marula Cream Cleanser is an ultra-gentle, low-lather face wash that soothes and cleanses skin while removing water-resistant makeup, sunscreen, and daily pollution.

This cream cleanser combines 1.0% colloidal oatmeal with marula seed oil and shorea seed butter to hydrate and calm skin as it removes impurities. Designed for sensitive or stressed complexions, Mello Marula balances the skin barrier without essential oils, silicones, or harsh sulfates. Its naturally sweet scent comes from vanilla fruit extract, and the formula is cruelty-free and dermatologist-tested.

How does Mello Marula remove makeup and sunscreen without stripping skin?

Instead of relying on heavy foaming agents, this cleanser uses a low-lather formula that dissolves oils and particulate buildup while leaving skin feeling supple. Gentle surfactants lift water-resistant sunscreen and makeup, and emollient oils help break down stubborn residues without overdrying.

• Low-lather base removes dirt and waterproof products without aggressive foam.
• Marula seed oil and shorea butter support lipid replenishment during cleansing.
• Formulated free of SLS and harsh alcohols to protect the skin barrier.
• Rinseable texture leaves no heavy residue for comfortable post-cleanse skin.

What calming ingredients are included and what do they do?

Mello Marula centers on 1.0% colloidal oatmeal for antioxidant support and visible redness reduction, paired with marula oil to nourish and shorea stenoptera seed butter to lock in moisture. Vanilla fruit extract provides additional antioxidant properties and contributes the cleanser’s mild, natural scent.

• 1.0% colloidal oatmeal: antioxidant benefits and helps soothe irritation.
• Marula seed oil: lightweight, nourishing fatty acids for hydration.
• Shorea seed butter: rich in fatty acids for immediate moisturization.
• Vanilla fruit extract: antioxidant support and naturally sweet aroma.

How should I use this cleanser in my routine?

Use Mello Marula on wet or dry skin—massage it in, then add water to develop a delicate lather before rinsing. It works well for nightly makeup removal and as an alternating cleanser in multi-step regimens. If you experience eye irritation, stop use and consult a physician.

• Apply to wet or dry face, massage, then add water to lather lightly.
• Rinse thoroughly and pat skin dry to preserve moisture balance.
• Use nightly or alternate with other Drunk Elephant cleansers as desired.
• Discontinue if irritation occurs; safe for most skin types due to gentle formulation.

Why choose this over a foaming or oil-only cleanser?

Mello Marula offers a middle ground: it removes resistant products like an oil cleanser while being gentler than high-foaming washes. Its cream texture replenishes lipids during cleansing, making it suitable for those who want effective makeup removal without the tight, dry finish.

• Balances cleansing power with skin-nourishing ingredients to avoid tightness.
• Free from essential oils, silicones, added fragrance, and harsh surfactants.
• Dermatologist-tested and cruelty-free—formulated with a skin-first philosophy.
• Recognized by beauty editors, including a 2025 Allure Best of Beauty award.

Who is this for? Mello Marula Cream Cleanser is formulated for people seeking a soothing, effective daily cleanser—especially those with sensitive, dry, or reactive skin types who need thorough makeup and sunscreen removal without aggressive foaming. It’s also a strong option for anyone who prefers clean, ingredient-conscious formulations free of essential oils, silicones, and SLS. Use it as your nightly makeup remover, a gentle everyday wash, or part of a layered skincare routine that prioritizes barrier health and comfort.

Ingredients

Water/Aqua/Eau, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Glycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cetearyl Alcohol, Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate, Lauryl Glucoside, Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil, Sodium Methyl Oleoyl Taurate, Coconut Acid, Colloidal Oatmeal, Glyceryl Stearates, Salvia Hispanica Seed Oil, Oenothera Biennis (Evening Primrose) Oil, Caprylyl Glycol, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil, Shorea Stenoptera Seed Butter, Sodium PCA, Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract, Althaea Officinalis Root Extract, Sodium Lactate, Coco-Glucoside, Oleic Acid, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, PCA, Alanine, Arginine, Glycine, Histidine, Isoleucine, Phenylalanine, Proline, Serine, Threonine, Valine, Linoleic Acid, Linolenic Acid, Sodium Isethionate, Palmitic Acid, Tocopherol, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Stearic Acid, Sodium Benzoate, Aspartic Acid, Sodium Carbonate, Sodium Chloride, Chlorphenesin, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Hydroxide