C

Is Drunk Elephant PFAS-free?

Across 11 graded products, Drunk Elephant averages C (71/100). On disclosure, the brand says nothing publicly about PFAS. 10 of its products grade C or better. Grades are model-based estimates, not lab results.

Worth buying from Drunk Elephant C or better, safest first

Drunk Elephant Protini Polypeptide Cream

Drunk Elephant

Protini Polypeptide Cream

Water-based moisturizing cream; primary actives include peptide complex, ceramides, glycerin

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Lower concern; conventional moisturizer with no known PFAS risk factors, but brand offers no transparency.

Risky category by default

Drunk Elephant Protini Polypeptide Firming Moisturizer 1.69 fl oz

Drunk Elephant

Protini Polypeptide Firming Moisturizer 1.69 fl oz

Water-based cosmetic emulsion (moisturizer cream)

C
C
PFASAll
C · Moderate1 flag

Lower PFAS concern for typical cosmetic moisturizer, but Drunk Elephant provides no PFAS transparency.

Risky category by default

Drunk Elephant B-Hydra Intensive Hydration Serum

Drunk Elephant

B-Hydra Intensive Hydration Serum

water-based serum (glycerin, hyaluronic acid, humectants)

C
D
PFASAll
C · Moderate2 flags

Lower concern; no known PFAS vectors in aqueous cosmetic serum formulation.

Risky category by default

Drunk Elephant Umbra Tinte Physical Daily Defense SPF 30

Drunk Elephant

Umbra Tinte Physical Daily Defense SPF 30

mineral sunscreen (zinc oxide, titanium dioxide) with standard cosmetic emollients and thickeners

C
D
PFASAll
C · Moderate2 flags

Lower concern; mineral SPF powders rarely require PFAS, but no public testing or brand disclosure.

Risky category by default

Drunk Elephant Umbra Sheer Physical Daily Defense SPF 30

Drunk Elephant

Umbra Sheer Physical Daily Defense SPF 30

mineral-based UV filters, glycerin, silicones

C
D
PFASAll
C · Moderate2 flags

Lower concern for PFAS, but sunscreen formulations warrant caution, verify ingredient list before purchase.

Risky category by default

Drunk Elephant Umbra Tinte Mineral Cream

Drunk Elephant

Umbra Tinte Mineral Cream

mineral pigments, talc, silicates in emollient base

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Lower PFAS concern; mineral powder cosmetics rarely require fluorinated coatings, but brand silence on sourcing is a minor gap.

Risky category by default

Drunk Elephant Umbra Sheer Mineral Cream SPF 30

Drunk Elephant

Umbra Sheer Mineral Cream SPF 30

mineral sunscreen (zinc oxide, titanium dioxide) in cream base

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Lower-concern mineral sunscreen; no known PFAS risk, but brand silent on PFAS practices.

Risky category by default

Drunk Elephant Umbra Sheer Mineral Sunscreen Spf 30 Broad Spectrum 2

Drunk Elephant

Umbra Sheer Mineral Sunscreen Spf 30 Broad Spectrum 2

mineral sunscreen (zinc oxide/titanium dioxide)

C
D
PFASAll
C · Moderate2 flags

Lower concern; mineral sunscreen formulations rarely require PFAS, but Drunk Elephant has not publicly disclosed PFAS status.

Risky category by default

Drunk Elephant Umbra 100% Mineral Cream SPF 30/PA+++ Tinted Face Sunscreen

Drunk Elephant

Umbra 100% Mineral Cream SPF 30/PA+++ Tinted Face Sunscreen

mineral sunscreen (zinc oxide/titanium dioxide) with typical cosmetic emollients

C
D
PFASAll
C · Moderate2 flags

Lower concern; mineral sunscreen formula typically avoids PFAS, but no brand transparency on intentional PFAS use.

Risky category by default

Drunk Elephant Umbra Sheer Mineral Cream

Drunk Elephant

Umbra Sheer Mineral Cream

mineral sunscreen (zinc oxide/titanium dioxide base)

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Lower concern mineral sunscreen; no known PFAS risks, but brand offers no transparency.

Risky category by default

Graded and flagged D and F, we’d swap these

Good Weather Skin All Over Sun Milk Face & Body SPF 50

Drunk Elephant

Good Weather Skin All Over Sun Milk Face & Body SPF 50

Water-resistant cosmetic emulsion (oil-in-water base with silicones, UV filters, water-repellent additives)

F
F · High PFAS

Lower-concern but opaque, Drunk Elephant hasn't disclosed PFAS avoidance, and waterproof cosmetics often rely on fluorinated compounds.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

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