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Drunk Elephant Lala Retro Nourishing Whipped Refillable Moisturizer

This is a luxurious, whipped moisturizer designed to provide deep hydration and support the skin barrier. Its blend of ceramides and African oils makes it suitable for a range of skin types, though it particularly shines for those with dryness or concerns about aging.

Sephora price

$22.00 - $66.00

Price matters most when you are trying to learn whether this lane belongs in your routine without turning the test into a luxury gamble.

Sephora reviews

4.2 / 5

About 3,496 reviews on the current Sephora source, so there is real volume behind the reputation.

Shoppers keep mentioning

Good for: Anti-AgingVeganClean at SephoraRefill AvailableGood for: DrynessGood for: Loss of firmness

These are the shopper themes that keep showing up around this listing and shape why people open it in the first place.

Glass take

4.1 / 5 overall fit

A rich, whipped moisturizer that delivers on hydration and barrier support, especially for dry or mature skin. The refillable packaging is a nice touch.

Drunk Elephant Lala Retro Nourishing Whipped Refillable Moisturizer

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What Sephora says

What this product is supposed to do

This airy, whipped rescue cream, infused with a triple-ceramide blend and five African oils, provides daily moisture maintenance at any age.

NormalDryCombinationand OilyDrynessFine Lines and Wrinklesand Loss of Firmness and Elasticity

Apply one pump morning and night to a clean, dry face. Mix with any Drunk Elephant serum or oil as part of a total skincare solution.

Tip: Add a shot of B-Hydra™ (sold separately) for an additional boost of vitamin B hydration.

How To Refill:

1. Remove cap and unscrew pump.

2. Remove empty inner jar.

3. Insert refill pod into outer jar and remove film seal.

4. Immediately screw pump back on tightly.

Do not touch product or underside of pump to avoid contamination

How To Recycle Refill:

Wait! Don’t throw me away—I’m recyclable!

Skincare smoothie tip:

Try Drunk Elephant's Passion Play Smoothie for hydrated, radiant, younger-looking skin. In the palm of your hand, mix a pea-size amount of A-Passioni™ (sold separately), one pump of B-Hydra™ (sold separately), and one pump of Lala™ and apply to skin.

What Glass adds

What actually matters before you buy it

Lala Retro is a solid, dependable moisturizer that excels at providing comfort and barrier support. Its refillable design is a plus for sustainability. It’s a good choice for those seeking a rich, nourishing cream, but it may be too heavy for very oily skin types.

Comfort and Hydration

Users consistently praise the cream's ability to soothe and hydrate, leaving skin feeling soft and comfortable.

Refillable Design

The refillable aspect is frequently mentioned as a positive, aligning with eco-conscious consumer preferences.

Best for

When this is a smart buy

Dry or very dry skin
Mature skin
Normal to combination skin seeking rich hydration
Those interested in refillable packaging

Skip if

When this is the wrong lane

You have very oily, acne-prone skin and prefer lightweight gel textures
You are sensitive to richer cream formulations

Routine Fit

Where Lala Retro Fits

Apply Lala Retro as the final step in your morning and/or evening skincare routine. It works well layered over serums and oils. For an extra boost, mix it with a hydrating serum like B-Hydra™.

Why it works

Where it earns the slot and where it does not

The useful question is not whether this product is good in a vacuum. It is whether it makes your routine easier to run or just adds one more bottle with a familiar ingredient on it.

What it actually does well

Deeply hydrating and nourishing
Contains a beneficial ceramide blend
Refillable packaging
Suitable for multiple skin types

Where it starts to feel redundant

Can feel too rich for very oily skin
Higher price point

Routine fit

Where it belongs in the stack

Morning and Night

This moisturizer is suitable for both morning and evening application. Use it after cleansing, toning, and applying any serums or treatments.

Glass rating

How this formula scores in real life

4.1/ 5 overall

A rich, whipped moisturizer that delivers on hydration and barrier support, especially for dry or mature skin. The refillable packaging is a nice touch.

Hydration

4.5 / 5

This cream provides lasting hydration without feeling heavy or greasy.

Barrier Support

4.3 / 5

The ceramide blend and nourishing oils effectively support and strengthen the skin barrier.

Full ingredient breakdown

Every ingredient, what it does, and whether I care

Solvent

Water/Aqua/Eau

Badness

0.0 / 10

The base of the formulation, providing hydration.

Usually helps with

Hydration

Watch for

None

Humectant

Glycerin

Badness

0.0 / 10

Attracts moisture to the skin, helping to keep it hydrated and supple.

Usually helps with

Hydration

Watch for

None

Emollient

Caprylic/ Capric Triglyceride

Badness

0.0 / 10

Derived from coconut oil and glycerin, it replenishes skin and helps restore its barrier.

Usually helps with

Moisturization, barrier support

Watch for

None

Emollient

Isopropyl Isostearate

Badness

1.0 / 10

A fatty acid that can be derived from coconut oil; it softens and smooths skin.

Usually helps with

Skin softening

Watch for

Can be comedogenic for some

Emollient

Pseudozyma Epicola/Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil Ferment Extract Filtrate

Badness

1.0 / 10

A fermented green tea seed oil extract that can help soothe and moisturize.

Usually helps with

Soothing, moisturizing

Watch for

None

Emulsifier

Glyceryl Stearate SE

Badness

1.0 / 10

Helps to mix oil and water ingredients, and can have emollient properties.

Usually helps with

Emulsification, skin conditioning

Watch for

None

Emollient

Cetearyl Alcohol

Badness

1.0 / 10

A fatty alcohol that moisturizes and softens the skin; not drying like some other alcohols.

Usually helps with

Moisturizing, skin softening

Watch for

None

Emollient

Palmitic Acid

Badness

1.0 / 10

A fatty acid that helps to condition and soften the skin.

Usually helps with

Skin conditioning

Watch for

None

Emollient

Stearic Acid

Badness

1.0 / 10

A fatty acid that helps to condition and soften the skin.

Usually helps with

Skin conditioning

Watch for

None

Humectant

Pentylene Glycol

Badness

1.0 / 10

A multifunctional ingredient that can hydrate and preserve the formula.

Usually helps with

Hydration, preservation

Watch for

None

Antioxidant

Plantago Lanceolata Leaf Extract

Badness

1.0 / 10

Known for its soothing and antioxidant properties.

Usually helps with

Soothing, antioxidant protection

Watch for

None

Emollient

Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil

Badness

0.0 / 10

Baobab seed oil, rich in fatty acids, helps to moisturize and improve skin elasticity.

Usually helps with

Moisturizing, elasticity

Watch for

None

Emollient

Citrullus Lanatus (Watermelon) Seed Oil

Badness

0.0 / 10

Watermelon seed oil is rich in linoleic acid and helps to moisturize and condition the skin.

Usually helps with

Moisturizing, conditioning

Watch for

None

Emollient

Passiflora Edulis Seed Oil

Badness

0.0 / 10

Passionflower seed oil is rich in linoleic acid and helps to moisturize and condition the skin.

Usually helps with

Moisturizing, conditioning

Watch for

None

Emollient

Schinziophyton Rautanenii Kernel Oil

Badness

0.0 / 10

Mongongo kernel oil is rich in linoleic acid and helps to moisturize and condition the skin.

Usually helps with

Moisturizing, conditioning

Watch for

None

Emollient

Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil

Badness

0.0 / 10

Marula seed oil is rich in fatty acids and antioxidants, providing nourishment and hydration.

Usually helps with

Nourishing, hydrating

Watch for

None

Emollient

Ximenia Americana Seed Oil

Badness

0.0 / 10

Ximenia seed oil is known for its moisturizing and conditioning properties.

Usually helps with

Moisturizing, conditioning

Watch for

None

Skin-Conditioning Agent

Cholesterol

Badness

1.0 / 10

A lipid that helps to support the skin's barrier function and improve moisture retention.

Usually helps with

Barrier support, moisture retention

Watch for

None

Skin-Conditioning Agent

Ceramide AP

Badness

0.0 / 10

A lipid that helps to restore and maintain the skin's barrier function.

Usually helps with

Barrier repair, hydration

Watch for

None

Skin-Conditioning Agent

Ceramide EOP

Badness

0.0 / 10

A lipid that helps to restore and maintain the skin's barrier function.

Usually helps with

Barrier repair, hydration

Watch for

None

Humectant

Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer

Badness

0.0 / 10

A cross-linked form of hyaluronic acid that provides long-lasting hydration.

Usually helps with

Hydration

Watch for

None

Skin-Conditioning Agent

Ceramide NP

Badness

0.0 / 10

A lipid that helps to restore and maintain the skin's barrier function.

Usually helps with

Barrier repair, hydration

Watch for

None

Skin-Conditioning Agent

Phytosphingosine

Badness

1.0 / 10

A lipid that helps to support the skin's barrier and has anti-inflammatory properties.

Usually helps with

Barrier support, soothing

Watch for

None

Emulsifier

Ceteareth-20

Badness

2.0 / 10

An emulsifier that can sometimes be contaminated with ethylene oxide, a known carcinogen.

Usually helps with

Emulsification

Watch for

Potential for contamination

Chelating Agent

Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate

Badness

0.0 / 10

Helps to improve the stability and performance of the product by binding to metal ions.

Usually helps with

Product stability

Watch for

None

Antioxidant

Tocopherol

Badness

0.0 / 10

A form of Vitamin E that helps protect the skin from free radical damage.

Usually helps with

Antioxidant protection

Watch for

None

Emulsifier

Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate

Badness

1.0 / 10

A gentle emulsifier derived from lactic acid and lauric acid.

Usually helps with

Emulsification

Watch for

None

pH Adjuster

Sodium Hydroxide

Badness

0.0 / 10

Used to adjust the pH of the product to ensure optimal performance and stability.

Usually helps with

pH balancing

Watch for

None

pH Adjuster

Citric Acid

Badness

0.0 / 10

Used to adjust the pH of the product.

Usually helps with

pH balancing

Watch for

None

Thickener

Carbomer

Badness

1.0 / 10

A thickening agent that helps to give the product its gel-like consistency.

Usually helps with

Texture enhancement

Watch for

None

Thickener

Xanthan Gum

Badness

0.0 / 10

A natural thickening agent that helps to stabilize the formula.

Usually helps with

Texture enhancement, stabilization

Watch for

None

Humectant

Caprylyl Glycol

Badness

1.0 / 10

A skin-conditioning agent that also has preservative properties.

Usually helps with

Hydration, preservation

Watch for

None

Viscosity Adjuster

Sodium Chloride

Badness

0.0 / 10

Used to adjust the viscosity of the product.

Usually helps with

Texture adjustment

Watch for

None

pH Adjuster

Sodium Carbonate

Badness

0.0 / 10

Used to adjust the pH of the product.

Usually helps with

pH balancing

Watch for

None

Preservative

Chlorphenesin

Badness

2.0 / 10

A preservative that can cause skin irritation or allergic reactions in some individuals.

Usually helps with

Preservation

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Potential for irritation

Preservative

Phenoxyethanol

Badness

2.0 / 10

A common preservative that can cause allergic reactions or irritation in some people.

Usually helps with

Preservation

Watch for

Potential for irritation

Preservative

Ethylhexylglycerin

Badness

1.0 / 10

A skin-conditioning agent with preservative properties.

Usually helps with

Preservation, skin conditioning

Watch for

None

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FAQ

The fast answers people actually need

Is this moisturizer good for dry skin?

Yes, Lala Retro is particularly well-suited for dry and very dry skin due to its rich, nourishing formula and blend of ceramides and oils.

Can I use this if I have oily skin?

While it can be used by normal to combination skin types, very oily skin might find it too rich. If you have oily skin, consider using it only at night or mixing it with a lighter serum.

What does refillable mean?

The moisturizer comes in an outer jar, and you can purchase inner refill pods. This allows you to reuse the outer packaging, reducing waste.

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