Alright, alright, let’s talk about this fancy face stuff, this “drunk elephant” stuff everyone’s yappin’ about. Sounds like somethin’ a wild fella would do, gettin’ an elephant drunk! But no, it’s for your face. And Lord knows, these young’uns spend more money on their face than a whole hog costs!
Now, I ain’t got money to throw around like that, so I been hearin’ whispers about gettin’ the same stuff but cheaper. They call it a “dupe,” like a sneaky copycat. So, let’s see what I dug up about this “hydration serum,” cause dry skin ain’t no fun, makes ya look like a prune.
What is this Drunk Elephant B-Hydra stuff anyway?
Well, from what I gather, it’s somethin’ you put on your face to make it soft and not all wrinkly. They say it’s a serum, not a thick cream. Kinda like, not like the lard we use for cookin’, but somethin’ lighter, you know? It’s supposed to make your face feel like a baby’s bottom, all plump and juicy. But that Drunk Elephant stuff? Highway robbery, I tell ya!
- Sephora’s All Day Hydrator: Some folks say this Sephora thing is kinda similar. But it ain’t exactly the same, mind you. It’s more creamy, they say. Like, thicker than that B-Hydra stuff. But you still gotta use somethin’ else on top, like a face cream. So, maybe not a perfect match, but it might do the trick if you’re lookin’ to save a few pennies.
- Good Old Hyaluronic Acid: Now, this one’s the real kicker. Folks say you can just use plain hyaluronic acid. Apparently, it’s the stuff that does the magic in that fancy serum. And guess what? You can get it cheap! They say this “The Ordinary” brand has it for like six dollars! Six dollars! That’s less than a bag of chicken feed! Now, that’s what I call a bargain. This hyaluronic acid, it’s supposed to pull water into your skin, make it all dewy and fresh. Like a morning glory after a good rain.
What about other Drunk Elephant stuff? Dupes for those too?
Seems like it! Everyone’s tryin’ to copy them high-falutin’ products. There’s this talk about a cream called “Protini,” makes your face firm, they say. Well, some folks reckon this “Acure Radically Rejuvenating Whipped Night Cream” is just as good. They say it’s a “perfect dupe.” Now, I don’t know about perfect, but if it’s cheaper and does the job, I ain’t complainin’. You slap it on at night, they say, after you wash your face. Even on your chest and hands, if you’re feelin’ fancy. Might tingle a bit, they warn, but that just means it’s workin’, I guess.
And then there’s this “Slam Dunk” cream. TikTok kids are goin’ crazy over it, sayin’ it’s like the Protini. But from what I hear, it ain’t really the same. Drunk Elephant uses somethin’ called “signal peptides,” sounds fancy, huh? That’s what makes your skin all plump. Slam Dunk might not have that special stuff. So, be careful what you believe on that TikTok, it ain’t always the truth.
And what about that Vitamin C stuff?
Oh yeah, the “C-Firma Fresh Day Serum.” That’s for the daytime, they say. Makes your skin bright and glowy. But that stuff’s expensive too! Now, I ain’t heard much about dupes for that one yet. But I did hear about somethin’ called “Marula Oil.” They say it’s a “100% match.” Same stuff, does the same thing. You can use it just like that Drunk Elephant C-Firma. Slap it on in the mornin’, they say, and you’ll be lookin’ fresh as a daisy all day long.
So, what’s the bottom line?
Look, if you got money to burn, go ahead and buy that Drunk Elephant stuff. But if you’re like me, and you gotta watch your pennies, there are other ways to get soft, pretty skin. Hyaluronic acid, that Acure cream, maybe even that Marula oil… they all sound like good bets to me. Don’t let those fancy stores fool ya, there’s always a cheaper way. Just gotta do a little diggin’ and ask around. That’s what I always say, a penny saved is a penny earned.
How to use this face goop?
Well, it ain’t rocket science. Wash your face good, pat it dry. Then you put on that serum stuff, the hyaluronic acid or whatever dupe you got. Let it soak in a bit. Then you put on your face cream, that Acure stuff or whatever you’re usin’. Do it mornin’ and night, they say, and you’ll be lookin’ like a spring chicken in no time. Or at least, not like an old prune, which is good enough for me!
And remember, always test a little bit on your arm first, see if it makes you itch or somethin’. Don’t wanna go puttin’ somethin’ all over your face and then end up lookin’ like a beet, now do ya?
Tags: [Drunk Elephant dupes, Hydration serum, skincare, affordable skincare, hyaluronic acid, Protini dupe, C-Firma dupe, Marula oil, beauty on a budget, Sephora dupes, The Ordinary, Acure, Slam Dunk]