Drunk Elephant Beste No. 9 Jelly Cleanser 150 ml Travel-Size — Gentle pH-Balanced, Makeup-Dissolving Gel Wash

Beste No. 9 Jelly Cleanser is a clear, gel-to-foam face wash that melts away makeup, sunscreen, and daily grime while respecting skin's natural pH and moisture.

Designed for a thorough yet gentle clean, this travel-size 150 ml bottle from Drunk Elephant uses a mild surfactant system and makeup-dissolving emollients to remove buildup without leaving a filmy residue. Formulated at about pH 5.5, it helps preserve the skin barrier and includes humectant and soothing botanicals for balanced, comfortable cleansing. The formula avoids the brand's "Suspicious 6" ingredients, keeping it free of essential oils, silicones, fragrances, SLS, drying alcohols, and chemical sunscreens.

How does Beste No. 9 remove stubborn makeup and sunscreen?

The cleanser combines gentle surfactants with emollients designed to dissolve oil-based products like long-wear makeup and chemical sunscreens. It lifts residues into a soft jelly that rinses away rather than smearing or clogging pores.

• Mild surfactant blend targets oil-based debris without harsh stripping
• Makeup-dissolving emollients break down product build-up efficiently
• Rinses clean to avoid sticky or filmy after-feel

Will this dry out sensitive or dry skin?

No — the formula is intentionally balanced to avoid tightness after washing. Glycerin and cantaloupe fruit extract help attract and retain moisture, while the pH is tuned to be non-irritating for most skin types.

• pH ~5.5 supports the skin’s natural acid mantle
• Glycerin replenishes hydration commonly lost during cleansing
• Cantaloupe extract soothes and helps maintain comfort

How should I use this in my routine, including travel tips?

Dispense into dry or wet hands and massage onto the face; adding water creates a light lather that rinses off clean. It works well as a nightly cleanser or on alternating days with other Drunk Elephant washes and is sized perfectly for carry-on travel.

• Massage into dry skin to dissolve makeup, then emulsify with water
• Rinse thoroughly and gently pat skin dry
• 150 ml bottle meets many personal travel needs and fits toiletry bags

What makes this different from other gel cleansers?

Beste No. 9 focuses on ingredient selection and skin-friendly formulation: small molecular-weight actives, a gentle surfactant profile, and exclusion of controversial ingredients. The result is a cleanser that removes hard-to-shift products while aiming to preserve barrier function and skin comfort.

• No essential oils, silicones, drying alcohols, SLS, fragrances, or chemical sunscreens
• Formulated for compatibility with active skincare steps that follow cleansing
• Dermatologist-tested and cruelty-free formulation

Who is this for? If you wear long-wear makeup or sunscreen and want a travel-friendly cleanser that removes buildup without stripping, Beste No. 9 is suited to combination, normal, dry, and sensitive skin types. It's also a practical option for anyone seeking a gentle, fragrance-free wash that pairs well with serums and moisturizers in daily or nightly routines. Avoid if you prefer creamy or oil-only cleansers; otherwise this jelly cleanser offers a balanced, no-residue clean for everyday use.

Ingredients

Water/Aqua/Eau, Glycerin, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Coco-Glucoside, Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate, Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine, Sodium Methyl Oleoyl Taurate, Propanediol, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Glycolipids, Linoleic Acid, Linolenic Acid, Lauryl Glucoside, Cucumis Melo Cantalupensis Fruit Extract, Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Tocopherol, Citric Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Chloride, Polylysine, Mild Surfactant Blend, Virgin Marula Oil